OSU expert says DDT problem is very overblown
Oklahoma State University entomology expert Dr Newton W Flora argues that DDT is a vital agricultural tool and that public fear exaggerates risks. Speaking at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women's Conference at OSU, he warned that banning DDT and other agrochemicals would raise grocery costs for American families and harm future farm surpluses. Flora noted city dwellers use half the chemicals yet reside on three percent of land, stressing misuse rather than inherent risk. He travels Oklahoma studying more than 30 000 insect species.
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Dre
Newton W. Flora
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
OSU
Flora
U. S
Pest Management Committee
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Oklahoma farmers harvest hay from highway rights of way
In Durant Oklahoma J W Seaborn of Mead gathers 5300 bales of bermuda hay along U S 89 74 between Caddo and the Red River in Bryan County earning about 50 cents a bale. Two other farmers are doing similar work and state highway officials say the practice is discouraged with little enforcement and no formal permission granted.
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Durant
Okla
Oklahoma
J. W. Seaborn
Mead Gays
U.S
Caddo
Red River
Bryan County
Seaborn
Bermuda
Highway Department
Fred Norton
Fertilizers Linked to Environmental Pollution Risks
US Agriculture Department warns fertilizers can pollute waterways with nitrogen and phosphorus though exact amounts in surface water and groundwater remain uncertain. The Farm Index notes rising fertilizer use boosts yields but may threaten lakes streams and drinking water, with potential food safety concerns from nitrate buildup.
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Don Kendall
Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Battle to halt horse disease spreads to Texas border
A task force of state and federal health authorities gathered in Harlingen to plan a response to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis. With cases near Tampico and Mexico, officials consider aerial mosquito spraying and cooperation with county agents and veterinarians to monitor signs and inform the public.
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Harlingen
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
United States
Harling
Texas-Mexico
Tampico
San Fernando
San Teresa
Mexico
Tamual
Ipas
Texas Animal Health Commission
U. S. Agriculture Department
Texas Health Department
U.S. Public Health Service
South
Central America
Five Democrats Agree to Limit TV Spending
Washington AP reports five Democratic presidential hopefuls pledged to cap radio and television spending at a nickel per eligible voter across 23 primaries. The move aims to conserve funds for the fall campaign amid a crowded field and a $9.3 million 1968 debt, said Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien.
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Washington
O'Brien
Tas
Nixon advisers inch toward slower second quarter GNP growth
The Nixon administration expects second quarter GNP to show growth near 20 billion dollars, slower than wanted, signaling ongoing recovery but not enough to curb unemployment. Officials note the flash $20.4 billion figure may strengthen slightly but not reach the first quarter surge, while economists warn accelerating inflation could follow if pace quickens.
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Washington
White House
Nomic
Congress
McCracken
Bull Testing Station Seeks Early Entries for August Tests
Noble Foundation Bull Testing Station Ardmore invites bull owners to enter calves born between late September and February. A 40 day feeding trial follows a warm up with weigh in in late September, tests start in August. Preconditioning shots are urged three to four weeks before movement. Entry is first come first served.
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Charles R. Richards
Noble Foundation
Ardmore
Holdenville
Ringling
Texas
Richards
Future of deer hunting in Oklahoma shows growth
James R. Bent reports on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s deer management program. Since its start in the 1940s, legal harvest has risen, boosting the state economy. The present herd is estimated at about 70,000, with plans to introduce deer to private lands of 1000 to 15000 acres when landowners consent.
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Oklahoma
James R. Bent
Oklahoma Department Wildlife Conservation
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Cy Curtis
Department of Wildlife
Curtis
Blaine
Grady
Bryan
Choctaw
Craig
Hughes
Osage
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Frank Crabtree
Union Valley
USDA
The
Economic Research Service
Appithas
Towa State University
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United Kingdom
Iether
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Commerce Department
Nixon
Paul McCracken
Council of Eco
Mon
Hareford Association
Union Valley Ranch
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