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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1975
Page
4
Only 14 people attended a cotton prospects gathering led by Dr. Robert Metzer and Dr. Dave Weaver, co sponsored by the Milam County Farm Bureau and Extension Service. They urged growers to wait for better prices as synthetics may rise with petroleum costs.
Marvin Rodenbeck of Thorndale invites all Milam County swine producers to marketing meetings on March 11 at the Vo Ag Building in Thorndale and March 13 at the Vo Ag Building in Cameron. Both start at 8 p.m. The aim is to form an area wide swine marketing group to get top dollar for market hogs, following similar cooperatives in Amarillo and Lubbock.
Agricultural producers should stay alert to the evolving fuel situation as they aim for efficiency in 1975. Baker of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes rising fuel use for production, potential price exemptions, and risks from crude oil shortages and embargo. He cites natural gas and LP gas as critical concerns and offers steps to reduce disruption.
National Farmers Union convention in Portland Oregon starts March 16 and will focus on a new comprehensive policy plan for U S food policy. Texas Vice-President Joe Rankin of Ralls serves as vice-chairman of the policy drafting committee which will present its draft to delegates. Ben Radcliffe of South Dakota is committee chairman. The draft was finished at a Denver meeting. Texas members include Rankin and Jay Naman of Waco Texas Farmers Union president.
Advises readers to consult the product label at every step from purchasing to disposal. Emphasizes reading, understanding, and following all instructions and precautions before use, mixing, application, or disposal of chemical products.
Texas researchers report Tamnut 74, a Spanish peanut variety, yields seven percent more than Starr on average across Texas fields. In irrigation tests Tamnut 74 outproduced Starr by eight percent and by three percent in dryland areas, with similar grade factors, suggesting better performance under moisture stress and superior use of optimum moisture.
Livestock marketing specialist Dr Ed Uvacek of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service predicts relief for ranchers due to higher slaughter of cows calves and non fed steers and heifers lower grain prices and reduced interest rates Meat imports are expected to stay near or below last year levels with Milo selling under 4 per hundredweight in parts of Texas This combination should ease beef oversupply and lower costs for feedlots using available data from 1975 projections
Brown sausage and drain. Melt processed cheese with beer in a double boiler. Stir in sausage and herbs then mix well. Serve in a chafing dish with chips or vegetables. Yield two cups. For more recipes contact Commissioner John C. White, Texas Department of Agriculture, Austin.
Turf specialist Dr. Richard Duble argues against restricting fertilizer to crops. He says fertilizers support lawns parks and golf courses which reduce heat pollution erosion and runoff while improving urban well being. Organic materials and slow release formulations are advised along with careful pesticide labeling to avoid harm.
R L Moore president of Independent Beef Producers of America told Hugo Ohio directors that USDA grading charges are inflated and rise food prices. He cited 14.60 dollars per hour for packers and transport mileage as hidden costs. Lee Perkins urged Congress to probe the grading service and windfall profits.
National Livestock Co invites applicants with farm or agricultural background to interview near their hometown. Submit name, age, address, and phone number for consideration. No phone calls. Address: 5105 North 40th Street Phoenix Arizona 85018.
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