Gardeners who start tomatoes from seed often have difficulty
locating a source for specific varieties. We have put together a table
identifying sources for all of the tomatoes we recommend at
http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/
a few old standby varieties including some heirlooms and a number of
newer varieties that have done well in tomato trials. We could not
include all possible sources of seed but tried to include the more
common companies used by home gardeners. Let us know if there is a
source you feel needs to be added. The document can be found at
http://www.hfrr.ksu.edu/
varieties and sources and the second page gives the web address and
phone number for each company.
* No sources were found for Sun Leaper or Sunmaster
Note that we have also requested local sources of seed and/or
transplants in an accompanying article. That information will be shared
in a later newsletter. (Ward Upham)
Sources for tomato seed
Bond sales completed for Wichita State University Experiential Engineering Building
Bond sales have been successfully completed to fund construction of the first building and required infrastructure for the Wichita State University Innovation Campus.
The Sedgwick County Public Building Commission issued revenue bonds totaling $44.945 million on behalf of the WSU Board of Trustees. The maturity periods range from 2018 to 2054. The bonds are guaranteed by a 40-year Sedgwick County mill levy that supports WSU.
The proceeds will be used for the Experiential Engineering Building, including an attached Maker Space, road and parking lot construction and related utilities.
WSU President John Bardo said the bond sale is an important step forward in the creation of the Innovation Campus.
“We’re very grateful to the citizens of Wichita and Sedgwick County for their confidence in WSU’s efforts to set the table for innovation that will grow the Kansas economy,” said Bardo.
The Experiential Engineering Building will include laboratories for the College of Engineering and a maker space open to paying members and scholarship recipients – part of a national trend toward providing expensive high technology equipment in a center that can be accessed by students, faculty and the public to develop their ideas for invention.
The new building will be built along 17th Street, west of Oliver, on the former site of Wheatshocker Apartments. It will be one of the first buildings on WSU’s planned Innovation Campus. The Innovation Campus is being built to provide a venue for researchers and technologists from private enterprise to work closely with WSU faculty, staff and students to create and deploy globally competitive technologies.
It is part of the University’s strategic vision of being “internationally recognized for applied learning and research.”
Construction on the new building is expected to begin later this year.
Four tips to keep life simple
(NAPS)—A few easy changes to your lifestyle can add extra time to your day.
- Sign birthday cards once a month: Buy, sign and address birthday cards all at once. Just remember to send out each card individually as the date approaches.
- Make all your appointments now: Regular doctor checkups and car tune-ups need to be done a couple times a year. If you schedule all these appointments at one time, you won’t have to think about fitting them in for the rest of the year.
- Turn off unnecessary notifications: E-mail and phone notifications for social networking sites can be distracting. Decide which are important and disable the others.
- Make meal decisions now: Plan meals ahead of time. Keep reliable staples in the pantry to simplify your morning routine. For example, the R.W. Knudsen Family® Just Juice line consists of single-fruit, unsweetened, 100 percent juices—an excellent companion for your morning smoothies or a simple vinaigrette. The juices are undiluted to give you what you love from your favorite fruit.
R.W. Knudsen Family® understands that great juice is the result of great fruit. For more than 50 years, the brand has produced quality juice products. It offers more than 100 types of organic fruit and vegetable juices, carbonated fruit beverages, and specialty items. You can visit the website at www.rwknudsenfamily.com for more information and try these recipes in the meantime:
On-The-Go Grape Breakfast Smoothie
3⁄4cup chilled R.W. Knudsen Family® Organic Just Concord® Grape Juice
1medium ripe banana, peeled
1⁄2cup sliced strawberries (about 3 to 4 medium)
1medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1⁄3cup low-fat granola
- COMBINE juice, banana, strawberries, orange and granola in blender container. Cover and process until of desired consistency.
Enhance your smoothie with protein powder, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds or sesame seeds.
Tart Cherry and
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
1⁄4cup R.W. Knudsen® Organic Just Tart Cherry™ Juice
2tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2tablespoons honey
2tablespoons minced shallots
1⁄2teaspoon salt
1⁄4teaspoon pepper
1⁄2cup extra-virgin olive oil
1pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shaved or very thinly sliced
2⁄3cup dried tart cherries
2⁄3cup sliced almonds, toasted
Crumbled blue cheese
- COMBINE cherry juice, vinegar, honey, shallots, salt and pepper in small bowl. Whisk in oil until smooth.
- PLACE Brussels sprouts, cherries and almonds in large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Stir to coat. Top with crumbled blue cheese, if desired. Chill 30 minutes.
A fruit smoothie in the morning…
…and a vinaigrette for a salad in the evening can go a long way toward helping you get the fruits and vegetables you need.
January: Birth Defects Prevention Month
Christeena Haynes, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Dallas County, University of Missouri Extension
January is Birth Defects Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3,000 pregnancies in the U.S. are affected by neural tube defects every year. Neural tube defects are birth defects that impact the brain and spinal cord; the most common are spina bifida and anencephaly. With spina bifida, the spine does not close fully, usually resulting in nerve damage and paralysis of the legs. With anencephaly, the brain and skull do not form correctly, and babies with this condition do not survive. Not all birth defects can be prevented, but the risk of neural tube defects can be significantly reduced by consuming folic acid.
So what is folic acid? Folic acid is a B vitamin that the body needs to make new cells. Everyone needs it, but because folic acid has such a crucial role in the prevention of neural tube defects, it is recommended that every woman who is able to become pregnant consume 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid each day. Folic acid can be found in…
For the sources of folic acid and when you need to start taking it, read the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/healtharticles/health125.htm
Brandt Professional Agriculture ready for the 2015 Nascar season
BRANDT® to be primary sponsor of hometown driver in NASCAR’s top series
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (AgPR) January 13, 2015 – BRANDT®, a leading agriculture retailer and manufacturer of agricultural specialty products, announced today they will return as a primary sponsor of the No. 51 driven by Justin Allgaier in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. BRANDT will be the primary sponsor for 21 races over the 2015 season.
2015 will be BRANDT’s second year in NASCAR’s top series and fifth year as a primary sponsor with driver Allgaier and team owner Harry Scott Jr. in a NASCAR national series.
“The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series brings awareness to our brand beyond traditional marketing efforts and serves as a platform to conduct business in a unique atmosphere,” said Rick Brandt, President & CEO of BRANDT. “NASCAR enables us to connect and engage with our grower customers and distribution partners in ways that are otherwise impossible.”
“I am very happy to have BRANDT back aboard the No. 51 in 2015,” added team owner Harry Scott Jr. “This will be our fifth year partnering with the folks at BRANDT, and the second year for HScott Motorsports in the Cup Series. We learned a lot as a team in 2014 and I am excited for what 2015 will bring for Justin, Crew Chief Steve Addington and everyone at HScott Motorsports and BRANDT.”
The sponsorship marks the fifth year that BRANDT has supported Riverton, IL native Justin Allgaier.
“I am thrilled that the BRANDT Professional Agriculture brand will be the primary sponsor of the No. 51,” said driver Justin Allgaier. “I’m looking forward to my second season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, thanks to BRANDT. They are a great partner and I’m looking forward to our continued success together.
“Justin has been a great ambassador for BRANDT both on and off the track,” explained Brandt. “The agriculture industry knows and respects Justin as a person and a driver. He really understands our business and how we can grow it through NASCAR.”
Joining BRANDT on the car are the National FFA Organization, Nutrients for Life Foundation, PT&E, TradeMark Nitrogen, Grigg Brothers and BRANDT iHammer brands to make up a complete Ag car.
The 2015 season will kick off on Sunday, February 22 at Daytona International Speedway with the 57th running of the Daytona 500.
About BRANDT: A leading agricultural company, BRANDT consists of three divisions—Specialty Formulations, Retail Agronomy and Dealer Support—serving growers around the globe. Founded in 1953 by Glen Brandt and his sister Evelyn Brandt Thomas to help Illinois farmers adopt new and profitable technologies, the company has experienced aggressive growth under the leadership of President and CEO Rick Brandt. Innovation, technology and strong customer service are a few of the core beliefs that drive BRANDT today. BRANDT’s focus is providing the products and services that give growers the best opportunity for maximum return while building a stronger, healthier and more abundant food supply.
For more information, visit BRANDT on the web at: www.brandt.co
