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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1975
Page
4
Residents report oak leaf problems tied to a cool dry spring. Aphids injure leaves while gall wasps form blisters. beneficial insects reduce aphids as temperatures rise. Spraying timing advised for next year. grain sorghum awaits rain.
941 cattle and calves consigned versus 660 prior week and 700 last year. Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00-2.00 lower, feeder cattle steady with choice offerings up 50. Stock cows and pairs weak. Slaughter cows utility 18-22, slaughter bulls yield grade 2-3 21.75-26. Slaughter calves 30-34.50, 25.75-30. Slaughter steers and heifers 28.50-32.50. Feeder steers 31-34.50, feeder heifers 19.50-25. Hog receipts 588 with barrows/gilts 1.00 lower, sows steady. US 1-3 39.30-39.70, sows USB 1-3 33.25-27.
Calf roping jackpot and steer roping contests are scheduled at Bar Bar arena on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend. A dance will follow at 9 p.m.
Beef cattle researchers from the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas A M University urge year round reproductive management. Early calving boosts calf crops. separate cows by condition and feed needs. Maintain phosphorus, promote pregnancy gains, and consider early weaning to reduce costs. Heifer puberty depends on weight, age, and breed with varying thresholds.
Texas cash receipts for eggs broilers and other chickens totaled 250 million in 1974 down 15 million from 1973. Broiler production rose slightly but the average price per bird fell 4 percent to 21.3 cents. Egg output dropped 9 percent and 2.3 billion eggs brought 104 million, down 8 percent. Chickens excluding broilers rose to 11 million with a 30 percent price drop cutting gross income to 5.3 million.
Texas farmers anticipate a record 1975 wheat harvest with a May forecast of 140 million bushels, 20 percent above December estimates and well above 1974. National 1976 wheat allotment rises to 61.6 million acres, shifting export outlook and farm payments under set programs. Milk, citrus, and other crops show varied trends across the state.
Milam County ASCS extends cotton loan availability to June 2 because May 31 falls on a Saturday. Loans must be applied for by June 2 at the Milam county ASCS office. If disbursement cannot occur on June 2 the producer’s application will be documented and processed as soon as possible afterward.
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