Polled Hereford breeders tour planned across southeast Oklahoma
Oklahoma Polled Hereford Association initiates a 1971 tour visiting 15 herds from July 12 to 13 with stops at Lehnhard Johnston Founders and Holmes Polled Herefords. A pre-tour gathering July 11 at McAlester lodge features a panel on breed promotion and methods, plus noon lunches and a summer banquet to cap the event at Lake Murray Lodge.
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Oklahoma
Hunter
Ford Breeders and Cattlemen
Ford Association
Jack Lehnhard
Oklaora
Hard Johnston
Bill Brewer
Area Coordina
McHomaker
McAlester
Hereford Association
Gil
Jives
Oklaford
Ed Meacham
Dl Reccuss
At & Am
Lehnhard - Johnston
Herefordds
Holmes
Lacy - Smith
Ardmore
Bevers
Elmore City
Norwood
Hereford
Wymnewood
McGrerons
Uenee
Byars
Vert Prater
Frank Crabtree
Hereford Ranch
Paoli
Marvin Gosnell
Ford Farm
Wayne
Adair
Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Show Premiums Rise
Tulsa State Fair offers 67454 in premiums and awards for the 1871 Junior Livestock Show running October 1 to 10. The Junior Steer Show draws about 1650 entries from across Oklahoma with 3145 in premiums, including 500 in shorthorn, 1260 Hereford, 740 Angus, 540 crossbreed, and 105 steer groups. Judges’ rounds run October 6 to 10 with supervisors Ray Parker and Byrle Killiman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Parker
Byrle Killiman
States launch program to promote safe pesticide use
The Agriculture Department announced 14 states have agreed to promote safe pesticide use, raising the total to 36 states with a memorandum of cooperation among state governments, industry, and the federal government. The list includes California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
California
Colorado
Idaho
Illinois
Maine
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Angus buffs eye awards at 1971 Oklahoma State Fair
Angus exhibitors in Aberdeens are set for top premiums with $100 for first place and total premium money this year reaching $134253 across competitive divisions from horses to pickles. Fair GM Sandy Saunders notes the State Fair of Oklahoma offers $134253 in premiums, with the American Angus Association contributing $928 totaling $4640. The Stars Fair runs September 24 to October 3 in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma
Sandy Saunders
American Angus Association
Oklahoma City
Urban agriculture myths debunked by under secretary Campbell
Washington AP Under Secretary of Agriculture Phil Campbell says urban readers harbor myths that farmers rely on government support and resist free enterprise. He argues farmers compete with many producers, produce surpluses, and deserve prices that cover costs and provide reasonable profits. The piece notes USDA guidance on misleading meat terminology.
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Washington
Phil Campbell
Campbell
Agriculture Department
Lization Service
Biloxi
Nixon
USDA
Consumer and Marketing Service
County youths attend citizenship short course in Washington
Two Pontotoc county 4H club members Sherry Hatch Rolf Morehouse and Ken Morehouse will join 75 Oklahoma 4Hers on a trip to the National Center in Washington D C July 14 The program covers citizenship government and American heritage The Soon er state delegation travels by bus with the trip described as a high honor in 4 H work by Extension 4 H agent Nolan Bullard.
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Pontotoc County
Capitol Hil
Washington
Nolan Bullard
Winds Damaged Vast Plains Crops Across Seven Month Season
Wind erosion in the Great Plains this year damaged 4.76 million acres through May 31, far below the 1954-55 record. Texas led losses with 2.77 million wind swept acres, while Colorado and Texas accounted for two thirds of crop and cover damage. Factors included poor plant growth dry soil and improper tillage.
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Great Plains States
Agriculture Department
Texas
Colorado
Shorthorn Show and Contest Set for August
The All Oklahoma Shorthorn Polled Shorthorn Show and Junior Judging Contest will be held Aug 14 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, Lasyton. The event opens with an Aug 13 evening show at 8 p.m. for juniors, an open show at 3 p.m., and a Saturday judging program starting at 9 a.m. with 4H and FFA registrations. A Short horn Appendix Registry discussion is planned at 4 p.m. followed by a junior showmanship contest. David Martin of Cameron Community College chairs the judging contest with Joe Hughes and John Jones assisting.
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Comanche County Fairgrounds
Lasyton
FFA
David Martin
Cameron Community College
Joe Hughes
John Jones
Southwest District
Deer hunting drives Oklahoma local economies analysis
James R. Bond explores how deer hunting became a multi million dollar business in Oklahoma. The article cites 1970 expenditures totaling 2 753 887 23 across major counties including McCurtain Cherokee LeFlore Pittsburg Delaware Pushmataha Osage Sequoyah Atoka and Adair with per deer values around 385 23 and archery totals reaching 452 833 43. County rankings by deer taken reveal McCurtain Cherokee LeFlore Pittsburg Delaware Pushmataha Osage Sequoyah Atoka and Adair as top areas. The piece notes private land management and regional growth as key to ongoing hunting benefits.
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Oklahoma
James R. Bond
Caddo County
McCartain
Cherokee
LeFlore
McCurtain County
Cherokee County
LeFlore County
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Department of Wildlife
Cy Curtis
Cy Curtis, Supervisor of Big Game
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Curtis
Pittsburg
Delaware
Seton
George Shiras III
Curls
Colorado
McCurtain
Pushmataha
Osage
Sequoyah
Atoka
Adair
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Adga
Wintersmith Park
Young Americans For Truth
Harold
Pert
United States
Federal Register
U.S. District Court
Sherry Hatch
Bell Hatch
Rolf
Ken Morehouse
Okla
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