Buying Best Quality Seed Economy In The Long Run
Economist Dr George Stevens from the University of Maryland cautions farmers to invest in high quality seed. The article notes seed costs range from 3 to 12 percent of total production but can determine profit, advising seed testing for purity and germination and urging use of certified or well-analyzed seed for best yields, citing alfalfa costs at about 320 dollars per acre on average.
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University of Maryland Seed Laboratory
George Stevens
University of Maryland
MD Agric
Shookstown 4 H Clubs Hold Community Fete
Shookstown 4 H clubs hosted a festival at United Civic Park featuring a cake contest with multiple prize winners in chocolate butter and vanilla categories. Prizes were donated by Frederick merchants and proceeds support IFYE and club camping activities.
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Shookstown
United Civic Park
Patsy Matthews
Cheryl Hann
Ruby Wisner
Beeste Sampsell
Rhonda Baugher
Gail Lantz
Jackie Long
Janice Mumma
Kathy Huffer
Vickie Wright
Melod: Brown
Debbie Lantz
Sherrie Grice
Vanessa Grice
Frederick
United Civic Association of
IFYE
Carroll County DHIA Records HAG Hye
Carroll County DHIA Records details dairy herd information and test results. The brief notes the records program and data entries associated with local dairy operations in Carroll County.
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Carroll County
Dhia Records
Stud Manager Named NAAB Board Member
W Lewis Campbell of Braddock Heights was named to the seven member National Association of Animal Breeders board at the st 1965 Denver convention Aug 21 24 Also re elected to the board and to the presidency was Melvin L Kenley Cary Ill The gathering drew more than 650 delegates from 39 organizations in 35 states and Canada The group heard addresses by Colorado Governor John A Love and Senator Peter H Dommeck The executive secretary reported 7 264 835 dairy cows and 615 000 beef cows inseminated in 1965 The convention featured tours a barbecue and discussions on cattle improvement The 1967 convention will be Sept 5 8 in Hershey Pa
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W Lewis Campbell
Braddock Heights
National Association of Animal Breeders
Campbell
Maryland-West Virginia
Denver
Cole
Melvin L. Kenley
Cary
Ill
U.S
Canada
Colorado
John A Love
Peter H Dommeck Kenley
H A Herman
International Beef Breeders
D.H. T. Coordinating Committee
Maryland State Fair Hosts First 4H Style Show
The Maryland State Fair unveils the first annual 4H Style Show on Sept 2 in the main outdoor arena. Fourteen county contestants model home sewn outfits from formal wear to play outfits while teen narrators present the event with a “Pride of Maryland” theme. Top winner earns a trip to the National 4H Congress in Chicago.
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Timonium
Maryland
Chicago
Ill
Sarah Dorrell
Frederick City
Mary Kay Leatherman
Miss Dorrell
Miss Leatherman
Sandy Sue Smith
Monocacy Village
Sandi Fry
Buckeystown
Increased Wheat Acreage Under 1967 Program
The 1967 national wheat allotment rises to 68.2 million acres, up 8.9 million, enabling farmers to plant more wheat while keeping program benefits. Secretary Freeman says prices should stay above support levels due to demand and exports, with future allotments tied to wheat supply. New notices will be mailed. base acreages adjustments follow.
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Orville L Freeman
Freeman
James M. Voss
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
Planning Underway For Stock Show
The Eastern National Livestock Show, largest livestock show east of Chicago, will be held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Timomum Nov 12 through 17. More than 1,700 cash prizes totaling 520,000 will be awarded in the twentieth annual event drawing entries from 20 states. A similar number of ribbons plaques and trophies will be given exhibitors during the six day competition. Jack Matthews show manager said Oct 1 has been set as the deadline for entries with junior exhibitors 4 H Club and Future Farmers of America members needing to submit by Sept 24 to their County Agent's office. Some 1,500 animals representing breeding cattle steers market hogs and lambs are expected. All 4 H club and F F A cattle will be shown Saturday and Sunday Nov 12 13 to minimize time away from school. The grand champions steer barrow and lamb will be selected Monday evening after a dinner of champions. All livestock except breeding classes will be sold at auction Tuesday. Breeding cattle include Herefords Aberdeen Angus Shorthorn Devon and Charolais. Swine breeds include Berkshire Duroc Hampshire and Yorkshire. Lamb classes include Hampshire and Southdown.
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Chicago
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timomum
Jack Matthews
Warmers of America
Matthews
F.F.A
Barrow
Berkshire
Duroe
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Southdown
Wool producers vote on market development plan referendum
A September referendum among wool and lamb producers will decide approval of a new agreement to continue financing advertising and market development. Deductions would be up to 1 percent of wool and 74 cents per hundredweight for lambs, with ballots distributed in early September and voting September 12–23.
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James M. Voss
Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
American Sheep Producers’ Council, Inc
ASPC
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