Chemicals Help Solve Weed Problem In Corn
The Canning Agent reports that post emergence spraying with 2 4 D controls broadleaf weeds in corn after emergence. It is not a substitute for cultivation and must use proper amounts. system uses drop nozzles on tall corn to avoid whorls. Also covers nitrogen sidedressing to boost yields, pasture renovation, and guidance on harvesting grain, leases, and beetles.
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Lamb’s Quarter
Maryland
Agronomy
Denton
Caro
Caroline County
L.A
Maryland Farm Front This Week and Storage Loans Extended
The U S Department of Agriculture extends the farm storage facility loan program through June 30 1954 for constructing and purchasing storage for grains and other crops. Loans cover up to 80 percent of cost with four annual installments and a 4 percent interest rate. Eligible borrowers include owner operators tenants landlords or producer partnerships to store wheat corn barley and soybeans. Also notes armyworm outbreaks across multiple states and a $1 37 per bushel support price for Maryland 1953 barley No 2 or better with moisture limits and discounts for lower grades including garlic contamination.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
George J. Martin
Maryland Production and Marketing Administration
Martin
CCC
Production and Marketing Administration
Missouri
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Tennessee
Illinois
Henderson Ayrshire Completes Production Record
Bessie of Locust Knoll a three year old registered Ayrshire in the herd of Edw A and Elmer G Morris Henderson has completed an actual production record of 11982 pounds of 39 milk and 470 pounds of bat Continued on page 10
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Bessie
Locust Knoll
Ayrshire
Tomatoes On Two Acres At Woods Farm
Elliott Robbins reports from Harmony that John W. Woods, a longtime cooperative member since 1950, is applying recommended tomato improvement practices. He follows spacing and fertilizing guidelines and runs a disease and insect control program, including ten day sprays for early blight, as detailed in farm fact sheets.
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Harmony
John W. Woods
Woods
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University of Maryland
Moore
Denton, Maryland
Lan
Henderson Ayrshire
Colored Farmers and Homemakers News
By Elliott Robbins
Mr. Woods
Rose
Wesweimand Sons
Maine
Florida
Red Rose
W. T. Lockerk Ian CO
Andelot, Inc
Chestertown
Worton, Wid
Peeers
Decoram
UNICO
Bakers Hy
Thomasville
M. J. Grove
Ai Sgi
Soil Service
Walter B. Palmer
Mgr
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