All Members To Get Classes On Dairying
Frederick County 4 H extends dairy project with six structured classes over three months led by University of Maryland dairy experts and local extension staff at North Frederick School. Sessions cover breeds feeding diseases management and milk forms with certificates for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
4-H
John Morris
University of Maryland
David D. Eigenbrode
Ject
Eigenbrode
North Frederick School
Maryland botanist fights lawn nematodes harming Zoysia grass
A University of Maryland botanist reports worm like microscopic nematodes damage lawns in Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties by feeding on Zoysia grass roots. A spring treatment may protect through summer. two experimental methods show promise though not yet commercially available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Prince Georges
Maryland
Lorin R Krusberg
Krusberg
University of Maryland
Cooperative Extension Service
Feed Researcher Named Head Of Swine Group
Lester Hogue of Basshore Foods Easton named president of Maryland Swine Producers Association. James Ferguson lauds Hogue for leadership in swine industry work on Eastern Shore and at Trappe testing station. Earl Meeks elected Eastern Shore VP. New directors Sam Beattie and James Agnew join. existing officers retain posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Swine Producers Association
Lester Hogue
Basshore Foods
Easton
James Ferguson
University of Maryland
Les
Maryland
Hogue
Trappe
Ife
Denton
Ferguson
Earl Meeks
Cedar Grove
Yorkshire
Queens
Son
Charles Lutz
Middletown
Sam Beattie
Ridgley
James Agnew
Salisbury
Dorsey Hines
Chestertown
John R. Martin
Smithsburg
Marion Prough
Sykesville
War on Poverty programs outlined as work earned, not handouts
The article argues the War on Poverty aims to train and employ the deserving through work programs like Job Corps and rural education efforts. It notes government support to employers, loans from Farmers Home Administration, and the first nationwide Job Corps camp at Fishing Creek with 30 trainees and 25 000 volunteers planned nationwide by July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners
Farmers Home Administration
Job Corps
Fishing Creek
Board of Education
Office of Economic Opportunity
Thurmont
Specialists To Discuss Haulage Here Thursday
University of Maryland experts from dairy economics and engineering discuss haylage harvesting storing and feeding in two Frederick County meetings. Cason Stewart and Stevens outline haylage definition benefits handling practices equipment labor and haulage system comparisons at Middletown Fire Hall 1 to 3 p.m. and Walkersville Fire Hall 7 30 to 9 29 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Wood
University of Maryland
Frederick County
Middletown
Walkersville
Cason, Stewart
Stevens
UM Prof To Study In Egypt
Associate professor Dr. Phillips Foster of the University of Maryland will spend three months in Egypt this summer on a $5,800 Agricultural Development Council grant. He will field study how population growth affects the long run capacity of a closed rural economy to educate its children. The research aims to clarify links among economic development population growth and educational capacity in underdeveloped rural settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
Egypt
Agricultural Development Council
Phillips Foster
Foster
Money Circulates Through Community Commerce
The text explains that money can move through a town via banking, shopping, and services, multiplying a $1 million boost in gross agricultural income into about $6 million in total business activity for the community.
Dairy diet tips for teen girls balance vitamins and calcium
Guidance emphasizes calcium dairy foods and fruit and vegetable intake to prevent common nutrient gaps in teenage girls. It highlights vitamin C and vitamin A alongside calcium as key nutrients often missing in the diet.
Bees Value In Production At Maryland Beekeepers Meet
The annual winter meeting at the University of Maryland Col lege Park discussed honeybees role in vegetable crop production. Dr Samuel McGregor explained how bee pollination boosts yields and quality while Dr William Bickley outlined apiculture importance and Dr Russell Brown traced bee plant origins. James I Hambleton gave an illustrated lecture on European beekeeping and a honey show with prize awards followed by officer elections. Merking Piebe Pabst 3986121 (GP) yielded 100615 lbs milk and 3867 lbs butterfat in 2625 idays on official test. owned by Merkle U King of Germantown.
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University of Maryland
College Park
Samuel McGregor
USDA
William Bickley
Department of Entomology
Russell Brown
James I. Hambleton
America
Europe
Maryland Beekeeper’s Association
Merking Piebe Pabst
Merkle U. King
Germantown
Farmers Cautioned On Buying Of Hay
Area farmers are warned to guard against spray residue contamination when buying hay. Operators should verify lack of chlorinated hydrocarbon sprays, require product liability proof, and include inspection rights in purchase agreements. Separate samples from mixed lots and test for residues, with county Extension Service guidance. If origin is unknown, know your dealer.
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Maryland
John L. Crothers
University of Maryland
College Park
Cooperative Extension Service
Mr. Crothers
Maryland spray calendar revised for 1965 by University of Maryland
The University of Maryland Extension Service released the 1965 Maryland Spray Calendar with updated schedules and chemicals for apples and peaches. It explains timing for pre bloom and growing season sprays and last safe application dates, and notes how to obtain copies or join mailing lists.
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Maryland
University of Maryland Extension
University of Maryland
Agricultural Publications Office
Agricultural Extension Service
College Park
Winter Fires on Maryland Farms Toll Mounts
Agricultural Engineer Guy Gienger of the University of Maryland reports December farm fires caused losses exceeding 100000 dollars. 28 farms suffered damaged or destroyed buildings with hay grain tractors machinery and livestock losses including two horses and a pony burned to death on one farm and four hogs and eighteen pigs on another. Family members escaped but lost clothing and belongings. Common causes include overheated stoves overloaded wiring and petroleum mishandling. Gienger urges first calling the fire department then attempting to control the blaze until help arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Guy Gienger
University of Maryland
Gienger
Orchardists Warned On Plum Black Knot Disease
Orchardists and homeowners are urged to prune plums and cherries with care to prevent the spread of black knot disease. Dr. L O Weaver explains infection starts on one year old wood in spring and knots swell and darken by fall. Remove knots, cut four inches below swelling, and burn or bury them. For chemical control and bulletin 125 contact the Cooperative Extension Service.
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L. O. Weaver
University of Maryland Extension
Weaver
Milk Record Shows Maryland Holstein’s High Yield
Milk record Terrapin Miss Begonia a four year old registered Holstein cow owned by the University of Maryland produced 17 700 pounds of milk and 563 pounds of butter fat in 305 days. This compares with the U S dairy average of 7 500 pounds of milk and 275 pounds of butter fat yearly. Lookabout Posh Golden Joyce 3528091 shows 106 435 pounds of milk and 3 740 pounds of butterfat in 3 725 days, owned by Chartley Farms Westminster.
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GEIS
Wallace Platt Neilson
New Mindsor
American Jersey Cattle Club
Jersey
U. S
Natalie
University of Maryland
College Park
Joyce
Chartley Farms
Westminster
Farm Calendar highlights upcoming agricultural classes and events
The Farm Calendar lists Adult and Young Farmer Classes at multiple venues including Maryland locations. Events include haylage meetings, photography classes, poultry and egg committee meetings, and annual farm bureau gatherings. A long list covers Thurmont, Walkersville, Linganore, Towson, and Baltimore area dates with times, usually in the evenings or weekends.
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Faem Bavar
News-Post Office
Getuern Bam
Acuit
Hig
Toar
Toam
Naseville Fare Hall
Linganore
Adamstosc
Thurroc
Francis Scott Key Hosa
Fredesce
Ascs AG
Waltersvile High School
Berssile
Lord Baltwore
Maryland
Lord Baltmore
Mary
Trucmont
Thurmont High School —Mary'and
Holten Assogia
Towson
Wenchester Halu
Bale Union Stockards
Baltimore
Thurmont
Wainerss
Walkersville
Adul
Adamsty
Farrer
Truemont
Thurmont High
Maes & Warserss Leter
Aga
Winter Wheat Seeding Up for 1965 Harvest
Winter wheat seeded last fall for the 1965 harvest is estimated at 45.1 million acres, 4 percent above 1963 and the highest since 1953. The 1985 winter wheat yield is estimated at 3,042 million bushels.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Food Costs Shift as Household Spending Declines Share
U.S. food consumption value rose to 56 billion dollars in 1964 from 54 billion in 1963, while the share of income spent on food fell from 20 percent to 18.12 percent. The consumer price index rose 8.5 percent overall, with food prices up 3.3 percent.
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United States
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Jane Neilson
Carolyn Nicholson
Morris
Kenneth Felton
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Livestock Sanitary Service
Allen B. Bryant
Walcott Stewart
University Dairy Department
Wendell Arbuckle
Dr. Brown
Russell Wachter
C. Lester Dudrow
John Nicola
Lewis Campbell
George Edgerton
Fred Horner
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C. Millard Eiler, Jr
Farm Editor
the News
Frederick
Hmnestead
Leslie C. King and Sons
Clarksburg
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Maurice 5
Ahalt
Ealers
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Adamstown
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M. J. Grove Lime Co
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