Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 11, 2003 Page: 9 of 14
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YOAKUM HERALD-TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003 — PAGE •
COLLEGE STATION — The drought that has been
plaguing Texas this year is putting a damper on this
season's watermelon crops, Texas Cooperative Extension
reports.
"Irrigated watermelons still have a chance to turn out
well, but if it doesn't rain soon, dryland watermelons are
not going to do so well," said Dr. Juan Anciso, Extension
horticulturist in Edinburg.
The dryland watermelons looked great until about a
week ago, but with no rain in at least 20 days, they are
beginning to quit growing, he said.
"Viruses also affected some watermelon crops this year.
There have been cases of both tobacco ring spot virus
and watermelon mosaic,” Anciso said. These viruses cause
the leaves to look distorted and crooked in shape.
The only real solution to these problems is to control
the aphids or whiteflies that caused the virus, he said,
adding that sometimes the virus may have even come
through the seed.
About 50 percent of watermelons grown in Texas are
hybrids. Hybrids are often seedless, but some are seeded.
They are also sweeter and more consistent in production
than non-hybrid varieties.
In South Texas, there are about 6,000 acres of irri-
gated watermelon and 5,000 acres of dryland watermel-
ons. Both seeded and seedless types have been planted in
the Valley.
"Most melons in the Rio Grande Valley were planted
in early February and are being harvested right now,"
Anciso said.
Normally, dryland watermelon yields are 15,000 to
25,000 pounds per acre. Irrigated watermelon yields are
usually 35,000 to 50,000 pounds per acre, he said.
Market prices for watermelons are 10 to 16 cents a
pound, Anciso said. The seedless varieties usually sell
for about 16 cents, with the seeded watermelon selling
for around 10 cents a pound, he said.
The sweetness of a watermelon generally depends on
its maturity. This can be determined in many different
ways.
"The less dense the fruit, the sweeter it is. This is be-
cause the fruit begins to loosen up and get juicy as it
matures," Anciso said.
The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is by look-
ing at the underside that has been laying on the ground.
Because this spot has not received any sunlight, it will be
less green. It should be a creamy yellow color, he said.
If you are experienced enough, you can also tell the
maturity of the watermelon just by looking at the sheen
of the melon. The duller the color, the sweeter the melon
will be, Anciso said.
Dale Fritz, district Extension director in Bryan, said
watermelons in Waller County are growing well, although
dry weather is causing a decrease in pounds produced.
Hay is also being effected by the dry conditions, he said.
Tony Douglas, district Extension director in Overton,
said hay harvest has begun and yields are generally low
in his area. Pastures and rangeland are also showing signs
of stress due to lack of moisture.
The following specific livestock, crop and weather
conditions were reported by district Extension directors.
PANHANDLE: soil moisture short to adequate. Com
is rated fair to good with irrigation continuing. Rootworms
continue to be a pest. Sorghum planting is progressing
although some producers are waiting on rain. Wheat crop
continues to decline. Peanut planting is winding down.
Soybean and sunflowers are also being planted. Cattle
conditions rate fair to good Supplemental feeding con-
tinues in some areas.
SOUTH PLAINS: soil moisture short. Range and pas-
ture in poor condition. Supplemental feeding continues.
Com and peanuts are in good condition. Cotton and sor-
ghum planting increased this week after rain. Some cot-
ton will be replanted due to heavy rain and hail damage
ROLLING PLAINS: soil moisture short to adequate.
Wheat harvest in full swing. Cotton and peanut farmers
continue to plant Hay producers continue to bale and
cut. Range and pasture conditions declining. Cattle con-
ditions good but declining with no rain for pastures Fall-
bom calves being weaned and shipped. Fly populations
increasing in areas where it rained.
NORTH TEXAS: soil moisture short to adequate to
surplus. Cotton and com are rated poor to good Pasture
conditions are fair to good. Most spring crops are planted
and emerged. Storms caused damage to some fields. Sweet
potato slips being set out. Watermelons looking good.
EAST TEXAS: soil moisture short in most areas Pas-
tures showing signs of drought stress; producers feeding
hay in some areas. Hay harvest active; yields generally
low. Cattle conditions fair to good; markets are strong
All vegetable crops need moisture. Sweet potato plant-
ing 65 percent complete.
FAR WEST TEXAS: soil moisture short to very short
The district received 1 to 6 inches of rainfall, and tem-
peratures are about average for this time of the year. Coun-
ties are reporting that while pasture is still in poor condi-
tion, improvement is expected with the recent rainfall.
Cotton is being planted throughout the district.
WEST CENTRAL: soil moisture short. Fields begin-
ning to dry out after recent rain. Most wheat has been
grazed out or baled. Small grain harvest under way with
yields better than expected. Grasshoppers are increasing.
Range and pasture conditions are poor but hopefully im-
proving with the rain. Stock tanks drying out. Livestock
remains well. Supplemental feeding continues.
CENTRAL TEXAS: soil moisture short Dry condi-
tions heightened concerns for row crops. Wheat harvest
almost complete with oat harvest beginning Range con-
ditions poor. Grasshoppers beginning to appear Com
yield estimates look to be very poor with the dry weather.
Wheat harvest average yields.
SOUTHEAST TEXAS: soil moisture short to very
short. Com and grain are beyond saving even if it rains.
Soybeans, pastures and cotton are all stressed. Grasshop-
pers are becoming a problem. Irrigation costs of rice are
very high. Watermelons are doing well, but there is a de-
crease in pounds produced because of dry conditions.
SOUTHWESTTEXAS: soil moisture short Pastures,
ranges and grasses are going into mid-summer dormancy.
Soils cracking and farmers are heavily irrigating; ranch-
ers beginning to liquidate cattle where grass conditions
are becoming critical. Com, cotton, sorghum, peanuts and
cantaloupes all progressing under irrigation. Dryland
making no progress. Wheat and oat harvest ending with
disappointing results. Onion, cabbage, potatoes and some
carrot harvesting continues.
COASTAL BEND: soil moisture short. All crops suf-
fering from drought. Cotton beginning to bloom. Heavy
insect pressure in sorghum and cotton. Supplemental feed-
ing of hay occurring. Many ranchers running out of hay
SOUTH TEXAS: soil moisture very short. Sorghum
heads are beginning to mature. Melon harvest continues
this week. Majority of onion harvest completed. Supple-
mental feeding of cattle continues.
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Livestock Report
Tuesday, June 3, 2003
Cattle & Calves: 2,245
Week Ago: 1.805 Year Ago: 1,965
Compared to last sale: Feeder steers and
heifers steady Slaughter cows and bulls 2.(8)
lower. Trade active and demand good on all
classes. Bulk supply Medium and Large 1-2
350-650 lb feeder steers and heifers. Feeder
cattle accounted for 86 percent and slaughter
cows and bulls 14 percent of the run In the
feeder supply, steers made up approximately
52 percent of the run. heifers 48 percent, steers
• and heifers over 6(8) lbs totaled 17 percent
Steers - Medium and Large I: Few 200-300
lbs : 123-133;300-400lbs.: 110-115; 4(8)-5(8)
lbs 92-99; individual 4(8) lbs: 104; 500-600
lbs : 84-94,6(8)-7(8) lbs 81-86; few 700-735
lbs 81-82.
Medium and Large 2: 200-300 lbs 105-117,
few to 123; 300-4(8) lbs. 93-103; few to 111;
4(81-5(8) lbs.: 82-92. few to 102; 5(81-6(8)lbs.:
80-90; few to 92; 6(8)-7(8) lbs 76-85. few
700-8(8) lbs : 80-81.50.
Medium and Large 3: few 2(81-3(8) lbs : 85-
95; 3(M)-4(8) lbs : 84-94; 4(8)-5(8) lbs.: 83-93;
5(8)-M8) lbs : 71-81. few to 85; few 6(8)-7(8)
lbs : 73-78; pkg 883 lbs : 69
Heifers - Medium and Large I individual
295 lbs : 114. 3(8)-4(8) lbs : 92-1(8). 4(8)-5(8)
lbs.: 82-92; tew to94. individual 4(8) lbs 1(8);
5(8)-M)() lbs : 77-87; 6(8)-7(8) lbs : 76-84; in-
dividual 740 lbs. 77
Medium and Large 2: 200-300 lbs. 89-101.
3(8>-4(8) lbs 85-94. 4(8)-5(8) lbs : 76-85. in-
dividual 410 lbs. 93; 5(8)-6<8) lbs : 75-82.
6(8)-7(8) lbs 72-79. 7(8)-8(8) lbs.: 68.50-71
Medium and Large 3 2(8)-3(8) lbs.: 83-89;
3(81-4(8) lbs. 73-83. few to 85; 4(8)-5(8) lbs..
73-82; 5(8)-6(8)lbs : 71-81; 600-7(8) lbs: 67-
74; 7(8)-8(8) lbs : 66-70
Slaughter Cows: Breakers 12(8)-16(8) lbs
33-39. few; Boners 12(8)-16(8) lbs 35-43.
Boners 1(88)-12(8) lbs : 34-44. Boners. High
Yielding II5O-II7O lbs 43-44.50; Lean
1200-16(8) lbs : 32-41. Lean I (88)-12(8) lbs
32-43.50; Lean 8(81-1(88) lbs. 32-45, Lean,
under 8(8) lbs : few, 25-33. few
Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1-2. 13(8)-
1805 lbs 48-53 50, High Dressing 1500-
2(88) lbs : 54-56.50. few; Low Dressing 1(88)-
1525 lbs. 47, few
Replacement Cows: Medium and Large I-
2: young to middle aged, 1035-1535 lb cows,
5-8 months bred: 34-51 CWT, middle aged
to aged 1045-1255 lb. cows 2-8 months bred
35-51 CWT
Cow/Calf Pairs: Medium and Large 1-2:
young to middle aged, 780-1170 lb cow w/
70-250 lb calves: 480-680 per pair, aged 1080
lbs cow w/1(8) lbs calf 590 per pair
Ad & News Deadline:
Monday noon
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2003 Lavaca Co. Go-Texan Committeemen
Front row, from left, are Terry Wick, Mark Sevcik, Thomas E Hermes, ambassador; Barbara Leopold, and Otto Cer-
venka. Back row from left are Robert Rother, Billy Henry, Sr. Committeeman; Shannon DeForest. Andrew Leopold Jr,
asst, district chairman and Robert Pilaf Not available for photo are Leon ‘ Red" Kahanek Jr, Sr Committeeman; Leon
“Red” Kahanek III, Sr. Committeeman: Robert Kahanek - Sr Committeeman: Robert Kubena, Sr Commitleeman: Jerry
Lackey, Sr. Committeeman, and Mark Zimmerman
GIRL’S HORSESHOE TEAM — Michele Sevcik, right, and
Ky Schindler won third place in the girls horsehoe pitch-
ing event of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
MEN'S HORSESHOE TEAM — Mark Mitchon, right, and
John Meisetschleager won fourth place in the men s horse-
shoe pitching event.
SENIOR WASHER TEAM — Gary Etzler. left, and Kenneth Etzler won fifth place
in the washer pitching competition
DOMINO PLAYER — Bennie Mitchon
won fourth place in the domino com-
petition
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Livestock Report
Friday, June 6. 2003
Cattle on hand: 1,024 Last Sale: 1.977
With rains in the area, the supply slowed
down Packer offerings about three dollars
lower than last week’s much stronger market
Steer calves were about steady Heifers were
a little lower
Packer Bulls: Heavy weights: 50-52.50;
Individuals: 558-56, lower grades: 45-48 50;
One Canner 36.
Packer Cows: Boning: 37.50-40.50; High
yielding: 41-43;Cutters: 34-37, Low Cutlers
30-34.50; Full Wasty: 25-32 50;Canners: 25-
31. Few real full 21-24, I at Smooth 39-
40.50; Individual: 44 50; Wasty 34-38.50.
Dry Cows: 32 50-46 50
Palpated Cows: 30-46; Heifers: 46-73
Cow and Calf Pairs: few 650-690.
Stocker steer and bull calves: under 2(8)
lbs : 109-137, 200-250 lbs . 98-I2I.25O-35O
lbs 90-117; individual 125. 350-450 lbs
90-99;450-5(M>lhs 90-97; 5(8)-6(8)lbs .good
85-94, lower grades: 69-84; Bull calves, good
77-90.
No. 2: 350-5(8) lbs : 85-10.1; Lower grades
75-93
Heifers - under 250 lbs 86-105; 250-350
lbs 85-99; 350-450 lbs 85-94,450-500 lbs
82-89. 5(81-6(8) lbs . good 79-84. individu-
als: 91-93. lower grades 68-82.
No. 2: 350-5(8) lbs. 77-86. lower grades
70-80
Feeders: 6(8)-7(iO lbs Steers 72-88.
Bulls: 69-82; Heifers: 68-82; Over 7(8) lbs —
Steers 71-83; Bulls: 56-75. Heifers, good
68-78, Heavy Weights 46-57
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