Cover Crops Help Farmers Hold Water On Fields
The article urges farmers to use winter cover crops to trap and store rainfall. It explains terraced fields and soil structure, noting deep root systems loosen compacted layers to absorb water, while high residue increases organic matter and moisture retention.
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Soil Conservation Service
Buchanan
Cover Crops Extend Soil Fertility AcrossTexas Districts
The San Saba Brady and Concho Soil Conservation Districts grow Madrid and Hubam 9 sweet clovers Hairy vetch Austrian winterpeas and small grains. Clovers have deep taproots to break plow pans and open tight soils while Hairy vetch fills air spaces with roots and organic matter. Legumes boost nitrogen when inoculated. inoculants are cheap fertilizer. Small grains provide high residue but little nitrogen. fibrous roots suit diverse soils. Protecting soil with residue is key. harvest plan and grazing choices affect soil organic matter. Look ahead because next year’s profit hinges on this year’s management.
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San Saba-Brady
Concho
Madrid
Hubam
Flat Floor Corvair Promises Relaxed Car Comfort
The Corvair is promoted as America’s only car with a truly flat floor and roomy interior designed for relaxed driving. It emphasizes a flat floor feel and generous cabin space aimed at U.S. motorists seeking comfort.
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Chevrolet
America
Farm Bureau to Meet Directors to Prep for Oct Meeting
McCulloch County Farm Bureau plans a Saturday meeting at the electric co op building at to discuss resolutions and committee appointments, including nominating and auditing committees, in preparation for the annual membership meeting October 20.
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McCulloch County Farm Bureau
Electric Co-Op
FFA Members Meet Brady High Discuss Dallas Fair Trip
Visits by ACE students Dick Mathews of Austin and James Hickman of Alice over the weekend to Mrs. Clyde Eubank in Brady are noted. Brady FFA members met Tuesday night to discuss a possible trip to the Dallas Fair with no definite plans, a committee to decide. Bringing Greenhands into the chapter was also discussed.
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Dick Mathews
Austin
James Hickman
Alice
ACE
Clyde Eubank
Brady
FFA
Brady High
Dallas Fair
New Brady Residents Move In
New Brady residents include Mr and Mrs W D Simpson and daughters Rita 10 and Sheila 6 who arrived from San Antonio. Mr Simpson is an electronics technician at IMCO.
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Brady
Mrs. W. D. Simpson
Rita
Sheila
San Antonio
Mr. Simpson
IMCO
Flying Backward Stunt Mastered by Hummingbird
A rare display of aerial skill showcases the hummingbird performing a backward flight maneuver that few land birds can match, highlighting its agility and precision in midair.
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