Package Farm Data New Plan for Region Specific Crops
The Department of Agriculture seeks a new plan to package scientific farming information by region to boost yields. Pilot regional farms and a living book concept aim to deliver tailored guidance, tackling farmer outreach and breeder scientist communication. In the Columbia River Valley a corn yield jumped from 45 to 193 bushels per acre when combining nitrogen, timing, and seeding, illustrating the approach's potential. Officials discuss piloting farms, reorganizing methods, and accelerating data delivery to farmers. Also notes Montgomery County leaders plan a county fairground and recreational center with support from numerous local figures.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
P. V. Cardon
Agricultural Research Administration
Columbia Valley
Columbia River Valley
Northwest
Cardon
Montgomery County
J. Montgomery Barnsley
Rockville
George Lechtder
Gaithersburg
W. RR
Winslow
Aliie Messer
Donald Hobbs
Brinklow
Mehrl Marne
Edwin D. Fry
William I King
Ralph Walker
O. W. Anderson
Ring Tradition and Ancient Transit Builds in Gaithersburg
A local note describes land purchase near Gaithersburg and a cultural link from the Greeks to Estruscans and Romans, with construction plans to begin soon. The fragment hints at ceremonial customs of wearing rings and a transmission of practice through ancient civilizations.
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Gaithersburg
Planter Plates Guide for Optimal Corn Yields
University of Maryland agronomy expert Robert D. Boyce explains planter plates must match seed size and shape to ensure even stands and target plant counts. Studies show 10,000 to 12,000 corn plants per acre often yield best results, with two kernels per 28 inches in rows 37 feet apart. 14,000 per acre is the max. Follow seed tag plate recommendations or test with a dealer's machine for accuracy.
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Robert D. Boyce
Agronomy
University of Maryland
New White House Urged by Appropriations Chairman
Washington April 15 A new steel bronze and marble White House would last as long as the pyramids proposed by Chairman Cannon with a plan to study reproducing the building. He opposed renovating the current Executive Mansion and cited a $5.4 million renovation that is stalled by conferees. He urged saving removable fixtures for use in a new shell and suggested a $100000 study to price a replica building.
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White House
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House Appropriations Committee
Executive Mansion
House
Senate
Senator Bridges Calls for State Dept China Policy Probe
Washington reports Senator Bridges demands a congressional inquiry into U S policy toward China accusing Secretary Acheson of sabotaging the Chinese nationalists who strive to keep part of China free. Truman signs legislation granting 595,890,000 for veteran education and unemployment benefits for three months. Urbana softball team announces new member in County Softball League and plays Sunday.
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Bridges
State Department
China
Acheson
Truman
Urbana
County
Team opens season with Sunday practice exhibition at Urbana
The team begins its season with a Sunday practice exhibition featuring two games at Urbana. The event starts at 1 30 p m on Sunday afternoon and marks the squad's first public look this year.
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Urbana
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