Maryland Farm Front This Week Highlights Crop Quotas
Maryland PMA officials foresee possible acreage allotments and marketing quotas for two crops by 1950. Joseph H. Blandford notes wheat supplies may trigger wheat allotments and quotas, while tobacco could also reach quota status. The piece also covers lime pricing for farmers, and corn loan eligibility remaining until June 30 for No. 3 grade or better.
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Maryland
PMA
Free State
Joseph H. Blandford
Secretary of Agriculture
Blandford
Corn Drying Experiment Underway in Montgomery County
A corn drying experiment began on March 11 in Montgomery county with a test run of about 1,000 bushels. Officials report a delay in results due to last minute adjustments to the drying equipment while the PMA plans to coordinate with local handlers to accept government loan corn if prices stay below the loan rate or corn loses quality.
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PMA
Montgomery County
In Memoriam Dugald Mac Donald
In loving memory of Dugald Mac Donald who died April 1 1947 aged years. Sad call so sudden beloved by all. We remember and will never forget. Loving wife Elizabeth E MacDonald and his daughter in law and grandchildren. May he rest in eternal peace.
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Dugald MacDonald
Queen Annes County Dairy Sale Sets Higher Standards
Queen Annes County Extension Dairy Sale completes entries for the fifth annual event. The selection committee accepted only top consignments, reducing total offerings to maintain quality. The sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, at Pioneer Point.
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Queen Anne's County
Farms Horse Barn Sale Sets Price Control for Animals
Farmers may set prices at the annual sale starting at noon. This year 24 Guernseys are offered with 4 bulls and Holsteins limited to 13 heifers and 3 bulls. Catalogs are available via printing and requests to J Walter Eby, Centreville Maryland, agricultural agent, will mail prior to the sale.
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Bey
Guernseys
J. Walter Eby
Centreville
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Memoriam
Elizabeth E. MacDonald
Queen Anne’s County Extension
Sussex Roofing & Siding Co
Bridgeville
Del
P. O. Box
Zeke
Blenn
Swift
Swift & Company
Wal
Gaia Beed
Nk Ae
G.Y.W
Red Steer
Maximus
V.W
Chevrolet
Ali-Stee
Beitler
Fifth & Gay Streets
Denton, Maryland
National Brewing Company of
Baltimore
Maryland Beer
Centreville Businessmen’s Association
Newspapre
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