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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1973
Page
3
Washington AP reports farmers faced major reductions as the Agriculture Department trimmed nearly 1.5 billion dollars from rural programs over three weeks under White House budget plans. The actions, already sparked by conservation and loan cuts, began with Secretary Earl L. Butz announcing a 1973 feed grain program to boost corn and soybean output at lower tax costs.
The decision announced this week halves or cuts hundreds of millions in farm aid. FHA emergency loan programs are being shut off, with potential savings reaching hundreds of millions. REAP and Water Bank cuts followed earlier in December, while grain storage loans face a 75 percent reduction effective July 1. The move aims to lower federal spending as Nixon targets a 250 billion dollar 1972-73 budget, drawing criticism from Farmers Union.
The Reeves County Agriculture Committee schedules an agricultural management workshop in Pecos. Sessions start at 9 a.m. in the Reddy Room at the Community Public Service District HQ, 1126 Stafford Boulevard. All producers are invited to participate, addressing financial institutions and producer concerns about management information.
In Texas cold weather raises demand for protein supplements as cattlemen weigh substitutes like whole cottonseed, guar meal, and alfalfa. Experts warn prices may rise and advise testing forage protein, tracking costs, and using farm records to determine optimal feeding levels and economic viability. Local agents promote upcoming workshops on record keeping and management to help producers plan purchases and feed strategies.
Texas Farm Bureau President J. T. Woodson says Congress should extend the current farm program next month. At the 54th American Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Los Angeles December 15, delegates backed national policies including support for the Agricultural Act of 1970 which expands farm freedom and flexibility for wheat cotton and feed grains.
David Cox appointed director of supply and demand at Cotton Incorporated Research Center Raleigh to align cotton markets with producer needs. He formerly led planning at United Fruit and held roles at IBM, with degrees from Wesleyan and Harvard Business School. Woodson voices Farm Bureau aims for market oriented agriculture and targeted extension of 1970 Act with various commodity programs.
Texas officials conclude the Texas Air Control Board shares authority with the Texas Water Quality Board and the Texas State Department of Health to regulate stockpiling of feed lot solid waste to curb odors. The opinion notes the Air Control Board can also regulate air pollution via construction and operation permits under the Clean Air Act.
The 1973 Press Day at Texas A&M University will draw agricultural writers and broadcasters January 9 and 10. Activities include a reception a banquet at Ramada Inn, with Dr. John E. Hutchison and Dr. William E. Tedrick speaking and leading a “Let's Talk Shop” breakfast.
USDA proposals aim to remove all meat labels from hotdogs and allow limited non meat ingredients, prompting debate over byproducts and fat limits. Court rulings push clarity while industry pressure and past Nixon era fat caps color the stalled regulatory path.
College Station report notes the 1973 Texas Plant Food Exposition and annual meeting of the Texas Plant Food Institute February 7 to 9 at Fort Worth. Activities unfold at the Tarrant County Convention Center with registration starting at 2 p.m. on opening day. Dr. Charles Welch of the Extension Service says the event, sponsored by the Extension Service, the Experiment Station, and the TPFI, will feature current research and field demonstrations on plant nutrients and fertilizer business topics along with a large display of plant food materials and agricultural chemicals.
About 1 006 cotton industry representatives from 19 states will attend the 35th annual National Cotton Council meeting January 29 to 30 at the El Paso Convention Center. Officers will be elected and guidelines for 1973 programs and policies set. Committee meetings run January 26 to 28. The council includes producers ginners cottonseed crushers merchants warehousemen co op leaders and manufacturers.
Area ginning slowed to a crawl this week with 1 464 bales total. Year to date totals exceed 1971 at 57 742 versus 55 863 last year. Breakdowns show Pima 8 371 Reeves County Upland 41 167 Pecos County Upland 6 599 Presidio Upland 1 605. A Texas A&M specialist notes hummingbirds feed on nectar as do many insects. The program starts at 8 30 a m on Feb 8 with a discussion on Texas A M Research and Extension Center concept.
USDA reports 2,448 samples classified to end of Dec 22 raising season total to 59,298. St Lawrence Midkiff area dominant with high receipts. Grades Strict Low Middling Light Spotted and Strict Low Middling lead at 42 and 41 percent. Staple lengths mainly 31-34 with 34 at 23 percent. Fiber strength avg 77 000 psi weekly 78 000 psi season. Pima samples total 7 849 with Grade 5 leading at 30 percent and Staple 44 at 64 percent.
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