Agriculture keeps U S trade balance in the black says Texas expert
Agriculture remains the only major trade area in positive balance for the United States. Dr. Russell McDonald of Texas A&M notes exports reached about 21.6 billion in fiscal 1975 with a long running surplus since 1971 while nonagricultural trade ran a deficit around 14 to 15 billion, driven largely by higher oil prices.
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Russell McDonald
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
McDonald
Texas A&m University System
Grape Day at A&M Probes Texas Potentials and Problems
The Texas Grape Day program at Texas A&M University on October 9 examined grape industry potentials and perils. Speakers cited climate issues disease insects high winds hail training young vines soil deficiencies weeds and irrigation costs as key factors hindering vineyard expansion across the state.
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Texas
Texas A&m University
Vets Face Tough Admission Gap Across Schools
That report notes medical schools accept 1 in 2.7 applicants while veterinary colleges admit 1 in 7.4. It cites average enrollment around 325 at 19 schools and concerns over vet manpower amid $2.7 billion in annual U.S. food losses from animal disease. It mentions a Nigerian veterinary college initiative organized with KSU.
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KSU
Nigeria
United States
Blood Test Advised For Disease In Milam County Cattle
Dr. R M Titsworth of Cameron notes anaplasmosis is common in Milam County beef cattle. The parasite affects red blood cells causing anemia and possible death. Tick and insect transmission or contaminated tools spread the disease. Veterinarians urge blood testing and clean equipment for procedures to prevent outbreaks.
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R. M. Titsworth
Cameron
Milam
Food and Fiber Pavilion Marks Bicentennial
The Austin event highlights the Food and Fiber Pavilion during Texas bicentennial celebrations. A sock knitting machine and a chance prize of 25 dollars in Texas knitting are featured alongside beef giveaways.
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Austin
Texas
Woodwork workshop for 4-H youth in Gause
A 4-H woodwork workshop for Gause area youths opens with a kickoff meeting on Tuesday October 21 at 7 p.m. in the Gause Community Center led by Charles Kunz of Cameron. Attendees include 4-H members parents and local leaders to plan projects and decide workshop length.
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Gause
Charles Kunz
Cameron
Farm parity shows farmers still below economy in income
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports parity at 76 percent, meaning agriculture is about three quarters as well off as other sectors. Despite some price gains in hogs and mohair, most farm commodities remain below parity while record production helps restrain food cost increases to an estimated 3.5 to 4.5 percent this year.
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McDonald
Texas
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Wien
Ag Itanuia
Cotton prices steady in Central Texas Blacklands weekly report
For the week ending October 10 mixed lots of cotton grades 42 staples 32 33 and mike 3.5 4.9 sold around 48.50 cents per pound. Cotton seed prices ranged from 75 dollars in the Upper Coastal Bend to 95 dollars in the Central Texas Blacklands, per USDA AMS reports.
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Austin C
Austin
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
Texas Blacklands
Coastal Bend
Crop bearing cherry tomato hangs as vine in apartments
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station researchers after eight years of study developed a cherry type tomato that can be grown in apartments by hanging like a flower basket. The plant promises fresh tomatoes for apartment dwellers most months, though it remains unmarketed and has been tested only in greenhouses. It needs no pollination stimulation and has a shallow root system suited to pot growth with light from a nearby window.
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South Dakota
Agricultural Experiment Station
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