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Harper Herald

Location

Harper, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1956

Page

4

Texas farmers face worst drought in state history

Texas Extension Service reports severe drought across regions from Panhandle to South Texas. Stockwater shortages push cattle to market as pastures dry and hay scarce. Irrigated areas harvest cotton, peanuts and grain sorghum, while land is prepared for fall planting amid persistent moisture shortages.

College Station Texas Extension Service Texas Drouth G. G. Gibson Panhandle South Plains Central Texas el Paso North Texas Ted Martin Denton South Texas Joe Rothert Weslaco Frio la Salle Souith Plains W. H. Jones Lubbock Knox Parr Amarillo Deaf Smith Palmer Texline Val Verde Ray D. Siegmund Fort Stockton Edwards Plateau Runnels County Concho County W. G. Young San Angelo Kimble County East Texas John Surovik Mount Pleasant James G. Simmons Vernon G. R. Burwell Stephenville Gulf Coast Silver Whitsett Richmond San Antonio Evening News

Drought Strains Texas Ranchers Amid Campaign News

The 1955 56 drought hits Texas hard with record dry spells across the state. Extension experts urge ranchers to balance forage and livestock, cull herd numbers, and plant small grain pastures while using low value roughages to sustain feeding. Also covered are political campaigns, resignations, prison funding, and economic outlooks in Austin and statewide.

Texas A & &M College System A. H. Walker Walker Drouth Texas Mgr. O. B. Ellis Ellis Austin

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