Poorest Plains cotton crop in years signals trouble
The 1971 cotton crop analysis for 25 Texas High Plains counties shows the lowest quality since 1966 with low staple and micronaire values. Yields near 1.35 million bales on 2.35 million acres imply a sharp drop from past records, while grades show widespread weakness. The article also surveys garden companion planting and weed use, and notes the upcoming Miss Cotton of Pecos Pageant planned for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Plains
Texas High Plains
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
PCG
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Plains
Far Western Cotton Market Sees Slow Trading Amid Steady Prices
Trading remained slow in Far Western markets as merchants moved little old crop to mills and spot prices for Low Middling and higher grades rose. Arizona and San Joaquin Valley growers engaged in small new crop contracts while planting advanced in El Centro Fresno and Phoenix areas.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA
Arizona
San Joaquin Valley
el Centro
Fresno
Phoenix
Phoenix Cotton Exchange
el Paso
Mike
West Texas Potato Study Aims for Better Chips
In Lubbock Texas researchers at Texas Tech University study potato varieties growth rates and growing techniques to improve chipping quality. About 20 000 acres are planned annually in West Texas for potato production with focus on processing at food plants and pre treatment methods to yield golden brown crisp oil free chips.
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Lubbock
Tex
West Texas
Texas Tech University
VEE vaccination drive targets all equines in high risk areas
A 1972 campaign urges vaccination of unvaccinated horses in Texas and Gulf Coast states and areas near Mexico. It covers four groups including new arrivals and foals, notes Texas’ 625000 horse population and 92 percent vaccinated last year, and explains interstate rules and vaccine duration.
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Texas
Gulf Coast States
Mexico
District of Columbia
Fertilizer tips for healthy plants and gardens
Advice for plant care emphasizes sparing use of fertilizer, choosing the right commercial mix by contents of nitrogen phosphorus and potash, and using organic options like manure. It advises gloves, proper timing, and soil integration before planting or as a solution around roots.
Fleming dies at 85, penicillin pioneer
Sir Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin, died on March 11 1955. His breakthrough transformed medicine and saved countless lives by enabling widespread use of antibiotics.
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Alexander Fleming
Stop the elm beetle in Reeves County now
Paul Tapp urges immediate action against the elm leaf beetle damaging Chinese elms. Inspect trees for 1/4 inch yellowish beetles with black side stripes and spray with Levin Malathion Toxaphene Chordane or general pesticides following label directions. Raise spray reach with a hose on a pole for thorough coverage. Treat now to reduce next generation damage.
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Reeves County
Paul Tapp
Wool judging contest set at Angelo State University
The State 4 H Wool and Mohair Judging Contest will be held May 27 in the Science Building at Angelo State University San Angelo starting at 9 am James A Gray Texas Agricultural Extension Service says the annual event is open to all Texas counties with both 4 H boys and girls eligible to compete junior and senior divisions include teams of four Four H ers ineligible for the state contest but eligible for the National Wool Judging Contest may participate
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College Station
Angelo State University
San Angelo
James A. Gray
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Gray
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