Coastal Bermuda Grass Gains Popularity in Milam County
County Agent notes coastal Bermuda grass finds growing favor in Milam County with estimated 50,000 acres in use and 2,500 to 4,000 more planted in 1972 depending on weather. REAP and pastures data show broad adoption, while notes on fertilization, grazing, and wintering alternatives highlight practical considerations for producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coastal
Bermuda
Franz Pittman
SCS
Milam County
Douglas Buck
ASCS
REAP
Eugene Arledge
Rockdale
Minimum Tillage Cuts Soil Loss in Texas
Texas farmers adopt minimum tillage to cut soil loss and dust, conserve moisture, and boost wildlife habitat. Soil Conservation Service promotes the method with a new booklet and notes fewer tractor trips can save costs, while residues protect seedlings and reduce erosion across seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Soil Conservation Service
Clyde W. Graham
Graham
SCS
P.O
Temple
Rural Development Act of 1972 Advances in House Ag Committee
The House Committee on Agriculture approved H. R. 12931 the Rural Development Act of 1972 by 32 to 4. The bill broadens Farmers Home Administration credit services funds pollution abatement and environmental programs and doubles existing program funding while placing new ceilings. An amendment lowers the eligible community size for some aid from 10 000 to 5 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Agriculture
America
W.R
Bob) Poage
D-Tex
Farmers Home Administration
FHA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
John Kyl
Milam County to Discuss Brucellosis Recertification Plan
Dr. Robert S. Pate of the Texas Animal Health Commission announces Milam County’s upcoming recertification as a Modified-certified Brucellosis free area. A public meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. February 23 in Cameron at the First National Bank meeting room to answer questions on re certification and testing needs for slaughter cattle. County Agent Bill McCutch en urges cattlemen and agri businesses to attend and share concerns with program administrators.
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Coastal
Milam County
Central
West Texas
Bermuda
Robert S. Pate
The
Texas Animal Health Commission
Dr. Pate
First National Bank
Cameron
Pate
Bill McCutchen
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McGregor
B. E. Conrad
Beeville Experiment Station
Beeville
Conrad
Henry Abel
Rt. 1
TAM Wintergreen
Bell County
Charles Hensley
Clyde Hensley
Lucian Kruse
A. J. Hall
Tom Messer
W. ©. Russell
Carl Young
Chester Burnett
G. C Siough
Tp&l
Texas Power & Light Company
Funk
Marvin Finch
Mertens
Louis Janda, JR
Abbott
Sray Loveless
Milford
Funk Bros. Seed Co
Hoomington
Bobby Armstrong
Barry
Ronnie Loveless
Irene
Edmund Sebesta, JR
Somerville
Poage
Alta
Gardenia
W.batte
Lla
Aa Coyle
W. Batte
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