Cotton growers urged to improve efficiency
In El Paso, amid depressed cotton prices and scant relief, producers are urged to boost production efficiency and marketing to stay profitable in 1975. Speakers at the Western Cotton Production Conference March 4 6 at the Roadway Inn Gateway West will focus on these two areas, with attendees from Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona California and officials from industry government and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Bob Metzer
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Southwest
Noted steer roper heads Roundup for West Texas Boys Ranch
Jim Prather a famed steer roper and organizer of the US Ranch Steer Roping and Art Exhibit has been named the 1975 general roundup chairman for West Texas Boys Ranch. He has long served as wagon boss of Garza County, was on the Boys Ranch board since 1972 and became vice president in 1974. He grew up near Muleshoe and Pawhuska, won steer roping titles at Cheyenne and Pendleton, and is active in the Presbyterian Church and Post Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Prather
West Texas Boys Ranch
Jim
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pendleton
Ore
Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Presbyterian Church
Post Chamber of Commerce
Post Chapter
FFA
Good News for Cotton and Hogs in Texas Market
Cotton market shows signs of revival as yarn buyers purchase and long term contracts emerge while 62 percent of Texas cotton remains unsold. Swine producers expect higher pork prices due to reduced hog supplies. market hogs priced around 42 to 44 dollars in Q1 with a brighter outlook later in the year. Nationwide and Texas cattle counts rise through Jan 1, with Texas cattle and calves totaling 16,600 thousand, up two percent from last year, while sheep and lamb feeding drop by 53 percent in Texas by Feb 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Breeders Get Help With Modern Merchandising At ASA Meet
At the American Simmental Association annual convention in Houston an educational symposium will teach breeders to apply modern merchandising to performance tested cattle. Three speakers with global reach will discuss psychology of merchandising, practical techniques, and advertising to a new world of animal agriculture.
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American Simmental Association
Houston
Don Vaniman
ASA
Compact Educational Sym
Muse
Southwestern University At
Georgetown
C.G. Scruggs
Progressive Farmer
Scruggs
Cotton wasties offer best method to clean oil spills
Texas Tech researchers and Cotton Incorporated scientists report low grade cotton waste fibers, called wasties, rapidly collect oil and float to surface. Tests show cotton wasties sorb 50 times their weight, outperforming synthetic materials. Potential aerial deployment by helicopter could deliver bale-sized fiber layers to spills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasties
Texas Tech University
U.S
Cotton Incorporated
Texas Tech
Lubbock
U.S. Coast Guard
Brian Jones
Cotton Incorporated Research Center
Raleigh, N.C
Jones
George F. Meenaghan
Department of Chemical Engineering
Meenaghan
Screwworm Infestation Drops to Years Low in January
A screwworm fighter notes January was the best in years with only five of 48 samples positive. Two came from ranchers in late 1974 but counted as 1975 since received in January. Past years saw 37 in January, 46 in 1973, 11 in 1972, and a record 90,980 infestations in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Laboratory
Trans-Pecos Agricultural Conference Friday Meeting
Trans-Pecos farmers and ranchers are invited to an all day conference in the Community Public Service Reddy Room Friday. The morning session focuses on cattle problems and systems while the afternoon covers broader agricultural topics. Lunch will be served.
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Trans-Pecos
Community Public Service Reddy Room
Pace quickens on the farm in Texas crops
In Texas the pace of farm work quickens as sorghum planting begins in southern areas and cotton preparation follows. Land prep for spring crops advances while soil warms, with planting spreading north from the Rio Grande Valley. Watermelons and vegetables are planted in southern regions and along the coast, and East Texas also plants. Warm temperatures boost blooms in fruit trees. The cattle outlook remains gloomy with low prices and grazing costs. Predator losses rise in some counties.
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College Station
Tex
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
John Hutchison
Hutchison
Farmer and Banker Must Work Together at Farm Bank School
W P Scamardo, a Brazon County farmer who farms about 900 acres of cotton with his son, spoke to the 23rd Farm and Ranch Credit School for Commercial Bankers at Texas A&M University about selecting a banker. He warned that today’s farmers or bankers who repeat old patterns will not last two years, and urged choosing a farm oriented bank and a compatible banker. He stressed openness and full disclosure of business information to avoid futile relationships, and noted complexities like the futures market and forward contracting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazon County
Texas A&m University
W.P. Scamardo
Area youth compete in calf scramble at Houston Rodeo
Pecos Barstow and Mentone youths join 388 FFA and 4-H members in the annual calf scramble at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Pecos delegation includes Bill Sims Dennis Glenn. Mentone and Barlow representatives Steve Blair and Mark Dinwiddie. Winners receive 225 certificates. the event supports young buyers for registered cattle. The show runs Feb 21 to Mar 2 in a 12.5 million facility with rodeo performances in the Astrodome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Barstow
Mentone
Houston
FFA
Steve Blair
Billy Blair
Mark Dinwiddie
Wayne Dinwiddie
Astrodome
Fortenberry Sells Project for 4-H Profit
Texas youth Vance Fortenberry age 16 of Decatur Rt. 3 Box 72 is chosen among 25 to attend the 24th 4-H Commodity Marketing Symposium in Chicago on March 25 after selling his 4-H livestock and garden produce for a profit under the Cooperative Extension Service program that supervises 4-H work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chicago
Vance Fortenberry
Rt. 3
Box
Decatur
Cooperative Extension Service
Meacham wins lamb division at Snyder Stock Show
Barry Meacham of Fluvana captured first in the lightweight lamb division with his calf at the Snyder Stock Show held over the weekend. The 4-H participant, grandson of Edwin L. Meacham and son of Pete L. Meacham, represented a broader program with peers from 39 states. Fortenberry, a high school sophomore, aims to ranch after college and praised commodity marketing for teaching economic and personal finance concepts.
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Barry Meacham
Fluvana
Snyder
Barry
Edwin L. Meacham
Chicago Board of Trade
Fortenberry
Neal Fortenberry
Wise County
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New Law
Scamardo
Cummins
Engine Service
Jimmy Cathoun
Clint Glenn
Nivkty
Manuel Arvizu, Jr
Arrvizu Pipe CO
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