Nitrogen Loss and Top-Dressing Bermudagrass Comparison
Milam County Agent John Box explains that properly applied ammonium sulfate and ammonium nitrate show less than one percent nitrogen loss when top-dressing Bermuda grass. Conditions like torrential rain increase loss from nitrate. once dissolved, losses are minimal for either form. Ammonium sulfate holds nitrogen longer, while nitrate acts faster in sod crops, prompting quick responses but potential perceived losses. Watermelon diseases are not reported, though high moisture could raise Downy Mildew and other diseases. College plant pathologist recommends alternating Zineb and Maneb sprays before disease onset, using specified rates and pressures. $5,000 fire and extended coverage ad appears for Enox Veneer Home insurance at Oxford 7-2112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Box
Extension Agronomist
Community Improvement Program Sets 1962 63 Goals
Extension agent urges two sets of goals for families and communities, with concrete plans and performance evaluation. Communities are judged by participation, appearance, rural urban relations, income, health services, farm and home improvements, and social activity. Over 100 families benefited, others can join upon request.
Paint finishes and protection for exterior woodwork
The article notes exterior woodwork benefits from good paint including longer life and weather protection. It compares oil and water base paints, advises priming, and outlines steps for best results including three coats on new wood and maintenance for existing surfaces. It also mentions screw worm control efforts advised to Texas stockmen and livestock treatment schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Smith
Extension Forester
Smith
Texas
Rol. Ridgway
Fire and insurance notice for Oxford frame home
A local notice shows a $5 000 fire and extended overage policy on a frame home in the city. The rate listed is $16.66 per year and references GEORGE CHILD RESS INSURANCE with contact Oxford 7 2112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
George Childress Insurance
Oxford
Cotton reports show rain boosts and mixed prospects across Texas
The report notes recent rains improving crop prospects and firmer Middling prices, with field progress and irrigation ongoing. Conditions vary by region from very good in central and eastern areas to fair in Nueces and dryland zones, while insect infestations rise where control schedules lapse. Prices range around 34 cents per lb in major markets as loan equity climbs in some districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coastal Bend
Nueces County
East Texas
Abilene
Lubbock
Dallas
Galveston
Houston
Milam ASCS Urges Turkey Growers to Vote in Referendum
Milam County ASCS reminds eligible turkey producers to vote on the proposed marketing order. Voting runs June 18 through 22 at the ASCS County Office. Eligible voters include producer-growers who produced over 3600 pounds liveweight in 1961 and contract-producers with a risk of loss contract in 1961. The outcome depends on producers who cast ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva E. Sanders
Milam County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
SEVIN Spray Advisory for Field Workers Returns
A notice states that workers may return to treated fields after applying SEVIN while following standard safety precautions. It cautions about protective clothing and adherence to customary exposure guidelines for the pesticide.
County Ag Man Named Director at 28th AC Meeting
Ted Ford of Rosebud was re elected to a second term on the board of the Bryan Production Credit Association at its 28th annual meeting held at Allen Academy. More than 500 stockholders attended the meeting and barbecue luncheon. Ford operates an agricultural business in Milam County and faced Hugo H. Linke of Rockdale and C. G. McDougald of Iola for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Production Credit Association
Ted Ford
Rosebud
The
Agricultural Credit Organization
Allen Academy
Jesse Jones Hall
Association
Ford
Milam County
Hugo H. Linke
Rockdale
C. G. McDougald
Iola
Grimes County
Dairy cow: the world’s greatest food factory
A dairy cow is described as the world’s greatest food factory producing on average 2,190 pounds of milk per acre of crops, with 72 pounds of digestible protein and 712 therms of energy.
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Bermuda
George Childress
Gut Brewing Co
Houston, Texas
Marelin
Checkerboare
Purina
Santa FE
Eig&e
Ernest K. Shaw
Ory
Cotton Report
Milam Ascs Report
SEVIN
Union Carbide Corporation
Union Carbide Chemicals Company
Park Ave
New York
N. Y
Union Carbide
County Ag
James M. Wiggs
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