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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1959
Page
11
Plans are set for the 50th annual summer cotton school at Texas A&M College. The six week program runs June 8 to July 17 and is conducted by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Sociology. For more information write Professor J M Ward at Texas A&M College.
County agricultural workers with state and national leaders study Milam County soil and water resources for the National Inventory of Soil and Water Conservation Needs. The County Conservation Needs Committee reviews land use across 657,000 acres, with plans to project 1975 uses and soil type treatments.
Cameron Livestock Auction consign ed 765 cattle and one sheep Thursday in a large run of cattle. A total of 193 sellers sold to 64 buyers as prices were $1 to $1.50 lower than the previous week. Officials said grassy cattle showed the greatest decline while good quality cows and calves in pairs were scarce in the Thursday market.
Texas Extension Service specialists advise late spring as best for mesquite control. For single stem plants mix 1 to 3 pounds of 2 4 5 T with 2 gallons diesel oil and enough water to reach 3 gallons per acre. For multi stem sprouts increase 2 4 5 T to 2 pounds.
County Agent notes widespread chinch bug damage in maize despite rains. Wintering adults migrated from quarters, with dry periods spurring spread. rains during hatching can curb spread. Fungus reduces numbers in wet periods, but control measures have limited success without preserving beneficial insects. Aphids also reported. recommended insecticide mixes and precautions against harming beneficial species.
Milam County's seven day crop report shows ideal surface and subsoil moisture for planting and growing before weekend rains. J. D. Moore says first oats will be cut for hay this week as livestock conditions remain good with ample grazing and stock water. About 85 percent of cotton and all corn in Milam County planted or planted-out, field notes also report widespread chinch bug damage to maize and record low commercial truck crop acreage with watermelons and cantaloupes ~20 days late.
A&M extension specialist C. H. Bates urges cotton producers to plan for 1959 allotment options A or B and to cut unit costs. He stresses fertilization weed and insect control and strong stands to reduce cost per bale and boost profit for all producers.
Ben L Kennon hospital corpsman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Ben Kennon Cameron Texas graduated April 21 from the Field Medical Service School at Camp Pendleton California. The four week course prepares corpsmen for Fleet Marine Force assignments in the U S or abroad. 85 watersheds have been approved out of 148 Texas applications since the 1954 watershed act.
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