Poisonous plants cause major livestock losses in Trans Pecos
James Alderson of the Soil Conservation Service warns that poisonous range plants injure appetite and can kill livestock, with losses driven by management and range condition. The Trans Pecos hosts over a third of Texas poisonous plant species, including African rue and mesquite, threatening grazing as green plants emerge before grasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alderson
The
Soil Conservation Service
Alderson
Trans- Pecos
Texas
Light cotton trading in Far Western markets stalls
USDA reports light trading with only old crop moving to mills in San Joaquin Valley. Demand strongest for Strict Low Middling 34 and longer, with elevated spot prices. New crop inquiries steady but sales scarce. exports absent. Hail hit 1000 to 1200 acres in Carlsbad Pecos Fort Stockton. replanting planned. Prices quoted in Fresno Phoenix El Paso edged higher. Poison plants and livestock hazards discussed with cautions on prevention and treatment.
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Agriculture Marketing Service
USDA
San Joaquin Valley
Carlsbad
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Fresno
Phoenix
el Paso
New honors in 4-H beef program recognized nationwide
More than 8 500 4-H members are expected to earn recognition in the 1972 national 4-H beef program. Six national scholarship awards of 700 dollars each will be given, with a winner from every state receiving a trip to the List National 4-H Congress in Chicago November 26 to 30. Up to four medals of honor will be awarded per county.
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Chicago
Celanese Chemical Company
Cooperative Extension Service
America
Tom C. Addison
Action
Celanese Corporation
Celanese
Farm Bureau defies union threat of national boycott
J T Red Woodson, head of the Texas Farm Bureau, says UFW leaders threaten a nationwide boycott to intimidate Farm Bureau over farm labor legislation. He notes UFW protesters at county offices and a Park Ridge visit pressing May 8 as a deadline. The Farm Bureau backs secret ballots, anti secondary boycotts, and creation of an Agricultural Labor Relations Board to govern farm labor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACO
Texas Farm Bureau
J. T
Red) Woodson
United Farm Workers National Union
Farm Bureau
State Farm Leader
UFW
Woodson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Park Ridge
Chicago
AFBF
William Kuhfuss
Kuhfuss
National Labor Relations Act
Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Signe
Vet group argues Tech veterinary college idea is a lost cause
Dr. Wallace R. Larson of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association says Texas Tech University seeks a new veterinary school through misinformation to sway lawmakers and the public. He notes Texas already graduates more veterinarians than any state and may not need another school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Tech University
Texas
Wallace R. Larson
San Antonio
T. V.M.A
Tech
High Plains
Texas Tech
Southern Region Education Board
Larson
T.V.M.A
Lubbock
West Texas
Cotton futures fall on liquidation after early gains
New York futures eased after an initial rise as commission-house selling trimmed gains. July and October months weakened while favorable weather and slow spot activity pared support. The government outlook noted limited spot demand for the 1971 crop and mills holding ample stocks into 1973. The average midddling price rose to 39.69 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cotton
U.S
New York Cotton Exchange
Grain storage rate raise turned down
The Agriculture Department refused a request from the grain trade to raise storage rates paid to farmers and warehouse operators for government owned grain. The 14.6 cents per bushel annual basic rate for storing wheat and corn will remain in force for the new contract year beginning July 1.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Glenn A. Weir
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
USDA
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Cummins Gas
Jimmy Calhoun
Clint Glenn
Engine Service
Interstate
Baimorkea Hwy
Duti On
Pecos Car Parts, Inc
South Willow
S. Okeanaer
Ag-Cheming
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