NuManMb Nutrient Planning Software From UMd and Md Agriculture
The University of Maryland in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Agriculture offers NuManMb, a nutrient management planning program. Farmers certified to write their own plans can buy it for 25 while licensed consultants pay 150. The software provides fertilizer recommendations for over 200 planning scenarios, mineralization coefficients for 28 organic materials, multiple fertilizer units, and support for split applications. Available through the university’s Agricultural Nutrient Management Program, with credit card purchases via 301-403-2741 and an email address required for upgrade delivery.
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Soil meetings set by Frederick and Catoctin districts
The Frederick Conservation District board will meet at 10 a.m. Monday December 17 and the Catoctin Soil Conservation District board will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday December 10. Both gatherings unfold in the conference room at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. For information call 301-695-2800 ext 3.
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Frederick
Maryland Soil Conservation Winter Meeting Jan 22 24 in Annapolis
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts hosts its Winter Meeting January 22 to 24 at the Radisson Hotel in Annapolis with the theme 2002 and Beyond. Reservations deadlines apply for hotel December 23 and meals January 8. former Secretary Jack Tarburton will discuss Delaware programs and legislators will be met on Wednesday.
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Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts
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Annapolis
Howard Sail Conservation District
Agrculture
Jack Tarburton
Delaware
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86th Pennsylvania Farm Show Opens in Harrisburg
The 86th Pennsylvania Farm Show runs Saturday to Thursday at the Harrisburg Show Complex. Daily hours start at 9 a.m., with Thursday closing at 4 p.m. Poultry swine draft horse beef dairy sheep and goat displays accompany cooking and agriculture education demonstrations square dancing and judging competitions. For more information call 717-787-5005.
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Harrisburg
Call
Angus events planned at National Western Slack Show
Angus enthusiasts are invited to the National Western Slack Show in Denver Colorado from Tuesday January 15 to Saturday January 19. Activities include the Roll of Victory Super Point Show junior heifer show pen and carload shows and the National Western Angus Bull Sale. A reception is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Denver Marriott City Center Hotel. For more information call 816-383-5152.
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Agriculture calendar highlights December events and meetings
Calendar lists farm related events across Maryland and nearby states. Highlights include Days End Farm Rescue party in Clarksville on Dec 7, various association meetings at Frederick Fairgrounds and Mount Airy Alpaca boutique, nutrient management training in Annapolis, EPA TMDL meeting in Washington DC, Quickken farm record workshop in Carroll County, soil conservation district board meetings in Frederick, and several shows and assemblies through January. Names of organizations include Great Frederick Fair, Frederick Soil Conservation District, Catoctin SCD, Maryland Department of Agriculture, EPA, Carroll Community College, and American Farm Bureau. Locations span Clarksville Frederick Mount Airy Annapolis Washington DC Harrisburg Reno Denver Westminster Annapolis. Dates range December through January.
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Harrisburg
American Farm Bureau Federation
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Carroll County
Westminster
Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts
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Annapolis
Arnold Family Receives Take Pride in America Award
The Arnold family from Middletown was honored at the Annual Achievement and Avants Banquet of the Catoctin Soil Conservation District on November 16 at the Jefferson Raritan Center. Presenters included Steve Leatherman, with Sally, Richard, and Sara Arnold pictured. They have cooperated with the district since 1980 and renovated a dairy farm in 1998 installing conservation practices like guttering and troughs.
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America
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Betty Gaver
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John Rhoderick
Maryland Department of Agriculture
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Myersville
Headlocks in Dairy Herds Do Not Harm Milk Output
A Kansas State University trial comparing headlocks and neck rails in two freestall barns with 148 cows per unit found average dry matter intake and milk production nearly identical between treatments. Headlocks did not reduce milk yield, though improper installation can cause discomfort and reduced intake. Proper use minimizes restraint time and heat stress.
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New Mexico
Jersey Gold Dairy
Alan Sanchez
Alan
Fly
Grocery boosts beef quality in Spokane market
In Spokane Ken Chapin of Yoke's Foods sells the idea of self-supplied beef to restore quality. Yoke's bought a herd to supply prime, corn fed cattle, shipping to Omaha and promising fair prices. The program aligns with a national push by Hereford groups to certify ranches and offer branded beef in stores.
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Yoke
Omaha
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Bough
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Cate Trann
United States
American Hereford Association
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Ritzville
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