Moore, Monta 1974-03-15

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Monta Moore, manager of the Post Montgomery Company (Double U Ranch) describes the company’s policies on agriculture.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Monta Moore

Additional Parties Recorded: None

Date: March 15, 1974

Location: Levelland, Texas

Interviewer: David Murrah

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Gives background, Raised on farm in Texas, Lists jobs held in oil industry, Employed by Post Montgomery Company, (Double U Ranch), Notes history of company, Problems with ranching recalled, Started improved breeding of cattle, Range management programs remembered, Discusses farming.

Tape 1, Side 2: Describes company policies on farming, Corporation farming reviewed, Comments on proposed Japanese mill near Levelland, Cattle prices scrutinized, Problems with feedlots noted, Explains management practices.

Range Dates: None Given

Bulk Dates: None Given


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