Maryland peaches saucy despite dry season
Hagerstown area growers report small but sweet peaches as a dry summer concentrates flavors. Clopper Orchards and local observer Greg Keefer note rainfall totals in June and July ran far below last year, while Maryland’s peach belt near Washington County hosts the Le Pach Fest in Leitersburg. Nationally, peach production is seen slipping about 3 percent to 2.5 billion pounds, with Georgia and South Carolina also affected.
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USDA to use biodiesel in fleet expansion
Beltsville itss stone the erieultare. Ann M Ven Vene Secretary man sai Tuesday that USDA will switch to biodiesel and ethanol fuels in about 800 vehicles including some boats. Some are based in U S national forests. Another 700 vehicles and all fueling facilities will use blends with at least 10 percent domestically produced ethanol. Biodiesel reduces carbon monoxide and particulates but fuel economy is slightly lower.
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Feds tighten drug residue rule for cattle and meat products
Federal officials outline a tighter rule on drug residue in meat, expanding oversight. The Agriculture Department plans a Sept implementation affecting slaughtered cattle and all beef products, with past testing showing thousands of cattle contaminated in 1997.
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Heat wave doesn’t deter Washington County fairgoers crowd
In Sharpsburg a hot week drew about 300 visitors to the Washington County Agricultural Expo Monday night. Organizers said night crowds perform best while day attendance is light. The fair, now at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, continues to expand with new tents and a beef barn planned. Volunteers run the event, which showcases growing exhibits across 4-H and open classes, drawing more participants each year.
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