Freezing weather boosts Texas cotton harvest progress
In Texas regions from Panhandle to Central, a cold spell sped defoliation and should push the cotton harvest into full swing. Dr. John E. Hutchinson notes mixed conditions, with pecan yields strong and pastures generally good, while some sorghum, peanuts, and grain crops remain to be gathered or planted.
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College Station
Tex
Texas
John E. Hutchinson
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
South Plains
North Central
West Central
Gulf Coast
South Central
Lee County
DeWitt County
West Texas Pecan Show Scheduled in Midland Dec 14 16
The West Texas Regional Pecan Show will be held at Delwood Shopping Plaza in Midland December 14 16 with about 300 entries from 60 counties. Open entries require 40 nuts minimum and top regional winners advance to the State Pecan Show in July 1973.
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Austin
West Texas
Delwood
Midland
Robert Kensing
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
San Angelo
Kensing
San Saba
Tom Green
Menard
Ward
Upton
C. W. Green
Ken Lindsey
Texas Agricultural Extension Service Area Agronomist
Fort Stockton
Cotton drives farm economy and world food supplies
Farm Facts notes agriculture as the nation’s largest business with cotton a major revenue source. It cites 1971 U.S. cotton grown on over 12 million acres in 18 states, high productivity, rising consumption, and the role of pesticides in feeding a growing world population.
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U.S
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Man and wildlife face threats from environmental degradation
Remington Wild Life expert Clark Webster argues pollution and habitat destruction threaten wildlife and the ecosystem. He notes hunted species thrive under smart management, while many endangered birds and mammals suffer from broader human impact. Farmers invest millions to protect soil and water.
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Clark Webster
Remington Wild Life
Remington Arms Research
U.S. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Woodson Re-elected President of Texas Farm Bureau
J T Woodson of Fannin County was re-elected president of the Texas Farm Bureau at its 39th annual convention in Houston. New officers include Carrol Chaloupka as vice president and Bill Reid as secretary-treasurer. New directors are Milton Harborth and W Reed Lang. Delegates adopted resolutions opposing government owned reserves and supporting extending the Agriculture Act of 1970.
Federal funds push Texas 4 H expansion efforts
Federal funds recently appropriated by Congress bolster the Texas 4 H program at College Station. The funding is expected to enable new inroads and broaden youth learning opportunities across the state.
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College Station
Congress
Cotton prices rise in Far Western markets this week
Prices strengthened for Middling and higher grades as demand from foreign mills waned while domestic buyers focused on nearby lots. Weather slowed harvests in several regions, with rain delaying progress in California and elsewhere before midweek recovery.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA
California
Fresno
Phoenix
el Paso
Barnes heads organization at Texas agriculture workers meet
John O. Barnes of Temple was elected president of the Professional Agriculture Workers of Texas at the 46th annual conference in Waco November 15-16. He succeeds Jack H. Barton of Houston. New first vice president is Mrs. Tom Joyce Cunningham of Dallas and Howard Mitchell of Bryan is the second vice president. Ben D. Cook of Bryan remains secretary treasurer. Five directors for three-year terms include Del Deterling Dallas, Dan Pfannstiel College Station, Harvey Davis Temple, J. D. Sartwelle Houston, Tommie Stuart Fort Worth. Unexpired two-year board seats go to L. S. Pope College Station and Wilbert Meischen Austin.
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WACO
John O. Barnes
Temple
Professional Agriculture Workers of Texas
Jack H. Barton
Houston
Tom Joyce Cunningham
Dallas
Howard Mitchell
Bryan
Ben D. Cook
del Deterling
Dan Pfannstiel
College Station
Harvey Davis
J. D. Sartwelle
Tommie Stuart
Fort Worth
L. S
Bill) Pope
Wilbert Meischen
Austin
State Fair of Texas 1972 juniors receive checks totaling 217036
Checks totaling 217036.41 were mailed to 1972 4 H Club boys and girls and Future Farmers who participated in the Junior Livestock and Poultry Show and Sales at the State Fair of Texas. The auctions raised 162897.07 for steers and 11449.63 for lambs, with other totals for barrows and broilers.
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Texas
Dallas
Ray W. Wilson
Tom Thumb Stores, Inc
Jim Dyer
Jeff Davis Co
Cattleman’s Steak House
Dale Wilfong
Fisher Co
Acco Feed Mills
Abilene
Barrow
van Gaskin
Howard Co
Safeway Stores, Inc
Susine Garner
Crane
Southland Life Insurance Co
Susan Newman
Santa Anna
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Champion Southdown
Rachael Shurley
Marfa
Republic National
Upland sample receipts peak as cotton classing tops week
Upland cotton harvesting gains momentum with 8,008 samples classed for the week ending Nov 17 at USDA Pecos Office. Total season 28,572, vs 27,923 in 1971. Strict Low Middling 41 led at 50 percent. staples 30 to 37 with 34 worth 64 percent.
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USDA
Pecos
L. L. Wells
Scholarships Offered Youth by Poll Ettes
The Texas Poll-Ettes announce two spring scholarships for Texas youth pursuing agriculture studies. Applicants must be high school graduates, residents of Texas, with three recommendations including one from a county agent, club advisor, FFA advisor, or high school principal. Applications due March 1, 1973. contact Mrs. M. D. Arrington in Jacksonville for details.
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Texas Poll- Ettes
Texas Polled Hereford Association
Texas Poll-Ettes
Texas
FFA
State of
M. D. Arrington
Jacksonville
Wool payments to fall for 1972
Agriculture Department officials say 1972 wool marketings will yield much smaller payments under the production incentive program due to higher market prices. Announced in spring for the prior year, 1972 payments are expected around 58 million for wool sold in 1972, down from 116 million in 1971.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Magnetic fiber could change cotton processing
The National Cotton Council reports US Department of Agriculture scientists have made small amounts of cotton responsive to magnetic forces. Finely powdered iron particles mixed with a wetting agent distribute evenly on fibers, allowing movement from bale to rail in a continuous step without sticking. Iron can be washed away later, with little risk of cellulose alteration.
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Nationa Cotton Council
US Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
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Hammers
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Mgr
Pecos Enterprise
Mike
Pressley
Preston
Pete
Reynold's
City Gin Co. Inc
Balmorhea Highway
Gov’t
EL Lobo
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Lobo
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Great National Life Insurance Company
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Harry Hines
J. Lowell Shield
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Cummins Gas Engines Sales
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Clint Glenn
Engine Service
Baimoikea Hwy
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