County Agent Offers Spraying Advice and Land Week Plans
Henry R. Shoemaker reports rains will boost hay pasture and small grain growth, with wheat and barley looking strong. Spraying guidance for alfalfa and clover to control spittlebugs and weevils is given, recommending Heptachlor and related products, with Fact Sheet ST on spraying hay crops available. Preliminary Maryland Land Week plans in Frederick County include a county committee, county day on October to coordinate across four Western Maryland counties. A revised Home Fruit Planting sprays bulletin informs growers about one-package mixes and label-directed use, with copies available at the County Agent's office.
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Henry R. Shoemaker
H.H.C
B. H. Co
Cas
Catoctin and
Frederick
Soi Conservation District
Elmer E Hodges
E. Earl Remsberg
Roy D Cassell
Secretar
Frederick County
Maryland
Washington
Allegany
Garrett
Neek Light
Garget
Charles H. Remsberg
Catoctin
University of Maryland Extension Service
Hazard Of Livestock Losses Here Again
COLLEGE PARK April 15 The lightning storm season will be here soon raising the risk of livestock losses in pastures and damage to farm buildings. University of Maryland extension engineer A V Krewatch says ground wire fences and lightning rods can reduce risk. He urges checking down conductors and connections and using reputable dealers for lightning protection systems.
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College Park
A. V. Krewatch
University of Maryland
Kretatch
Salt Helps Farm Pond Hold Water
Soil Conservationist Rhea Kincaid discusses using salt to help ponds hold water after a West Virginia resident reported success. He notes limited regional use and recommends soil sampling from pond bottoms to Albuquerque, New Mexico for analysis, with modest analysis and treatment costs.
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Rhea Kincaid
West Virginia
Kincaid
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Dairymen Discouraged By Low Milk Prices In Pa
GETTYSBURG April 15 Low prices for milk and high production costs push Pennsylvania dairymen to sell additional herds. State Secretary of Agriculture Dr William L Henning notes the trend toward larger herds with farm numbers dropping, while milk production remains high due to better breeding and management. He cites rising consumption and wage costs, and notes about 30 milk firms now use bulk tanks at farms, requiring farmers to install cold water tanks. Roughly 2,000 tanks exist on about 40,000 dairy farms.
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Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
William L. Henning
Henning
J Henning
Reducing Injuries Can Boost College Park Profits
Maryland livestock producers could raise profits by cutting injuries en route to market says University of Maryland expert Amos R. Meyer. Better handling lowers insurance costs and improves market appeal, with tips to avoid excitement before shipment, pre sort, prevent overeating, load carefully, and choose truckers with good safety records.
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College Park
Maryland
Amos RB. Mever
Department of Markets
University of Maryland Extension Service
Meyer
National Home Demonstration Week Extends to Public
COLLEGE PARK April 1b During the fires wrch in May a special effort will be made countywide to acquaint the public with Extension programs for homemakers to receive volunteer leaders and to encourage families to use their influence to strengthen communities. The period May 17, Waa designated National Home Demonstration Week with its 10th annual observance in 1953.
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College Park
Waa Heen
Maryland
Florence Wo Law
University of Mars
Sail Conservation Service Tests Ear Treatment Samples
A Sail Conservation Service official explained that mended treatment substances must be applied carefully and worked into the earsune sal bare. The procedure is not expensive and samples should be tested and explained by the service.
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Earsune Sal
Sail Conservation Service
Forage Pastures Guide From Maryland Extension Expert
Maryland extension agronomist C F Ellington urges farmers to match forage acreage to cattle numbers with a drought margin. He outlines bluegrass permanent pastures, orchard grass ladino mixes, and mid summer pastures of sweet Sudan grass or lespedera, with recommended acre per animal unit figures and notes on storage and silage. He warns of dry years every third year and stresses planning for drought and hay or silage supplementation.
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C. FP
Elfington
Maryland Extension Agronomist
Ellington
Maryland
How To Make Cow And Calf Operation Pay
Dr J E Roster from the University of Maryland explains that cow and calf profits hinge on meticulous records. Tracking each cow and calf, weights, calves born, and sale outcomes reveals which animals are most profitable, guiding culling, feeding, and breeding to boost overall efficiency and the calf crop percentage.
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J. E. Roster
University of Maryland
Foster
Lovejoy
Fewer anglers out on Friday as trout streams see light turnout
Frederick County anglers faced light turnout as the statewide season opened amid ideal weather. About 20 cars were parked along Fishing Creek, with fewer than usual anglers below the dam. Officials noted migratory rainbows had moved on, but 14 inch to 14 inch trout were found in streams as checks expanded. A later report was anticipated on Big Hunting Creek checks and stocking, with preparations for a May gathering near Thurmont. Nearly 1,000 Celanese plant workers were added to Cumberland payrolls in the past year as acetate product demand rose.
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Frederick County
Fishing Creek
Friends Creek
State Tribe
Inland Fish Commission
Benjamin F. Phebus
Bic
Full Creek
Middle Creek
Phobus
Big Hunting Creek
Albert M Powell Lewistown
Big Huaoting Creek
Thurmont
Cumberland
Amecelle
Celanese Corp
R Finley Thompson
Thompson
Seeding Of Storm Clouds Flop Says NYU Report
NYU College of Engineering released a report evaluating a two year Navy weather seeding experiment along the East Coast. It found no evidence that cloud seeding produced large scale meteorological effects. The study, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, says attempts to alter storms showed limited or no success. The tests, conducted with ice and chemical agents, spanned from Florida to Massachusetts and involved about thirty seven storms.
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Apri
New York Lane Versity
Vava
Bur
Milvars
East Caps
Florida
Massachusetts
New York City
Susan
Jerome Spar
Strike Of More Rail Workers Is Called
Birmingham area labor unrest expands as 4006 additional Louisville and Nashville Railway workers are ordered to strike Monday amid a wave of walkouts. Steel plants like Fairchild Works of U S Steel and Woodward Iron Co. shift workers return to duties after a one day stoppage. general CIO support signals ease. L N strike action stems from personnel fired for crossing picket lines, while non-operating union members on a separate L & N action have spanned since March 14 over welfare benefits. A Recreation Night set for April 21 in Gaithersburg frames county youth events.
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Birminghaal Ala
Lewsville and
Nashville
Birmingham
South
Fairchild Works
U. S. Steel
Woodward Iron Co
United Steel Workers
CIO
Brotherhood of Railroad Traimen
Emc
4H Recreation Night Plans Citywide Games
Sper of meetings outlines a big night for Montgomery County 4 H clubs with early arrivals to enjoy shuffleboard volleyball washers and table tennis. Teams will rotate through games with captains chosen, prizes given for top overall and per game scores, and exhibition matches by each team. All 4 H boys and girls are invited to attend this Recreation Night during daylight saving time era.
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Montgomery County
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