Stiles Farm Foundation set field day in 1971 near Thrall
The Stiles Farm Foundation holds its ninth annual field day on June 22 1971 at its Central Texas Blackland area demonstration farm one mile east of Thrall on U S Highway 70. Visitors learn results from grain sorghum sunflowers guar cow peas cotton beef cattle commercial swine and forages with remarks by Dr Jack K Williams Texas A&M president and scholarships presented by Dr H O Kunkel. A free barbecue hosted by the Taylor Chamber of Commerce will follow the program with tickets available from county agents Rodenbeck's in Thorndale and local gins in Buckholts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Rinn
Stiles Farm
Jack K. Williams
Texas A&m University System
Sailes
H. O. Kunkel
Texas A&m
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Agricultural Extension Service
Texas Blackland
Taylor Chamber of Commerce and Businessmen
Williamson County
Rodenbeck’s
Thorndale
Buckholts
Thrall
U.S. Highway 70
Milam 4-H Poultry Team Tops Texas State Contest
Milam County 4-H Poultry Judging team placed among Texas top groups at the 1971 State Contest on June 3 in Cameron. Members Ricky Richter David Ehler Jerry Mueck and Robert Riola scored 2329 of 2700 under coach Danny Phillips with Ehler high point scorer at 788 of 900. Brazos County won state with Harris County second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Texas A&m University
J. H Quisenberry
A&m
Robert Riola
Ricky Richter
David Ehler
Jerry Mueck
Danny Phillips
Texas
Cameron
Ehler
Clyde Jistel
Joseph Jistel
Daniel Richardson
Donald Fleming
Clyde Jister
Clyde
Milam County ASCS urges early producer certification for set-aside
Certification for set aside payments in Milam County progresses slowly. Farmers must certify acreage, conserving base and compliance before July 1 1971 to receive preliminary payments after July 1 under the Agricultural Act of 1970. The final certification date is July 1 and farmers may certify earlier to speed payment, with spot checks possible after certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cary D. Palmer
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Austin
USDA
Statistical Reporting Service
Texas Department of Agriculture
Milam County
ASCS
Roll Top Desks Go Modern with Nylon Tracks
Texas A M University specialist Jan Slabaugh notes new roll top desks use nylon tracks for smoother rolling and better action. Modern designs fit smaller apartments and hide clutter when not in use. Prices and styles vary, with compact, dainty options common. Chocolate milk gets a glam upgrade with frosted glasses and whipped cream garnish.
Milam 4-Hers win honors at State Roundup at A&M
Milam County 4-H sent nine youths to the State Roundup at Texas A&M University June 23. Teams excelled in Poultry Jersey dairy judging with Clyde Jister earning top overall honors and Martin Mueck winning the Tractor Operators Contest by a wide margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Poultry Improvement Association
Chi
Milam County
College Station
Texas A&m University
Extension Service
4-H
Danny Phillips
J. D Moore
A&m
Tom Moore
Ben Barnes
John Hutchison
Martin Mueck
Cameron
Joep Mueck
Ford Motor Company
Drought May Raise Vitamin A Deficiency In Cattle
Extension beef cattle specialist L A Maddox Jr warns drought lowers forage quality causing vitamin A deficiency in cattle. Pregnant cows may abort or give birth to weak or blind calves. young stock show earlier signs. Potency depends on hay color and storage. sources include alfalfa silage and fortified feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Maddox Jr
Maddox
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Rodenbeck
Stiles Farm Foundation
Cameron's
Dodson
Brazos County
Tor Sistrunk
Harris County
Don Portie
Africa
Cage
TPIA
A&m University
Hubert Jistel
Ascs News
Ield
Jan Slabaugh
Joe P. Mueck
Martin
Phoenix
Arizona
Astrostar Tires
Phillips 66
BankAmericard
Mack’s Oil CO
Fann
erRioin
T-Bone
Staroi
Iwck Roast
Chamberlain Meat Co
Crisket
E. Gillis
Eplen
Cameron's Folk Fete
E. Main
Eplen Furniture the
Tex
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