State Holstein convention set at Turf Resort Ellicott City
Regional ag news reports the State Holstein convention scheduled for Friday March 12 at Turf Resort and Conference Center in Ellicott City with events beginning 11 a.m. on Saturday March 13. The program includes junior and women's activities a business meeting and a keynote speech followed by a social hour and banquet.
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Henan
Turf Resort
Ellicott City
Ronit
Sharon
Phil Jones
Bowling Green Farm
Underwood Rd
Pomponre
Charles
Judy Lager
Frederick County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Basket Bingo
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Young Farmers host a basket bingo event with Chinese baskets and tickets at 15 dollars per person. Twenty regular games are planned along with two special drawings and four drawings. Food will be available. For tickets call Lynn Wilcorn Jenifer Hipkins or Sandy Toms at provided numbers.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Lynn Wilcorn
Jenifer Hipkins
Sandy Toms
Calf Sale at Frederick Fair Marks 25th Anniversary
The Mid-Atlantic Brown Swiss Calf Sale to begin at 9 30 am Saturday April 24 at the Frederick Fairgrounds marks its 25th anniversary. An elite group of 25 calves will be offered followed by the GS Associates Brown Swiss dispersal near noon. For catalogs call Cindy Warner or Brad Garst at provided numbers.
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Frederick Fair
GS Associates
Cindy Warner
Brad Garst
Spring dairy tour to visit two Maryland farms near Jettysburg
A dairy tour on March 3 visits Mason Dixon Farm and JOBO Holstein Farm owned by John and Bonnie Hess. Frederick riders meet 8:30 a.m. behind Ames. Thurmont riders meet 9 a.m. at Wendy's Food Lion lot. Tour highlights milking systems to drive-thru barns. Bus fee $10. Reservations by Feb 24 to Tom Remsberg Vivian McCuller or Stan Fultz.
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Jettysburg
Frederick
Ames
7Th Street
Thurmont
Wendy's
Food Lion
Mason Dixon Farm
Jobo Holstein Farm
John
Bonnie Hess
Stan Fultz
Young Farmers Seek Members for Frederick County Group
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Young Farmers group seeks members for an organization aimed at younger farmers. It offers leadership and self improvement opportunities and sponsors a discussion meet competition and achievement contests. Contacts include Scott Hipkins at 301-874-6064.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Group
Maryland Farm Bureau
Young Farmers
Scott Hipkins
Shorthorn Association Meeting Set With Auction
The Maryland Shorthorn Association will hold its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, at the Lisbon Fire Hall. A social hour precedes dinner at 7 p.m. with an officer election, year-in-review, and state and national reports, plus an auction to fund youth programs. Reservations due by Feb 23 to Donna Buck. Adult meals $13, children 5 to 19 $6.
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Maryland Shorthorn Association
Lisbon
Donna Buck
Hawkins Creamery Road
Gaithersburg
Soil poster contest set for Frederick County students
The National Association of Soil Conservation Districts Auxiliaries sponsor a poster contest open to Frederick County students from fourth through 12th grade. The 1999 theme is In the Children's Hands, stressing legacy and action. Prizes awarded locally, statewide, and nationally. Posters must be 24 by 36 inches in crayon pencil or charcoal. Judging based on conservation message, appeal, originality, and universal appeal. Deadline is Thursday, April 1. Deliver to Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts Suite 230 92 Thomas Johnson Dr Frederick MD 21702. For information call 301 695-2803 ext
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National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Frederick County
Catoctin
Frederick
Thomas Johnson
Thomas Johnson Drive
Thurmont Grange sponsors free hearing screening
A free hearing screening will be held at Thurmont Grange Hall on Saturday March 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Frederick County Health Department Audiologist will conduct tests, sponsored by Thurmont Granges 409. Open to all with no charge. for more information call 301 271 3260.
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Thurmont Grange Hall
Thurmont
Frederick County Health Department
Thurmont Granges
Maryland vets board to meet in Annapolis
The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will convene at 9 a.m. Thursday February 25 in the Maryland Department of Agriculture conference room in Annapolis to conduct general board business including reviewing complaints filed against veterinarians.
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State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Black Wave Angus Recognized In 1999 Spring Sire Report
Black Wave Angus of Middletown owns one bull in the 1999 Spring Sire Evaluation Report from the American Angus Association. The AAA catalogs over 44 000 sires and notes 69 percent of main report sites have expected progeny differences for carcass traits to help cattlemen select genetics for higher quality beef. EPDs come from performance data submitted via the AHIR program.
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Black Wave
Middletown
American Angus Association
AAA
John Crouch
Grange hosts FFA week guests at New Market meeting
In observance of National FFA Week, Singapore FFA members their parents and advisers will be guests at the New Market Grange meeting Wednesday February. Members will speak about activities throughout the year and achievements of the local FFA group.
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Singapore
FFA
New Market Grange
Stoestica
Farmland Director Appoints Mid Atlantic Field Leader
Mary Heinricht named Mid-Atlantic field director for Trust (AFT). Announcement notes her role in coordinating regional conservation efforts and program development across to farm communities and partnerships in the area. The appointment aims to strengthen on the ground support for farmers and local groups.
Colostrum Quality Guide for Calf Health and Survival
A Virginia study notes high quality colostrum is essential for calves fed 2 gallons in the first 24 hours. It finds first milking indicators like color or texture unreliable and urges serologic testing, colostrum quality checks, and timely administration within 15 minutes of birth to optimize passive immunity and future productivity.
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Virginia
Virginia- Maryland College of Veteran: Medicine
Jim Quigley
American Protein Corporation
Grin Cup
Conserving Streams Improves Water Quality and Farm Viability
The article argues stream buffer restoration as the cheapest path to better water quality and farm viability. It contrasts park like grassy edges with grazed areas, notes population growth and funding for conservation, and cites state and city examples. It ends with a local call to action and contact details for the Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts.
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New York City
Maryland
Census shows rise in 1997 agriculture figures Maryland-wide
The 1997 census offers comprehensive, comparable statistics for every Maryland county and the nation. Detailed county and state data are published and accessible via the National Agricultural Statistics Service, including tables on the USDA website.
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Maryland
Agricul
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Usda.gov
Nass
Farm loan rules ease access for farmers nationwide
Washington reports new federal rules speed up geicantend and guaranteed farm loans. Vice President Gore noted lenders with prior lending experience may use their own approval methods. The policy aims to reduce lender involvement from six steps to one and introduces a Preferred Lender Program with streamlined approval if no response within 14 days. USDA says guidelines expand FSA oversight and advisory role.
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Washington
Lasald Fao
Aeefencs
Gore
Aioand
USDA
FSA
National Polled Hereford officers elected in Denver
The National Polled Hereford annual meeting and show in Denver elected Charlotte Mullinix of Woodbine as director to work with breeders nationwide on youth scholarships youth heifer loans and the queen contest. Officers seated include Sue Beckett Diana Strickland Barbara Detweiler and Kathy Eschbacher with a slate of elected directors from multiple states.
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Denver
Charlotte Mullinix
Woodbine
Sue Beckett
Birnamwood
Wis
Diana Strickland
Mershon
Barbara Detweiler
Grass Valley
Calif
Kathy Eschbacher
Mauckport
Ind
Barbara Metch
Canton
Texas
Mrs
Mullinix
Glenda Rickman
Milledgeville
February Agriculture Calendar with multiple events
February calendar lists numerous farm meetings and events across Maryland including National FFA Week National Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer Convention and Maryland Cattle Industry Convention. venues range from Lisbon Fire Hall to Woodsboro Fire Hall and Beltsville ARS with times from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. on March 1. Names include Frederick County Jersey Cattle Club and Catoctin FFA butchering event.
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Howard County
Lisbon
New Market
Mobile
Ala
Maryland Jersey Cattle Club
Woodsboro
Hagerstown
Catoctin
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