Extension Service Marks Its Fiftieth Anniversary
The Cooperative Extension Service marks fifty years since its 1914 law. The article recalls early agents traveling by horse and buggy to teach farmers, demonstrations to fight pests, and the shift to tractors, new crops, electricity, and expanded programs. It notes growth in farm size, investment, and broader public services over five decades.
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Cooperative Extension Service
Woodrow Wilson
Caroline County
Peple
Denton Auction Veal Calves Prices and Livestock Rates
Auction in Denton lists calf and cattle prices by class. Veal calves at 26.00 to 28.50 per cwt, good cows 24.00 to 25.75, standard 20.0 to 23.50, utilities 17.50 to 20.00 per cwt, monks 12.00 to 16.00 per cwt and 4.00 to 24.00 per head. Slaughter cattle and hogs with varied ranges. sheep, lambs, goats, poultry and produce prices noted. Special feeder pig sale result: total pigs 2171, avg 23.77¢ per lb, avg weight 63.6 lb, avg price per head 15.12.
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Maryland Swine Producers
Maryland wool incentive price set at 62 cents for 1965
Maryland officials announce a 62 cent per pound incentive price for shorn wool for the 1965 marketing year, with pulled wool supported similarly. George B. Reeves, chairman of the Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee, notes the act extends through 1965 and payments begin in April 1966.
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George B. Reeves
Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
U.S
Harrington Fair Plans Hit Final Stage At Harrington
In its 45th Del aware State Fair opening this Saturday, Harrington showcases top entertainers Arthur Godfrey Bobby Vinton Barbara Heller Sally Starr The Serendipity Singers and Joie Chitwood Auto Thrill Show. Auto races harness racing and a mid way show anticipate record entries near 10,000 with nightly fireworks.
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Delaware
George C. Simpson
Fair
Serendipity Singers
Elbert N. Carvel
Arthur Godfrey
Goldie
Bobby Vinton
Barbara Heller
Sally Starr
Joie Chitwood
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Nea
Dover
Harrington
Eaetee
Aberdeen
Angus
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Elbert
N. Carvel
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