Childress County 4-H Horse Club Hosted 8th Junior Rodeo
The Childress County 4-H Horse Club under Fred Cordell held its eighth junior rodeo with助力 from parents and leaders. 4-H members winning awards included David Boykin first in Bareback Bronco Riding and Calf Roping, Royce Tippett tied for second in Bull Riding, Monte Bradley third in Rescue Race, and Mary Lou Bradley placing in multiple Barrel and Pole events for ages 9-14.
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Ronny
Childress County
Childress
David Boykin
Royce Tippett
Monte Bradley
Mary Lou Bradley
Davey Moyers
Bryan Crook
Lesa Garrison
Texas Leads In Export Of Cattle
Texas emerged as the top origin for U S cattle exports in 1970 despite a 25 percent drop from 1969 peak. Texas led in exporting Angus Beefmaster Bradford Brahman Brangus Galloway Red Poll and Santa Gertrudis cattle with Canada Mexico and several countries receiving shipments. Bulls were mainly Beefmaster Bradford Brahman Brangus and Red Angus while cows and heifers dominated Angus Charbray Charolais Galloway Hereford Polled Hereford Red Poll Santa Gertrudis Shorthorn and crossbreds.
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College Station
United States
Texas
Ed Avacek
Canada
Mexico
U.S
Chile
Greece
Costa Rica
Japan
Guatemala
Venezuela
Cost Rica
Phillipines
South Africa
Ecuador
Avacek
Bradford
VEE outbreak monitored across Texas and nation
Within a week of detection in Texas in July the Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis virus spread, killing horses and sickening people. AHD veterinarian Dr. Lloyd C. Weldon collected blood samples while Drs. Claybaugh and Lowry mapped confirmed cases. Researchers in Beltsville prepared vaccine shipments as authorities monitor outbreaks nationwide. Meat Board notes higher cattle on feed due to Southwest drought.
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Texas
Latin America
Southwest
Agricultural Department
Animal Health Division
Right
AHD
Lloyd C. Weldon
Denver
Atlanta
Oscar Claybaugh
William Lowry
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Weldon
Fall Gardening Can Extend Vegetable Season
College Station Texas gardeners can plant a fall garden to produce vegetables through winter with cool weather crops like lettuce beets turnips collards mustard cabbage broccoli cauliflower radishes. Green beans and fall sweet corn also thrive, with careful seeding and mulching to ensure good emergence in cooler days.
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College Station
Gardner
Texas
John Larsen
High Plains
Larsen
Early Planting Of Pastures Suggested In Texas
Texas droughts push toward early winter pastures as a nutrient source for cows and calves. Neal Pratt says cool season pastures boost vitamins, minerals, milk flow, and weaning weights. early planting with high fertilization and good seed improves forage.
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College Station
Texas
Neal Pratt
Extension Agronomist
Pratt
Traffic Losses Rise In April Nationwide
April traffic incidents caused $1.1 billion in economic losses, up from 1970. About 1.7 million drivers were involved in accidents, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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New York
United States
Insurance Information Institute
Gola Color Symbol on Soviet Flag Across Hammer and Sickle
Gola is identified as the official color associated with the star and the hammer and sickle on the flag of the Soviet Union. The symbol and color link to the flag’s iconic elements and their political meaning.
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Soviet Union
Cotton Crop Estimate Up in 1971 Output
The Agriculture Department's first 1971 cotton forecast places production at 10,931,700 bales, up 8 percent from 1970 and the highest since 1965. Texas is put at 3,305,000 bales with 324 pounds per acre, while total harvested area is 11,609,600 acres. Lint yield is 452 pounds per acre, up from 347 in 1970 and 434 in 1969, with Southeastern states at 1.2 million bales. Prolonged July rains slowed growth, aided pests, and hindered spraying.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Texas
Crop Reporting Board
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Higher temperature storage tenderizes beef after slaughter
Texas A&M researchers find that storing carcasses briefly at 50 to 60 degrees after slaughter improves tenderness and eating satisfaction compared with immediate chilling. Steaks from 20 hour higher temp storage show best tenderness. 12 hour storage less flavorful than controls.
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College Station
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Research
R. L. West
Texas A&m University Animal Science Department
West
Pork a Plenty 1971 Forecasts Hog Supply Increase
The 1971 outlook predicts ample pork for home makers as producers continue supplies. End of 1970 showed about 67.5 million hogs on farms, 19 percent higher than the prior year, with further growth expected in early 1971.
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