Soil Conservation Terraces Planned on William Lawler Farm
Approximately five miles of large channel terraces and half a mile of diversion terraces are being built by William A Lawler two miles south of Summers Hill. Lawler cooperates with the Little River San Gabriel Soil Conservation District under a district plan with Soil Conservation Service staff assisting in layout supervision and completion checks. The terraces aim to protect eighty acres of cropland from sheet and gully erosion and will be supplemented by additional practices.
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William A. Lawler
Summers Hill
Lawler
Little River
Erosion Control Plan Linked to Contour Farming and Crops
The article outlines erosion control using contour farming crop residue utilization broadcast crop and cover crop acreages. It mentions an annual maintenance program for terraces to maintain maximum operation efficiency.
Device tests may guide irrigation needs for crops
A new moisture stress sensing device tested by the US Department of Agriculture could alert farmers when crops require irrigation. The device measures plant moisture stress as an indicator of water needs, with ongoing research to refine the technology.
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USDA
Seasonal turkey takes lead in AMS September list
The Agricultural Marketing Service reports turkeys as the top meat value for a third straight month in its September plentiful foods list. Bartlett pears are also highlighted as a co feature on the list.
Elm Creek Flood Prevention Project Starts in Milam County
Conservation status will set the Elm Creek project start in Central Texas SCD. Milam County holds about 57,000 acres with 31,000 acres under conservation plans and 40,000 acres receiving treatment. Four dams are planned on Lipan Creek Cottonwood Creek Cow Creek and Mustang Branch to reduce overflow hazards.
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Elm Creek
Central
Texas
SCD
Milam County
SCS
Cameron
SCC
Lipan Creek
Cottonawood Creek
Cow Creek
Mustang Branch
Milam County Corn Harvest About Half Complete
County Agent J D Moore reports Milam County corn crop about half harvested in his weekly crop report. He notes the crop is generally good and cotton harvest is underway with a predicted smaller yield due to July and early August dryness. Oats barley and wheat sowing postponed to late September as light rains last week failed to halt fieldwork. Livestock conditions remain favorable and markets strong.
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Milam
J D. Moore
Moore
Cameron Seed Co Expands to Corn Shelling Service
Cameron Seed Co adds a corn shelling service announced by owner Walter Lester. The service offers custom shelling and grinding grain into the desired feed type and became available last week.
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Cameron Seed Co
Walter Lester
Auction Consigns 385 Head Cattle In Thursday Sale
The Cameron Livestock Auction sold 385 cattle and one sheep to 50 buyers with 113 sellers. Officials noted a market decline across Texas, but good cows calves and replacement cows remained in demand near last week’s levels. Prices ranged from 8 to 160 dollars for various classes and hogs at 21 dollars for 2 tag weight hogs.
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Cameron
Texas
Planning Improves Farm Life Goals
A text brief notes that setting goals and making plans helps farm families improve family living, with farm record books aiding planning and decision making compared with households that have no goals or plans.
Mesquite Meal Improves Profit in Cattle Feeding
Mesquite wood ground into meal served as bulk in rations when roughages are scarce and costly. Steers fed mesquite meal showed higher net profit than steers fed cottonseed hull ration.
Burlington Social News Highlights Local Honorees and Obituaries
Mrs Josie Litzman marked a goth birthday with a barbecue at the Charlie Litzman home in Burlington. Funeral services for W C Prescott were held at Burlington Baptist Church with burial in Rosebud Cemetery. Various local families and visitors were noted, including betrothals, births, and military moves affecting the community.
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Burlington
Josie Litzman
Nolte Dies After Weeks of Illness in Cameron
C F Nolte 78 longtime Ben Arnold merchant died in a Cameron hospital after several weeks illness Funeral services were held 3 pm Friday at Marek Burns Funeral Home Chapel Rev Gerald Cobb officiating interment in Ben Arnold Cemetery He lived in Ben Arnold 57 years operated a merchantile business Survived by wife Aveusta Nolte two sons Alvin Cameron and Raymond Nolte Ben Arnold one daughter Mrs W C Keith Cameron three brothers O C Nolte Ben Arnold George Nolte Wilson and Alfred Nolte Merce des four grandchildren and five great grandchildren Pallbearers Were Oyo Keim Charles Keith W C Keith Jr Steve Hrozek Regie Hayes and Erwin Vogelsang
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C. F. Nolte
Ben Arnold
Cameron Hospital
Marek Burns
Gerald Cobb
Nolte
Aveusta Nolte
Alvin Nolte
Cameron
Raymond Nolte
W. C. Keith
O. C. Nolte
George Nolte
Wilson
Alfred Nolte
Mercedes
Oyo Keim
Charles Keith
W. C. Keith, Jr
Steve Hrozek
Regie Hayes
Erwin Vogelsang
Improper Handling Costs Poultrymen Lose Thousands Annually
The article notes thousands of dollars are lost yearly by poultrymen and egg handlers due to improper handling from lay to consumer. Heat age and humidity are identified as the major enemies by F Z Bean blossom extension poultry marketing specialist. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Janicek and her mother visited the Marek family in Clarkson on Sunday evening.
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F. Z. Beanblossom
Lawrence Janicek
Clarkson
Monroe Marek
Thanking Santa Fe Volunteers for September 3 Fire Aid
Mr and Mrs T A Crawford thank the volunteer department for helping save their barn in a September fire in Santa Fe town. They offer blessings to all helpers.
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Svare
Santa Fe
T. A. Crawford
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