New methods curb spread of noxious brush in Texas rangelands
Texas Tech findings link mesquite root kill from 2 4 5 T to soil temperature at 12 to 14 inches depth with peak efficacy around 83 degrees F and lower effectiveness below 4 or above 86. The new chemical Tordon 225 Mixture doubles root kill versus 2 4 5 T alone and controls catclaw, twin throw acacia, husksche, and prickly pear. Soil Conservation Service offers soil temp data and lists aerial applicators approved to use the mixture in Texas.
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Texas
Texas Tech
Soaring Prices Mask Farmers Struggles With Costs
Farmers face rising production costs and limited immediate relief as prices paid index climbs 14 percent from last May while soybeans and corn fetch high market values. Meat output aims to curb supermarket spirals, but feed costs deter expansion of cattle and hog operations until relief appears.
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Don Kendall
Washington
Souther Plains
Agriculture Department
Nixon
Screwworm Cases Rise Across Southern Texas Counties
Nine new screwworm detections confirmed May 29 span Brewster Brooks Crane Hidalgo Jeff Davis Jim Hogg Medina and Zavala with most areas reporting first 1973 cases except Brewster Medina. Officials say sterile fly releases continue near the Rio Grande and livestock producers should mail samples for rapid hot-spot treatment.
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Brewster County
Hogg
Medina
Zavala
James Novy
Brewster
Mission
USDA
Novy
Coahuila
Texas
Trans Pecos
Hill Country
Edwards Plateau
Hidalgo
Glasscock
Starr Counties
Moisture shortage reported in some Texas counties
In Texas planting moisture shifts from surplus to shortage across several counties. Extension Service director Dr. John Hutchison notes western and South Plains areas lack rain, while young crops progress with general rains needed in South and Southwest Texas. Hay making active with good yields. grazing favorable overall.
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College Station
Tex
John Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
South Plains
Texas
Hutchison
Panhandle
Far West
Bell County
Coryell County
Comanche
Eastland
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The
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Alderson
Cording
Pecos
Jimmie McNeil
Upper Pecos Soil Conservation District
Mike Boatright
San Angelo
Rio Grande
Brooks, Cr
Ane, Hidalgo
Jeff Davis
Jim
North Central
Cottingham Bearing Corp
Crosby
Mgr
Bill Dogge
Ronnie Dogget
Treanor
Ag-Chem Inc
Diamond Shamrock Oil and Gas Company
Diamond Shamrock Corporation
Galecron
Cibageigy Corporation
Ardsley
N.Y
Ciba—Geigy
Qguthion
Chemagro
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