The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 21, 1985 Page: 12 of 14
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RIO GRANDE HEKALD RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21,1985 PAGE 12
Soil Management Crucial For Dryland Crops
il: KNRiyiK PEREZ
lountv Extension Afjent
Because drought during the
growing season is the biggest cause
of reduced crop yields in Texas,
water conservation through soil
management is critical.
Efficient storage of rainfall and
its use by plants are dependent on
an understanding of the role of soil
and climatic conditions, and on soil
and crop management practices.
Soil management affects how
quickly the soil can take in water
and how well it holds the water for
later use, factors which
are
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especially important for areas that
receive little rain during the hot
summer months.
Continuous production of crops
such as cotton depletes the soil of
organic matter, causing it to
become hard and dense and often
forming a nearly impenetrable
crust. Organic matter aids the soil
in holding water, it decreases
runoff, it improves aeration--
especially on fine-textured or clay
soils, and it improves soil tilth by
binding individual soil particles
into small granules.
Crop selection is also an impor-
tant factor in use of available
water in low rainfall areas. Crops
such as cotton, grain sorghum and
wheat may produce an economic
yield in dry regions where others
such as corn, soybeans or com-
mercial vegetables would not
because of their higher water
requirements.
Maintaining adequate crop resi-
due on the soil surface after
harvest minimizes runoff and
evaporation losses and enhances
water infiltration and storage.
Conservation tillage systems
have received considerable atten-
tion in recent years because of
their potential for conserving soil
and water.
Tillage operation which break up
compacted soil, leave large
amounts of surface residue and a
rough surface help to improve soil
conditions and can even allow
double-cropping.
Soil compaction can be alleviated
in some soils by deep tillage,
particularly subsoiling and chis-
eling. Subsoilers and chisels are
used to break through and shatter
compacted soils, loosening the soil
without inverting it
Chiseling and rebedding over
chisel marks on row crops may
help store additional moisture and
permit increased root penetration
But. to be effective a deep tillage
operation should be completed
before significant periods of rain-
fall so the soil can store water.
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YOUR
WEEKLY
HOROSCOPE
THE STARS
& YOUR FUTURE
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ARIES Mar. 21 to Apr. 20
Signing agreements should be done with more
care than usual. It is best to postpone legal
affairs. Promises some confusing conditions
but creative enterprises can be advanced.
Much care with details is necessary. Family
members may be sensitive and their feelings
easily hurt.
TAURUS Apr. 21 to May 20
Money matters should be handled with extra
caution. Work requires special attention to
details; haste can create extra work. Marital
arguments may develop quite suddenly.
Personal plans may have to be changed in
favor of following the ideas of others.
...eaj July 21 to Aug. 21
Influential people are not likely to give _
support to the iinacial plans of Leo people.
Business finances will need special caution;
expansion should be postponed. Employment
affairs are likely to contain some unforseen
opposition. Co-workers may be contrary.
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GEMINI May 21 to June 20
Health problems can interfere with employ-
ment affairs or work will create health
problems. Travel is not advisable - accidents
easily occur. Should concentrate on routine
affairs. Attempts to put over business deals
with important persons should be postponed
contrary ideas could be disastrous.
to be
;ies of argue-
ments. Loved ones tend to be overly
sensitive. Unnecessary spending, especially
on romance or creative enterprises, must
be curbed. Arguements can be lengthy and
agreement may never be reached.
LIBRA Sept. 23 to Oct. 27
Relatives may be contrary. Arguments
with in-laws easily occur." Legal actions
should be postponed. Information can be
obtained that can be useful to business
finances. Give time to creative enterprises,
but refrain from sinking too much money
into them.
SCORPIO Oct. 23 to Nov. 22
Money should be handled with extra
caution. Short trips or long journeys
fc' 1%*' are not advisable as good results are doubtful
Distant business affairs contain possi-
bilities of loss. Speculation and careless
spending must be avoided.
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.rfTSfie CANCER June 21 to July 20 .
Effort put into employment affairs is likely
to earn raises. But, co-workers may be
confusing so that misunderstandings easily
arise. Promises are not reliable. Travel is
not likely to be helpful. Speculation must
be shunned.
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That troublesome garden pest
known as the dandelion was
brought to America from Europe by
the early colonists. The name
comes from the French dent de lion
and means lion's tooth
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luck to see a rainbow.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 to Dec. 20
People are contrary and have little desire
to cooperate. Personal plans will be diffi-
cult to carry out. Financial activities should
be confined to minor matters. Machinery
must be used with special caution. Travel
should be postponed.
CAPRICORN Dec. 21 to Jan 19
Deception can lead to disaster; watch for
it. lou may find it difficult to carry out
personal plans. Business associates are
inclined to argue. Moderation has to be
used with money spent on creative enterp-
nAes- Superiors are likely to notice extra
efforts put into employment affairs.
AQUARIUS Jan 20 to Feb. IK
Spending should be moderate. Speculation
has tp be avoided. Friends and their pro-
positions can cause severe loss. Money
matters can become complicated. Health
affairs are likely to require more attention,
and can interfere with work, or business
activities.
fX™X PISCES Feb. 19 to Mar. 20
Dornestric affairs can cause interference
with business activities. Real estate
transactions should be postponed. Nothing
important should be signed. Early hours
do not favor trips, travel requires careful
driving.
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Roberts, Kenneth. The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 21, 1985, newspaper, February 21, 1985; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth194964/m1/12/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.