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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
4
Ripe warnings on screwworm control urge west stock checks and wound treatment. May cattle on feed down 4 percent from two months, Texas on feed at 1 603 000. onion, citrus prospects rise with May 1 projections. Family Land Heritage program honors long owned farms. contact Texas Department of Agriculture for details.
Agriculture Commissioner John C. White reports Texas peach crops will rise 31 percent from the best year with about 21 million pounds or 437 500 bushels harvested in 1976. Weather favored growth and damage was limited in Gillespie County though some orchards faced late freezes. Early varieties start in May in Axscosa Duval and Fre counties with Central and East Texas two weeks later.
Miles County has about 2455 miles of terraces, enough to cross the county 72 times, showing conservation gains. The erosion problem stems from poor maintenance by landowners, as terrace ridges wear down even slightly, reducing water carrying capacity and protection over years.
An economist from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service explains forced sales of breeding or dairy stock during harsh winter conditions qualify as involuntary conversions. Producers may defer taxes if they replace stock within 24 months of the sale year, otherwise an amended return is needed. Documentation of drought, loss figures, and sale details must be provided to the IRS. Losses from involuntary conversion are deductible in the year sustained.
The outlook for cattle prices differs between the USDA and Dr Ed Avacek. Avacek predicts higher prices through spring with a late summer decline due to increased marketings, while the USDA foresees a smaller cow herd and higher prices into mid to upper 40s later this year.
Delegates members and guests from across Texas converge on Austin July 15 18 for the second annual ICA state convention. The Municipal Auditorium serves as the venue with the Hilton Inn as the headquarters hotel.
The notes discuss shredding or mowing stunted sorghum, risks to the growing point, and the need for extra nitrogen after shredding. It notes yellowing from excess water and uncertain crop prospects. It also covers spraying for overwintered cotton weevils and a recommended sequence using Guth ion, Dimethoate or Cygon, and staying out of fields to protect beneficials.
Texas dairy farmers earned 304.3 million gross income in 1975, down two percent from 1974. Total milk production fell to 3.2 billion pounds, five percent lower than 1974, with production per cow at 9.615 pounds and an average price of 9.45 per 100 pounds.
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