County Agent Parker notes relaxations aid set-aside crop options
Parker explains USDA revisions exempt non irrigated set-aside land from the usual ten dollar per acre payment reduction for eight alternative crops. Growers may plant guar sunflower castor beans mustard seed safflower cranube plantage ovate and shift toward added income though market limits and regional adaptability favor guar and sunflower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
USDA
Ben Spears
Extension Agronomist
Texas
Nitrogen and fertilizer practices for pastures and sudan crops
County agronomist notes that nitrogen is the key nutrient with ammonium forms staying in soil longer and nitrates prone to leaching after rain. Side-dress nitrogen 6 7 weeks after germination. Phosphorus should be placed before planting sudan grasses. Organic and inorganic fertilizers supply the same nutrients once in soil.
Space program future in Congress focuses on Sky Lab and Shuttle
In OMAR BURLESON Washington column, the Space Program is set for phase-out with Sky Lab in low Earth orbit followed by a shuttle system to shuttle crew and cargo. It highlights cost savings, National defense potential, scientific benefits, and the need to maintain space superiority to protect national survival.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Sky Lab
South Vietnam
Space
Organic and inorganic fertilizer claims debated in farming talks
The discussion centers on whether plants need organic or natural nutrient sources. Parker notes comparisons are valid only with equal nutrient amounts on similar soils and that high yields can come from manure, compost, or inorganic fertilization. Plants absorb nutrients from soil in available inorganic forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Parker, Jr
Parker
Be Busy Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Babstons Home
The Be Busy Sewing Club gathered at Mrs. Vada Babstons home for an afternoon of handwork. Refreshments were served to Mesdames G. T. Shott, S. P. Gray, Bill Millorn, Etta Bryant, Fred Poe, O. M. Kane, Vallie Brannon and Lewis Blackmon, plus visitors Vestel Robertson and Pam Poe. The next meeting is set for June 14 at Mrs. Vallie Brannon’s home.
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Vada Babston
Mesdames G. T. Shott
S. P. Gray
Bill Millorn
Etta Bryant
Fred Poe
O. M. Kane
Vallie Brannon
Lewis Blackmon
Vestel Robertson
Pam Poe
Farm Ponds May Produce High Yield If Managed
San Angelo area farm ponds can rebound with expert guidance from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries biologist Larry Campbell. He says ponds often fade after initial good returns due to unwanted fish, low fertility, reproduction limits, and water quality. A plan including fertilization, renovation, and restocking under a biologist’s supervision can restore productivity.
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San Angelo
Larry Campbell
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Campbell
Card of Thanks for F C Vogler’s Illness and Death
The Onkens express gratitude for visits cards and meals received during the illness and after the death of their brother F C Vogler.
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F. C. Vogler
John Onken
Former Winters Resident Died In San Angelo Hospital
Jack Winyard aged 61 and former Winters resident died at 5 30 am Monday in San Angelo Hospital after a five year illness. Funeral at Johnson Funeral Home San Angelo. burial in Northview Cemetery Winters. Survivors include his wife at home a son Glenn in Tyler a daughter Jo Nell Armstrong of Albuquerque two sisters and his mother in Lamesa plus several stepchildren and four grandchildren. Read the Classified Columns.
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Jack Winyard
Winters
San Angelo Hospital
Johnson Funeral Home
San Angelo
Northview
Spill Funeral Home
Mr. Vinyard
Crews
Lamesa
Colorado
Ella McIntosh
Lajunta
Colo
Vinyard
Christoval
Live Oaks Court
Glenn
Tyler
Jo Nell Armstrong
Albuquerque, N. M
Zula Vinyard Marshall
Myrtle Allen
Eula Smith
el Paso
Treat Athlete's Foot with T-4-L at Main Drug Company
An ad touts T-4-L for athlete's foot, claiming quick drying and relief within minutes, with skin renewal in days. The seller offers a 48 cent money back guarantee and promotes purchase at Main Drug Company.
School groups urged to boost patriotic activities statewide
Runnels County Farm Bureau calls on state educators and local district officials to sponsor more patriotic events in extracurricular programs, aiming to strengthen community spirit and civic engagement.
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Runnels County Farm Bureau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winters Enterprise Hill & Thomas, Publishers
Bahlman Jewelers
South Main
the Winters State Bank
Washington
Omar Burleson
England
America
C.&m
Charles Kelley
Mary Lee Kelley
Butternut Abilene
Angelo Hospital
M. D
Johnston
Jefferson
Chevy
Waddell Chevrolet Co
Winters, Texas
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