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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
4
County Agent notes suggest May 17 through May 21 as spray dates for Milam County pecan trees based on pecan nut casebearer work on local trees. Recommend Toxaphene Malathion and Cuthion with a fungicide for pecan scab using Duter Cyprex or Zineb at indicated rates.
College Station experts note post emergence DSMA helps control Johnson grass under drought. Combinations with Herban Cotoran Karmex Caparol aid mixed weeds while DSMA is directed laterally not over the top. Preemergence plans may need more water. wind favors narrow nozzle and tender protection. Local agents offer program details. Screwworm cases rise with rain. livestock owners should inspect wounds and mail worm samples to the Mission Laboratory.
The 17th annual Milam County Broiler Show drew 50 pens from across the county. Dennis Mueck’s pen won Grand Champion pullets and David Angell’s cockerel won Reserve Grand Champion with awards presented by the Chamber of Commerce.
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service appoints Dr Sterling K Johnson as Extension Fish Disease Specialist. He starts May 16 to help fish farmers with health problems and teach prevention, coordinating with Texas A&M University experts and serving as liaison with industry groups.
June is milk month says the U S Department of Agriculture with milk and dairy products in plentiful supply. Milk production in Q1 1971 rose 1.0 percent from 1970 and dairy products are expected to peak in June. The June Plentiful Foods List includes ice cream cheese sour cream butter broiler fryers eggs dried peas canned olives and potato products including frozen fries and instant mashed.
Cameron Yoe Future Farmers of America chapter traveled to Bryan for the Area III FFA Convention May 14 and 15. Members earned multiple placements including Dan Foster and Albert Lesikar as Star Greenhands, Jim Titsworth as Star Chapter Farmer and first place in fish and wildlife. Also noted were awards in sales and service and vocational agriculture co op categories. The article also defines protein spices including red pepper celery chili curry powder mustard marjoram sage thyme and rosemary used with meats fish and eggs.
Clarence A. Danklefs cites President Nixon praising American agriculture for high output and productivity. He notes Texas accounts for large shares of cotton, grain sorghum, and rice, and outlines ASC programs expanding set-aside and loan crops. He says the salute boosts efforts to strengthen U.S. agricultural competitiveness.
U S Department of Agriculture animal health officials monitor Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis as it nears U S borders. The disease has killed about 6000 horses in southern Mexico and is present in 16 other South and Central American countries. Symptoms include fever, rapid pulse, loss of appetite and circling behavior. Transmission via infected mosquitoes. no VEE vaccine licensed in the United States. Officials consider vaccine use if the disease enters U S territory.
Texas Department of Agriculture confirms St Augustine Decline SAD in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and along the Gulf Coast. A 3000 acre survey across Texas found new cases. disease can kill grass in 3 to 4 years. Removal of diseased roots and weed invasion control and herbicidal oil spraying are required to stop reinfestation.
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