Maryland Hay Drying Boosts Fire Safety and Yields
Extension notes from University of Maryland detail moisture targets for leguminous and grasses hay to prevent spontaneous combustion, and describe using mow drying and heated air batch systems for quality and barn protection. Discusses 10 percent yield gains from early harvest and design factors for 50 to 60 ton rations, plus field demonstrations on weevil control and pasture renovation techniques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Krewatch
University of Maryland Extension
Krewatch
Maryland
Department of Agricultural Engineering
University of Maryland
College Park
University of Maryland Agronomy Research Farm
Morris Ayrshire Completes Record At Henderson Farm
Carrie of Locust Knoll a two year old registered Ayrshire in the Morris herd completes an actual production record of 9607 pounds of milk and 401 pounds of butterfat in 305 days on a twice a day milking schedule. Mature Equivalent figures are 11298 pounds of milk and 472 pounds of butterfat. Record aligned with Ayrshire Herd Test Plan supervised tests. Entries due July 28 to County Agent. late entries not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom S. Ronningen
University of Maryland Agronomy Department
Renningen
Ronningen
Maryland
Dr. Ronningen
Sudan
Carrie
Locust Knoll
Ayrshire
Elmer G. Morris
Henderson
Chester C. Putney
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Bulletin
Symons Hall
University of Maryland, College Park
Queen Anne’s
Talbot
Caroline
Dorchester
Caroline County
Thomas Todd
Kemp Todd
William E. Meredith
American Corner
Federalsburg
Caroline Holstein Breeders Association
John Morris
University of Maryland Extension Dairyman
Chestnut Grove
Bill Meredith
Eastern Shore
Chambers Park
Morris Ayrshire
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Diamond Supply
Leslie Wyatt
Denton, MD
Greensboro
West Denton
No Deliver
Sherwood Brothers, Inc
G. D. Crouse
A. E. Fletcher
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du Pont, Dulux
Hillsboro Hardware Co
Hillsboro, Md
Gale Electric Company
Bakers Hy
Thomasville
M. J. Grove
Soil Service
Walter B. Palmer
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S Grain
Denton
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