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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1988
Page
4
Directory of upcoming agricultural gatherings in Frederick County and nearby areas. Lists dates, venues, and hosting organizations for farm groups, extension seminars, and industry forums to inform growers and allied participants. May include crop updates, market outlooks, and policy briefings.
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet at 9 30 a m on Wednesday April 13 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. A summary of the 1988 legislative session will be given and an update on animal health issues will be heard.
The Montgomery County 4-H Public Speaking Contest will be held at 7 30 p m Friday April 15 at Martin Luther King Junior High School Germantown Students address issues from cons and computers to drugs and family relationships highlighting youth leadership through public speaking For more information call 590 9638
Stacey Losaw received the Montgomery County All Star award at the 4 H beef club banquet and earned a blue ribbon for her Senior record book. Stacy Stabler and Heather Hamm also won county awards, with Stabler noted for the state winning health record book.
The Maryland Horse Fair runs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 23-24, at the Prince George's Equestrian Center. Prize money near $10,000 is offered in jumper classes, all breed versatility sweepstakes and barrel races, alongside a jousting tournament, clinic, country battle of the bands, and barbecue cookoff.
The Maryland Park Expo starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship. Activities include a junior market hog show, a feeder pig show, and a swine judging school with Dick Weaver available at 574 for more information.
Carolyn A Travers, a Montgomery County 4 H agent with 44 years in the 4 H program, is one of 15 nationwide group leaders selected by National 4 H Council for a summer Ambassadors program trip to Germany. Fifteen youths aged 15 to 19 will tour June 26 to Aug 1, including Berlin and Upper Bavaria, with host families, site visits, and cultural studies. The $2100 cost covers orientation in the U S and Germany. a supplemental Aug 17 sightseeing option is available.
Frederick County ASCS director David Wolf announced signups for the 1988 wheat and feed grain acreage reduction programs run through April 15. Farmers must reduce acreage bases by 27.5 percent for wheat 20 percent for corn sorghum barley and 5 percent for oats to qualify for price support loans and deficiency payments with 40 percent advanced at signup and the balance in May. Land diversion and ACR eligibility rules and stubble management guidance were provided to ensure compliance and erosion protection.
Calvin E B Sayler of Rocky Ridge is recognized by the American Polled Hereford Association as owner of two Polled Hereford cows named Benchmark Dams. A total of 814 Polled Hereford females nationwide earned the honor, reflecting a 9 percent rise from last year.
The Great Hagerstown Fair announced new dates August 22 through 27 with no rise in gate prices vendor space rentals or parking fees. Ed Snook president says the change supports ongoing improvements and for more information contact Jeffrey L Snook at the fairgrounds.
Late February and March fertilization with nitrogen accelerates greening and vigorous growth in hay fields and pastures. Unfertilized plots stay greener less and recover slower from mowing. Soil tests guide applications. 400 lb acre of 10-10-10 is suggested without tests. Broadleaf weed control with Banvel and 2,4-D is advised, with extension service guidance. Alfalfa weevils pose risk. avoid rash treatments. monitor and apply pesticides only at economic thresholds per extension recommendations.
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