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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
4
Homeowners struggle to grow lawn under shade trees especially shallow roots like Sugar and Norway Maples. Use shade tolerant grasses such as creeping red fescue Chewings fescue and Poa trivialis. Prune dead branches allow more light. remove one of two close shade trees if possible. fertilize more due to root competition. water deeply to six inches during drought.
Frederick County farmers submitted 1020 soil samples to the County Agent in 1962. All samples were tested by the University of Maryland with 23 65 tests the laboratory’s largest annual total, about double five years earlier. Results show widespread lime need and low pH across crops and lawns.
A fragmented listing shows farm related events and cooperative meetings across multiple locales. Entries mention South en States Cooperative, Westminster High School, Howard County Fair, Pomona Grange, and various gardening and livestock topics with times around 6 to 8 pm.
The note cites phosphorus level ranges with 50 percent medium 19 percent low and 31 percent high. It mentions a free soil testing service offered by the University of Maryland and invites participation by bringing samples to the local Extension office.
Experimental results at a Midwestern station show twenty pounds of agricultural limestone per ton of ensiled silage increases beef cattle feed efficiency by 5.5 percent. The lime neutralizes silage acids, allowing fermentation to continue and reduces silo wall attack. Lime is to be applied as a top-dressed mix during loading and is available from local producers. it also adds calcium to the silage. The report notes production records for a nine-year Ayrshire cow, Barbara, at Black Oak Hill Farm with high milk yield and butterfat.
Maryland Farm Bureau leaders Noah E. Kefauver Jr. and A. Kenneth Miller warn that European Common Market import duties are harming U S poultry markets. They urge the government to withdraw concession and raise duties to offset losses, while Congress prepares for a national farm leaders conference in Chicago.
The Southern States Woodsboro Cooperative plans its annual membership meeting in Mt. Tabor Park Rocky Ridge Maryland on August 14 at 6 30 p m Election of local board members and Farm Home Advisory Committee plus 40th anniversary celebration highlight the program Patrons should obtain meal tickets from the cooperative The meeting features Bennie Duncan as chairman Rev Albert Snyder to give the invocation and local leaders will present operations slides and reports Charles Geisinger Preston Kolb Edgar Heflin and Leroy Hilderbrand are nominated for the local board and four women for the advisory committee
Floyd Co Wickham of Jefferson receives exclusive use of the prefix name Wicky ale for all Registered Holstein cattle. The Holstein Association of America grants the exclusive prefix rights, detailing the approved use and eligibility for breeding stock records.
Shade trees need regular pruning and quick bark repair to stay healthy. Use proper tools like pruning saws and pole saws, prune in fall or early spring, and protect trunks from mower damage and animals with wound dressings and wire mesh. For large jobs, hire a pro arborist and ensure city requirements are met.
Maryland Farm Bureau officials announce a Maryland delegation to the Northeast Farm Bureau Young People's Training Conference at Vermont Technical College Randolph Center. The event runs three days for young rural men and women ages 7 to 30 to apply Christian principles to rural economic and social issues.
The Frederick County 4H Baby Beef Clubs meet at Frederick Fairgrounds on Monday August 12 at 7 30 p m to prepare for the Second Annual 4H Baby Beef Sale at the fairgrounds Friday September 7 at 7 p m The sale in conjunction with Farr last year sold 35 head of prize beef for attractive prices totaling 14258 63 from 32200 pounds of beef at 45 4 cents per pound Grand champion steer weighing 40 pounds brought 1 05 per pound to Paul Green Farmers Supply Co Walkersville Green used the steer for open house to attract buyers and boost advertising value The event offers local stores and businesses a chance to support 4H while funds aid youths education
The 1983 calf crop in Maryland and Delaware is projected below the 1982 and five-year averages. January 1, 1983 cow and heifer counts total 778000 head, with an 82 percent calving rate. The national calf crop is expected at 41,752,600 head, up 2 percent from last year.
AHers presented seventy nine animals at a Black And White Show in New Midway. Winners included B Smith and Wayne Wachter placing second and third. Valerie Remsberg Middletown and Rodney Martz New Midway earning top placements in 1A classes. judge Howard B. Weiss of Myerstown assisted by Marlin Hoff of New Without conducted the livestock judging and show.
Readers discuss raising the driving age from 16 to 18 or 21. Mrs. Marvin F. Spemser supports proof of responsibility for youngsters. Joseph W. Athey argues for raising to 21, noting 16-year-olds lack risk awareness but 18 to 21 year olds may drive hot-rods. Thomas E. Martin believes 18 is plenty but maturity varies.
Pennsylvania dairy farmers show a shift to fewer larger herds as numbers trend toward 30,000 herds with 890,000 cows. Current estimates place about 32,000 commercial herds and 854,000 cows, with milk production at a record high of 7.046 billion pounds and average per cow around 5,000 pounds.
A minimum base price of 4.21 per hundredweight for milk with 3.5 per cent butterfat is announced for deliveries to handlers under the Upper Chesapeake Bay Milk Marketing Order. E Hickman Greene, Market Administrator, notes the order also governs minimum prices to producers and sets pricing across federal orders, with fees and adjustments applied as required.
Mt Airy Maryland hosts the Mt Airy area Southern States annual membership meeting on August 15 at 9:00 p.m. at the Mt Airy Fireman's Building with special recognition for board and Farm Home Advisory Committee members. Willard P. Eckrich presides as chairman and Rev. E A Frink delivers the invocation.
Maryland reports 38 000 bee colonies on July 1, above 1967’s 22 000 though still below normal. Colony condition and nectar plant vitality lag last year, with 13 percent winter and spring losses matching prior year. New projects added to wire range feature Here many Breed, Nighthorse, Lodge, and G27S3, plus three-year-old dairy practice and milk yield 734 pounds.
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