Rebellious cotton farmers push bid to break contracts
In the southwide cotton revolt a Louisiana suit adds anti trust charges against the American Cotton Shippers Association after courts limit farmers seeking to honor or exit contracts as cotton prices soared. Louisiana and Texas figures cite banks and buyers pressuring contract adherence while some outfits face bankruptcy if prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
Louisiana
Shippers Association
Kidd
Association
Hohenberg Bros
Mabry Hardy
Jose tall wheatgrass planted by farmers in Pecos area
Mike Boatright of the Soil Conservation Service notes Jose a perennial cool season tall wheatgrass variety from a 1945 Europe Australia introduction is being planted by several farmers in the Upper Pecos Soil Conservation District Jose thrives in irrigated New Mexico and Colorado soils including saline or alkaline sites and should be seeded 8 to 10 pounds per acre shallowly with irrigation and nitrogen and phosphorus as indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Upper Pecos Soil Conservation District
Mike Boatright
The
Soil Conservation Service
Europe
Australia
New Mexico
Colorado
M.J. Mills
Pecos
Saul Roquemore
Harvest Cotton Samples In Pecos Upward Trend Slows
Harvest continues moderate to slow in the Pecos Territory as upland cotton samples for the week ending November 9 total 4 705, bringing the season’s total to 15 071 versus 20 564 year ago. Grade 31 dominates 50 percent, 41 at 27 percent, and light spotted 15 percent. Staple 34 leads at 46 percent, with staples 35 through 37 at 29 percent and 30 to 33 at 25 percent. Readings show 92 percent in the 3.5 to 4.9 range, 4 percent in 3.3 to 3.4, and 2 percent each in 3.0 to 3.2 and 5.0 to 5.2. Fiber breaking strength averages 81 000 psi. Farmers receive 100 to 116 dollars per ton for cottonseed.
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Pecos
Max Medcalf
Mike
Plainview to get big spinning mill
Japan's largest Texas cotton buyer will build a 15 million dollar spinning mill near Plainview. Governor Dolph Briscoe announced Dalwa Spinning's investment on Monday, signaling a major boost to the cotton region and local employment prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Austin, Tex
Japan
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Dalwa Spinning
Wheat and oat progress reported in Texas crops
COLLEGE STATION Texas AP harvest and planting of wheat and oats advanced last week though weather stayed unfavorable. Dr John Hutchison says defoliants aid cotton harvest but frost is awaited by some. Peanuts cotton and rice crops show progress across regions while pecan harvests begin with lighter fields expected except in Far West Texas and along the Red River. Planting of wheat and oats nears completion as soil moisture remains abundant. A separate note mentions Osaka Japan firm planning a plant in Texas to start in January, with 750 workers expected in five years, and Daiwa as the supplier for supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Tex
John Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
North Central
South Central
Texas
Hutchison
Red River
Japan
Texas Cattle Feeders Handbook Released by Extension Service
The Texas Cattle Feeders Handbook, a 50 bulletin compilation, covers nutrition, feed prep and storage, animal health, feedlot management and planning, waste management, and equipment. Co authored by Maddox Sweeten and Herd, the $10 volume includes Texas and Great Plains state contributions and ships via Agricultural Communications at Texas A&M University through Sept 1 1975. County Extension Agent Paul Tapp notes it offers extensive, higher quality technical material for subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Great Plains
Paul Tapp
Texas
L.A. Maddox
Great Plains Cattle Feeders Committee
Maddox
John
Sweeten
Dennis B. Herd
Department of Agricultural Communications
Texas A&m University
Butz and Europe officials discuss dairy import quotas
Washington AP report on ongoing talks between Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz and European farm leaders in Rome London Munich Brussels and Paris. Actions on dairy imports cited to show U S cooperation in freer world trade. Frick urged ending Food for Peace and global food reserve plans. Paarlberg projected continued U S crop gains by 1985 if markets stay strong.
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Butz
Europe
Washington
U.S
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Nixon
United
Rome
United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization
European Economic Community
London
Munich
Brussels
Paris
Geneva
FAO
Agriculture Department
Kenneth E. Frick
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Palm Beach Shores
Fla
Frick
West Texas Farm Fuel Fight Urges Regulatory Change
Emil C. Rossman and James P. Rogers of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce urge immediate action from the West Texas Congressional Delegation and state officials. They seek adjustments to federal farm fuel allocation rules to offset last year’s wet harvest conditions and prevent further food and fiber losses and higher consumer prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Emil C. Rossman
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
James P. Rogers
Wtcc Agriculture and Ranching Committee
Texas
Learn Karate At Forest Hills Senior Center
Senior citizens over 60 attend free karate classes at a federally funded Forest Hills center offering hot meals and cultural social programs. Officials started the instruction after recognizing many older adults feared leaving home at night to participate in activities.
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New York
Forest Hills
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American Cotton Shippers Association
Paul Kidd
Monroe
Plains Cotton Cooperative
Lubbock
Ben K. Baer
Baer
al Yeager
Colliersville
Tenn
Benny Hurdle
Cone Mills Corp
Greensboro
N.C
Hurdle
Missippi
Cook Industries Inc
Memphis
Earl Keyes
Keyes
Pecos Enterprise
Texas Cattle Feeders Handbook
United States
Don Paarlberg
USDA
Cummins Gas Engine
Engine Service
Jimmy Calhoun
Clint Glenn
Balmorhea Hwy
Swift Chemical CO
Balmorhea Highway
Swift
Manuel Arvizu, JR
Backhoe
Mobil
Cottingham Bearing Corp
Crosby
Mgr
Bill Dogge
Ronnie Dogget
Treanor
Livestock Instruments
Reynolds Rubber & Equipment
Blair
Okla
City Gin CO. Inc
Balmoihea Hwy
Johnny
Barfield
Feeds, Inc
UMS
Pecos Tee Picker
Stafford Blvd
Ser
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