Roses in Texas face blackspot and powdery mildew
County Agent Dale Dunlap notes roses in Texas are afflicted by blackspot and powdery mildew. Blackspot causes yellowing, fallen leaves, and weakened plants. control includes dry leaves, pruning, fungicides such as Funginex Daconil 2787 and lime sulfur, and watering practices. Powdery mildew shows a white powder on leaves. same fungicides help control it.
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Texas
Janell Stevens Johnk
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
4-H Youth Compete at State Grass Judging Contest
Shane Morgan Ty Hartman and Vance Killian travel with County Extension Agent Dale Dunlap to Texas A&M University College Station for the State 4-H Grass Judging contest this Wednesday. Collingsworth County 4-H Horse Club opens season with a playday on Tuesday June 15 at 7 pm in the Wellington Rodeo Arena featuring pole bending stakes flags and barrel riding with ribbons awarded by placings.
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Shane Morgan
Ty Hartman
Vance Killian
Texas A&m University
College Station
Dale Dunlap
Collingsworth County
4- H
Wellington Rodeo Arena
Living wills and power of attorney guidance for seniors
Advice on living wills and health care powers of attorney from Texas Attorney General materials. Explains differences, who to appoint, scope, and when to seek legal help. Recommends contacting the Legal Hotline for Older Texans at 800-622-2520 for free copies and help completing forms.
Crop disaster relief funds to be distributed next week
The Texas Farmers Union welcomed USDA plans to deliver nearly 2 billion dollars in crop disaster relief payments next week as part of a 6 billion package approved by Congress last fall. Payments total about 2.8 billion were issued in November to offset losses from low prices and disasters.
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Texas Farmers Union
TFU
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Congress
Wes Sims
Texas Y2K tort reform shields small businesses
Texas enacts SB 1509, shielding small businesses from Y2K lawsuits. The law requires 90 days notice of known failures, offers cure options, and allows offsets if offers are refused. It covers disputes excluding death, injury, or workers’ comp, with a two year filing limit. NFIB leaders praise the measure as mediating rather than litigating.
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Texas
Capitol
Jack Faris
National Federation of Independent Business
George W. Bush
Congress
Faris
Robert Howden
NFIB
Howden
Gallup Organization
TDH Advises Texans on Staying Healthy in Heat
The Texas Department of Health warns of heat illness risks during hot days, citing 140 heat related deaths through October and urging precautions. Elderly, young children, and those without AC are most vulnerable. stay hydrated, seek shade, use air conditioning, and monitor pets and vulnerable neighbors.
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Texas Department of Health
TDH
Texas
Joe Stone
Stone
State
Emily Palmer
Office of Communications
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Dunn's Fish Farms, Inc
Fittstown
Iyrm
Chevrolet
Wheeler, Texas
Sims
National Farmers Union
NFU
Washington, D.C
Y2k
Texas Land
David Dewhurst
Texas Veterans Land Board
TVLB
Dewhurst
Carlos Truan
Corpus Christi
Texas General Land Office
Glo
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Wellington Leader
Vacation Bible School
GrNace
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First United Methodist Church
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