Screwworm Alert and Pasture Weeds Guidance
The state warns of a red alert for screwworms threatening livestock with 2300 Texas cases this spring. Farmers should inspect animals, avoid surgeries, and send wormy wounds to Mission Texas lab. sterile flies will be dropped to protect areas. Also advises weed control in pastures using 2,4-D dicamba and 2,4,5-T with EPA guidelines, urging County Extension bulletins for details.
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Agricultural population declines threaten future food supply
A demographic study finds the U S agricultural workforce has fallen for two decades by about 6 percent annually, suggesting a leveling point where demand for food could outpace production. The report discusses implications for farming and food supply.
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United States
McKnight pledges tough stance on marijuana and pushers
The statement by Peyton McKnight, former U S Marshal, argues marijuana harms youths and that harsher punishments for drug pushers are necessary. He recounts aiding in the capture of a major Texas pusher and transporting offenders to Leavenworth and government hospitals, stressing avoidance of a soft approach while noting differences for first offenders.
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Peyton McKnight
McKnight
United States
Texas
Tyler
Joe Sheehy
Leavenworth
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