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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
4
A UPI presented overview warns that human activity creates a smog veil threatening climate and health. It cites Rockefeller Foundation talks, NAS and atmospheric committees, and estimates of 143 million tons of pollutants yearly, plus inversion effects that trap toxins.
A U S Department of Agriculture time sharing computer frees agencies from high costs by leasing access at 600 dollars monthly. The $1 million SRS machine, housed in Washington, serves 15 internal units and 17 other federal offices, with plans to reach 60 users in six months. The system handles up to 63 operations at once and costs were once estimated at 2300 dollars monthly in commercial service.
The article discusses grub control for heel flies in cattle using systemic insecticides and methods like dips sprays and backline pour-ons. It notes loss reductions, improved hides and meat quality, and promotes MP-961 Texas Guide for Controlling External Parasites of Livestock and Poultry and L-725 Common Grubs of Cattle. It also stresses brush and weed management to boost forage, wildlife value, and grazing income, urging readers to consult office publications on range and pasture topics.
About 50 RPCG leaders from Taylor, Scurry, Mitchell, Nolan and Fisher counties gathered at the Holiday Inn in Sweetwater to oppose a proposed $20,000 payment limit under a farm program replacing the 1965 act. The group argues the cap is inequitable and would level all farmers, while noting current policy ties payments to income and world price levels.
Max M. Reynolds warns that malfunctions in spray equipment cause unsatisfactory herbicide results and insecticide use. Rain and floods boost weed pressure. proper calibration, nozzle choice, pressure, and cleanout are essential. Do not mix herbicides and insecticides. follow disposal instructions for containers and residues.
Beef and dairy producers will learn new grasses weed control and forage programs at the annual Pasture and Forage Crops Short Course to be held at Texas A&M University June 26 27. A C Novosad extension pasture specialist says the program starts 1 30 p m June 26 at Memorial Student Center with sponsorship by the Crop and Soil Sciences Department and open to any farmer or rancher. VEGETABLE GROWERS The sixth annual Texas Greenhouse Vegetable Growers conference at Texas A&M June 23 24 features topics for greenhouse growers with out of state speakers Raymond Sheldrake Jr from Cornell and F A Romshe from Oklahoma State University.
In a critique of student activism and global hunger, the piece argues Sahara desertification erosion and misused irrigation threaten Africa Latin America and Asia. It cites habitat loss deforestation and soil degradation, urging practical action and irrigation efficiency to boost future yields.
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