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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1956
Page
10
Farmers face costly engine damage from overheating as summer heat strains cooling systems. Du Pont experts urge draining last winter antifreeze, flushing, inspecting for leaks, refilling with fresh water and rust inhibitor to ensure reliable tractor and truck operation. Gov Meckheldin hails Dr Wilbur Devilbiss as Salisbury State Teachers College president.
COLLEGE PARK Ap ril 16 The jalfalfa weevil is expected to do severe damage to alfalfa in Maryland counties this year except Allegany and Garrett warns Ted Bissell University of Maryland extension entomologist Farmers should get their spray equipment in order The first cutting of alfalfa may also be damaged by the meadow spittlebug and the pea aphid The potato leafhopper causes damage to later cuttings All of these insects may be controlled by timely spraying with insecticides Bissell recommends using heptachlor malathion lindane methoxychlor toxaphene or dieldrin for the various insects and crops Follow manifold instructions The fact Sheet 87 Spraying Crops for Insects gives recommendations for spraying alfalfa and lists principal insects that infest hay crops Fact Sheet 87 is available at county agricultural agents offices The European corn borer Maryland pest damaged an estimated 664000 bushels of corn last year Bissell says the best control is to destroy old corn stalks Plow and cover with soil by May 1 Cutworms damage many crops in spring They are bad in sod and land prepared for crops Control time is before planting Bissell recommends using toxaphene Now before the buds show green is time to spray ornamentals and shade trees for obscure scale Dormant sprays should be applied before buds open to control these scales and Bissell recommends three gallons of superior dormant oil to 100 gallons of water
An 18 cow Missouri study at Ralston Purina shows grass alone boosts milk early but falters later. Lot 1 calves on a balanced 16 percent milking ration maintained production through fall and winter. Lot 2 with no grain fell behind after five weeks. The finding highlights the cost and timing of supplementing lush pasture.
Dallas April 16 Army Quartermasters Corps chemist predicts a method for instant artificial ripening of green fruits and vegetables through radiation. The process would allow picking green produce, shipping it anywhere, and ripening it by beams of radiation without canning or freezing. Initial research indicates rapid development possible.
At the American Chemical Society meeting in Baltimore Dr Henry described using a beam of electrons to irradiate green fruit to ripen it and preserve freshness during shipping. The process converts acetic acid into other acids, altering flavor and aroma, with potential to extend storage and reduce spoilage without changing taste at destination. A two-year labor pact proposal faced opposition for potentially surrendering the racing commission’s public interest powers. Separately, transmissible gastroenteritis threatens newborn pigs, with higher mortality in under ten days but better recovery after three weeks. sow infections are generally mild. An Ayrshire cow, Silver Run Monitor, owned by Charles I and Walter E. Hesson, New Windsor, earned high approve status based on twelve winning daughters and strong milk statistics.
A report notes rapid illness in pigs with dehydration and death looming, urging early isolation and veterinary intervention. The AVYMA emphasizes prevention with quick action at first signs of illness. The Census Bureau projects 21 million Americans over 4 in 1975.
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