Texas Cotton Planting Underway With Higher Acreage Expected
Texas farmers begin planting the 1976 cotton crop in the Rio Grande Valley with a sizable rise anticipated in Valley counties and a statewide 10 percent increase in cotton acres. The Jan 1 intentions show 4.8 million acres protected, while 1975 harvest nears completion after a low year. Honey production rose 25 percent to 12,896,000 pounds in 1975, valued at 6.151 million, with an average price of 45.9 cents per pound. Cattle on feed in Texas climbed 42 percent to 1,882,000 on Jan 1, and nationwide gains extend to 28 percent in 23 major states. beef supplies expected to remain strong for months. Sheep and lambs on feed fell 8 percent to 188,000 in Texas, with a 9 percent drop nationwide.
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Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Greenbugs Threat In Wheat And Oats Warn Farmers
Greenbug populations have been found in Williamson and Milam counties with guidance for weekly field checks. Do not rely on roadside observations. inspect at least ten locations per field, counting bugs per foot of row, since damage spreads quickly and varies by field. Avoid Sevin. effective products include dimethoate malathion methyl parathion and parathion with specified grazing restrictions.
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Williamson
Milam
Rural Heroism Award Call for Texas nominees
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council offers the 1976 Rural Heroism Award to a rural lifesaver. Wayne Reese of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes nominations are due February 21 to Box 489, Waco 76703. The winner receives a plaque at the Texas Safety Association meeting March 22 at the Dallas Sheraton.
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Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council
Wayne Reese
The
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Waco
Texas Safety Association
Sheraton -Dallas Hotel
Dallas
Federal rule requires waivers for cattle scabies treatment
USDA APHIS officials say a new regulation will require cattle owners to waive all claims against the federal government when cattle treated for scabies under APHIS supervision. The dip used is USDA-permitted and follows injuries from treatment may lead to government damage claims being filed.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Research Attacks Horn Fly Insects Rule Livestock Losses
A U S D A ARS team tests methoprene in cattle drinking water at Kalaupapa Molokai Hawaii to suppress horn fly numbers. The approach aims to release sterile males later, reducing fertility and hindering the pest without handling cattle daily.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
ARS
U.S. Livestock Insects Laboratory
Kalaupapa Peninsula
Molokai
Hawaii
Animal Agriculture Conference Set for Texas A M Campus
The 1976 Texas Animal Agriculture Conference runs April 8 to 10 at the J Earl Rudder Conference Center on the Texas A M University campus. Five production short courses cover beef cattle dairy horse swine and pastures and forage with exhibits and a trade show.
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Texas Animal Agriculture Conference
J. Earl Rudder
Texas A&m University
L. A. Maddox
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Agreements Reached On Brucellosis Regulations in Texas
Texas farm leaders report progress after a Jan 22 meeting in Washington with Secretary Earl Butz and USDA officials. Agreement includes calfhood vaccination near problem areas, possible 45/20 vaccine release, and monitoring by the American Academy of Sciences. Texas animals health rules to follow court order while USDA cooperation continues.
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WACO
Texas Farm Bureau
Carrol Chaloupka
Earl Butz
Texas
U.S. Department of Agricultural
Chaloupka
Washington, D. C
USDA
Texas Animal Health Commission
TFB
American Academy of Sciences
Washington
Robert A. Faseler
Hondo
Warren Newberry
Joe Fields
Animal Health Commission
County Agent's Notes Wheat Crop Grapples With Drouth And Pests
Wheat faces a tough season with drought as the main issue and leaf rust and green bugs causing damage. Immediate action urged including nitrogen topdress, removing livestock from pastures after Feb 1, and considering pecan spraying with dormant oil for scale and phylloxera. Dormant oil should be applied when temps are 40 to 65 F, using the specified dilutions.
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Drouth
Special Session On Ag Loans At Farm Credit School
A special session on agricultural loans will be a highlight of the 24th Farm and Ranch Credit School for Commercial Bankers at Texas A&M University February 9 11. Dr Richard Trimble economist in management for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes four loan areas crops and machinery cow calf operations feedlots and dairying will be examined by banker panels offering seasoned advice. The program includes a session for bank directors on legal responsibilities and improving bank profits. A final segment focuses on improving working relations with bank examiners.
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Texas A&m University
Richard Trimble
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
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Texas Department of Agriculture
John C. White
Scabies
Animal Ag
Confab
Wilburn Beckhusen
Frank Garey
Buckholts
W. I. McKay
Acco Seed
Acco Key
Omaha
Nebraska
Acco
First Federal Savings of Temple
JLAR
P.O. Box
Temple, Texas
Bill McCutchen
Biromye Promisee
Funk
Oeeee
Funk's
Louisiana Seed Company, Inc
Alexandria
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