March planting best to dodge sorghum midge losses
Texas Extension Service entomologists note that March plantings yield the best per acre in the Blacklands, with early April a risky second and mid to late April causing sharp drops. Balanced soil fertility boosts early bloom, and RS 610 is recommended for many Blackland conditions. Chemical control must timing of applications within 1 to 4 days after 90 percent head emergence.
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Blacklands
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Temple Agricultural Experiment Substation
Milam Farm Safety Drive Urges Cleanup After Winter
Article notes efforts in Milam County to clean up trash around homes and remove safety hazards on farms. Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council reports about 800 farm deaths and 163 million dollars in property loss yearly from fires, with 11,300 residents killed in accidents and 990,000 injured. County-wide cleanup urged to reduce fire and accident risks.
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The
Texas
Farm and Ranch Safety Council
Decision Time Near On Feed Grain Program
College Station grain producers must decide by March 22 whether to participate in the 1963 Feed Grain program. Budget forms from county agents help estimate returns for compliance or non compliance. Bates notes changes in the substitute crop provision and final decision date remains March 22.
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College Station
C. H. Bates
Bates
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Milam County Raises 12711.25 For Screwworm Program
Milam County livestock producers have donated 12711.25 to the screwworm eradication program of the Southwest. Funds will sustain the effort until Sept. 1, 1963. Officials hope to reach the three million milestone soon and urge contributions through local committee men in Rockdale Milano Gause Thorndale Burlington Buckholts or at the Milam County Farm Bureau office in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Southwest
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Rockdale
Milano
Gause
Thorndale
Burlington
Buckholts
Milam
Milam ASCS Reports Cotton and Sorghum Acreage Actions
Milam County ASCS reports enough cotton acres released to cover all requests for extra acres. Revised cotton allotments mailed to those who released or requested more. Reminders mailed for 1962 grain sorghum loans maturing March 31, warning of CCC collateral if repaid after April 1.
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Alva E. Sanders
Milam County Agricultural, Stabilization, and Conservation Service
ASCS
Commodity Credit Corporation
Sanders
Commodity Credit Nation
Spring Sowing of Small Grains in Texas
Tex as A&M agronomists advise spring oats after winter-kill may be profitable for farmers if moisture exists, with lower quality and yield than fall sowing. Diseases rise with warmer temps and seeds may shrivel. Alamo X and Alamo recommended, but not advised in Central and East Texas. A visit to the county agent is suggested for regional variety guidance.
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College Station
Stae
R. J. Miears
J. M. Atkins
Texas A & M College
East
Texas
Auction Report from Cameron Livestock Sale
Cattle numbered 430 and hogs 165 led last week’s Cameron Auction sale with prices paid noted.
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Cameron
Communities Plan Spring Cleanup Across Texas
County agricultural agent John E. Snell reports that Branchville Davilla Gause and Griffin Chapel communities are organizing spring cleanup activities. Adult and youth groups will participate in tasks including cemetery cleanup and other town-wide efforts as nature greens up after a harsh winter.
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Texas
Mother Nature
Branchville
Davilla
Gause
Griffin Chapel
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Milam Ascs Report
George Childress
Oxford
Pontiac
Tempest
Woodam Auto Sales
Cameron, Texas
John E. Snell
County Agri
Ritters
Bill Sapp
Ritter Dealer
Temple Highway
Zay
Pepsi
Teem
Pepsi - Cola Bottling Company, Inc
Waco, Texas
Pepsi - Cola Company
New York
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