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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
2
Texas Agricultural Extension Service economist Jetm McHaney says farm credit use will rise for years due to continued consolidation, higher land values, and greater investment per farm. Mortgage totals reached 5 billion dollars in 1962, up 16 percent, with loans 13 percent higher than 1961.
Milam's Farms reports ongoing activities and farmer interests with Judy Mueck Gwendolyn Jistel and Pat Thornton contributing. The column notes community farming events, crop planning, and market outlook for the season. Local readers gain updates on schedules and upcoming farm activities.
The 4H Club Camp at Ledbetter Park on June 27 drew 19 attendees for day and evening activities. Junior and senior groups competed in swimming horsehoes washers foot races sack races and a square dancing finale with awards and a lion-hunt film by Game Warden Delbert Davis.
Rains in the Thorndale area improve cotton prospects and boost bollworm egg and larva development. Farmers urged to watch for beliworm eggs and apply control measures on schedule. Beef Cattle Short Course at A and M College set for July 2 and 31 with extended program for stockmen. Henry Litgman reported first 1965 maize harvest at Cameron while farm operators push to improve production through genetics, land and water use.
USDA reports slow market activity in the Southwestern area with light buying and moderate inquiries. Middling closing prices for June 27 were Dallas 33.50 cents, Galveston 33.85, Houston 33.50, and Lubbock 33.75, all unchanged except Dallas down 25 points.
Sierra Leone poultry leader Fredrick B. Hamilton visits Cameron and Milam County from June 25 to August 21 to observe Extension activities and tour commercial poultry facilities. He aims to acquire knowledge to boost Sierra Leone’s self sufficiency in poultry, while leading the Sierra Leone Pig and Poultry Association.
Milam County ASCS says producers planting wheat for the first time must file a New Grower Application for Allotment with the county committee by July 1, 1963. Eligibility requires at least 56 percent income from farming, no existing wheat allotments on other farms, suitable land, available production facilities, and ineligibility for an old farm allotment.
The summer Driver Train starts Monday July 15 with Darwin Schwertner as instructor. Paul Boyd Ford of Temple provides the car. Sixteen students have registered and a few more may enroll in the high school office with secretary Billve Swaiteske during regular hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 4.
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