Blackland Research Vital To BIG Program, Farmer Says
Ray Sawyer of Hillsboro, a large scale cotton and grain sorghum producer, urged Texas A&M and state extension to tailor BIG research to the Blackland region. He praised BIG since 1961 and pushed for more studies on cotton root rot as part of a June 14 15 seminar at Texas A&M attended by about 100. The BIG program spans about 26 counties from south of Austin to Fort Worth and Dallas.
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Farm leaders blast retail price freeze and warn of shortages
J. T. Woodson of the Texas Farm Bureau calls the President's 60 day retail price freeze a stopgap with dangers for consumers and farmers. He says prices too low threaten milk eggs and meat profits and warns of empty shelves if production incentives are not present. He notes Americans spend 16 percent of take home pay on food and cites inflation caused by government spending. A separate speech describes BIG as a decade long success increasing regional farm income.
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4-H Club Attends Tri County Camp Near Huntsville
Thirty nine Milam 4-H members from Cameron Gause Two Mile Thorndale Rockdale and Minerva Clubs plus Grimes Burleson counties attended a Tri county camp near Huntsville. Workshops included archery nature study crafts and water safety despite heavy rain. A District Junior Leadership Laboratory is planned in Brenham June 26-28 with six county junior leaders attending. A garden alcove feature highlights interior decor and planting ideas for living spaces. Honey bees are sold by the pound with about 5 000 bees per pound.
Rain Boosts Milam County Crop Prospects
Excellent rainfall across Milam County last week aided grain sorghum as it reached the boat stage when moisture is critical. While not a guarantee of a second bumper crop, prospects are positive with more moisture needed for later sorghum and sorghum midge may pose a problem. Cotton fleahoppers rise after rains and boll weevil life stages begin. producers should plan for sorghum midge spraying and allow beneficial insects in cotton to curb boll worm and bud worm.
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Texas Farm Price Report Shows Only Three Commodities Above Parity
Texas agriculture faces tighter fuel supplies and rising feed costs as only beef cattle calves and sheep stay above parity amid a broad drop in red meat production. May marketings for sheep and lambs rise while commercial slaughtering and state output lag last year and month.
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A&M Training School Draws Center Firemen
More than 3,500 participants are expected for the event at A and M Training School drawing attention from Center Firemen and local officials.
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Outlook for beef cattle growers and firemen training near Texas A and M
A cattle expert from Texas A and M predicts a bright outlook for beef producers due to rising global demand, noting beef remains the favorite American meat as demand grows overseas. The text also describes Texas Firemen's Training School at Texas A&M, its 44th session beginning July 22, with 18 courses, a new night class, and extensive industry involvement and funding.
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