Seeding Retired Cropland to Native Grass in Gillespie County
Retired cropland in Gillespie County shifts to native and introduced grasses as permanent pasture. Rainfall, labor costs, and machinery expenses limit cash income, making grazing preferable on erosion-prone land. Coastal bermuda and other grasses suit various soils. seeding requires careful planting and a planter designed by Gillespie CoSCO. Federal cost share and technical assistance through ASC and SCS are available, with offices in Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie County Soil Conservation District
Gillespie Co. Scd
Bermuda
Gillespie Cosco
Troy Foster
Willow City
SCD
Gillespie County
ASC
SCS
Fredericksburg
Beef Cattle Short Course Offered At Night at FHS
A beef cattle short course will be held at Fredericksburg High School in the Vocational Agriculture building from Monday April 16 through Thursday April 19 at 7 30 p.m. Texas A M College and Texas Education Agency specialist Bill Oliver will lead. Attendees may contact Joe Tatum or Robert Sifford for details. The program covers efficiency, cost analysis, calf crop improvement, weaning weight, selling price, and future trends in cattle production. An afternoon demonstration on selection and feeding issues will be offered. Local residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg High School
Bill Oliver
Texas A & M College
Texas Education Agency
Joe Tatum
Robert Sifford
Marketing orders for turkeys face growers vote in June
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman announced a national referendum on June 18 to 22 to approve a first marketing order for turkeys. Texas growers oppose controls while supporters argue price-raising effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Freeman
Texas
Secretary of Agriculture
Turkey
Freeman
Sunday guests at Pete Whitewood home
Rev and Mrs C P Owens visited with Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Mrs W F Dees and daughter Carol were guests at the Whitewood home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lee Stevens
Martha
Kathryn
Gilbert Anderegg
Carla
J. R. Peril
Jaydean
Carol Hopf
Delores Duderstadt
Baptist
Junction
Rainbow
W. F. Dees
Carol
San Antonio
Fred Whitewood
Pete Whitewood
C. P. Owens
Supper visit by Tarr and Harpers guests
Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr with James and Mars Nell were guests of Mr and Mrs L H Harper for supper Friday night. Mr and Mrs BM Jonas Jr and their son from Kerrville spent Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs David Sehmidt.
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Watkins Tarr
James and
Mars Nell
L. H. Harper
BM Jonas Jr
Little Son
Kerrville
David Sehmidt
Purina Chicks Startena Boosts Livability I Fact
Purina Chick Startena is promoted as the nation’s favorite chick starter fortified with ten health boosters to increase chick livability. Purina Health Aids evolved through years of Purina Research to help prevent diseases among chicks. Service reliable advice on feeding and management invites customers to visit or call to book chicks soon.
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Weldon Prehn
Desmond Sagebiel
Hugh Lackey
Leo Itz
Danny Moellering
SCO
K. R. Bluestem
Dan Kennedy
Harper
Mason’s Sporting Goods
Gulf Peete Junction
U.S
THE
Harper Herald
Paaper, Texas
DR. Joel Mayor
Mre
J. F. Cook
Federal Reserve District No. 11
Ank'’S
of the
Marper
Banking Commissioner of
United States
Savings & Loan
Guatamer
Tama
Escessae
Nemenes
B. Eckerle
G. HW
Rogers Belton
Taisch Ghas
State OF Texas
County OF
Gillespie
Belitinase
FHS
Mrs. Holland Walker
Austin
Earl Prade
Prade Ranch
Fred Jones
P. F. Jones
Robert Pape
Mrs
Oman
Others
Stehling
MEN & Boys
Fredericksburg, Texas
Wr and
Myre
Chester Hernhardt
Olin Walker
Pat’s
Herby Shozel & the
Longhorn Playboys
J. J. Patranella
Ben
Ramsey
Pol
Adv Oy
Ben Renney
Farmers Grain CO
Purina
Farmers Grain
S. Washington
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