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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
2
Milam County notes a uniform early cotton crop this year due to April planting and favorable May June conditions. Fertility improvements boost yields, insect damage remains low at about 5 percent boll weevil presence, but bollworm risk grows as corn matures. County agents urge regular field checks for small bollworms and remind farmers about cattle grub losses and control methods.
Milam County ASCS manager Alva F E Sanders urges farmers without wheat history to apply for a 1963 new farm allotment. Applications must be written and filed at the ASCS County Office by July 2. Grasshopper swarms threaten Texas crops. agents C F Garner and R L Ridgway advise nearby county agents for control guidance.
The weekly cotton report notes generally good growth with light to heavy rains in western and northern areas. Spot market activity slows with steady prices while inquiries decline. Texas regions report good crop conditions and ongoing planting. Oklahoma faces grassy fields and delayed development. Prices in Dallas, Galveston, and Lubbock steady at 34.00 and 33.25 cents, Houston up about 50 cents per bale.
Four Milam county 4 H Club members and Pat Garner assistant County Agent will attend the annual 4 H Electric Leadership Camp sponsored by Texas Power and Light Company at Lake Trinidad near Athens June 26 29. Attendees include Carolyn Jistel Dolores Zarosky Dennis Jistel Ronnie Kostrom and Pat Garner. The camp facilities and expenses are provided by Texas Power and Light Company covering a 700 acre lake cabins dining hall and supervised recreation areas.
COLLEGE STATION Cattle grubs cost U S livestock producers between 100 and 300 million dollars annually says R L Ridway associate extension entomologist Texas A M College Losses to meat packers come from carcass devaluation trimming and hide damage on the farm and ranch skin irritation nervousness of the animals below normal weight gain and lowered milk production Grub control options include conventional sprays pour on or backline treatments Application timing runs from May 1 to August 1 in most Texas areas systemic options include Ronnel and Coral Ruelene used as sprays pours or dips for beef cattle and dry dairy cows Follow label instructions and observe precautions for young or sick animals.
The Milam County Home Demonstration Club met June 11 at the Farm Bureau office in Cameron with Mrs. Joe Brown presiding. Members included six council officers three standing committee chairmen four club presidents three council delegates and THDA chairman with visitors Mrs. Pearle Cole Mrs. Helen Perry and Mrs Buck Angell.
Scientists at the U S Department of Agriculture developed an insect repellent commonly called deer that effectively keeps mosquitoes and biting flies away when applied to exposed skin areas.
Cattle numbered 519 and hogs 133 sold at last week’s Livestock Auction Sale. Prices paid were steers:
Camp Tahuaya hosts Troop 52 with 174 scouts from McGregor Marlin Mart Cameron Temple Belton Little River Rosebud and Waco in its third camping week. Camp director W A Martin invites parents and friends to visit through August 4 with Thursday Parent’s Night Bar-B-Que at 6 p m and Order of the Arrow call outs at 8 p m. Area troops include Troop 51 Rosebud led by Maurice Malcik and Eddie Malcik. Troop 52 Cameron led by Bobby Schiller and Felix Matula with numerous scouts and leaders. A separate note outlines a trial dual grading system for beef quality introduced July 1 by Texas A and M Extension livestock expert Ed Avacek.
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