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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
4
Beef cattle on six months of dry ranges face severe nutritional deficiencies. Forage supply is low and total digestible nutrients are limited, with minimal protein energy phosphorus or vitamin A. To reduce losses, manage herd pressure, cull nonperformers, consider early weaning or creep feeding, and use high energy feeds sparingly.
Milam County cattlemen report ermelo weeping lovegrass as effective winter forage. In Milam and Mays areas growers seed 30–32 acre pastures stocking January 1 with 40–50 cattle, keeping grass into May. Technicians urge year long grazing with this variety praised for adaptability to most soils.
It’s economical to add a second or third bathroom near existing plumbing for savings. An added bath mainly serves convenience, so place it where most of the family can use it even if pipe runs are longer. For a distinctive bath, panel walls with western red cedar lumber.
Milam County farmers in feed grain wheat or cotton programs are urged to set aside productive acreage equal to normal production. Set-aside must come from nonconserving crops last year or diverted acreage. Final certification dates include May 1 1971 for wheat July 1 1971 for cotton feed grain and set-aside. Early planted peanuts July 1 1971 and late planted peanuts September 1 1971.
Senator Lloyd Bentsen urged President Nixon to approve emergency federal drought relief for 60 Texas counties and possibly more. He noted White House contact, and cited potential programs including livestock freight-rate cuts, special loans, seed aid, food stamps, and unemployment benefits to support farmers, ranchers, and workers.
The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation launches a fundraising effort to build a one million dollar state 4-H education center. Milam County sales run May 7 to 21 for six ounce World's Finest Chocolate bars to fund a facility for training camps and programs statewide.
Edwin Lehmann of Buckholts urges farmers to oppose proposed U S Department of Transportation rules set to take effect July 1. The measures would require drivers to be 21, pass tests, provide medical certs and driving records, and mandate farm owners to verify and file driver information. He asks letters to Secretary Volpe and action by Rep Poage and Texas senators.
Texas agencies report expansion in the nursery and floral sector alongside beef growth. The Plant Quarantine Division counted 8354 certified nursery and floral plants in the last fiscal year as inspectors check dealers for disease and issue certificates. Establishments have risen by 300 to 400 in five years amid fluctuating yearly figures.
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