Grasshoppers Threaten Crops With Record Hatch Year
Farmers and entomologists warn 1955 could be severe for grasshoppers. County agent Todd Berry advises controlling with aldrin chlordane toxaphene or heptachlor, applied as dust or spray. Sprays give faster kill and longer residual. Baits remain options but less used. Borders of fields should be treated. eggs hatch from roots in fall and underground. Per acre spray amounts: aldrin half pint chlordane one pint heptachlor half pint toxaphene one quart.
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Disabled workers urged to file by June 20 for social security freeze
Glenn T. Dunn, social security district manager in Tyler, says totally disabled workers who meet work requirements should contact the social security office by June 20. The freeze protects future benefits and survivors rights if the disabled person dies after June 30, with larger payments possible for some starting in July.
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Dairy Month Promotes More Milk Across June
COLLEGE STATION June 2 Dairy Month highlights abundant economical buys in milk ice cream and other dairy products. Sponsored by the dairy industry the observance encourages more milk use during June across households and markets.
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New Markets Use Corncobs Boost Texas Dairy Month
Farmers tap corncobs for industrial use with over one million tons last year, yielding about $10 million to farmers. Milk surpluses rise with peak production and high grocery stocks, diverting into ice cream cheese butter and dried milk products. Texas has 10 000 Grade A herds contributing $200 million to farm income as Dairy Month urges June milk consumption.
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Corn Cobs Boosted by Industry and Research in 1950s
The USDA reports corn cobs absorbed by industry rose 60 percent in five years aided by government and private research. Annual cob production near 15 million tons, with Iowa Illinois Nebraska Indiana and Minnesota leading. Major use remains waste while half goes to surfural for nylon and solvents. rest fed to livestock, used in cleaners, polishes, insecticide carriers, and plastics.
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