Feeder Pig Program Blossoms in Maryland Area
Maryland swine leaders see strong feeder pig potential in Frederick Carroll and Washington Counties. Monthly Boonsboro sales began years ago, with Denton sales since 1952. 1963 total about 20 000 pigs worth 275000 dollars. Pigs vaccinated ear tagged and cholera certs. part time production could sustain farm families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Swine Producers Association
Frederick
Carroll
Washington
Boonsboro
Denton
James R. Ferguson
Maine
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ferguson
Dr. Ferguson
Swine Producers Association
Feed Valuation for Dairy Cattle Under Peterson System
Extension note explains how feed value is determined by energy and digestible protein, with minerals and vitamins as secondary. It cites the Peterson system using No 2 shelled corn and soybean oil meal as standards, notes substitutions possible, and provides price-based table guidance for judging other feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen B. Bryant
Peterson
Maryland IFYE Home After Six Months In Turkey
Miss Vera Mae Ernest a 21 year old from Clear Spring Maryland returned from six months in Turkey as an IFYE grassroots ambassador. She helped Turkish families and will present a travelogue to Maryland groups while preparing for more outreach. Also reported are dairy cow production figures for several cows owned by Charles E Ifert Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
International Farm Youth Exchange
IFYE
Turkey
Vera Mae Ernest
Clear Spring
Fred C. Ernest
Ernest
U.S
Europe
Middle East
Latin America
University of Maryland
Use of DHIA Records and Soil Capability Classes
Harford County officials and neighbors discuss the Use of DHIA Records by Dairymen at a meeting. A panel from Kent Carroll Washington and Harford counties outlines dairy management practices for high milk output per cow. Charles E. Ware highlights Frederick County land use capability classes I to VIII and notes these charts guide conservation plans to reduce soil damage risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flook
Washington County
Barry Andes
Harford County
Ernest Corley
U.S.D.A
Beltsville
Olin Davis, Jr
Kent
Roger Myers
Carroll County
Richard Rice
Samuel Jones
Frederick County
Charles E. Ware
Ware
The
Soil Conservation Service
Winchester Hall
Local Youths Attend National Dairy Meet
Four Maryland youths attended Chicago's ninth annual Dairy Conference December 5 to 7 representing 133,000 young dairymen. Jerry Savage of Gaithersburg Charles A Wiles of Frederick Harvey McGrady and Richard Lieske of Rising Sun joined the International Dairy Show and farm tours at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Chicago
Jerry Savage
Gaithersburg
Charles A. Wiles
Frederick
Harvey McGrady
Richard Lieske
Rising Sun
Conrad Hilton
Decorating Outdoor Christmas Trees Tips and Cautions
Outdoor tree lighting guidance from Roy C Beckwith of Bartlett Tree Research Labs. Use outdoor rated fixtures. 15 watt bulbs suffice. Avoid touching needles of yew and conifers to prevent scorching. Boxwood should not be lit. Check light positions after wind shifts and hang sockets downward to keep out snow. Ensure lights are high enough to stay out of reach of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Beckwith
Bartlett Trees Research Laboratories
Gather Yule Greens at Home with Pruning Tips
Homeowners collect greens from foundation plantings to decorate. Dr. Edward J. Duda advises sharp tools, gloves, and foil wraps for cuts. Prune with clean slants to green buds, avoid overpruning, balance shape, and leave some greens for winter decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Duda
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories
Feed For Dry Cows
County Extension Agent George D. Woop outlines a dry cow ration to replenish body reserves and support calf development. Grain intake should rise 1 to 1.5 pounds per 100 pounds of body weight in late gestation, with peak production guiding postcalving feeding. udder edema is more related to heredity than grain type. Also notes dairy yield figures for Gaymount Duchess Delight and provides contact for copies of Dairy Science mime 0-234.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Woop
Dairy Science
James Cason
University of Maryland
Montgomery 4-H Achievement Banquet Honors Members
More than 600 attended the Montgomery County 4-H Achievement Banquet at the Gaithersburg Ag Center where 166 members and leaders received awards. James Wightman introduced Kathi Steers for the invocation and speakers included Fred Leichlider and Susan Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Ag Center
Gaithersburg
4-H
James Wightman
Kathi Steers
Fred Leichlider
Laytonsville
Life Farmer
Susan Snyder
Rockville
Holstein cows yield records for milk and fat
Jotay Winterthur Ponty Fobes 4372110 a five year old registered Holstein produced 16261 lbs of milk 629 lbs butterfat and 1394 lbs solids not fat in 301 days Clovertop Royal Irma Missie 4011325 a seven year old produced 15338 lbs milk 541 lbs butterfat and 1295 lbs solids not fat in 340 days 6th are owned by Russell S Wachter Keymar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posch Fobes Baron
Hollstein
Sylvania Nite Ruth
Sylvania Nite
Topvale Piebe Lass Aim
Charles E. Ifert
Middletown
Jotay Winterthur Ponty Fobes
Russell S. Wachter
Keymar
Also Mentioned on This Page
National 4-H Club Foundation
Cooperative Extension Service
ULS
Department of Agriculture
Richard Betts
Baltimore County
Boyd Delp
Joseph Bennett
Jerry Broyles
Cecil County
Richard Simpson
Franklin Powell
Kent County
Elvin
J.C. Robert
Mary Garver
Harry Miller
Allegany County
Roland Fritz
Roman Yoder
Garrett County
Edward Y ¥Oder
Ey A Rae Ane
SCS
Jerry
Charles Wiles
Austin Wiles
Charles
Diana McKay
Thomas & Jones
R&gh
O.E. Haines
Leo T. Dyvalt
Glenn & Eaves R&gh
J. Fred Groomes
Robert K. Mary C
Poole
Grayson R. Bow
Richard Ahaitay
Richard R. Remsburg
William €. Kepier
Pout R. King
Longview Farms
Charles E. Hert
C Irving Staley
Robert K
Mary Donald Garst
Cc Poste
Willis D. Remsberg
Bertram Enfield
Cuba
Robert A. Staley
Arrington
Joseph E. Biser
George C. Stauffer
Frank Burrier
Kenneth Burrier
Charles Smith Jr
Shook & Spangler Jain D. Gaither
Kling
IBAA
C. Irving Staley
Charles Smelser
David F
Leroy Flickinger
Grossnickie
P. Hildebrand
Giana McKay
Wiles
Howard Morse
Earl Page
Long View
Eugene Anderson
Lester Dudrow
R. T. Harbaugh
IBM
George Nicholson
Charles Brewer Mie
G. Wilson Mercer
John Ruther Summers
Joe W
James A. Page
Emory E. Remsberg II
Ta Kling & Son
Willis O. Remsberg
Margaret B. Clemson
D.h.la
Ionally
Modera
Gaymount
Duchess Delight
C. Lester Dudrow
Montgomery
Curtis Day
Damascus
Nona Brown
Barnesville
Anita Carpenter
Germantown
Mary King
Clarksburg
Susan Embrey
Gaithers‘burg
Carel Marie Glover
Shady Grove
Fred Lech
Sandra Wightman
County Osiry
Paul Stiles
Anion Garrett
Sion
Nancy Sechilder
John Meyer
Sandy Spring
Glen Hood
Kenneth Stiles
Grant €. Olson
Silver Spring
Stewart Ligon
Blair Stiles
Susan Eyler
Potomac
Will Bayley
Nina Brown
Jamesville
Sue Eckhard
Wheaton
Janet Hargett
Boyds
Milton Mills
Gale ‘Thersburg
Gloria
Mantown
Rebecca Schaeffer
Fritz Brown
Recreation
Robert Morris
Margo King
Donal Staake Jr
Silver Spring Safety
Wanda Embrey
Derwood
David Cavanaugh
Thomas Linthicum
Robert Wagner
Swine
Robert Windham
Fred Lechlider
Jo Ann Doody
Terrie Claggett
Lois Fisher
Mason Powers
Grant Olson
John Moyer
Nancy Lechilder
Mary Kings
Ashton
Paull. Mills
Robert Stiles
Waterloo
Kathy King
Richmond
Barbara Whipp
National Congress
Gloria King
Tom
A. F. Rees, Inc
Greencastle
Clyde L. Grossnickle
Myersville
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