Screwworm Fly Factory Expansion Boosts Eradication Efforts
The Screwworm Eradication Program will modify the Mission plant to produce over 130 million sterile flies weekly by mid July without extra building space. Modifications will raise production, require personnel and cost increases, and aid outbreaks outside the overwintering area in Texas New Mexico and surrounding states. Since January 1 1963 about 1200 cases reported, down from 9500 in 1962, but vigilance remains essential for livestock producers in Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Texas
New Mexico
Mission
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mission Laboratory
Evaporation Reduction Found With Hexadecanol Treatment
US Department of Agriculture and Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station report hexadecanol lowers soil moisture evaporation up to 43 percent. Tests applied the chemical at multiple depths and rates, noting best results in surface soil with barrier effect, while noting no initial improvement after irrigation. Further field tests needed to confirm practicality.
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College Station
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Colorado Agricutural Experiment Station
United States
Colorado
Farms and 4 H Updates From Texas A and M
Rain may replant a portion of cotton while others plan to use rotary hoes as a substitute. Fred Elliott of A&M praises rotary hoes after a recent demonstration of adaptable models. 4-H horse show debut at Texas A&M, with potential local clubs if interest grows. The Panhardle Junior Hereford Association field day at Stratford features a barbecue and prizes. Lincoln anecdote recalls a keel boatman meeting a steam boat on the Sangamon River.
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Fred Elliott
A&m
Texas A&m College
Panhardle Junior Hereford Association
Pronger Bros. Hereford
Stratford
Abraham Lincoln
Sangamon
Russia India sign long term trade pact doubling volume
Russia and India signed a long term trade agreement covering 1964 through 1968 that Radio Moscow said doubles present trade volume to an annual average of 440 million dollars.
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Tokyo
UPI
Russia
India
Radio Moscow
Milk Is Nature's Most Nearly Perfect Food
June Dairy Month in College Station highlights milk as nature’s nearly perfect food. Shannon Carpenter notes dairying ties to U S progress and that dairy cows convert grain and forage into milk while providing energy, calcium, protein and vitamin A at low cost. Dairy near towns sustains community economies and June Dairy Month urges greater use of dairy products.
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College Station
Shannon Carpenter
Texas Agricultural “Extension Service
Jamestown
Texas
Carpenter
Meat inspection and grading explained in Texas
A Texas Extension Service leaflet L-585 outlines the history and purpose of meat inspection and grading. It details federal state and local roles, the dual grading system for beef added last year, and how grade and brand influence meat quality assurance for consumers.
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College Station
Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas State Department of Health
Harry Cox
Agricultural Information Office
U S Wheat Exports Fall in First Nine Months of Fiscal 1963
U S wheat exports for the first nine months of fiscal 1963 totaled 353 million bushels, down from 453 million a year earlier. The decline came from smaller shipments to most western hemisphere, Europe, and Africa markets, with notable cuts to Venezuela and several European buyers. Egypt remains the largest outlet for U S flour.
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Washington
UPID
Agriculture Department
U. S
United States
Department
Europe
Africa
Venezuela
West Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Spain
United Kingdom
Yugoslavia
Algeria
Morocco
Tunisia
India
Korea
Pakistan
Turkey
Asia
Egypt
Iso
U.S
Hog Prices Hit Fresh Highs in Midwest Markets
Hog prices rose for the fourth straight week led by Midwest terminals with barrow and gilt prices up 75 cents to $1.25 per 100 pounds. Chicago saw a top of 18 dollars for butchers on Friday as demand increased and cold storage pork shelves press on. Cattle and sheep prices gained as Memorial Day demand waned supply, with steers steady to higher and lambs up to 75 cents.
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United Press International
Chicago
Windy City
Barrow
St. Paul
Sioux City
New York
Ginners Offered Mike Read Testing for Cotton
E Cox heads Altus Cotton Classing Office explaining USDA service lets ginners apply for Mike reading at 8 cents per sample. Last year 129 gins used free classing. applications due July 1 to plan staffing and equipment. Farmers had about 378000 bales classed. Mike readings expected to rise with selling needs. Applicants may terminate service by written notice.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture Service
E. Cox
Altus
Memphis
Smith-Coxey
Cox
Mike
Mike Reading
USDA
Native grasses gain support in Conservation Reserve plan
The Great Plains Conservation Program expands cost share to establish native grasses on Conservation Reserve land. Seeded grasses will mature during the CR period, then be ready for grazing after contract expiration. In Childress County, 17 plans since last July cover seeding, terracing, ponds, fences, and brush control with cost sharing.
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Great Plains
C. R
A. B. Shaw
Garden Valley
Childress
Childress County
Mulcahy and Collins Named Co-Managers for Middlesboro Team
Hugh Mulcahy will manage the Chicago White Sox portion and Rip Collins the Chicago Cubs portion as co managers of the Middlesboro Kentucky rookie league club operated jointly by both MLB teams in the Appalachian Rookie League.
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FA Team
Chicago
UPI
Hugh Mulcahy
Chicago White Sox
Rip Collins
Chicago Cubs
Middlesboro
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Roy Nix
Roger Hays
Enid
Okla
Panhandle Mutual Hail Association
Lloyd's OF London
West Texas
Panhandle
Your Panhandle Mutual Hail Association
Panhandle Mutual
John F. Cates
ST. SE
Biel Dr
Wolflin & Hughes
Amarillo, Texas
P.O. Box
LA Texas Company
Manners
Mille
Cnet' Ae
Roy A. Willyard
Webster
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