Face Lifting Demo Postponed By Heavy Rains At Norris Coulbourne Farm
Weather delays the Norris Coulbourne farm face lifting demonstration near Choptank until better drying weather. Caroline County Land Week Committee will announce a new date via county and state papers and local radio. Also featured are Vegetable Field Day at University of Maryland farm near Salisbury with variety trials and new tomato varieties. An 11 year USDA Beltsville study confirms phenothiazine salt mix controls sheep parasites without major ill effects. New tomato russet mite pest found in seven Maryland counties with sulfur dust recommended for prevention and careful washing advised for canning. Cut flower care guidance from University of Maryland emphasizes late day cuts, hot water treatment, and cool storage to extend vase life.
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University of Maryland
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Andrew A. Duncan
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
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Worcester County
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Maryland Farmers Front This Week On 1954 ACP Plan
Maryland allocates 965000 dollars under the 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program. George J. Martin announces the state PMA committee. The program funds practices including legume and grass cover, crop rotations, seed and lime, and fertilizer cost sharing. County plans may add practices for enduring benefits and drought areas.
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Maryland
George J. Martin
PMA
Soil Conservation Service
Forest Service
Mrs Thomas J Turkington Tells Of Trip To Puerto Rico
Mrs Thomas J Turkington returns from a visit with her son and daughter in law at the Naval Radio Base Lebana Seca Puerto Rico. A plane problem delayed the return, giving five extra hours aboard. The article notes Puerto Rico’s size climate language wealth gaps and main crops and fruits.
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Thomas J. Turkington
Puerto Rico
Inlaw
CTC
William D. Turkington
David
Hazel Yvonne
Naval Radio Base
Lebana Seca
New York
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