County Agent Notes on Tree and Garden Care
County Agent J. O. Moore urges timely spray and fertilization for fruit and nut trees in Milam county. Details cover oil spray timing, fertilizer rates, nematode control for tomatoes, and weekly fungicide insecticide plans with products like Zineb, Dithane 7-78, and Diazinon. Also notes beef cattle energy and phosphorus study at East Texas center near Overton.
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Milam
Texas A&m
East Texas Research and Extension Center
Overton
Battle against screwworms continues to grow
Readable copy notes watchwords to examine collect and treat remain vital for stockmen in the ongoing fight against screwworms.
Artificial Breeding of Beef Cows Gains Favor
Figures released by John R. Beverly of Texas A&M Extension indicate artificial insemination is feasible and profitable for beef cattle producers. Costs vary with semen type facilities and labor, with the best approximation suggesting AI profitability under suitable conditions.
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John R. Beverly
Texas A&m Extension
Local Visits Spread Across Rosebud and Temple Regions
Weekend visits tied families in Rosebud Temple and Buckholts with Reynolds Skupin and Skala households. A later survey by Beverly compares artificial insemination to natural breeding in 43 ranches, noting cost differences and high conception rates.
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Beverly
Prairie Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel
Jones Prairie Mr and Mrs Jack Kennimer and children visit Mr and Mrs Morris Weems Saturday night and Sunday. Will Kuhn and son visit Mrs Walter Seakel Thursday. Mrs Willie Phipps and Mrs Bill Thweatt dine with Mrs Alex Henderson Thursday. John Hughen is in McClosky Hospital Temple after a car wreck Saturday. Rock Thweatt visits David Hollis. they attend Brenham basketball tournament. Willie Phipps and Ewing Dodson attend Bryan church services Sunday.
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Jack Kennimer
Alice
Morris Weems
Will Kuhn
Walter Seakel
Willie Phipps
Bill Thweatt
Alex Henderson
John Hughen
McClosky Hospital
Temple John
Rock Thweatt
David Hollis
Brenham
Ewing Dodson
Bryan
Correction: Former Cameron Policeman John G. Brooks Named
In the Herald Weekend edition a former Cameron police officer was incorrectly identified as Jack Brooks. The correct name is John G. Brooks.
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Herald Weekend
Cameron
Jack Brooks
John G. Brooks
Rotation of Crops Advised for Blackland Sorghum Yields
Texas A&M researcher Dr. Lloyd Fenn says crop rotation increases grain sorghum yields and cuts weed insect and disease problems in the Blacklands. He notes best fertilizer efficiency when sorghum follows small grains like oats, with up to 200 pounds less nitrogen phosphorus and potash needed for maximum yields.
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Texas Blacklands
Lloyd Fenn
Texas A&m University
Fenn
Texas A&m Research Center
McGregor
Milam County farmers urged to sign up for 1970 farm programs
Milam County ASCS Office opens sign up through March 20 for feed grain wheat and cotton programs with later payment deadlines. Farmers must certify compliance after meeting crop and land use terms and may obtain cost measurement service to ensure adherence. Final certification date is July 18 1970 and wheat acreage must be planted by May 1 1970.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Milam County
ASCS
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the Herald
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Bobby
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Henry Skaland Jr
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