Keeping Litter Dry Is Good Management
COLEGE STATION The improper management of the litter by poultrymen can result in poor flock performance says Ben Wormell Texas A&M College extension poultry husbandman Wet litter and its poor management can mean the difference between a high producing flock and a poor one Litter constantly takes on and gives off water Moisture may come from excretions spillage condensation It can be removed from litter by proper ventilation and movement of air through the house.
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Colege Station
Ben Wormell
Texas A & M College
Wormell
Feed Grain Program Debate and Poultry Litter Moisture Tips
The article notes a recommended continuation of the Feed Grain program on a voluntary basis with possible future mandatory steps. It also provides poultry housing guidance, stating hens drink water and eat feed daily, produce moisture through excretion and respiration, and that litter moisture depends on depth and ventilation. Proper litter management and ventilation help maintain optimal moisture for flock health and production.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Prussic acid warning for cattle after frost in Cameron area
Local veterinarians warn of prussic acid poisoning from frost damaged Johnson grass and sorghum. Frost-wilted plants can be deadly if grazed soon after a freeze, with quick action by a veterinarian crucial for survival. First place winners in the county Pecan Show were sent to College Station for state competition.
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College Station
Alvin Dusek
Cameron
Delmas
Judith Mueck
John Garner
Jerry B. Schiller
Mahan
J. A Provasek
Stuart
Jerry Mikula
Fires and accidents threaten holiday spirit urges council
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council warns hazards rise during the season with man made risks. They advise choosing a fresh cut Christmas tree, keeping it watered, using UL approved lights, inspecting cords, and avoiding heat sources. Use nonflammable decorations and turn lights off when away.
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College Station
Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council
Council
Milam County Referendums Vote On Cotton And Peanut Quotas
Preliminary results released by Milam County ASCS show 29 612 voters for cotton quotas and 6 028 against, with 83.2 percent for quotas. For peanuts covering 1963 64 and 65, 3 755 voted for and 303 against, 92.5 percent for quotas. Low turnout blamed on extreme cold. cotton local vote 313 for and 16 against. peanut vote 2 for and 2 against.
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Milam County
Sanders
Changes in Income Tax Legislation for Farm Assets
College Station reports new Congress tax rules including a 7 percent investment credit on depreciation eligible assets for farms and businesses starting 1962. Livestock excluded. credit applies in the year the asset is bought and varies with asset life. Example shows tractors receiving up to 350 dollars credit depending on useful life and trade-ins complicate calculations.
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College Station
C. H. Bates
Bates
Progress Told On Screwworm Fly Program
Mission officials report sterile screwworm flies dispersed over 73 000 square miles of Texas 7 000 in New Mexico and 10 000 along the Mexico border. Nearly 78 million flies were released last week half males. A large fly factory funds from stock producers rears them, then they are sterilized with cobalt-60 and air-dropped. The barrier will extend from Brownsville to the New Mexico Arizona line by February 15 1963. About 50 million sterile flies per week are needed for the barrier. Weather reduced screw worm specimens at Mission lab 492 in the week with 879 cases reported without samples, and farmers are urged to monitor livestock and report cases.
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Texas
New Mexico
Mexico
International
Brownsville
New Mexico - Arizona State Line
Mission Laboratory
New Ways For Growing Cotton Conference In Dallas
The 1963 Beltwide Cotton Production Mechanization Conference in Dallas will cover soil moisture control planting timing weed and insect management boll weevil control including sterilization of males and winter poisoning. Highlights include new fertilizers moisture agents on picker spindles and electrically charged insecticides.
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Dallas
National Cotton Council
Mississippi
Holiday Fire Safety Tips for Homes
Fire and accident hazards rise during the season and many are human caused. The article urges careful handling of the Christmas tree keeping the butt moist and away from exits stoves and heat sources. Use US approved lights and check them before use. Keep decorations flame resistant and turn off tree lights when no one is home.
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W. R. Pittman
Home Dem
John FE. Snell Co
Agri
Auction Report on Last Week's Livestock Sale Prices
Cattle numbers 505 and hogs 110 sold at last week’s Livestock Auction Sale. Prices cited include steers and yearlings 23.50 to 25.50, fat cows 14.00 to 15.00, calves 24.00 to 26.50, stocker and feeder categories 19.00 to 31.00, cows and calves 165.00 to 200.09, hogs various grades 11.60 to 17.30, sows 12.30 to 15.10, boars 8.09, and feeders 11.60 to 14.00.
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Feed Grain Program
Cameron, Texas
Chrismas
Bethlehem
New Cameron Drug
Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Curtis
Milam Ascs Report
Lone St
Lincoln Mondrik
Santa
John Senkel
Fannin
Quest
For the
Milam Sheet Metal Shop
Gouistee
In Cameron
Hefley - Stedman Motor Co
FORD
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