The Daily News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 112, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 12, 1957 Page: 14 of 14
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Howard Hicks has more
400 acres of crimson clover
has been a beautiful sight to
The clover has volunteered the
|tt j past five or six years.
Management -
Usually Means
Good Grazing
College Station — A cultivat-
ed pasture’s production can be
effectively measured by i t s
management. Once a pasture is
established, good management
usually means good grazing, says
Extension Pasture Specialist E.
M. Trew.
Continuous grazing can slash
forage production in half! Re-
duce these losses by cutting pas-
tures into small blocks with por-
table electric fences and rotat-
ing cattle — allow ample time
for regrowth between grazings.
Such a system of rotation graz-
ing maintains vigorous plants
while providing rest periods for
building good root systems.
Use surplus forage as hay or
Coastal bermuda planted be-
fore the heavy rains is getting
off to a good start. Some of the
grass has runners 12 to 14 inches
long.
J. L. Callas has recently plant-
ed 13 acres of King Ranch Blue-
stem.
Jack Callan has around 15
Bcres of coastal bermuda plant-
ed.
“I intend to put all my crop-
land into pasture," says Ford
Massey, who ownH and operates
a farm on the highway 6 miles
east from Sulphur Springs.
Mr. Massey got approval for
assistance through the ASC for
Silage Safer
Forage Than
Hay Currently
College Station — Silage is a
safer forage bet than hay at this
time of the year. There’s less risk
in storing grasses or legumes in
silos than in attempting to cure
hay under present weather condi-
tions.
From several standpoints, sil-
age is now a more desirable form
of harvested forage. Extension
Agronomist Ben Spears says it is
the best available substitute for
pasture and can be satisfactorily
stored much longer than hay.
Grasses should be harvested
for silagp in the boot or early
bloom stage, but vetch is ready
when the firet seed are formed.
Harvest oats and barley when
seed are in the milk to dough
stage and alfalfa in the quarter dove and quail food. Provisions
needed habitats and food crops
for wildlife.
Under the Conservation Re-
serve program landowners .sign
agreements which run for a term
of years. Rental payments are
earned on an annual basis while
special payments to help cover
the cost of establishing conser-
vation practices may also be
earned, and three such practices
have been approved by the Ag-
recultural Stabilization and Con-
servation branch of USDA for
use in Texas.
Cooper says the practices in-
clude the establishment and man-
agement of cover specifically
beneficial to wildlife. This in-
cludes establishment of field
borders or wildlife travel lanes
such as planting multiflora rose
hedges in east Texas of shrub
windbreaks in west Texas. Oth-
er practices include the planting
of such crop mixtures as wheat
and rye or grain sorghum and
German millet or common or
kobe lespedeza and millet for
bloom stage. Best time for sweet-
clover is the bud or very early
bloom stage. Burclover may be
harvested in full bloom, while a
legume-grass mixture recommen-
dation depends on the most
— « °< — b. Js.
In February a good seedbed 5“l Li
was prepared, 250 lbs. of 10-20-
10 fertilizer per acre was applied
and 10 cu. ft. of grass per acre
was planted with a sprigging
machine. A good stand of grass
was secured and at present Borne
silage, advises Trew. Instead of runners are 12 to 14 inches long,
wasting large portions of lush! Under favorable conditions a
spring growth, efficient produc-1 complete cover of coastal bermu-
ere will store it for winter use da grass may be had the first
or possible summer drouth. Ade
quate feed reserves supplement
good pasture management, he
adds.
Properly-timed mowing means
added production of vigorous,
more palatable pasture plants.
Mowing controls undesirable
weeds, conserving valuable plant
food and moisture! Another
benefit of mowing lies in the ten-
dency of this practice to revert
maturing plants to a growing,
vegetative, more untritious con-
dition.
No pasture management pro-
gram is complete without ade-
quate fertilization, declares the
specialist A ton of grass hay
contains about 30 pounds nitro-
gen, 10 pounds phosphoric acid
and 30 pounds potash, he points
out, and legume hay contains
about 30 percent more. A soil
test will determine the type and
amount of fertilizer needed.
Cattle grazing on lush, fast
growing pasture need some dry
hay. Meet these dry matter re-
quirements by providing hay
racks, Trew advises, or by leav-
ing mowed strips in the pasture
for cattle to use as needed.
season.
W. H. Browning, a district
cooperator who lives northeast of
Pickton, said this week that the
10 acres of coastal bermuda
which he set out this spring is
growing good with almost 100%
live. Browning started with 1-3
acre 2 years ago. Last year he
put in 10 acres with very good
results. From this 10 acres he has
sold several hundred bushels of
sprigs this spring.
Browning is a conservation
farmer who has made much pro-
gress in the last four years. Now
many of his neighbors are fol-
lowing his example and are es-
tablishing improved pasture of
coastal bermuda grass.
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Charleston, W. Va.—Six soft
drink vending machines were rob-
bed in a single night. One ot
them was at a service station
jointly owned by Owen Marshall
and Pat Toney — both city police-
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3-4 of an inch, advises Spears,
to insure proper packing in the
silo.
Green plunts may contain as
much as 80 percent ’ moisture,
Spears says, and should wilt to
about 70 percent before storing
without a preservative. Check
moisture content by squeezing a
hand-full of chopped forage in
both hands. If moisture appears
between fingers and forage re-
mains in a compact hall, it is
dangerous to store without an
additive. If the ball falls apart,
forage is too dry, the specialist
warns, adding that under opti-
mum conditions the ball should
expand gradually when released.
In extremely bad weather it
may be advisable to use a preser-
vative and get forage into a silo
quickly. However, more nutrients
are leached from high-moisture
forage than that stored dry. In
hot dry weather, recommenda-
tions call for chopping plants al-
most immediately after mowing,
while under humid conditions
they may require at least a day’s
wilting. If there is any doubt
concerning excessive moisture
content — use a preservative. A
good one is Sodium Meta-Bisul-
fide which should be used at an
8 to 10 pound per ton rate, mix-
ed thoroughly with silage
stored.
Spears recommends planting
such crops as sorghums and corn
for silage reserves. Sorghum pro-
duces the highest yields, he says,
but recommends that Hegari and
Sourless he planted only after
May 1. Cut sorghums and curn
at medium dough stage.
Your local county agent can
provide additional information
concerning s i 1 a g e production.
Visit him today 1
are also provided for establish-
ing food areas for deer and wa-
terfowl.
Another practice has to do
with the development of shallow
Multiple Use
Of Texas Forest
Range Profitable
Ufa have a mock better
environment.
How does 0 farmer start n
“mnltlpla management” pro-
gram? Hoffman says millions of
young pines are now being
crowded out by worthleee hard-
woods and brush 1 Begin by step-
College Station — “Multiple ping up pine seedling and grass
management” is the key to prof-
itable use of forest rangeland in
the East Texas timber arm. A
three-fold approach aimed to-
ward developing maximum pro-
duction of Umber, livestock and
wildlife will definitely pay big
dividends in this 10-million-acre
section of the state, asserts Ex-
tension Range Specialist G. O.
Hoffman.
What is “multiple manage-
ment?” Why spread resources
and time over three farming in-
dustries at once? Hoffman says
the smart East Texas farmer will
consider the three as interde-
pendent and conduct manage-
ment practices with this in mind.
Timber is the most important
fa£et of such a system, however,
for East Texas trees produce
more total income than either
livestock or wildlife. The bljg
question is — how to attain high-
water areas to improve habitat *r» more «*ficient timber produc
for ducks, geese and waterfowl I
in general. Such impoundments I roperly managed cattle graz-
must not exceed three feet in
depth. The size of the impound-
ments will determine the cost-
share basis.
The third practice has to do
with constructing ponds or tanks
for fish production. The fish
pond should have a surface area
of not less than one-fourth acre
and a depth of not less than 12
feet over an urea equal to a third
of the surface area.
The specialist advises landown-
ers who would like to give wild-
life a helping hand to visit their
county ASC office or local coun-
ty agent for details on these cost-
sharing practices. They can be of
real value in aiding the cause of
wildlife in Texas, believes Coop-
er, and he urges landowners to
take advantage of assistance of-
fered under the new practices.
Hog Producers
Worried About
Good Prices
Wildlife Value
In Conservation
Is Recognized
College Station —The value of
wildlife of overull conservation
program has recently been recog-
nized by the addition of practi-
ces to the Conservation Reserve.
These practices, says Ed Cooper,
extension wildlife specialist, will
enable landowners to provide
College Station — Hog pro-
ducers in Texas and the nation
are worried about the prospects
for continued good prices. They
are wondering, says John G. Mc-
Haney, extension economist,
whether production increases are
going to be over-done with re-
sulting lower prices to follow in
the months ahead.
McHaney says the total spring
pig crop for 1957 will probably
be a little larger than the one
in 1966 but that slaughter will
continue below last year until
the end of 1957. The difference
though will narrow in the months
ahead and prices will probably
stay above last year until Novem-
ber or December.
On March 1, 1957, farmers in
the 9 principal hog producing
states held two percent more j
pigs three months of age and
younger than a year ago. They
also reported that one percent
more litters would be farrowed
in March, April and May and
three percent more during June, j
July and August. At the present,!
says the economist, it appears!
that four to five percent more
hogs could be available for mar-
keting by late fall and early win-
ter. Prices will react to the in-
creased production with the
greatest price differences coming
in December 1957 and January
1958.
McHaney says no change in
the demand for farm products
including pork and lard is ex
pected during the next 12 months
and that changes in hog prices
will result primarily from chang-
es in supply. Hog profits will be
determined in the months ahead
by how well producers keep sup-
plies and demands in balance.
The economist advises hog pro-
ducers to keep a close watch on
future production trends. Pres-
ent hog prices and the prospect
for lower feed grain prices for
the fall of 1957 will aid expan-
sion and increase the chances
for lower prices in the spring of
1958. The efficient producer will
probably not need to make any
major adjustment but should
continue to be on the alert for
changes which will make his op-
erations even more efficient.
Lower prices, on the other
hand, could result in losses or no
profit for the inefficient produc-
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growth with chemical brush aad
hardwood control Just seven
years of the resulting improved
grazing will pay for a chemical
application. Don’t allow potential
grazing to be shaded or smoth-
ered out of existence. Use prop-
erly supervised stand thinning,
improvement cuttings, and pro
scribed burning.
Plan forest rangeg razing for
spring and early summer when
grass is most nutritious. Hoff-
man advises a green pasture for
winter; plenty of fresh water and
salt; and a good protein supple
ment. Control all livestock para-
sites and follow sound breeding
plans so that calving coincides
with best grass growth. Early
spring pasture deferment and
proper stocking are other money
making points to remember.
For more information on
boosting income in the East Tex-
as timber country with better
grades of lumber and beef, con-
tact your county agricultural
agent and aak for Bulletin B-800,
“More Graaa From Controlling
Hardwoods with Chemicals.”
Lebanon Honors
Doctor White
Beirut, Lebanon, May 11 —
Dr. Paul Dudley White received
the Lebanese Order of the Ce-
dars in Beirut today in recogni-
tion of his treatment of the ail-
ing Lebanese premier.
The medal was presented to
the American heart specialist at
a brief ceremony in the premier’s
room at the American University
Hospital. The premier will leave
the hospital for his mountain res-
idence Sunday for a week’s rest
before resuming his duties.
Leaden
Take Terms
Given by Easier
London, May 11 UK — British
newspapers reported today the
government is about to accept
temporarily Egypt’s terms for
using the Suez Canal and to
abolish gasoline rationing.
Most of them predicted that
by taking this decision Prime
Minister Macmillan’s government
will encounter a new crisis with
those supporters who favor tak-
ing a tougher line with Egypt's
President Naaser.
Macmillan held a cabinet meet-
yesterday to discuss the 8uez po-
sition. Political sources reported
that it was decided to make an
announcement in the House of
Commons probably on Monday or
Tuesday.
The announcement reportedly
will advise British shipowners
they can start using the canal
again, paying transit fees to
Egypt. Shipping firms are pre-
paring to switch their ships to
the canal route after seven
months of sailing round the Cape
of Good Hope.
The government is expected to
make clear it is accepting Nas-
ser’s terms only on a temporary
basis, reserving the right to ne-
gotiate a permanent settlement.
But shipping firms are expect-
ed to start using the canal as
. 00 teuton could he rout
the canal iu Ices them
• week. Peeeenger linen would
probably complete their CttflMrt
voyages on the Cepe route and
■nil through the cans! on thetr
next trip.
The government has so far ro-
rationing, saying rock a step
must wait until supplies are
flowing freely again, now the in-
dications are that rationing will
end quickly.
British motorists are restrict-
ed to 300 miles a month, with ex-
tra gasoline for those with W*
ineea needs.
The House of Commons is ex-
pected to hold an emergency de-
bate on the Suez issue next Wed-
nesday or Thursday. The opposi-
tion Labor Party is likely to
bring a censure motion, charg-
ing the government is getting a
worse deal from Nasser than if
it had not used force last fall.
They are charged with having
spied on Russian armed forces
and railway installations on be-
half of US intelligence and Rus-
sian emigrant groups.
A Communist Party newspa-
per said the Magdeburg district
court dealt out sentences rang-
ing from one year to five years.
Two of the defendants were
women.
Solon Favors
Tax Cat Now
Stevens Point, Wis., May 11 UN
— Republican Represen t a t i v e
Richard Simpson says the way to
cut taxes is to cut them now.
Speaking to a Republican rally
in Stevens Point, he says; "If
we wait for a substantial sur-
plus before we cut taxes, pres-
sures for additional spending
may build up to deny us the tax
cut."
The Pennsylvania congressman
also criticizes what he terms ex-
cessive government spending and
says;
“We bring these expenses
down and return to the people
the money which is rightfully
theire.’’
Try a Want Ad for Seeulta
ere, concludes the economist.
East Germans
Sen! to Prison
Berlin, May 11 Wi — Seven
East Germans have been sent to
prison by a Communist court. |
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Frailey, F. W. & Woosley, Joe. The Daily News-Telegram (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 112, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 12, 1957, newspaper, May 12, 1957; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth830421/m1/14/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.