Cotton Market Outlook Improves for Texas Farmers
Texas gains optimism as 4 million of 4.5 million planted cotton acres are expected to be harvested with yields near 340 pounds per acre. Prices may hold steady then rise. national short crop and textile demand bolster long term prospects despite losses from heavy South Texas rains and insect damage in Central and West Texas.
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Texas
Texas A&m University System
Baker
South Plains
South
Central
Texas Blacklands
South Texas
West
Potatoes Flavor Change From Cold Storage
Potatoes refrigerated for a week may develop a sweet taste as starch converts to sugar. To improve flavor, store them at a higher temperature for one or two weeks before use.
Cen Tex Oil Mill Seeks Producers for Stock Investment
County Agent notes outline plans for Cen Tex Oil Mill to operate as a producer cooperative. New manager John Vernon Stiles reports strong investor interest, aims to raise funds for 1st preferred stock at 7 percent and common stock at 1 dollar per share. He cites 369000 dollar net worth, 1000 car grain sorghum storage, and potential to reopen in days with 20000 tons seed needed for break even. Investors urged to contact the mill or local gins in Buckholts and Wilson.
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Melvin Weise
Cen-Tex
Thorndale
John Vernon Stiles
Buckholis
Stiles
Doug Williams
Buckholts Farmers Gin
Raymond Kasner
Bf&m Co-op
Wilson
Farmers Incomes Fall Sharply Amid Recession Rebound
The piece reports farmers incomes fell about 40 percent from 1973 to 1975, far above declines in corporate profits, with parity for farm prices sliding in mid August. It details Texas wheat and cotton prices, regional harvest progress, and advice to livestock producers to monitor screwworms and delay surgeries using approved remedies.
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Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Texas
Mission
Cameron County
Wichita
Hudspeth
Brazoria
Walker
Houston
Abundant Feeder Cattle Keeping Prices Down
Texas Agricultural Extension Service livestock expert Dr Ed Uvacek notes a large feeder cattle stock keeps prices low. About 59.2 million feeder cattle exist, with an estimated 6.6 million slaughtered as non fed cattle this year leaving 52.6 million on pastures. Prospects rely on grain price shifts and slow feeder movement to feedlots, keeping cow calf prices weak into 1976.
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Ces
Ed Uvacek
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Avacek
Texas A&m University System
Federal permits for irrigation ditches in limbo
Agricultural authorities warn that a broad EPA interpretation of waters of the United States could require permits for many activities. Doyle E. Williamson notes that including all lakes rivers and streams used in interstate commerce would expand permit scope widely.
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United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Neparture
Braska Farmer
Doyle E. Williamson
Nebraska Natural Resour Commission
Market Report: Cotton Prices Slip in Central Texas
Market activity for the week ending September 12 was inactive as prices dipped modestly. J. B. Russ, Officer in charge at the Austin Classing Office notes Central Texas Blacklands grades 41 32 and 42 with staples 31 to 33 and moisture 3.5 to 4.9 sold for 40 to 44 cents per pound.
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J. B. Russ
Austin
Central Texas Blacklands
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Fahr Turbo Mower
Deutz
Deatz Corporation
Leon Circle
Atlanta
Geogia
DEA
Fahr
Terry's Implementco., Inc
Cameron, Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
John C. White
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Gulf Farm Center, Inc
Santa Fe Cameron, Texas
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