Castor Bean Production May Boost Milam Farms
Wire reports say rising demand for castor oil in hydraulics paints plastics cosmetics and lubricants could drive a shift to castor beans. U S production meets only 25 percent of demand, Texas High Plains yielded 45 000 acres last year, with plans for mechanized harvesting and new mills in towns like Plainview. Dr W E Domingo notes technology enables farmer competition with foreign production and dwarf varieties ease harvesting.
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IRS Q and A on dependents and tax tips
Answers cover claiming a child as a dependent with over half support, calculating interest from cashed US Savings bonds, filing status for married couples in Texas, reclaiming excess Social Security tax withheld, filing requirements for students with W-2, keeping records for tips, splitting exemptions among siblings supporting a mother, and whether to file before April 15 with possible extensions.
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Pesticide Bill Faces House Committee Scrutiny
In Austin the House agriculture committee debates a regulation bill for commercial pesticide applicators. The measure would require licensing, exams, and fees for operators and owners, with bonds and insurance to cover equipment. The fight centers on licensing scope and cost, as support and opposition clash over its broader impact.
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An Invention to Save Time for Presidents
An old reader jokes about how President Lyndon Johnson used 136 fountain pens to sign a bill and proposes a single 136 piece Presidential fountain pen to speed up the process. He warns future generations about issues piling up while the president signs.
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Five Species of Cotton Plants Identified
The text notes the cotton plant occurs in five distinct species, with some of them perennial.
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