Field Day Speaker to Discuss Corn Blight at Eastalco
Dr. Omar Morgan will speak at the Eastalco Farm field day in Frederick County on Thursday August 12 starting at 10 a.m. He will cover corn blight in Maryland and the nation and discuss materials and countermeasures. Extension Service will host demonstrations of corn projects and harvesting equipment with a luncheon at noon. Farmers are urged to reserve by calling 663 8300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Eastalco
New Design
Adamstown
Extension Service
Agribusinesses
Kenneth Shifflet
Eustako
Maryland
Omar Morgan
University of Blight
Extension Service Office
University of Maryland
Morgan
United States Department of Agriculture
Dr. Morgan
J. Rolfe Castleman
Wheat Program Being Formulated
Officials from the U S Department of Agriculture say the 1972 national wheat allotment remains 19 7 million acres and that individual farm allocations are being calculated. The committee chair notes growers seek details on set asides, diversion, barley inclusion, substitution, loan levels and other decisions. Maryland ASC confirms decisions by Secretary of Agriculture and promises release of program details after final decisions. Also advises on lawn care and safe pesticide use to prevent weeds and pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Raymond F. Jaeger
Maryland Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Clifford M. Hardin
Mr. Jaeger
National Advisory Committee On
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Jaeger
Blackwater Farms Wins At Feeder Pig Show
Blackwater Farms of Cambridge won the top prize at the Second Annual Maryland Park Producers Feeder Pig Show and Picnic at Dukes Brothers Stockyard in Eden. Judges included Dr. Edgar P. Young and several University of Maryland guests. the event drew over 250 attendees led by President J. Quinton Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwater Farms
Cambridge
Maryland Park Producers
Dukes Brothers Stockyard
Eden
Edgar P. Young
University of Maryland
J. Quinton Johnson
Salisbury
Christine Torbeck
New Windsor
Maryland
West Side Feed Company, Inc
John Maynard
Centreville
Local SS Valley Cooperative elects new board in Myersville meeting
Charles Lutz and Paul Coblentz of Middletown win new seats on the SS Valley Cooperative Board during the Southern States Annual Meeting at Myersville Fire Hall. Lutz named board chairman and Maynard Grossnickle as vice chairman. Delegates named to Richmond and Winchester meetings. regional scope includes Virginia and Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lutz
Middletown
Paul Coblentz
S.S. Valley Cooperative Board
Southern States
Myersville
Maynard Grossnickle
Southern States Farm Home Advisory Committee
Carrollee Zecher
J. Wilmer House
Farm Home
Charles Alien
Jefferson
Southern States Cooperative
Richmond
J. Lee Doub
Winchester
Maynard Grossnockle
Bill Williams
Southern States Valley Coop
Coe
P.H. Murray
P.M. Murray
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Kentucky
National Safety Council
Gene Grassnickle
Dorsey Adalt
Jake Loveless
India Consumes Less Milk Despite Large Cattle Herd
India has 227 million cattle, more than any country, yet milk consumption is among the lowest. Cattle average 1200 pounds per lactation while buffaloes average 2000 pounds. Poor breeds and inadequate feeding explain the low yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Bill Garrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Newcomer
Jack Krantz
William Howard Jr
John Morgan
Eustalco
Jay
Dr. O. Morgan
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Uegrass Lawns
Crabsrass
America
Oregon
Crosabis
Sly
Maynard
Mary Helen Adkins
Universities of Maryland and Delaware
Maryland Pork Producers Association, Inc
Maryland Beef Cattle Improvement Association
Richard Fowler
University of Delaware
William A. Curry
Johnson
Michael F. Brewer
Resources For the Future
Jamesway
Gladhill Tractor Mart
Patrick St
Ext
Duane Wardwell
Vernon E
Evergreen Point Frederick, Md
Wardwell
Mr. Wardwell
Duane
Vernon E. Stop Company
Frederick, Md
Evergreen Point
Myersville Area
Ceresville Motor, Inc
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