Regional CRP signup and dairy export activity noted
Continuous signup for high priority conservation practices continues at the Farm Service Agency with contracts lasting 10 to 15 years. A state enhancement program aims to improve Chesapeake Bay water quality and wildlife habitat, available until enrollment targets are met. Land O Lakes’s Carlisle plant has shipped over 12 million pounds of dry milk overseas via the Dairy Export Incentive Program, supporting export demand and U.S. powder prices.
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Farm Service Agency
Chesapeake Bay
FSA
Thomas Johnson Drive
Suite
Frederick
Land O'Lakes
Carlisle
DEL
U.S
Montgomery County Fair seeks cover design for 50th commemorative book
Entries for the 100 page 50th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair commemorative book cover may be full color or blue and gold designs in 8 1 2 by 11 format. Winnings include a $100 cash prize and top six receive commemorative 50th fair shirts. Entries due by Tuesday February 10 and mailed or delivered to 16 Chestnut Street Gaithersburg MD 20877. For details call (301) 926-3100 or Koko Wittenburg at (801) 469-0711. The Genex annual meeting is at 7 p m Thursday February 12 at Harney Fire Hall. tickets via Todd Gulick at (717) 359-8003 by Monday February 2.
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Chestnut Street
Gaithersburg
Koko Wittenburg
Genex
Harney
Todd Gulick
Coloring contest at Ag Week promotes mall event
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women sponsor a coloring contest during Ag Week at Francis Scott Key Mall from February 16 to 22. Children color, display their work, and prizes are awarded for top three in three age groups. Entries due February 10 to Sandy Nicholson, Woodsboro, MD, with contact number 301-663-3164.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Francis Scott Key Mall
Nicholson
Etzler
Woodsboro
FFA Butchering Set By Catoctin Chapter Members And Alumni
Catoctin FFA Chapter members and alumni plan a Friday March 6 butchering at the high school agriculture center. Harold Lenhart leads the effort to butcher 10 hogs with variety of meats for sale including sausage pork chops pudding ham ribs roasts. Orders due by Tuesday Feb 24 with pickup options Friday 4 30 to 7 pm or Saturday March 7 9 am to noon at the school. Extra meat available Saturday on a first come basis.
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Catoctin Ffa
High School Agriculture Center
Harold Lenhart
Bob Beavan
Laura
Dawn
Mandy
Jessie
Maryland Veterinary Board Exam Set For March 26
The Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will administer the state board examination at 9 am on Thursday, March 26, at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. Applications and the $75 fee must be received by February 25 to the MDA at 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, 21401. For more information, call (410) 841-5862.
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Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
MDA
Harry S. Truman
Farmers Offer $5 Neuter Clinic for Farm Cats Weekend
Frederick County Humane Society launches Quick Fix to curb pet overpopulation with male cat neutering at $5. Veterinarians will visit farms on Feb 14 and 15. Farmers may call (301) 694-1735 for details. Neutering saves money and helps control rabies risk.
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Frederick County Humane Society
Farm soil conservation and no till guidance for large croplands
An article on conservation tillage and no till farming emphasizes minimizing plow use on large acres. It describes corn oat cover crop rotation, drilling oats into lightly dished ground, rolling to seal moisture, and benefits like reduced pesticides, soil conditioning, and winter ground cover. It notes smaller farms may need contour strips and rotation, with contact info for Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts.
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Frederick
Catoctin and
Improving Pest Control Through Proper Timing And Equipment
The article stresses that failed pest control often stems from management lapses before spraying. Delays, incorrect pesticide choice, and uncalibrated equipment reduce effectiveness. It advises label compliance, using the least toxic option, equipment servicing, regular crop inspections, favorable weather, water quality, and appropriate adjuvants to ensure proper pest management.
Frederick County Agriculture Event Calendar Highlights
A February schedule lists regular Extension Office programs on grazing pasture management from 7 to 9 pm across multiple dates including Feb 4 11 18. It also covers Dairy Management Series Pro Farm programs February 13 and 20, a Genex meeting Feb 12, a Maryland Ag Dinner Feb 5, and the Farm Bureau Young Farmers Conference Feb 13-17 in Myrtle Beach plus an Ag Week at Francis Scott Key Mall Feb 15-22.
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Michael's
8.C
Francis Scott Key Mall
Delmarva
Wicomico Youth and Civic Center
Salisbury
Library expansion could boost downtown Frederick sales
The C Burr Artz Library expansion on East Patrick Street could lift visits and tech programs, boosting downtown restaurants and shops. Archie Rogers, president of the Downtown Frederick Association, urged officials to fund expansion, while members discussed Channel 10 promotions and a trolley ride campaign for Christmas shopping. The next meeting is March 2 at the Chamber of Commerce office. call 301-663-4311 for details.
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Patrick Street
Frederick
Archie Rogers
Downtown
Frederck Association
Association
Bourney
Rogers
Roger
Channel 10
Juliet King
William Berry
Edgeworks
Chamber of Commerce of
Frederick County
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Grain and soybeans rise as markets rally on Monday
Grain and soybean futures gained on the Chicago Board of Trade aided by a New York Stock Exchange rally and strong Asian markets. Soybeans rose despite a USDA note that South Korea canceled a 110000 metric ton soymeal order. wheat advanced on rain in the Plains while exports showed steady movement. Livestock futures fell with live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs, and pork bellies finishing lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
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Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
USDA
South Korea
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Foodrite Grocer closes as Food Lion moves in
MT Airy AP A 50 year old independent supermarket Foodrite Groceteria closed its doors at 9 p.m. Sunday to make way for Food Lion in the same shopping center. The family business opened in 1947 and will wind down while its owners shift operations to Harvest Fair in Woodbine.
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MT Airy
Foodrite
Groceteria
Jim Linton
Mr Linton
Robert Rimbey
Virgil Porter
Food Lion
Jamesway
Linton
Harvest Fair
Woodbine
Stocks of area interest Monday February 2 1998
Ferris Baker Watts provides quotations for area stocks on Monday February 2 1998. The brief price movements and notable gains or losses are summarized for local investors and market followers.
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Ferris Baker Watts
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Frederick Nefws-Post
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Terry Poole
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