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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
4
County Agent reports a new trait in grain sorghum apo mixis seed production without fertilization from pollen. Apomixis, seen in some forage grasses, raises interest for a commercially grown crop and is discussed in a Science magazine issue by Texas geneticists.
Extension plant pathologist Jerral D. Johnson urges fall spraying with fixed copper compounds like Rocide 101 COCS or TC 90 to curb Peach Leaf Curl. The notice notes copper breakdown issues and cautions against non fixed copper products to avoid leaf burn.
Texas A and M agronomist Dr. Murray L. Kinman of the U S Department of Agriculture reports a fertility restorer gene labeled Rf found in a rust resistant sunflower line. The gene restores fertility to cytoplasmic male sterile sunflowers and could lead to more uniform high yielding crops boosting the U S position in world markets where sunflower oil ranks second to soybean.
Under Secretary Campbell details how farming has transformed with modern machinery chemicals and crops. He notes farmers now act as businessmen facing market outcomes and huge capital needs, reshaping decisions and the nation’s path from scarcity to abundance.
B G Reeves notes many farm injuries occur from combines cot ton strippers and other harvesters. Simple rules protect hands and arms: keep shields, avoid working on moving parts when powered, ensure the machine is out of gear, watch footing when climbing, and remove grease or oil slip hazards. Preserve your hands this harvest season.
1970 State Fair of Texas opens October 10 in Dallas with many visitors expected. Julian McDaniel to show Hampshire Wether lambs on October 21. 75th Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show runs January 29 to February 7, 1971 in Fort Worth, followed by the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and Rodeo February 12 to 21. 4-H clubs pressing Mr and Miss Contest funds.
J Dukes Wooters Jr of Cotton Producers Institute outlined a new market development plan under the $1 per bale program to area growers in Waco. The CPI will create a sales and marketing division led by Power, McDaniel, and Alexander to boost U S cotton use and support mills while preserving farmer profits.
Congressman Bob Poage blamed the Senate for delaying the Farm Bill saying it will cost innocent people. He recounted Senators blocking the messenger with the conference report and the House action 191 to 145. Poage warned banks and agencies won’t finance commitments on a Senatorial delay. He noted the House has completed action and Congress reconvenes November 16.
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