Faradan ban threatens aphid control for Texas cotton
High Plains cotton producers face reduced options after the EPA denied a Section 18 request for Furadan, the key aphid control. Plains Cotton Growers notes no written confirmation from the Texas Department of Agriculture. Industry groups seek EPA reversal, citing child health concerns and shifting risk assessments.
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Lubbock
Shawn Wade
High Plains
Faradan
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Cotton Belt
National Cotton Council
PCG
Lynn Goldman
Voters urged review of Texas election issue on August 9 1997
The League of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund presents the August 9 1997 statewide constitutional amendment election Proposition 1. The measure would raise the residential homestead exemption from 5 000 to 15 000 and allow transferring the 65 and over tax freeze to a new home. Supporters cite tax relief while opponents warn only homeowners benefit and future funding may be at risk.
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League of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund
Nts
July Fourth Rodeo Birth and Texas Legends Across Time
Footnote to history recalls Texas rodeo's birth on Independence Day 1883 in Pecos when cowboys from three ranches settled a bragging contest in a alkali arena. It notes naming origins for Sugar Land, honors for James Logan, and a weather column on Texas tornado incidence per 10 000 square miles with state rankings.
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Jack Maguire
Texas
Reeves County
Pecos
Pecos River Valley
Bar 7
Hemphill County
James Logan
Kilgore
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Worker Protection Standard Train the Trainer session in Brownfield
Texas Department of Agriculture will conduct a 9 a.m. Train the Trainer session on July 31 at the Terry County Showbarn Highway 137 Brownfield. The course trains pesticide safety instructors and issues EPA certificates and training verification cards.
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Ng News
Texas Department of Agriculture
Brownfield
Terry County
Highway 137
Highway 380
EPA
Texas
TDA
Austin
Brownfield News Focuses on Brownfield and Terry County Texas
The Brownfield News highlights local happenings in Brownfield and Terry County Texas. It covers community events, local officials, and matters of public interest affecting residents in the area.
Neighborhood Yard of the Month winners praised by residents
Ted and Nell Hardy thank the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce and the selection committee after being named Neighborhood Yard of the Month. They note the yard sign recognition and gifts from Sonny's Feed Store, Kwik Kar Care, TNT Video, Thriftway, Mr. Gattis, Boston Tea Room, and Brown Tex Tools, and urge others to beautify the area.
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Sonny's Feed Store
Kwik Kar Care
TNT Video
Thriftway
Mr. Gattis
Boston Tea Room
Brown Tex Tools
Ted and
Nell Hardy
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