Cattle Disease Alerts and Fungicide Guidance Listed by County Agent
Floyd Kent Parish County Extension warns of unconfirmed cattle deaths from anthrax amid flooding risk and urges immediate vaccination. It urges herd vaccination for anthrax redwater anaplasmosis and other diseases, stresses getting veterinary help to determine causes, and notes fungicide options Zinab and Minab for peas beans peppers and other crops with harvest cautions. It also addresses blossom end rot in tomatoes caused by nutrient imbalance and soil lime/fertilizer management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kent
Coats Parish
USDA Urges Report of Farm Fuel Shortages
The USDA asks farmers to report any shortages to ASCS offices and to use fuel conserving methods. A weekly farm fuel situation report goes to Secretary Butz, with issues forwarded to the Office of Oil and Gas for solution under voluntary allocation. Officials note farmers have priority for petroleum and stress conservation and efficiency in planting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Office of Oil and Gas
OOG
U. S. Department of the Interior
William E. Simon
the Treasury
Departments of Treasury and
the Interior
West Carroll cotton and soybean outlook extends into June
In West Carroll Parish Louisiana, 1973 saw 64 000 acres of cotton with many unharvested due to wet weather. By spring 40 000 to 45 000 acres were planted to cotton and most remaining cropland to soybeans. Farmers favor later maturing varieties to offset harvest risks. Planting should be finished by June 20. The EPA safety program, now run by the Extension Service, trains farmers on organic phosphate insecticides to prevent animal or human poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Carroll
Davis
Lees
Braggs
Environmental Protection Agency
Extension Service
West Carroll Parish
Travis Hughes
Forest
Hughes
Farm Credit Official In Special Study
A. Ransom of Monroe office of Tallulah Production Credit Association in Biloxi Mississippi has completed the Fifth District PCA Management Institute. He received a certificate for advanced management and marketing. the program served 26 PCAs across Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi. PCA President W M DeMoss congratulated him and noted the aim to better serve 17000 member farmers and ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss. A. Ransom
Monroe
Tallullah Production Credit Association
PCA Management Institute
Ransom
The
Institute On Advanced Management and Marketing
Gus Campbell
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of
New Orleans
Pcas
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
PCA
W. M. DeMoss
Advanced Institute
Earler
DeMoss
Farmers urged equitable fuel distribution
Officials stressed that equitable fuel distribution is necessary so all farmers have enough in the near future. The statement emphasizes avoiding shortages and ensuring access for agricultural needs.
Avoid Spraying Insects Too Early This Season
Tobacco budworms and bollworms are appearing in cotton fields but experts say it is too early for spraying. Dr. James S. Tyes of the LSU Cooperative Extension warns late June applications miss worms later, and early treatment often leads to more trouble. Insecticides this year are less effective than in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Tyes
LSU Cooperative Extension Service
Tynes
Sonnier
Loyd
Beef Production Replacing Cotton in the South
Southern states increasingly rank cattle production among top two industries with beef calves driving farm income. Louisiana rancher Donald Sonnier and others foresee more pasture and hay feeding as beef demand and prices rise, while bankers and equipment dealers note expanding calf herds and improved farming efficiency across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bossier City
Louisiana
Donald Sonnier
Louisiana Cattlemen's Association
Shreveport
Sonnier
South
Bill Culp
Culp
Jess Loyd
Loyd
Aj Shreveport Bank
John Paschall
Paschall
Insecticide Use Delayed Until Real Need In Cotton Fields
The plan recommends delaying insecticide use until evidence of damage appears. Initiation should occur in July with findings of 25 fleahoppers or tarnished plant bugs per 100 plant terminals or 25 percent boll weevil punctured squares or five percent bollworm damaged squares.
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Tynes
Shortage Of Eggs and Poultry Forecast Across Nation
Industry spokesmen warn eggs may reach $1 a dozen as farmers face a price freeze and rising feed costs. Georgia and California groups predict packer losses and possible market distortions with potential shortages in eight to ten weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristin Liljeholm
Associated Press
Abit Massey
Georgia Poultry Association
Bruce Hettle
Poultrymen’s Cooperative Association
California
Cost of Living Council
Senate Agriculture Committee
East Texas
Broad
Leo Johnson
California Cattlemen's Association
United Eye Producers
Doyle Free
Nebraska Poultry Industry Inc
Texas
T. C. Moore
Seguvia
Tex
Franklin P. Perdue
Perdue Inc
Salisbury
Agri-stems Preventive Medicine Vital For Dairy Herd
Dr. Ken neth Sanderlin discusses dairy herd health in Beef Month notes. Preventive medicine improves milk output and reduces disease costs through identification, records, immunization, nutrition, and mastitis control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wright
College of Life Sciences
Louisiana Tech University
Kenneth Sanderlin
Sanderlin
Preparation H Relief for Hemorrhoidal Symptoms
Doctors conducted tests on hundreds of patients showing prompt relief from itching and pain with Preparation H. The product helps shrink swelling and is widely recommended by physicians for their families.
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Mississippi River
de AlbGe
Vartey
8. C. Ferguson, Jr
L.S.A. Extension Service
Farm Credit
Bermuda
Floyd Valentine
Valentine
Ray Wright Agricultural Flying Service
Mosquito Control
Los Angeles Grain Exchange
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