Seed quality as the key to a successful cotton crop
Dr. James J. Hefner stresses seed quality as the most critical factor in cotton farming. He defines high quality seed by reliable performance under varied weather, notes standard germination tests, and recommends 65 F testing and fungicide coating, urging growers to test seed under low temperatures before planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hefner
Pecos
Nce
Texas Department of Agriculture
P. O. Drawer BB
Austin
Texas
Tamunut could answer world's protein demand
Texas A&M scientists report tamunut a glandless cottonseed hybrid may supply protein for millions. The seed blends into flour like wheat, costs about 25 percent less than peanuts, and could supplement diets in protein-starved regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
Texas A&m University
Carl M. Cater
Karl F. Mattis
Col
J.F. Thorlin
Texas A&m
Mattis
Farmer’s share of what you spend on food items
A speaker addressing Mrs Housewife describes how farmers receive only a small cut of food prices. The piece contrasts past simple farming with today’s complex, multi service urban food system and shopper expectations. It argues consumers demand luxury services and processed foods, while farmers gain little from rising retail costs.
Cotton Crusaders Plan Dinner As Region Sees Early Planting
Agriculture notes report Clem Crowley finished a two week training with the NFO in Corning Iowa and travels for the group across Texas west of the Pecos New Mexico and Arizona. SWIG Cotton Oil Mill area manager Bob Bickley notes an early spring with rising soil temperatures and more cotton planted by April. Pima acreage may dip slightly while upland cotton increases slightly in 1972. Marjory Duke starts April 1 as secretary for the Trans Pecos Cotton Association at SWIG Mill. The Cotton Crusaders elect new officers for 1972 led by Duke and Tharp with many positions to be filled. A style show dinner and program at the Country Club aims to rejuvenate interest for a strong year. Members are urged to attend the first meeting to support new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Thorlin
A&m
Dr. Mattis
Clem Crowley
N.F.O
Corning
Iowa
Texas
Pecos River
New Mexico
Arizona
Bob Bickley
Swig Cotton Oil Mill
Bickley
Marjory Duke
Trans-Pecos Cotton Association
SWIG
Marjory
Pecos
Cotton Crusaders
Maxine Tharp
Bettye Ivey
Jean Passmore
Lucy Ellis
Country Club
Screwworm outbreak climbs in Texas as cases rise in April
Officials of the Screwworm Eradication Program in Mission warn livestock owners as Texas reports 73 new screwworm cases this April bringing total to 188 since the start of April. Notable outbreaks shifted from South Texas through the Hill Country to the Big Bend and into Hamilton County with daily tallies of 29, 28, and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission
Texas
South Texas
Hill Country
Big Bend
Terrell and
Brewster
Hamilton County
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Agricultura Resesecr Steg
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Agaee
Farm Bureau
Len Bennett
W. Dickinson Blvd
Fort Stockton
West
OF Pecos, Inc
Hughes-Johnson
Balmorhea Hwy
Crawford Hughes
Ronnie Doggett
Johnny Mauldin
W. 3Rd StreEt
Pecos Enterprise
National Farmers Organization
Cotton Association
Cr'y
Crusaders
Pecos High School
Bill Carrico
Bill Moss
Wanda Passmore
Jimmy Bryant
Girl’s Chorus
Anthony’s
Penney’s
Williams Dept
The
Style Shop
the Cottage Shop
the United
the Window Box
Pauline’ S Sportswear
Ernestine’s
Reecia’s
Kathleen Robertson
Swift Chemical CO
Industr
Cummins Gas
Jimmy Calhoun
Clint Glenn
Engine Service
Interstate
Baimorkea Hwy
Wayne
Ag-Chem Inc
Joe Billeiter
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