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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1999
Page
5
The National Coalition for Coal LifeSmarts team seeks funds to cover travel to New York City New York for competition. Local supporters are urged to contribute to help the team represent the region at the national event.
Jay Covell of Frederick earns bronze and silver levels in the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program alongside Rocky Ched Hanna. Both breeders have shown Angus cattle across local to national shows and participate in herd improvement and association activities. The NJAA aims to develop youth leadership and involvement in cattle raising for over 10,000 members nationwide.
The first meeting of the Dairy Marketing and Management focus group is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the Brethren Service Center, 500 Main St, New Windsor. Guest speaker Dr. Kevin McNew will discuss using milk futures as a financial risk. pre-registration by April 20 is required via (301) 694-1594 ext 3576.
The Maryland Junior Angus Association will host a Preview Show on Sunday May 23 at the Howard County fairgrounds West Friendship. Ang kus cow calf bulls heifers bred and owned steers and showmanship classes planned plus a team sales competition photography and poster contest. Entry forms are due May 1 call Cortney Hill Dukehart 410 489 4960 or Jay Covell 301 631 3818 for details.
A field day and pasture walk from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 29, at the University of Maryland Western Maryland Research and Education Center in Keedysville. Producers will learn about using annual ryegrass to boost agricultural profitability. For details, call the Cooperative Extension office at 301 684 1594 ext 3578.
The Catoctin FFA chapter will hold its annual parent and member banquet at 7 p.m. Tuesday May 25 in the Catoctin High School cafeteria. After dinner, participants and guests will gather in the auditorium for member recognition and award presentations. For information or reservations call (301) 271-7406.
Paramount's Kings Dominion announces FFA Career Days 99 on Saturdays and Sundays May 15-16 May 22-23 May 29-30 and the week June 1-6. Special admission for FFA members is 23 dollars for ages seven and over. two day pass 34.50. For every 10 advance tickets one complimentary admission is given. A horticulture seminar occurs May 15 and June 4. For information call 804 876 5310 or write PO Box 2000 Doswell VA 23047-2000.
The Equine Rescue League will hold a spring open house at Churchland Farm in Leesburg Virginia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday May 8 and 9. The fundraiser features games for children pony rides raffles bake sale yard sale tack sale and a horse parade. For directions call 703 771 1240.
The Farm Service Agency invites dairy farmers to apply for the Dairy Market Loss Assistance program to mitigate the effects of falling milk prices. The deadline is Friday May 21. For details call the Frederick County FSA office at 301-662-1321.
Obed and Jody Brandenburg of Myersville and Eldin Brandenburg of Brandy Brook Farm Myersville have enrolled in the American Angus Association's Angus Herd Improvement Records program. The program provides a comprehensive evaluation system for registered Angus breeders to track reproduction and growth rates on individual animals.
The 1999 National Angus Conference and Tour will be in Amarillo Texas hosted by the Greater West Texas Angus Association and Texas Angus Association. The tour runs Wednesday and Thursday September 8-9 with the conference Friday and Saturday September 10-11. Registration materials are available from the American Angus Association at 3201 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph Missouri 64506 or by calling 816 383 5100. Email Kampbell angus.org.
Nostalgic book featuring Garrison Keillor and others recounts farm living past. Edited by Michael Dregni, the collection includes stories essays photography and artwork. Available in bookstores or by mail from Voyageur Press Stillwater Minnesota. Call 800 888 9653 or write PO Box 338 Stillwater MN 55082.
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees will hold a monthly meeting in Annapolis at 9 a.m. Tuesday. The agenda covers easement amendments policy issues and general information.
Agricultural guidance compares corn planting timing with alfalfa harvest maturity. Delaying alfalfa to post corn reduces crude protein and milk yield, while pre bloom alfalfa with higher concentrate diets boosts milk output. Economic analysis shows higher dairy revenue from quality forage than corn yield gains, stressing harvest timing to optimize costs and milk price shifts.
The 1997 Census shows Eastern Shore nine counties losing 2 percent of total farmland and 155 farms since 1992, with Maryland dropping about 1 percent in agricultural acreage. Prime farmland loss coincides with housing development, affecting neighboring farms and triggering farmer-resident tensions.
Washington D C will host Earth Day Agricultural Celebration events on April 22 and 23 with more than 50 partner organizations. The National Mall events showcase innovative environmental farming practices and conservation efforts across the United States. Frank Depta of Southern States Cooperative receives national honor for satellite guided nutrient recommendations aiding safe fertilizer use.
The Frederick News-Post lists a revised Agriculture Calendar for April with events across Maryland. Highlights include National Grange Week, the State FFA Judging Contest at the University of Maryland, Brown Swiss cattle sale at Frederick Fairgrounds, Equine Wellness Clinic in Thurmont, Covenant Farm Open House in Detour, Rose Hill Manor Family Festival, and Maryland Sheep Judging School at Howard County Fairgrounds. A noon Friday deadline applies for additions, changes, or corrections.
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