Cotton price steady at 53.6 cents per lb through October
Plains Cotton Growers reports the weighted average price paid to U.S. farmers for cotton through October is 53.6 cents per pound. Despite January July revisions and a higher 10 month average of 57.5 cents, August September and October under the marketing loan lowered the total, with deficiency payments likely at 26 cents if the average remains at or below 55 cents.
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Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
Lubbock
U.S
PCG
Donald Johnson
USDA
Fred Thorpe
Economic Statistics Branch
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Thorpe
Johnson
Sewage sludge offers environmental aid and caution in farming
Sewage sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, is viewed as useful for cropland as a fertilizer and soil conditioner. Dr. John Sweeten notes its nutrient content can cut fertilizer costs, but heavy metals and regulatory limits require careful land application, stabilization, and regular soil testing.
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John Sweeten
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Sweeten
Texas Department of Health
TDH
Positive qualities 4 H attributes eyed
Boys and girls in 4 H clubs elect officers and plan programs while meeting regularly. They participate in community activities and countywide 4 H programs, building personal traits. The club meeting acts as a workshop in democratic citizenship with four parts: inspiration business education and recreation. It teaches parliamentary procedure and duties of citizenship.
Postponed Texas Farm and Ranch Finance Program
The Texas Veterans Land Board postponed the Farm and Ranch Finance program indefinitely citing 1986 tax reform and inability to issue federal tax exempt bonds. Lawyers say loans to family farmers may be unavailable until legislative action redefines guidelines. Mauro aims to seek a legislative remedy next session to preserve small Texas family farms and enable next generation participation.
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Texas Veterans Land Board
Texas Farm and Ranch
Garry Mauro
Veterans Land Board
McCall, Parkhurst and
Horton
Dallas
Mauro
Texas
McCall
Parkhurst
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