Texas Revenue Sharing Powers Texas Economy
Texas Comptroller explains federal revenue sharing since 1972 has kept budgets sound and helped avoid higher taxes. About 24 million dollars quarterly from US Treasury funds state needs and investments yield strong short term returns, with over 1 million in interest last three years and typical 5 to 6 percent today. The program allocates 100 million to state agencies with no strings, while the rest sits to earn until allocations arrive.
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Austin
Texas
US Treasury
State Treasury
Fresh fruits and veggies drive canning season tips
Mrs. Gwen Clyatt of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service notes abundant supplies of plums nectarines grapes apricots Bing cherries and peaches with other values in Valencia oranges bananas lemons cantaloupes watermelons and honeydew. She highlights economical buys like lettuce tomatoes radishes onions and potatoes with nonfat milk and eggs remaining plentiful. Beef prices hold steady with best value in round cuts and chuck roasts while pork stays high though bargains exist. she also urges considering fish varieties for nutrition and variety.
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College Station
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
3000 Herds In Brucellosis Quarantines
Dr. H Q Sibley of the Texas Animal Health Commission reports that as of June 1 more than 3 000 cattle herds are quarantined for brucellosis with an infection rate of 2 3 percent among 3 042 herds. Of 268 711 cattle tested in May 6 213 were reactors and 2 301 herds are pending tests or investigations. East Texas rainfall areas show the highest infected herd percentage, threatening Texas cattle reputations in markets. Around 200 farms produce livestock and about 90 percent of the 254 counties are not brucellosis free.
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Austin
H.Q. Sibley
Texas Animal Health Commission
Sibley
Texas
John C. White
Sugar Price Drops Wary Cane Growers in the Valley
In the Lower Rio Grande Valley sugar producers face uncertain crop prospects as prices slide from 64 cents to 17 cents a pound. A W R Cowley Sugar House spokesman notes profits hinge on 18 to 20 cents, with costs up and consumption unclear. The Sugar Act’s quotas and domestic focus are cited, and the Sugar House claims its Valley cane season has ended with 28 700 acres grown last year.
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Austin
Rio Grande Valley
W.R. Cowley Sugar House
Santa Rosa
Agriculture
John C. White
U.S
White
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