Forecasted U S cotton production reaches 12.38 million bales
The Agriculture Department forecast the current cotton crop at 12 380 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight with Sept 1 conditions at 70 percent of normal. Comparisons show changes from last month and last year along with state by state yield and production estimates.
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Texas Cotton Crop Forecast Shows 495000 Bales Gain
The USDA on Saturday issued its Sept 1 forecast for Texas cotton at 3,072,000 bales, up 495,000 from Aug 1. Gains are centered in the northwest with favorable weather aiding fruiting and development. Acreage reductions keep total output below average in most districts except High Plains extreme West Texas and extreme South Texas. Yield per acre at forecast time is 170 pounds versus 168 in 1938 and 147 average since 1928.
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Farm Price Boost Not Expected to Result From War
Texas agriculture leaders say war will not trigger price boosts for farmers. George Slaughter notes farmers can adjust acreage to demand and boost production if needed. Wal lace letter cites ample wheat carryover and larger meat, milk, and edible oil supplies for 1939 to 1940. Loans from the ever normal granary offset price collapses, preventing a repeat of 1914-15.
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Home garden rules set for AAA payments in 1940
The State Agricultural Conservation Committee adopted guidelines for home gardens to qualify for $2 payments in 1940. Farms must have at least half an acre in total garden patches with ten kinds of vegetables grown. Jess Watson cited support from J. F. Rosborough and Miss Jennie Camp of the Texas A&M Extension Service.
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Putting on the Dog or Nature's Way of Fitting Women
A brief item notes that women’s feet are growing larger and jokes that fashion aims to fill men’s shoes by adapting fit. The snippet reflects social commentary on changing women’s footwear and trends in the period.
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Don’t Blame Bossy Give Cows a Real Chance
Analyzing dairy production in the Southwest, the piece argues many cows lack proper feed and water to reach full capacity. It compares state averages, highlights Oklahoma leading the region, and urges expanded dairy testing and better feeding rather than culling. It notes costs and profits from feed, butterfat yields, and the need for more cow testing associations.
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Texas Poultry Industry Surges to Fifth in Eggs and Chickens
Texas now ranks fifth in number of chickens and fifth in value of eggs produced, with poultry contributing about 44 million dollars yearly. The industry employs 24 million chickens and 13 million dollars in investments, yielding 30 million dollars from eggs, 8.5 million from turkeys, and 5 million from dressed poultry in 1938. Director H H Williamson notes growth despite eastern-market distance, urging higher quantity and quality.
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Hand Read Nose Red Hubby Bunco Cartoon
Cartoon joke about a husband who spends on a hand reading and a wife who teases about his nose being red with vanity. The caption plays on marital budgeting and stylistic gags typical of humor pages.
Cotton Subsidy Costs U.S. Nine Millions in Month
Washington reports first month costs of the cotton export subsidy nearing 9 million dollars. Department figures show 1,180,174 bales certified as sold abroad, with 278,000 bales actually exported in August. At 7.5 dollars per bale the subsidy cost totals about 8.85 million, while 2.085 million is payable on actual exports.
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