Milam County Pest Woes Hit Cotton and Roses
Milam County reports cotton fields infested by cotton flea hoppers early in spring, adults migrating from weeds such as Horse mint to cotton terminals, with squares destroyed. Advice urges stopping early poison by June 10 to 15 for beneficial insects, and warns against after mid June use unless insects persist. Rose care notes changing fungicides to avoid burns, recommending captan zineb maneb or Karathane Mildex and weekly applications, plus use of spreader sticker and watering practices to prevent mildew.
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J. D. Moore
Milam 4-H Teams Enter Round-Up at A&M College
Milam county fields five 4-H teams at the Round-Up state contests at Texas A&M College. Poultry Judging includes Adrian Richter Joe Waitzel Carroll Wayne Glaser and Eugene Michalka. Poultry Method teams members are Bobby Rosenthal and Kenneth Kirsch. Dairy Judging features Jeannette Fuchs James Edward Glaser and Jeannette Richter. Grass Judging lists Billy Gelner Henry Tomasek Jr Arvell Jungmann. Tractor Operators entry is Benard Jungmann. Monday events begin at 8 am and conclude by noon with leaders Mrs Johnnie Richter and Mrs Johanie Fuchs present.
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Ass’t County
Milam County
College Station
Adrian Richter
Joe Waitzel
Carroll Wayne Glaser
Eugene Michalka
Bobby Rosenthal
Kenneth Kirsch
Thorndale
Jeannette Fuchs
James Edward Glaser
Buckholts
Jeannette Richter
Cameron
Billy Gelner
Henry Tomasek, Jr
Pettibone
Arvell Jungmann
Benard Jungmann
Johnnie Richter
Johanie Fuchs
Plant stress fades blooms and invites winter injury
Infected plants show leaf yellowing and drop off. Weak plants suffer dieback and winter injury, producing smaller flowers with weak color and fragrance.
Ideal Birds Lead Random Sample Tests In Texas and Missouri
In Texas the Ideal Hatchery H3W entries occupy first second and fourth on day 401 of the test with 49 days to go. H3W hens show about 0.72 more profit per unit than the other 27 entries. In Missouri the Ideal H3W is first of 51 on day 422 with net profit 3.15, about 0.87 more than other birds. Leo Fuchs of Ideal Hatchery & Poultry Farm in Cameron originated the bird.
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Leo Fuchs
Ideal Hatchery & Poultry Farm
Cameron
Oats and Hay Baling Progress Amid Crop Growth Notes
County agent J D Moore reports good progress on oat harvest and hay baling. Wheat yields around 28 bushels per acre with corn and grain sorghum thriving. Maize heading, early corn tassel stage, irrigation needs water, and a general rain is desired. Cotton flea hopper damage noted on older cotton. livestock conditions remain strong. Cantaloupes, tomatoes, and watermelons show rapid growth with harvests approaching.
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J. D. Moore
Moore
Consignments Total 689 at Cameron Livestock Auction
Cameron livestock auction saw 689 cattle in a slower market with 195 sellers and 48 buyers. Prices ranged for steers cows calves and hogs with top stocker and feeder activity and mid range values across categories.
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Cameron Livestock Auction
Cameron
Farm safety emphasis spans year not just week
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council urges constant farm safety as haying and early harvests increase work hazards. Though Farm Safety Week is in July the council notes a safe family is one that practices safety year round.
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Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council
Mrs. E. H. Gerstmas Improves After Major Surgery
Mrs. E H Gerstmas is reported improving after major surgery at Scott and White hospital Temple where she remains a patient. She may receive visitors.
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E. H. Gerstmas
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
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