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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1959
Page
3
County Agent recommends shaded shade and abundant cool water to keep cows comfortable as the critical temperature for dairy cows is 80 degrees. Shade and water can lower water temperature by up to 20 degrees and help maintain milk production and profits.
Dr C S Miller and colleagues at Texas A and M College use radioisotopes to track chemical residues in cotton plants. They probe how chemicals enter seeds and affect food or feed, while planning a nuclear reactor for isotope production and broader plant studies across elements and fertilizer uptake.
The article advocates National Farm Safety Week with a goal of safe farm living for all family members year round. It emphasizes safety education over accidents, aiming for safety education 100 percent and accidents zero in the ongoing education versus danger contest.
At the Cameron Livestock Auction Barn a pre-holiday sale drew 142 sellers and 56 buyers. A total of 547 cattle 55 hogs and 7 sheep were consigned with varying prices for steers cows bulls and calves.
Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council urges caution when lighting charcoal briquettes for outdoor cooking. Avoid gasoline or any liquid fuel after ignition. use paper under briquettes, charcoal lighter fluids or kerosene with care. Keep grills in open spaces away from structures and trees to prevent accidents.
Only three Texas counties Jeff Davis Brewster and Presidio are among 1 576 nationwide in modified certified brucellosis areas says Dr C M Patterson extension veterinarian Crop conditions held up well last week with one inch rains aiding hay and pastures Corn and maize look good early maize turning red ready for harvest by July 20 Most corn expected 40 bu per acre with range 70 to 100 bu under good fertilizer and water Conditions favorable for cotton despite cautious outlook In Rockdale Milano areas about 600 acres of watermelon have started moving this week
The report notes 11 percent more cattle on feed than a year earlier and a 96,851,000 head U S herd on January 1 1959 with beef stock rising while milk cows fell. It warns of possible price declines in 1960 61 and suggests ranges may hold if droughts avoid impact and feeding remains steady.
Milam County Junior Dairy 4-H Club held a tour on Monday June 22 visiting the John Lawhon Dairy Farm south of Cameron. Mrs Lawhon stressed records for efficient operation as members noted the barn cleanliness and the new bulk storage tank. David McClaren demonstrated how to show a dairy animal while members with 411 projects toured and heard from county agents and leaders.
United States Department of Agriculture and state experiment stations report a rise in cottonseed meal demand by about 300 000 tons annually due to improved processing that lowers free gossypol content in the meal.
An article asserts that human failures, not motor vehicles, farm implements, or animals, are the basic cause of accidents. It emphasizes human error as the primary source of harm.
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