Greenbugs threaten sorghum and maize in Milam County fields
County Agent reports greenbugs feeding on grain sorghum at Hugo Linke farm and corn leaf aphids across the county. Greenbugs cause rapid economic loss, spreading Maize Dwarf Mosaic via aphids and bugs from overwintering hosts. Pecan prospects look good but fall attacks loom. screwworm cases rise with Williamson County noted and Milam County risks pending. Poage inducted into Texas State University Agricultural Associations Hall of Fame for his agricultural policy work. EskiMo settlement in Barrow Alaska accepts pelts and whale meat as payment.
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Hugo Linke
San Gabriel
Cong
W. R. Poage
Waco
House Committee On Agriculture
U. S. House of Representatives
Southwest Texas State University Agricultural Associations
Cong. Poage
Agriculture Department
James D. Elliott
Regional 4 H Volunteer Leader Conference at Baylor
Leaders from counties may attend the May 30 31 conference at Baylor University Waco with noon start May 30. Registration 10 50 covers four meals lodging. sessions cover roles and training for 4 H organizers recruiters project chairs and advisors.
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Baylor University
Waco
Food prices rise as variety and convenience grow
Dr. William Vastine of Texas A&M explains that higher demand for variety and convenience, plus nonfood supermarket items, push overall grocery costs higher. He notes beef prices peak, others fall, and suggests home cooking may curb rising bills while consumers spend more on cars and electronics.
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College Station
William Vastine
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
Vastine
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farmers and Ranchers Custodians Of Our Resources In Texas
Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C. White says farmers and ranchers are the custodians of natural resources and that their practices will shape the state environment. He notes the department tests rivers for purity and urges stronger pollution legislation to address industrial and urban threats.
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Texas
Agriculture
John C. White
White
Texas Department of Agriculture
Environmental Sciences Division
CTCOG Receives Plan Funds and Meeting Plans
The Central Texas Council of Governments and Health Coordinating Committee announce Comprehensive Health Planning funds to coordinate area wide health efforts. A committee meeting is set for April 26 1972 at Frank's Lakeview Inn Belton Lake to discuss program future, state funds, and progress. Randall Carroll named full time Health Planner. contact 939-1481. New single family home prices fell in 1970 by 8.6 percent to 23400 with median floor area about 1400 sq ft as construction cooled and features declined. Ponderosa pine noted for paint adhesion.
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Central Texas Council of Governments
Health Coordinating Committee
Central Texas
Central Texas Council of Governents
William Lirette
Frank
Lakeview Inn
Belton Lake
CTCOG
Randall Carroll
Mary Hardin- Baylor College
Council of Governments
U.S. Navy
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Milam County
Skip Nobles
Texas Animal Health Commission
Williamson County
Mission Laboratory
Extension Service Office
Ag Hall of Fame
Plenty Eskimos
Barrow
United States
Alaska
National Geographic
Cameron
Cameron 4-H
Donald Fleming
Brian Cobb
Paula Fleming
Gary Hollas
Rosemary Ehler
David Ehler
Robert Riola
Ricky Richter
Susan Angell
U.S
Tp&l
Texas Power & Light Company
4-H
Trinidad
Oned Electric Utility
Duke & Ayres
OF Glass & Aluminum
Acme Glass CO
Bryan
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