Crop Rainfall Wreaks Havoc on Frederick County Farmland
Heavy rains across Frederick County disrupt field work and harvests in Maryland and Delaware. Wet soils slow tomato and potato crops, corn remains promising in higher spots, hay timing slips, and pastures show improvement while disease pressure and water damage threaten yields. Officials from the Marsland Delaware Crop Reporting Service note lingering uncertainty into the harvest.
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Frederick Couny
Marsland - Delaware
Maryland
Delaware
Montgomery County Fair Aims for Record Attendance
Montgomery County Fair officials predict a record attendance exceeding 255,000 for the 2 week event opening Monday and ending Saturday. Weather forecasts show generally fair conditions with mild days and cool nights, while organizers promote stock shows, youth activities, and free national entertainment throughout the week including major country acts and a 4 H queen crowning event.
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Slontreamers
Corbershun
Tl. Weather Bureau
34th Loudoun Fair Highlights 4-H Exhibits And Events
The 34th Loudoun County Fair near Leesburg runs four days starting Aug 27 at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Highlights include Light Horse and Pony shows, a Hootenanny, livestock sale, goat milking contest, Country Store, and a pet show with a Parade of Winners. Exhibits cover crafts, foods, crops, animals, and home economy with daily judging and special events for children.
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Montromers County
County Sheep and Swine Club
Def
Farmers of Americans
Mac Donald
Nationille
Ang. Do
Leesburg
Fairgrounds
Virginia
Iarm
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Maryland Holstein Owners Listed in New Association Roll
The Maryland Holstein Association adds a slate of new members at its recent Board meeting, with 14 names listed from the state. Wisconsin, Iowa, and New York contributed notable new members as the group outlines programs, with Maryland activities coordinated by the state secretary and fieldman.
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Brattle Sono
Sermon - Marsland
Daire
Holstein- Priesian Associade Tof Intrica
Fens
Mering
Tor
Holstein Report
Wisconsin
Issakomia
New York
Tuna! Nlite
Bratin Wow
Tare den « Stein
Estauasses
Thoms Rstup
Meray
Covention Deregates
Maryland
Prosraay
Fio
Heyert PL
Bell
Veederiehster
Alton Blake
Lew James Coblente
Jeffeson
Joh DL Cin
Prederieh Roid Aid Mary Lone
Phareou
Paul H. Ott
Panes Town
Salkiam ' Schratel
Frederich
Hubert Wout
Teffarson
Rox Trumdy
Woodbine
Marian Metcalfe Tops 4-H Public Speaking State Final
Marian Metcalfe of Frederick County and Richy Lambertson of Worcester County were named top girl and boy in the Maryland 4-H public speaking contest. Contestants from all counties earned a place by winning local district events. Judges included university and state agriculture representatives.
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Marian Metcalfe
College Park
Marian tMetcalfe
Frederick Conn
Richy Lambertson
Worcester County
Miss Metcalfe
Lullian Dierker
Kent County
Lee Robinette
Allegany County
Sinal
Libby Sisler
Washington County
Ralph Bowers
Frederick County
Chedia Sparks
Keith Brown
Harford County
Melinda Smith
Carlos Scapus
Calvert County
James Lister
Caroline County
Susan Jackson
Marjorie Freeman
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
George Roche
State Board of Agriculture
Jack Owen
Department of Information and Publications
University of Marykind
Don't Prune Ornamentals Until Spring
Garden note from Maryland extension warns delaying pruning and fertilization of ornamentals until spring. Advises time for sap to settle, warns against premature pruning, and references official bulletins on ornamental trees and shrubs for more details.
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Tata
Contin
Teves
Fatension
Laree
Frees
Ard
Gear
Maryland
Pusemmert
New Ramp Plans From University Aid Cattle Loading
University of Maryland and USDA plan Plan No. 5960 for a permanent loading ramp to improve cattle handling. Features include concrete walls and floor, solid base, wooden side walls, an elevated operator catwalk, and good lighting for hot climates. County extension agents supply working drawings.
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University of Maryland
Kenneth E. Felton
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Pelton
Usda Cooperative Farm Building Plan Exchange
Wheat Market Outlook and 1969-70 Policy Notes
Wheat markets stay weak through harvest. Holding under Ivan recommended for eligible farmers. 1969 crop marketing certificates likely worth about 1.47 dollars, up nine cents from last year. 1970 crop allotments to be announced by mid June, with a probable 10 percent cut.
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