Coffee weed blamed for cattle deaths in Milam County
County Agent notes Coff ee weed causes cattle fatalities in Milam County with Dr. Titsworth naming the plant as the toxin. He urges weed control in pens and traps, noting the plant’s yellow flowers and toxic pods. The rest discusses Texas agriculture and Food and Fiber Abundance Week plans, plus broader state economic impacts.
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Titsworth
Milam County
Texas
Farm Bureau
Shrubs Need Fall Care To Survive Winter Weather
Evergreen shrubs require extra winter care with watering before freezes and biannual light pruning. Extension horticulturist Everett Janne urges mulch renewal, burlap for wind protection, and anti desiccant sprays to minimize winter stress and safeguard soil moisture.
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Everett Janne
Janne
1972 Feed Grain Program Aims to Raise Farm Income
Secretary Hardin announced the 1972 feed grain program to lift farm income and reduce carryover stocks. It raises the set aside to 25 percent, expands optional set asides up to 10 to 20 percent, maintains corn loan levels at 1.08 and 1.35 per bushel guarantees, adds soybeans to the base, and extends farm stored grain reseal provisions. Aimed at flexibility and timely payments, the plan sets payments and loans across corn sorghum barley and grain sorghum with various options and constraints.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
USDA
Hardin
Ag Economy In Texas Shifts Amid Rising Costs And Debt
The Texas agricultural economy has changed significantly over the past decade with higher production costs outpacing gains in gross income. Farm debt has surged since World War II, shifting ownership patterns toward larger farms and increasing credit needs. Farm mortgage debt rose from 314 million in 1946 to 2 billion in 1970, while total farm and ranch assets reached 29.2 billion in 1971.
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Texas
Baker
Farm News Testing Clinics Set Across Texas
Dr John Beverly Extension animal reproduction specialist announces seven AI and pregnancy determination clinics over eight months across Texas. The schedule includes San Angelo November 9-12 Athens November 15-18 Sealy November 15-18 Mercedes December 13-16 Waco March 13-16 Tyler April 17-20 and Br hamb June 12-15. County agricultural agents provide additional information.
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Texas
John Beverly
San Angelo
Athens
Sealy
Mercedes
Waco
Tyler
Apr
Brenham
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