Texans Back Government Support For Farmers In Low Prices
A Texas Public Opinion survey of 1,200 registered voters shows 66 percent favor government aid to farmers during low crop prices and 85 percent support the U S should maintain food self sufficiency. Seventy percent back protecting domestic food production even if cheaper imports exist. Local leaders like Donald Patman and Susan Combs cite national food security and rural economic benefits amid ongoing price challenges. The Eppstein Group conducted the Ft Worth survey March 29 to April 4 with a 2.89 percent margin of error.
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How long to wait before helping a cow calve in Miles City
In Miles City Montana the traditional rule of waiting three to four hours for heifers and two hours for cows is challenged by a USDA survey. It finds average times from first contractions to delivery are about 1 hour 40 minutes for cows and 2.9 hours for heifers, suggesting earlier intervention may improve outcomes. Early assisted births showed higher pregnancy rates and heavier weaning weights, with sooner aid yielding benefits.
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Bill Would Aid Texas Farmers and Ranchers in Tax Relief Act
Senators Grassley and Baucus introduced the Tax Empowerment and Relief for Farmers and Fishermen Act to assist producers during low prices. John Durgin of Van Zandt County Farm Bureau says the bipartisan package includes FFARM savings accounts, food donation incentives, and cooperative support to boost value added earnings.
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Van Zandt 4-Hers Place at District Consumer Contest
Van Zandt County 4-H seniors Kaitlin Brown Brittany Vielmas and junior Lela Read and Brittnn Caughron competed April 21 in Commerce at the District 1V Consumer Decision Making Contest. The event ranks items by placing and requires oral reasons. Brown and Vielmas Caughron all earned fourth place awards.
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Controlling pond weeds in Texas streams and lakes
Texas experts note spring rains boosted aquatic plant growth in ponds and lakes, with algae moss and lily pads choking water. They advise correct weed identification and combine chemical biological and mechanical controls rather than guesswork to prevent oxygen depletion and protect sportfish and livestock use.
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