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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 2002
Page
9
The Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts released Measuring for Success detailing Maryland farmers progress toward Chesapeake Bay nutrient reduction goals and the services offered by 24 soil districts. For information contact Lynne Hoot at 440-956-5771 or email lynnehout@ranl.com.
The U S soybean Diagnostic Guide covers over 100 stresses affecting soybean roots stems leaves flowers pods and seeds. Available from United Soybean Board as interactive CD ROM a web version and a printed handbook. For orders visit unitedsoybean.org or call 712 0707. The online format is in the soybean producer workstation section of the site.
A trail riding clinic for beginners titled Distance Trail Hiding Clinic will occur from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday Feb 18 at the League of Maryland Horsemen club grounds near Patapsco State Park. Registration costs 30 dollars, juniors pay 20, and a two-person family costs 50. Five speakers will cover endurance racing, competitive trail, and ride and tie. For details, call 1-255-4182 or email ice mansi crals.com.
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will convene at a.m. on Wednesday February in Annapolis, in the Maryland Department of Agriculture building. Agenda includes deer management, update on the department budget, 2001 final crop production data, a legislative update, and the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost Share Program. Additional information contact the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The public session focuses on soil conservation and water quality policy development and grain implementation. Contact Louise Lawrence at 410-841-9863 for details.
Catoctin FFA Chapter and Catoctin FPA Alumni Association will host a country butchering Friday March 8 at the high school agriculture center. Orders due by February 26 with pick up 3 30 to 7 pm Friday March 8 or noon Saturday March 9. Harold Lenhart head butcher. 13 hogs to be cut. Meats for sale include sausage pork chops pudding jam ribs and roasts. For more information or to place an order contact Bull Beavan 240 236 3117 or Jessica 301 447 8816.
The Frederick County Holstein Association awards two $500 scholarships to college students majoring in agriculture or a related field. Applications are due by Friday, March. For more information contact Arlen Remsburg at RO Box 77, Jefferson, 26758, or A214.
The Professional Dairy Heifer Growers Association will hold its Sixth Annual Dairy Start and Heifer conference from March 21 to 23 at the Wyndham Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore. Conference chair Br. Bob Jeunes of Virginia Tech will give opening remarks, with sessions on better management and a Mason Dixon Farm tour coordinated by Dr. Mark Warner of the University of Maryland. For more information call 877-424-2277 or visit www.pdliga.org.
The Sixth Annual Shrove Tuesday cake supper will be held at the Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall in West Friendship from 4 to 8 p.m. on February 18 as part of the Howard County 4-H Beef Club activities and county fair events. Maryland Agricultural Commission and Maryland Department of Agriculture meetings and related events are scheduled at various venues including Annapolis and Patapsco State Park with multiple start times. The calendar also notes statewide and regional agricultural showcases such as the 17th Annual New York Farm Show and soil conservation committee meetings in Annapolis and Frederick area venues.
Timely spring applications of nitrogen fertilize predominantly grass pastures to promote early green up and growth while legumes supply nitrogen in mixed stands. Soil tests guide lime phosphate and potash needs. broadleaf herbicides become usable in warmer temps. Use labeled products like 2 4 D dicamba Crossbow Ally and avoid drift over sensitive legumes.
John Bradshaw cites over 200 attendees as he describes a consultant driven plan costing under $1,000 and awaiting state approval. Larry Gude of Gude Brothers warns the process imposes heavy costs, with farmers as guinea pigs and many funds lacking, delaying implementation set for November 11, 2002.
North Dakota farmers will use satellite imagery and GPS guided maps under a $742000 NASA funded program. Extension specialist John Nowatzki leads a state project to overlay yield histories with soil and crop condition maps to target treatments, assess disease spread, and guide planting and fertilization decisions. Daryl Roll already uses the digital tools to pick crops by area, track spray and yield, and plan future farming choices.
The 2000s push for biofuels like ethanol gains government support and industry interest. DOE hosts ethanol education days in Grantville and Maryland as automakers test high ethanol blends. Advocates argue ethanol boosts energy security, reduces oil imports, and supports soils with cover crops like barley.
Jessica and Jessiea from Maryland Grange attended the national session, with Jessica joining the National Grange Youth Corps and earning the One Spirit of the Grange award. State leaders Louisa Hall and John Thompson highlighted Maryland’s strong Grange role in leadership and public speaking.
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