Erosion tops the list of farmers' soil problems
A National Resources Inventory report declares erosion remains the dominant issue on over half the nation s cropland after four decades of conservation. Dr. Fred Miller of the University of Maryland warns agriculture must supply an extra 50 million barrels of oil yearly to offset losses, while USDA admits progress has been far short of required goals. The piece discusses no till farming, ground cover, buffer strips, and the long term costs of erosion versus short term gains, with examples of soil loss and potential yield declines. It also notes a Frederick County Farm Bureau meeting to discuss federal cutbacks on programs.
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Fred Miller
University of Maryland
Miller
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Maryland
Frederick County Farm Bureau Board
Board Room
Frederick County Fairgrounds
Soil Conservation
Alfalfa Reseeding Practices Prompt Mixed Yields
A reader notes research on reseeding alfalfa directly into a played out stand. Findings suggest declines in yields when alfalfa is planted after alfalfa, while reseeding after corn or soybeans shows higher long term yields, with a tabulated comparison.
Annual Dry Matter Yield and Stand Counts of Alfalfa Sixth Year
Overview discusses alfalfa following corn or small grain, noting possible inhibitory chemicals and uncertain best practices. Includes unrelated tax guidance about 1981 depreciation changes, encouragement to use Farmer's Tax Guides, and holiday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
N. Market St
Frederick
Mid Atlantic no till conference opens with expert panel
The eighth annual Mid Atlantic No Till Conference will feature a five member panel on nitrogen sources and application. Sessions on January 7 at Timonium Maryland will include Dr. Donald K. Myers and Raymond Byler with topics from Ohio reports to dry nitrogen broadcasts. Over 1,500 farmers and agribusinesses from six states are expected. 35 sponsors will provide exhibits. The Maryland tobacco auction season runs March 16 to May 6 with a 1981 crop quality noted as excellent and about 30 million pounds expected to be sold.
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Brodie
Maryland
Westminster
Baltimore County
John Harris
New Bloomfield
Perry County
Walter C. Johnson
Julian, Pa
Todd Hybrid Sales Inc
Ed Wilson
Leola
DeKalb Ag Research Inc
Donald J. Overdorff
Carlisle
Adams County
Ohio
Donald K. Myers
Ohio State University
Raymond Byler
Belleville
Mifflin County
Robert G. Thomas
Freeland
W. Drew Stabler
Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Herbert W. Wessel Jr
Hampstead
Carroll County
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
W. Allan Bandel
Bandel
University of Maryland
College Park
Maryland State Tobacco Authority
Agriculture
Wayne A. Cawley Jr
Bradley H. Powers
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Division of Agricultural Development and Marketing
Maryland Tobacco
Switzerland
Wayson’s Corner
Upper Marlboro
Hughesville
LaPlata
Waldorf
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USDA
Herbert Brodie
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Che Frederick
Kenneth Wisner
H.8. Duvall, Inc
East Patrick ST
Frederick, MD
Mid-Atlantic
York Road
Baltimore Beltway
White Farm Equipment Company
Jung
White Farm Equipment
White Earth Tqripment Company
Butterfield Hal Oak Brook
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