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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1959
Page
1
The article promotes Soil Stewardship Week May 3–10 1959 linking soil care to Christian responsibility. It cites biblical references emphasizing mankind’s obligation to treat land as a God given gift and notes erosion scars on land and communities alike.
The article highlights Soil Stewardship Week with 146 million acres of land in Texas contributing to raw materials and food needs. It emphasizes soil and water conservation to prevent sediment runoff, protect reservoirs, and support the state's economy. Districts and agencies coordinate efforts across 174 Soil Conservation Districts with about 190,000 farmers and ranchers involved.
Governor Price Daniel designates May 3-9 1959 as Soil Stewardship Week in Texas. The note outlines fish pond management with fertility timing from February to June, detailing bluegill and bass growth dynamics, seasonal feeding patterns, and cautions against exclusive bass fishing for pond health.
Kirby Robinson of the Runnels Soil Conservation District urges rapid pond fertility after warm weather to grow bluegills. Woodrow Hoffman notes pond fertilization began in 1938 with past advice to wait until spring rains ended. Farmers delayed until May or June, causing many disappointments as growth stalled after year two.
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