Louisiana Sees Rise in Potential Crop Production for 1974
Willie F Cooper, Louisiana ASCS executive director, says new USDA farm program changes will boost production next year. No land set asides for cotton, feed grains or wheat. base maintenance not required. long term land reserve may end at producer option. Nationwide, about 19 million extra acres could be used in 1974 for crops or grazing amid strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Willie F Cooper
Agricultural Stabilzation and Conservation Service
Cooper
Reproductive health program for dairy herds outlined
Dr Kenneth Sanderlin of Louisiana Tech outlines a preventive dairy herd health plan. Regular monthly exams focus on heat, calving, uterine health, and record keeping with simple index cards to improve management and profitability amid rising costs.
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Kenneth Sanderlin
D V. M
Louisiana Tech
Access Plan Approved For Tensas Parish Public Land
St Joseph Louisiana reported that Tensas Parish has been approved for the Public Access Program with 2687 dollars assigned to compensate participating farmers. Access runs from the next hunting season through December 31 1973 with land open to public use. Farmers control permissions and compliance with laws. abuse may end the program.
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World News Service
ST. Joseph
E.R. McDonald Jr
Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Tensas Parish
McDonald
Department of Agriculture
ASCA
Louisiana Cotton Growers Fume Harvest Equipment Amid Pink Bollworm Quarantine
Louisiana growers planning to bring ten cotton harvest machines from Texas for custom work must fumigate first and obtain a USDA certificate due to the pink bollworm quarantine. State entomologist Richard Carlton urges compliance as infestation spreads across Texas and neighboring states. Contact Texas inspectors or the USDA Plant Protection Office in San Antonio for scheduling.
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Louisiana
Texas
Richard Carlton
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Arkansas
California
Caddo
Rapides
U.S.D.A
San Antonio
Winter Pastures Seed Time Near Floyd Kent Ouachita Parish
County Agent urges quick soil analysis before planting winter pastures. Soil samples take 10 to 14 days from delivery to the office and lab results from LSU. Plan to collect samples and send to Baton Rouge now as cool season pastures and forages are recommended for the area.
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Floyd Kent
Ouachita Parish
L.S.A. Cooperative Extension Service
LSU
Baton Rouge
West Carroll Parish reports good prospects for cotton and soybeans
The LSU extension bulletin notes late planted crops in West Carroll Parish with moisture shortages affecting yields. Armyworms, cutworms, and stinkbugs appear in some fields while boll worms stay low. Cotton and soybean acreages total about 46,888 and 80,000 acres respectively, with farmers facing price concerns and storage constraints. The report also details winter pasture crops ryegrass oats and wheat with recommended varieties and seeding rates, stressing soil testing and proper fertilization for best returns.
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8. C. Ferguson
L.S.A. Extension Service
West Carroll Parish
Coker
Georgia
Knox
Wakeland
Angus Bulls on New Stamp Announced for Rural America Series
The U S Postal Service and the American Angus Association announce a commemorative stamp featuring Angus bulls and Longhorn cows to mark the 100th anniversary of Angus importation. Issued October 5 in St Joseph Missouri the stamp honors rural American life and accompanies the World Angus Forum in Kansas City.
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St. Joseph
Lloyd D. Miller
American
Postal Service
American Angus Association
Frank Murphy
Chicago
Ill
Scotland
Angus Association
United States
Victoria
Kans
George Grant
Grant
Frank Waslick
Joseph S. Creamer, Jr
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Giori Press
America
Free Cotton Classing For Parish Area
Ouachita Parish growers qualify for free cotton classing and market news services from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Bruce Gregg submits the application via the Winnsboro Classing Office. Last year over 500000 bales were classed for Northeast Louisiana. Ouachita producers accounted for about 26000.
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Ouachita Parish
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
Winnsboro
Bruce Gregg
Watershed project brings better farming to Ten sas Parish
Versie Segers Jr describes the Tensas Watershed Project’s impact on his 1300 acre Ten sas Parish farm. He recalls past flood damage, repeated replanting, and gradual improvement as ditches drained excess rainwater. The project reduced shallow flooding, boosted productivity of crops and grasses, and spurred new homes and better living.
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Versie Segers, Jr
Tensas Parish
Newellton
Tensas
Tensas - Concordia
Bermuda
Beginning season notes expanded weapon readiness
The report notes that out of 82 guns in the territory, 15 are now fitted with mechanical samplers, reflecting early season equipment updates and readiness.
Heartworm Disease From Mosquitoes Threat to Dogs
AP reports canine heartworm disease affects many dogs in the United States. It is caused by Dirofilaria immitis and can lead to breathing issues, coughing, weight loss, organ damage, and death if untreated. Early detection uses blood tests. advanced cases require X rays and lab work. The piece notes testing and treatment importance for animal health.
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Chicago
American Veterinary Medical
Assa
Soil survey under way in West Carroll Parish
Benny R. Dobson, district conservationist, announced a progressive Soil Conservation Service survey in West Carroll Parish. A team led by Tracy Weems with Emmett Reynold and Thurman Allen is mapping 110000 acres, 45 percent complete, and the project is expected to finish in 1975.
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Oak Grove
Benny R. Dobson
Soil Conservation Service
West Carroll Parish
Tracy Weems
Emmett Reynold
Thurman Allen
Dobson
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John A. Wright
College of Life Sciences
Louisiana Tech University
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Right
U.S. Agricultural Research Center
Plum Island
N.Y
West Carroll
Florida
L.S.U
Mooregrain
Ora
Sumter
Angus Bulls
RURAL
Avoud Cattl
B.T.U
Southern Hardware Company Ltd
Walnut ST
Monroe
Ray Wright Agricultural Flying Service
Mosquito Control
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Vice
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Ruston
Bastrop
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