Grain Sorghum Prospects Good Across County
Recent rains have improved grain sorghum prospects, with another rain likely to boost yields. Cotton farmers report long hours, rising thrip pops, and use of Temik and Di-syston. some praise Temik for thrips while others remain wary. Brucellosis tests retarget Milam County cattle with September retest deadline. pecan nut casebearer and spray dates extended. postemergence cotton herbicides listed for 3 inch tall stage.
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Temik
James Tucker
Cameron
Tucker
James
Hugo Aigner
Ben Arnold
Skip Nobles
Texas Animal Health Commission
Milam County
Nobles
Union Can't Intimidate Farm Bureau, Exec Says
Waco Texas Farm Bureau President J. T. Red Woodson says United Farm Workers leaders tried to intimidate Farm Bureau with a national boycott plan. He notes UFW demonstrators at county offices and a trip to Park Ridge Illinois to press for anti-Farm Bureau legislation. He cites Farm Bureau support for farm worker bargaining rights, secret ballot elections, and limits on secondary boycotts, plus creation of an Agricultural Labor Relations Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACO
Texas Farm Bureau
J. T
Red) Woodson
United Farm Workers National Union
Farm Bureau
State Farm
UFW
Woodson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Park Ridge
Ill
Chicago
AFBF
William Kuhfuss
Kuhfuss
Rav
Congress
National Labor Relations Act
Agricultural Labor Relations Board
California
Chavez
American Farm Bureau
Pesticide safety urged for spring use
Dr. Jack Price of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service cautions that pesticide use rises in spring and stresses reading labels, using safety gear, changing clothes after use, and washing exposed skin immediately. He notes skin absorption varies by chemical and warns against home use near living areas or eating and drinking during handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Price
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
FFA Members Earn Area Awards and Degrees
Richard Vaculin earned the American Farmer Degree, a top honor shared by about 1/2 percent of the 54 000 FFA members, to be presented in Kansas City by the National Association in November. Lone Star Farmers receiving recognition include Lawrence Bauer Ricky Reinders Bil Vogelsang David Tucker Jamie Odom Ned McEilwra th Albert Patzke and Jim Tittsworth with Jim Tittsworth named Star Lone Star Farmer of Area III. Gary Fuchs won the Home Improvement Award. other applicants attended with names and focus areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Vaculin
Future Farmers of America
Richard
Kansas City
National Association
Lone Star
Lawrence Bauer
Ricky Reinders
Bil Vogelsang
David Tucker
Jamie Odom
Ned McEilwrath
Albert Patzke
Jim Tittsworth
Jim
Lone Star Farmer
Area III
State Association
FFA
Vo- Ag
Gary Fuchs
Jimmy Vaculin
Donnie Tucker
Charles Vansa
C. Titsworth
Johnnie Reeves
Hog Cholera Still On The Loose In Texas
Dr James Armstrong of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service warns hog cholera remains a problem in Texas. He urges farmers to adopt specific precautions to prevent a worsening outbreak across farms and markets.
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Texas
James Armstrong
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Credit Card Insurance Falls from Favor with New Rules
The Texas A&M extension specialist explains why credit card insurance wanes after a 1972 regulation. Cardholders face $50 liability for lost or stolen cards if loss is not reported promptly, and unauthorized use rules require card identification methods. The piece also covers hog cholera quarantines in several Texas counties and explains the federal Truth in Lending Act of 1969, mandating clear disclosure of loan terms to help consumers compare costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Myers
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A& M University
Mack Trucks Recalled For Hazardous Aluminum Cap
Assistant Attorney General Robert E. Owen announced a recall campaign for about 27 000 Mack trucks built 1956 to 1969 with SWDL 56 Series bogie axles. The aluminum cap on springs could crack and detach, risking loss of control. Immediate inspection for cracks near bolt holes was urged.
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Austin
Texas
Robert E. Owen
Consumer Protection Division
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Owen
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Bill Bowling
Texas Parks & Wildlife Fisheries Department
P&w Department
Exec
Texas A&m University
Price
A. T. Ball Lumber
Cs. P. O. Box
Bryan
Dour
Lone Star Otter
Stein
P.O
San Antonio Texas
USA
Gulf
Gulf Diesel
R. W. Wells
Nueces County
South
Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb and
Willacy
Fayette, Gonzales
Lavaca
Armstrong
Mack
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