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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1965
Page
2
Texas farms and ranches have strong potential for recreational development says Boyd Andrews of Texas A&M University. Key factors include family adaptability, available natural resources, and proximity to population centers, with the best ventures usually within a two hour drive of a large city.
Early surveys indicate the all-out campaign to stop the westward movement of the cotton boll weevil is working. Ground trash collected in January in a county area shows an average of 281 live weevils per acre versus 2,650 last year.
Alexander Ntungama an agiculture instructor from Malawi arrives in Cameron on March 12 for a month. He will observe Extension activities 4-H Club work and other agri culture agencies in Milam County and study community involvement in the County Program. Five Milam communities joined the Texas Community Improvement Program: Branchville Cavilla Gause Griffin Chapel and Maysfield.
Dean Stiles Jr of the Rockdale 4H Club works on wildlife conservation on the family farm in Thorndale. He seeds grasses for quail food and cover, posts signs to deter hunters, provides feed during harsh weather, builds shelter, and constructs a pond planned for stocking with game fish while stressing pond management and stocking choices.
The article lists Cameron and New Salem H D clubs remodeling and storage device demos. It notes cancer pad work by New Salem members and 4 H youths presenting disaster preparedness. It mentions Habitat Housing Leader Training and Gause club clothing leaders. Andrew Jackson noted as a non revolutionary era president.
County notes urge contributions to keep the Screwworm Eradication Program funded through June. Federal funds of 550000 require a 300000 producer match after state aid. Community volunteers across multiple towns are coordinating collections March 29 to April 1.
Auction at Cameron Livestock Auction sold 200 animals including 0 cattle 150 hogs 2 sheep and a goat with Packers noting steady to strong demand for heavier cattle. Prices ranged from 9.00 to 22.75 for cattle and 8.00 to 18.10 for hogs with various grades and stocker bids cited.
Milam County ASCS reminds farmers that the March 26 deadline for the 1965 feed grain and domestic allotment programs for upland cotton is near. Alva E. Sanders notes strong local interest and urges signups to secure early payments and eligibility for wheat and mixed programs, warning that delays may disappoint.
Texas A and M Extension engineer W S Allen urges farms to use one story clear span buildings for flexibility and lower long term costs. Proper planning ensures each structure serves a specific function such as drying or storing grain and coordinates with other farm facilities for yearly efficiency.
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