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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1992
Page
7
The Thurmont Cooperative invites stockholders to its annual meeting at 7 pm on Thursday December 10 at the New Midway Fire Hall. For information or reservations contact Jerry Lillich, general manager, at 271-7321.
Agriculture Week in Frederick County runs March 17 1993 at Francis Scott Key Mall. The agriculture week committee meets 8 p.m. Wednesday December 2 at the Extension office. For details call Ted Albaugh 898-3342 or Ron Murphy 863-5032.
The Cargill Foundation will fund 250 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships each, open to those from farming families who graduate next spring and enroll full time at an accredited college or vocational school. Established in 1986, the program honors rural youth and continues for an eighth year.
James H. Lopez Jr. announces the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board will switch its fiscal year to the calendar year to better coordinate nationwide promotion programs. Cynthia Carson notes the change aims to maximize dairy farmers promotion investment and improve program alignment across holiday butter ice cream fluid milk and chocolate milk campaigns.
Maryland 4-H dairy cattle judging teams win all three major U.S. youth contests in 1982 83, claiming regional first in Harrisburg and national first in Madison earlier, then Louisville victory on Nov 8. Team members Donovan Hollingsworth Brian Ehrhard April Hall and Marie Speak notable.
Seth Burrier of Frederick led the All-American Daily Judging Contest in Harrisburg Pa as the high individual in the FFA division. The Frederick FFA team of Joann Hagelin Gary Smith and Burrier placed fourth with adviser Doug Hering and superintendent Harry Roth present.
US Agriculture Department researchers report a tobacco derived biosoap insecticide effectively kills immature sweet potato whiteflies, reducing their populations in greenhouse and field tests. The product weakens the waxy coating, causing the nymphs to dry out, with field results showing up to 94 percent kill in one cotton test. The pest, Strain B, threatens crops across several states and can transmit plant diseases while producing honeydew that disrupts processing.
Agri Views outlines soil testing as the first step to tailor fertilizer and lime needs for pastures. Optimal nitrogen timing is late February to early March, with fall applications for phosphorus and potassium. Maintaining a soil pH near 6.5 supports micronutrients and soil biology, while limestone and fertilizer should be based on soil tests. Pastures benefit from modest nitrogen on clover rich stands and fall top-dressing to sustain growth. avoid over-fertilization to prevent imbalances and lazy nitrogen fixation. Soil test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices for about 4 each, with local dealers offering testing services.
The 1992 Ag Calendar lists farm group activities with deadlines for submissions to the Frederick News Post. Notable items include the Angus Winter Social in Maryland, the National 4-H Congress in Chicago, and farm bureau meetings in Thurmont and Clinton, with dates ranging December to January.
The Clear Spring FFA Chapter earned the second place banner in the state land judging contest. Front row: Dwayne Shenberger Julie Shenberger Jon Hunt Brian Richards Lisa Shaw adviser.
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