Ross Campbell Attends Las Vegas Farm Equipment Event
Ross Campbell of Ross war Equipment Com joined about 2,500 Allis Chalmers Corp Agricultural Equipment Division dealers at the companys 1973 farm equipment product introduction in Las Vegas Nevada on February 22. The event showcased two new tractors the 130 hp 7030 and 155 hp 7050 and the GLEANER M combine along with other products. New tractors boast redesigned engine power train hydraulic system comfort and safety features and aim to boost field performance and efficiency. Attendees included Mrs. Ross Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allix-Chalmers Corp
Agricultural Equipment Division
Las Vegas
Nevada
Ross Campbell
Ross War Equipment Com
Allis Chalmers Corp. Agricultural Equipment Division
Nev
Gleaner M
Cotton yield up despite weather in 1972 test results
The High Plains Research Foundation reports 1972 cotton variety tests averaged 811 pounds lint per acre, the best since 1964, with yields from 615 to 1053 pounds. Early planting May 4 and weather swings influenced stands, micronaire, and gross returns, while 35 varieties averaged 3.3 micronaire with staples from 1 inch to 13-32 inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Plains Research Foundation
Douglas Owen
Terry County Animals Shine at Houston and San Antonio Stock Shows
Assistant County Agent Ed die Holland traveled to Houston and San Antonio with Terry County exhibitors and multiple hogs and steers, earning several placings. Rickey Jenkins 12th in Hampshire barrow, Amanda Blake 9th in spotted Poland China, Don Blake 6th in spotted Poland China, and nine Terry hogs placed in top four across events. In Houston, eight hogs and four steers were entered with Green 4th in Chester White, Tuggle 4th Hampshire, Blake 19th, McKenzie 21st, White 24th. Sandy and Larry Mason showed grand and reserve champions but did not place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Holland
Houston
San Antonio
Terry County
Holland
Don Blake
Poland
China
Lawrence Green
Chester White
Randy Tuggle
Hampshire Barrow
Amanda Blake
Poland China
Rushie McKenzie
Hampshire
James White
Duroc Barrow
Dale Eicke
Allen Young
Douglas Young
Sandy
Larry Mason
Ginners Hear Bad News On Farm Bill Impasse
Cotton growers and ginners heard that Congress faces many obstacles in replacing the expiring Farm Act of 1970, but signs of resilience exist. Mike Maros, Fabens cotton grower and newly elected National Cotton Council president, told about 2,000 attendees at the Texas Cotton Ginners Association 60th annual meeting that cooperation remains essential across growers ginners and processors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Maros
Fabens
The
National
Cotton Council
Convention Center
Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
Area Farmer Appeals Tax Loss Over Allotment Cut
George Hudspeth, a Brownfield area farmer, appeals an IRS decision on a 1971 capital loss from a one third cut in cotton allotments. He says the case could set nationwide tax relief for farmers and notes the government acknowledged the allotment as a capital asset and loss, though deductions are blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hudspeth
Brownfield
United States
Hudspeth
Department of Agriculture
Lubbock
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Terry
S. Q Prats Saran
South Plains
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Rickey Jenkins
Rushie McKen
Terry County Ginners
Guy Britton
Texas Employment Commis
Sion
Hie
Garlon Harris
Terry County Real Estate
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Acco Seed
Omgion OF Anderson, Clayton & CO
Pioneer
Richardson
Jack D. Brooks
Bobby McCallister
Goodpasture, Inc
Alvin Mirll
B. M. Crooks
Maros
Congress
Bayer Lumber
Ave. E
Plains, Texas
Anderson Grain
Plains
Texas
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