Texas crops report shows Far West ranges in best condition in years
Weekly Texas crops report notes scattered rains slowed harvests in parts of the state while Far West ranges are in the best condition in years. Statewide moisture is still needed, with stock water low in central and eastern areas and grazing limited in many counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West Ranges
College Station
Tex
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
John E. Hutchison
Texas
Hutchison
Panhandle
South Plains
North Central
Far West
West Central
Central
Gulf Coast
South Central
Grims
Open house barbeque highlights Ford year 2000 farming film
About 140 people attended Pat and Mary Francis Dozier open house barbeque with Ford Motor Co executives present. The event promoted Agriculture Year of 2000 a film showing future farming via closed circuit TV and automated fields. Prizes were awarded and out-of-town guests joined Marfa Dell City Van Horn Presidio farmers and Mr and Mrs R J Paulson of South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Mary Francis Dozier
Ford Motor Co
Ford Co
Dozier
Ford
Levi Garret
Don Priddy
Hesston
Kaw
Richard Right
Southwest District
Dallas
Rusty Davis
Billy Morris
Southwestern
Harvey Bell
Don Mize
Tom Hamman
Abilene
George Jones
Bill Waters
Elvin Reynolds
Lewis Erlich
Presidio
Harvey Tinkler
H.A. Watts
S.B. Hunt
Marfa
Dell City
van Horn
R.J. Paulson
South Africa
B.E. Harrison
Frost danger for cattle on sorghum pastures after frost
Texas A and M Extension Service warns that killing frost on sorghum and regrowing Johnsongrass pastures can cause prussic acid poisoning in cattle. Wait 7 to 10 days after frost or remove cattle if growth remains alive. light frost may require temporary removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Althrough
James Armstrong
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
Armstrong
Pecos USDA classing office reports slow cotton receipts
Cotton sample receipts slow up in Pecos, with upland classing dropping to 1017 samples for the week ending Oct 27, and a season total of 14,048. Strict Low Middling dominates at 48 percent, Light Spotted 38 percent, and Staple 34 and 35 make up most receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
USDA
L. L. Wells
Wells
Farm Loss Benefit Rules Under Public Law 92-385
Texas farmers and ranchers with crop livestock or property losses since July 30 1971 may qualify for Public Law 92 385 benefits announced by J Lynn Futch state FHA Texas director. Provisions signed by President Nixon on Aug 16 1972 are now operative, offering up to 5000 loan principal cancellation with 3 percent interest on remaining balance for losses before 1972 and 1 percent on post 1971 loans. Farmers with emergency FHA loans through June 30 1973 may also receive up to 5000 cancelled with balance at 1 percent. Futch says no local FHA contact needed. qualified farmers will be notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
J. Lynn Futch
Farmers Home Administration
Nixon
Futch
FHA
Subirrigation watched by Texas farmers for future profitability
COLLEGE STATION Texas agricultural officials say trickle irrigation and subirrigation are not profitable for Texas farmers now but deserve careful watching as new developments emerge. Dr. Ronald Lacewell of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station notes current systems show limited gains and potential shifts ahead.
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Texas
College Station
Ronald Lacewell
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Lacewell
Rio Grande River Valley
Winter annual pastures can boost stock profit
Winter pastures offer profit gains for livestock if managed wisely say Texas A&M and Texas Extension Service experts. They stress balancing animal needs with pasture conditions, limiting grazing time, providing shade and dry areas, and using electric fencing to prevent overgrazing while profiting from high moisture feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Neal Pratt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University
Pratt
Lamb market prospects hinge on heavier sheep production
In San Angelo and College Station reports, industry specialists discuss marketing heavier lambs to lower costs and improve product quality. Key figures include Dr. Gary Smith and Dr. Charles Parker, while Kilby heads pecan and other crops work in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
College Station
Michael W. Kilby
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
el Paso
Kilby
Glenn Taylor
Extension Service
John E. Hutchison
Hutchison
Joe Freeland
District 6
Fort Stockton
Texas A&m University Agricultural Research Station
Arkansas
Gary Smith
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Smith
Texas A&m University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Texas
Allen Turner
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Texas Crops Report
Kelberg
Dozier Tractor and Implement Co
Priddy
Kansas
I. W. Smallwood
Levi Garrett
Trompillo
Marilyn Walker
Soil Conservation
Robert Ziegler
Lubbock
Ziegler
Pecos Enterprise
Michael Kilby
Maurice Shelton
Tamu Center
Shelton
Ohio
Charles F. Parker
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center At
Wooster
Parker
Carl Menzies
Menzies
Jack Groff
Kerrville
Isec
Coleman County
Roger Blackman
Coleman
Hershel Wilson
McCord and Wilson
Cottingham
T.C
Ronnie Doggett
Mgr
Western Meat Packers Training, Inc
Woodcock
San Antonio
Railer Tire
Real Bargins
Cliff
William
Firestone
Oe 26. Inc. Taxi
Pecos Tractor & Picker Service
Stafford Blvd
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