Maryland Faces Thistle Threat From Musk and Canada
Maryland researchers warn that musk thistle and Canada thistle are spreading across the state due to idle land, roadside mowing changes, and drought. The two weeds seed prolifically and resist control. a new law, House Bill 1768, would ban seeding by property owners starting January 1, 1983, with a two year moratorium for education and testing of biocontrol methods.
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Maryland
Adnapolis
Ronald L Ritter
University of Maryland
Ritter
Europe
Canada
Canada Thisle
Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Extension Service
State Department of Agriculture
State Department of Transportation
Maryland General Assembly
University of Maryland Agronomists
Mixed feelings on proposed farm legislation
Washington officials discuss 1981 farm bill. Ed Andersen of the National Grange critiques the White House plan, urging higher priority on farm income and dairy supports, while supporting goal to reduce government role and boost exports. He urges 80 percent parity or adjustable dairy supports and cautions against eliminating target prices. The Grange backs CCC price moves, NCA preservation, and stronger grain reserve guidelines. Maryland Agricultural Commission meets April 9 to review commodity reports and legislative updates.
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Washington, D.C
John Block
Ed Andersen
The
National Grange
Andersen
Grange
Secretary of Agriculture
Andersen Grange
CCC
Congress
Field Day at Grove Farm Highlights Farm Safety Demo
On Saturday April 11 a Field Day at Grove Farm near Sharpsburg Pike and I-70 opens at 10 4m. The event features chat saw safety fire extinguisher use CPR and equipment operating demos plus a simulated farm accident with local rescue personnel and a State Police Medivac Helicopter Team.
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Grove Farm
Sharpsburg Pike
Medivac
ASCS issues May 1 deadline for small grain reports
The Frederick County ASCS Office led by Larry Howard reminds farmers with wheat or barley for grain to file acreage reports by May 1 to qualify for deficiency payments and low yield payments tied to target prices. Reports are not required if grains are used for non grain purposes. late filings incur a fee. Questions to the ASCS Office at 1195 E. St. Frederick or 662 1321.
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Larry Howard
Frederick County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Howard
E. St. Frederick
Conservation Film Highlights Soil and Water Stewardship
The film Conservation Down on the Farm from the U S Soil Conservation Service and Stuart Finley Inc argues that U S agriculture must lead in soil and water conservation to sustain production. It follows a Cecil County dairy farmer aided by the Cecil Soil Conservation District as experts design practices reducing erosion by half and preventing manure pollution while protecting water quality nationwide.
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U.S. Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Stuart Finley
Soil and Water Conservation District
Cecil County
Cecil Soil Conservation District
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Maryland Agricultural Commisssion
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Parole Plaza
Annapolis
Parkhurst
C&c
Reichs
Ford Truck & Tractor
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Torden
Frederick
Tour Area Farms
North Carolina
Frederick County
Caswell Cattlemen
Watkins Glen
Mount Airy
Albert
Hilde McPherson
Mullinix
Howard County
Emmett Full
DVM
Becky Brashear
Frederick. Md
Sengay
John D. Green
Johnsville
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Green
Maryland Artificial Breeding Cooperative Inc
Frederick-Montgomery
Virginia Wight
Banvel
Es Willard Chemical Co., Inc
Wisner Street
Fredernick
United States
So. Conservation Service Office
Stuar Finley Inc
Mansfield Rd
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