Strengthening Farm Families Is Government Doing The Job
Farmers, bankers, and business leaders review USDA family farm programs during the Family Farm Policy Review to decide if research extension price support credit and other services meet the needs of family farms. Counties solicit opinions to shape improvements and strengthen family farms in America.
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America
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Occasan
USDA
United States
County Agricultural Mobilization Committee
Virginia
State Colleges of Agriculture
Extension
Farm Credit Administration
Farmers Home Administration
Beetle decline and weed alert pace in Maryland crop fields
A Frederick county informal poll shows a sharp drop in Japanese beetles in parts of the north, with some residents noting no increase and others reporting fewer insects than last year. Separate notes report a Guernsey cow Mattie of Locust Grove achieving 8,529 pounds milk and 433 pounds butterfat, and two Holstein herds in Maryland finishing a year of herd improvement testing with strong yields. Also, giant foxtail weed is spreading to crops, risking yields, while Maryland Holstein records list several high producing cows.
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Frederick
R. C. Funk
Rocky Ridge
Petersborough
N. H
Guernsey
Mattie
Locust Grove
C. CC. Thomas
Adamstown
Blake
Lord Prince
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Brattleboro
Maryland
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Cecil K. Holter
Jefferson
Holterholm
Daphen
Frank G. Remsberg
Middletown
Brook Lodge
Korndyke Della Lass
T. B
Atom Helps Grow Better Crops Emphasis On Cheaper Fertilizers
Beltsville AP Newsfeatures reports government scientists use radioactive phosphate fertilizer to study plant uptake. Experiments compare fertilizer and soil phosphorus, guiding timing and methods of application for crops, hay, potatoes, and corn. Radioactive materials are handled with safety protocols.
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Atom
Bob McHugh
AP Newsfeatures
Beltsville
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville Research Center
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Frank W. Parker
America
States
Canada
Hiroshima
Oak Wilt Found in Garrett County Maryland
Oak wilt was found July 19 near the Savage River dam in Garrett County. A survey team from Maryland and federal agencies observed symptoms, cultured the fungus, and confirmed identification. Seven trees across red, chestnut, and white oaks were affected with limited recent mortality and no rapid spread seen locally.
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Garrett County
Savage River
W. F. Jeffers
University of Maryland
Curtis May
A. S. Department of Agriculture
A. E Bond
Department of State Forests and Parks
Annapolis
Department of Research and Education
Solomons
H. B. Yost
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
T. W. Breiz
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Savage Mountain
Maryland
Mississippi River
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Mid
Farm Jobs Appear More Attractive Under Social Security Rules
W S King of the Hagerstown Social Security office says farm workers gain the same insurance protection as other workers when wages count toward old age and survivors insurance. Regular farm workers must have 60 days in a new calendar quarter with one employer to qualify. benefits range from 20 to 150 dollars monthly depending on earnings and dependents.
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W. S. King
Social Security
Hagerstown
King
Mr. King
Jocal Collector of Internal Revenue
Planting for Birds Attracts Them With Food Sources
One method to draw birds to a home area is by planting flowers and shrubs that provide them with food. This approach creates a natural habitat offering seeds nectar and fruit to various species, enhancing local wildlife activity.
Dry spell harms Frederick County crops and pasture
County agent notes drought hurting late corn and pasture across Frederick County. Dairy cows on winter rations and canning tomato yields cut as moisture wanes. Some relief from sweet corn and alfalfa, while agronomy field day at University of Maryland highlights new alfalfa varieties. 4-H plan at Timonium Fair adds junior show. beetles under control with Milky White dust and parasites. Frederick exhibitors do well at Montgomery County Fair. Iceland proclaimed itself a republic in 1944.
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Henry RK
Shoemaker
L. D. Lady
Myersville
Frederick County
University of Maryland
Williamsburg
Buffalo
Rancer
Kansas
Montgomery County
Glenellen Farms
Viewsite Farms
John ©. Stiles
Ray H. Smith
Ira D. Tfert
Cecil K. Holter
Insects Multiply Fast Grain Growers Advised Of Controls
Farmers are urged to protect stored grain from insects which can destroy up to 10 percent of production. Entomology experts explain astronomical fecundity under ideal conditions and recommend DDT based sprays, proper bin cleaning, and tight roofs to limit insect multiplication.
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Wl Oh Walkden
Bureau of Entomology and Diant Quarantine
Wooden Iing
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Harold Weybright
Thurmont
Walden Miller
Leslie Fox
Roy Boyer
Glenn Grayson Stull
Utica Mills
Russell G. Brown
University of Maryland Botany
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Faberii
Central States
Botany Department
College Park
The
Mars
Marvin FE. Senger
University of Maryland Extension Dairyman
Bossy
Ritchie Associates Finance Corporation
Rockville
Montgomery Ave
Westminster
Carroll Theatre
Real Estate Board of
Iceland
Fiaae
Maryland U. 3
Pullorum
Maryland Chick Hatchery, Inc
West South St
Greennarion
Southern States
Oklahoma
Southern States Frederick Cooperative, Inc
Frederick, Md
Mars Opticians
N. Market Street
Burtner Bros
Walter M. Baron
Akron
Akron, N. Y
Woodsboro Livestock Sales, Inc
Woodsboro, MD
Walkersville
Dairymen
West Friendship
Howard County
Philip Oster
Roland Maxwell
Arthur K. Pickete
International Harvester
Newspaprifle
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