Predator Insects Show Promise In A and M Tests
Texas A and M University entomologists report a 96 percent bollworm reduction using Chrysopa carnea larvae released into cotton fields. The study notes potential as a biological supplement to chemical control, with integrated release beginning on early season pests and expanding to bollworms, aphids, and other targets. Field trials showed yield gains and lower pest levels, suggesting future practical use in pest management programs.
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College Station
USDA
Texas A&m University
L. Ridgway
S. L. Jones
Cailit Orage
Ridgway
Jones
Chrysopa
Eg Theen
Coela
Co op cooperatives show growth in 1965 66 business levels
Farmer Cooperative Service reports 32 percent of U S farmer co ops had gross business of 1 million or more in 1965 66 up 27 percent from 1961 62. Forty percent of total business comes from 66 co ops with annual gross of 50 million or more, mostly large regional associations. STOP ACCIDENTS Most home deaths from accidents are from falls fires or poisons and could be prevented by removing hazards at home.
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Farmer Cooperative Service
Barbara Haggard
Wichita Falls
Miss Haggard
Screwworm Cases Rise Prompting Farm Health Checks
Livestock producers are urged to inspect stock for wounds and treat promptly. Officials advise collecting worm samples from wounds and sending them to the Mission Lab for positive ID as sterile fly production increases to curb the spread amid favorable weather conditions for screwworm transmission.
House Passes Two Loan Bills To Aid Farmers
Panhandle Congressman Bob Price says two measures passed by the House will extend emergency credit to struggling farmers. One bill advances 30 million dollars to the Farmers Home Administration Emergency Revolving Fund, expanding 3 percent loan eligibility to 18th District counties and Hale County. The other bill helps Federal intermediate banks and production credit associations attract non government capital. Also included in the week’s veteran bills is a Price-sponsored measure raising VA nursing home payment coverage from 33 to 40 percent of care costs.
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House
Panhandle
Bob Price
Price
Agriculture Committee
Commodity Credit Corporation
Farmers Home Administration
18Th
Hale County
Senate
Congress
House Agriculture Committee
Veterans Administration
Pecan Casebearer Spraying Delayed to May 31
Local farmers advised not to spray pecan trees yet due to lack of egg deposits evidence. Entomologist notes no justification for control measures until evidence appears and May 31 is the new start date. Plans include radio updates and news releases when deposits are observed.
Wilson Retires From Buffalo Bison After 15 AHL Seasons
Larry Wilson a 38 year old Buffalo Bison center announced Saturday night he is retiring after 15 seasons in the American Hockey League. He said he will discuss coaching options at the league draft meeting in Montreal next month.
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Wilson
Buffalo
Larry Wilson
Buffalo Bison
Montreal
Win Ribbons In 4 H District Food Show Vernon Winners
Three children entries took second place and one earned third in the 4 H District Food Show in Vernon last week. Red ribbon winners include Debbie Hightower in Breads Rhonda Cameron in Meats Paula Parr. Becky Trammer was third with Fruits and Vegetables in the junior division. Accompanying adults were Mrs Teddy Hightower Montiee Cameron Bruce Parr and Miss Jonda Cameron.
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Childrege
Vernon
Debbie Hightower
Rhonda Cameron
Paula Parr
Becky Trammer
Mmes
Teddy Hightower
Montiee Cameron
Bruce Parr
J. F. Henley
Jonda Cameron
Cotton Insect Problem May Be Worst in Years
Entomologist Emory P. Boring II of the Texas Extension Service says the Rolling Plains cotton area may face the worst insect problem in several years. Above normal winter rains could boost pest populations. weekly surveys will begin around June 1 under county agents' supervision to alert farmers for timely control plans.
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Rolling Plains
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Emory P. Boring II
Texas Extension Service
Vernon
Boring
RPCG
France’s De Gaulle Fails To Bridge To Mao Regime
Paris reports that Charles de Gaulle’s push for friendship with Maoist China yielded no gains. Beijing remains aloof despite full diplomatic ties since 1963, and supports Paris rioters while denouncing Gaullist leaders.
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K.C. Thaler
Paris
UPI
China
Mao Tse Tung
Mao
France
Charles de Gaulle
Peking
Britain
Nion
de Gaulle
Pars
Colby names Green hockey coach amid BU injury history
Green, longtime captain of the 1963 44 Boston University rink team, was named varsity hockey coach at Colby College on Sunday. His playing career ended in 1964 after a neck injury in a training mishap. Joe Frazier arrived at a Catskill Mountain camp to ready for a June 24 title defense against Manuel Ramos in New York City.
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Waterville
Maine
Richard Green
Boston University
Colby College
Green
Kiamesha Lake
Joe Frazier
Catskill Mountain
Manuel Ramos
Mexico
York City
Frazier
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Tllinoig
Pennsylvania
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A&m
Shelby Wilson
Lowell Cure
Cure
National Advertising Co
Interstate Map Publishers
Childress County
Preston Smith
The
Texas House
Texas Senate
Texas
Childress
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