Soil Conservation District Brief Highlights Growth and Activity
Bronte area farm plans grow under Great Plains Conservation Program with 1 000 plus farmers starting or awaiting action. Nine Coke district applications and 66 plans launched across seven states Texas leads with 42 588 acres. Congress allocates 150 million over ten years with 10 million yearly first year funding and 10 million proposed next year. Court House rainfall shows 5.90 inches this year versus 1.91 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of
Ezra Taft Benson
Great Plains
Coke Soil Conservation District
USDA
Soil Conservation Service
Texas
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Colorado
Congress
Mineral Deficiencies and Hybrid Sorghums Highlight County Agents Column
The county agents column urges ranchers to monitor mineral deficiencies in cattle sheep goats near winter end and spring growth, noting some animals show lower gains. It promotes mineral salt and tankage spending and invites inquiries. It also reports hybrid grain sorghums performing well Four varieties Amarkio RS 610 Kx3010 and H6542 are highlighted with seed availability plans for 1958. A trial of castor bean is suggested and RS 610 RS 630 RS 6380 are mentioned as promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
Insect Infestation Warning for Cattle Farmers in 1958
The article warns that 1958 may bring heavy insect infestations. It urges prevention, noting lice are thick on cattle and can be controlled with two sprayings a week apart using Lindane or toxaphene. The insecticide cost is likely less than calf weight loss, and a severe outbreak can cost farmers money.
Mixed column notes on sprays and local club events
HD Agent's Column discusses spray mixing and a bulletin listings. It highlights a Mexican supper and musical program, appreciation for attendance, 4-H girls planning demonstrations in Bronte, and recreation workshop plans in San Angelo with several club members and a council meeting scheduled for March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronte
Shirley
Jean Caulder
Jan Wilkins
Danell Dixon
San Angelo
Mmes. C. E. Arrott
Pat Rives
Loewell Roane
Council
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Core Soil Conservation District News
C. N. Webb
W. E. Burns
D.K. Glenn
Robert Walker
Bryan Yarbrough
John Coulson
Meadow
A. Z. Denman
S. A. Jackson
Ara Scott
W. V. Wojtek
Robert Lee
W. L. Carr
Silver
B. D. Gartman
Lance
Court House
County Agents News Column
By Sterling Lindsey
The
Bronte Enterprise
Fay Croe
Ith
Cleetrie
Wee Leek
Vice UK
West Texas Utilities Company
Stockton
van Camp Tuna
Kimbell’s Flour
Bordoen
Starlac
Mer
Kimbell
Midwest
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