Six Commodities Above Parity in Texas Crops and Livestock
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes only six commodities exceed effective parity: oats hogs beef cattle calves sheep and lambs. Egg production drops 17 percent in January while national red meat output rises. weather slows field work and vaccination urged to prevent WEE disease in horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Texas Agriculture
John C. White
Cotton Classing At Memphis Near Double of 1972
The USDA Cotton Division at Altus reports 13 850 samples graded for the week ending March 9 and a season total of 355 600. Memphis territory adds 7 400 samples to a regional total of 238 000. grades show 18 p White, 58 p Light Spotted, 24 p Spotted. Prices edge above loan rates while marketing activity declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Altus
C.F. Cox
Memphis
Pressley
Agricultural Marketing Service
Performance Bull Sale Set For Thursday at Amarillo Center
The Field Day and Performance Proven Bull Sale at Texas Tech University Center Amarillo (Pantex) occurs Thursday with about 50 bulls from Hereford, Angus, Charolais, Santa Gertrudis, Simmental and Red Poll to be auctioned afternoon. Bulls shown since morning. Charolais from Derral Schroder of Campo Colo. led daily gain. Sale begins 1:30 p.m. after a noon barbecue. Cooperators include Schrader, Rittenberry, Andrews and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas Tech University Center
Pantex
R. Hollis Klett
Klett
Texas Tech
Derral Schroder
Campo
Colo
Schroder
Robert O. Andrews
Olney
Glenn E. Barnett
Texas Tech Agricultural Sciences
Anson R. Bertrand
Leif Thompson
Department of Animal Science
Neil Bureham
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces
Pampa Shriners
Harold O'Neal
Panhandle
Pantex Performance Proven
Herefords
Angus
Schrader
Charolais
Doug Rittenberry
Canyon
Bob Andrews
Demand for Breeder Cows Continues Up
Texas cattle progress shows 6.3 million breeding cows and heifers on January 1, a 16 percent rise, with Uvacek noting Texas leads the nation in growth as feedlots seek replacements. Analysts predict higher calf prices will support first and third quarter markets, with possible late year price weakness as marketing shifts occur. One penguin species resides near the equator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Ed Uvacek
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Avacek
Credit Outlook For 1973 Supports Farmers’ Borrowing Rise
Texas Agricultural Extension Service economist Wayne Hayenga projects farmers will borrow 10 to 12 percent more in 1973 than 1972 with funds available at slightly higher rates. Short and intermediate loans may rise about a half percent, long term loans less. He cites inflation and higher cattle and feed costs as main drivers and notes larger lenders should have adequate funds while competition for loans will increase, demanding solid records. His advice: producers should document credit needs carefully anyway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Wayne Hayenga
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas
Hayenga
Texas spring weather boosts some crops despite rain delays
Texas farmers report mixed progress as warm spells lift growth in small grains and pastures while ongoing rains hinder fieldwork and delay spring planting. Cotton harvest advances in the South and Rolling Plains. vegetables, citrus, and fruit trees show bloom across regions. livestock feed shortages strain weight and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
Texas
John Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Hutchison
Panhandle
South Plains
North Central
Far West
el Paso
West Central
Sutton
Upper
Gulf Coast
South Central
Farm Jobs Down 800000 by 1975
The NEA reports that by 1975 farm labor needs will fall by 800,000 from 1968 levels due to mechanization. About 200,000 may be displaced migrant workers, with Oregon Michigan North Carolina California and Texas hardest hit over crops like grapes tomatoes beans and cherries.
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Washington
Nea
Agriculture Department
Oregon
Michigan
North Carolina
California
Texas
General Accounting Office
Florida
New York
Nixon
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
Labor Department
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Agricultural Conditions Report Increases Farmer Confidence
Livestock remain in fair condition while south fields face wet weather hindering harvesting. Watermelon replanting continues after earlier freezes, citrus groves are in good shape, and trees begin bloom. Range and pastures show improving conditions as growers assess the classifieds.
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Armcasts
Texas Department of Agriculture
Rio Grande Valley
Snators
Aid
Roe
Houston
Dolph Briscoe
Texas Manufacturers Association
TMA
Texas Chambers of Commerce
William Slaton
Delta Steel Buildings
Dallas
L.W. Gray
Norvell Harris
Miether Machine Works
Midland
Paul Dauer
Emmett LeFors
Pampa
Robert Wiseman
Dumas
Jim Threadgill
Frank Hinkson
Muleshoe
Duane Jenkins
Higgins
O'Neal
Reggie Laubhan
Follett
Texas Tech University
Byron Thoms
White Deer
Santa Gertrudis
Andrew Kershen
Hereford
Red Poll
Equator
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
Mercury
Venus
Congress
Ray Cromley
Texas Farm Bureau
Dan Thurman
Hall-Donley Farm Bureau
Memphis, Texas
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