Rogers Farmer Reports Green Pastures Despite Freeze
W H McCormick of Rogers says his 26 acre pasture stays green after a recent ice storm. He notes 20 bales of green grass baled in October and stored in the field for future planting. Baker Starn operates nearby and reports improved ground cover on five acres planted in September.
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W. H. McCormick
Rogers
McCormick
Herald
Billy Starn
Milam Co conservation awards honor two local farmers
The Central Texas Soil and Water Conservation District selects Wilburn E. Beckhusen of west of Buckholts and Woodrow W. Rasco of Pasadena for the districts 1973 resident and absentee conservation farmer awards. Both have implemented extensive soil and land treatment to improve farming conditions and the environment.
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Milam County
Woodrow W. Rasco
Pasadena
Rasco
Buckholts
Central Texas
S. W.C.D
Committee Forms To Study Co-Op Cotton Gin In Cameron Area
A study committee led by Hugo Aignar examines forming a cotton ginning cooperative for farmers from Cameron Splawn Ben Arnold and Burlington. They weigh equipment land and membership choices as existing gins face harvest-time strain and a 5 to 6 month rotation. The next meeting will decide on cooperative or alternative measures.
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Cameron
Splawn
Ben Arnold
Burlington
Vo- Ag
Johnny Feagan
Hugo Aignar
Roy Gene Schuetze
Leonard Pelzel
Frank Kratochvil
David Skipin
Joe Mueck
Troy Mode
Fred Felschinsky
Marvin Junek, Jr
Kenneth Hollas
Alternatives to cottonseed meal cited for Texas cattle feed
Texas cattle producers face high feed costs as cold weather raises the use of cottonseed meal. Dr. Dennis Herd recommends substitutes such as whole cottonseed guar meal castor meal alfalfa hay and dehydrated alfalfa pellets plus dry supplements and emphasizes testing forage protein to determine supplement needs. He notes feeding limits and urges forage balance to control costs.
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Texas
Dennis Herd
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
Texas A&m
High Plains
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