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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1959
Page
3
Agricultural Marketing Service data show Texas had 1958 realized net income of 1 0015 million after expenses, with per farm averages of 3430 and inventories rising 46 4 million. Cash receipts reached 2 3726 million, government payments 1222 million, and gross farm income 2 6843 million. Production expenses rose to 1 6828 million.
Milam County 4 H members excel in record books with Arvell Jungmann highlighted for leadership in Field Corps and livestock projects. Milam 4 H Achievement Night set for November 14 includes displays, awards, and a December talent show with entry constraints. State returnees Jeannette Hichter Fuchs Joyce Fuchs and Bernard Jungmann among 517 records sent to the State level.
Cameron livestock auction saw 695 cattle 138 hogs and a mule consigned with 188 sellers and 80 buyers. Fat cows weak slaughter cattle down 1 to 2 dollars with steadier calves and stocker offerings. hogs for various weights listed with a range of prices. Also notes new vetch varieties Lana Auburn Oregon woolly pod vetch and Hodges comments on winter growth.
A Texas ARS and Texas A&M extension study finds two thirds of full-time farmers in 24 northern counties struggle to meet expenses, averaging under $2,000 net yearly. Since 1950 about 20,000 have moved or gone part time. The leaflet L-438 argues land, equipment and working capital unlock East Texas farming profits and urges farmers to secure larger investments for $2,500 annual family income.
Dr. J. R. Couch of Texas A and M College System says broilers can exceed three pounds in eight weeks on under six pounds of feed. Success depends on disease control chick availability and strict management to meet the standard.
Agronomy notes advise fall sown oats for early grazing with 40 lb nitrogen and 40 lb phosphorous per acre. Seed rate 2–3 bushels per acre for abundant grazing. Mustangs and New Nortex oats yield 200–300 lb forage more per acre on February or April cut. Wheat offers less early grazing but good with October planting. Barley noted for dual grain and winter pasture but poor in high rainfall or poorly drained soils.
Texas farm operators ranked 17th among the states in realized output for 1957 according to a Department of Agriculture survey. The report highlights output value attributed to crops and livestock and notes regional variations in productivity.
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