Secretary Butz criticizes price freeze impact on meat market
Secretary of Agriculture Karl Butz warned that the price freeze on meat, lifted for all but beef, was counterproductive. He said it discouraged expansion, pushed producers toward price restraints, and harmed the food system. He cited Phase TV and lower retail pressures, noting fewer cattle moved last spring and continued distress among cattlemen.
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Plains Agriculture Seeks Time In Beef Market
Plains farmers press for a delay as a beef marketing freeze persists into mid September. cattle on feed on the High Plains rose to 1,845,000 for the July period, while placements fell. industry leaders warn Phase IV will strain feedlots and packing houses.
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Oppenheimer Industries
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National Investors Feeders Association
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American National Cattlemen's Assocition
High Plains
Insecticide Resistance Widespread in Grain Pests
Texas researchers warn stored grain insects show resistance to malathion and other fumigants. Dr. Perry Adkisson of Texas A&M urges new pesticide products as a global survey links resistance to trade and export risks. He notes Texas grains may be affected and demands certification for insect-free shipments.
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Tejas
State Hog Prices Rise Reflecting Ceiling List
Hog prices jumped on Texas live stock markets with gains up to 8 per cent as the pork price ceiling influenced trade. San Antonio and Fort Worth reported mixed rises in various grades and weights, while markets in Kansas City remained closed for the day, creating a catchup effect.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Zales Reports Net Earnings Increase
Zale Corp. said in Dallas on Monday that first quarter net earnings rose six percent and per share earnings increased 26 percent to 5,064,279 dollars, 39 cents per share, with sales up two percent. Last year, first quarter net earnings were 0,081 dollars or 30 cents per share.
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Zale Corp
Agricultural Picture Looms Great Texas Prospects
Dr. Pope of Texas A and M told the Texas Pecans Association meeting in New Braunfels that agriculture faces major challenges and bright opportunities in the 1970s. He cited exports boosting Texas, the need for consumer understanding of food production, and the safety of agricultural chemicals. Pecans emerged as a key cash crop, returning over 50 million in 1972, with income roughly double the first sale value, aiding small producers and boosting state income.
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Texas Agriculture
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Texas A&m University
Texas’ Peeun Iowers Association
Texas
City Ag Experiment Station Receives Beetle Study Grant
Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Lubbock obtained a $12,750 grant from the USDA to study the biology and ecology of the carrot beetle. Researchers will examine habitat, host plants, and season, with sunflowers screened for resistance. the beetle attacks carrots, sunflowers, cotton, corn, and commercial crops. Dr. George J. Teotes leads the project with Dr. Calvin Orr as USDA liaison.
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Texas Agricultural Exper
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Department of Agricultogical and Cultural Controls
George J. Teotes
Texas A&m University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Calvin Orr
Usda Agricultural ‘Research Service
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