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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1981
Page
8
In the April 21 1981 issue of THE NEWS a column argues for placing greater value on nature and water quality. It links farmland development to sediment runoff harming streams and aquatic habitats, warns about lawn overuse and excessive fertilizer, and urges care to protect soil, water, and future quality.
The Maryland Agricultural Safety and Health Federation held its seventh annual meeting at the Centerville Fire Hall in Queen Anne's County with a roast beef dinner by Centerville Volunteer Fire Department. Cody Godman chaired and summarized past year events including Farm Safety Week programs and the Upper Shore Agricultural and Home Safety Expo. Executive committee members elected were F Grove Miller, Elmer Cooper, Gary L Smith, and Mike King. Seven awards recognized individuals and groups for safety programs, including Damascus FFA for the FFA award, Jefferson’s 4-H Club for the 4-H safety award, Glade Valley Grange for its Mr. Yuk safety program, Thurmont Junior Grange, Talbot County Young Farmers, and Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company for pesticide warning signs. A special award went to The Delmarva Farmer for safety articles. Jack O'Brien received the Earl W Smith safety program award. Smith also screened a film on the National Safety Council.
The piece argues higher yields lower cost per bushel even as per acre costs rise. It cites Illinois data from 30 to 60 bushels per acre, showing profits rise with yield and that most costs occur at the 30 bushel level. It highlights timely planting, narrower rows, and fertilization as ways to lift yields with modest added expense. It notes Roy Flannery's New Jersey bean result of $4 per acre.
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