County Cotton Grower Says It Can Be Done
Frederick County resident B D Gladhill asserts he can grow cotton as a hobby. He notes seeds planted in April rise slowly, birds threaten young plants, and this year the bolls opened outdoors for the first time. He plans experiments next year and jokes about subsidies to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Neilson
Frederick County
Heart of Dixie
B. D. Gladhill
Gladhill Tractor Mart
East Patrick Street
Gladhill
Carolinas
Supervisor Joins National Committee
A Maryland 4-H supervisor, Donald Osburn, has accepted a post with the National 4-H Service Committee. He will leave the University of Maryland December 31 to start new duties, after a nine year Maryland tenure beginning in 1959 and roles including assistant state 4-H Club agent. He and his wife Barbara and daughter Lisa Jo will relocate to the Chicago suburbs in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Donald Osburn
University of Maryland
Osburn
Anne Arundel County
Oxford
West Virginia
West Virginia University
George Washington University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Service Chief Retires Dec 30
Dr. Edward W. Aiton will retire as director of the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service effective December 30. His career began as a county agent in Minnesota, progressed through 4-H roles, and culminated as Maryland Extension director since July 1, 1963 after service in the Federal Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Aiton
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Aiton
Minnesota
Federal Extension Service
Maryland Service
Pa Farm Show Opens Jan 9 in Harrisburg 1967
The annual Pennsylvan ia Farm Show in Harrisburg opens January 9 for a five day run with livestock judging including Southdown sheep Ayrshire and Guernsey cattle 4-H and vocational entries and a packed schedule of meetings and sales through Friday. The festivities feature a folk dancing festival horse pulling contests 4-H tractor driving demonstrations and vocational demonstrations across multiple farm groups and associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Southdown
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Chester
Hampshire
Berkshire
Yorkshire
Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers
State Beekeepers Association
Society of Farm Women
Pennsylvania Landrace Swine Breeders Association
Pennsylvania Raw Milk Producers
Pennsylvania Suffolk Breeders’ Association
Pennsylvania Ayrshire Breeders, Horse and Mule Organization
Guernsey Breeders Association
Pennsylvania Swine Breeders Association
Duree
Nut Growers’ Association
Potato Growers’ Meeting
International Farm Youth Exchange Alumni Association
Feed Value System for Efficient Dairy Rations
The Peterson method compares feed prices to fixed base values from No 2 shelled corn and 44 percent soybean meal to find economical ingredients. Using current farm prices, peanut meal can beat soybean and cottonseed meal by substantial margins, guiding ration choices for profitable milk production.
Rising Costs and Taxes Forecast for Farmers in 1967
A year end statement from Warren R. Fankhanel of the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore warns that net income for farmers in the five-state region served will likely fall up to five percent in 1967 while gross income remains similar to 1966. He cites higher prices for inputs, rising real estate taxes, and tighter money, but notes easing interest rates may appear. Local forecasts from Frederick County manager J. Herbert Snyder expect bigger crops, higher labor costs, and more real estate taxes, with continued farm consolidation and increased tech use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren R. Fankhanel
Federal Land Bank of
Baltimore
Fankhanel
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Puerto Rico
Baltimore Bank
Federal Land Banks
Land Bank Association
Fankhane
Frederick County
J. Herbert Snyder
Federal Land Bank Association of
Frederick
Association
Carrol
Montgomery
Washington
Snyder
Maryland Farm Bureau gains 1966 membership milestone
Maryland Farm Bureau reports a 1966 membership total of 10 000 Farm Family members, up 142 from 1965 and a seven year high. Eighteen of twenty three counties hit or surpassed goals, with Baltimore County posting the highest tally of 641 members and Wicomico County adding 42 members. Maryland was cited among 38 state units for quota achievements at the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Farm Bureau
Maryland
American Farm Bureauee
Las Vegas
Nevan
Farm Bureau
E. Rankin Lusby
Allegany
Baltimore
Calvert
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
St. Mary’s
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Wicomico
Worchester
Carroll
Frederick
Baltimore County
Wicomico County
Washingtonian Motel and Country Club
Gaithersburg
Maryland to Hold Public Hearing on Packaging Code
The state of Maryland will hear public views January 27 in College Park on its first weights and measures packaging regulations. John Mahoney invites industry and marketers to submit opinions before the 10:30 a.m. session in Conference Room B at the University of Maryland Center for Adult Education. The rules require declarations of quantity in the largest unit and ban exaggerating terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
College Park
University of Maryland
John Mahoney
Maryland State Board of Agriculture
National Conference On Weights and Measures
Superintendent of Weights and Measures
Symons Hall
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E. D. Gladhill
J. Rute
Castleman
Montgomery Co
D.h.la
Franklin Gladhill
David Weitzer
R&gh
Marvin L Surdette
Extension Service
Future Homemakers of America
Future Farmers of America
SFA
Poland
China
Sudan
M. J. Grove Lime CO
Flinthote Co
Brunswick
Thurmont
Farmers Supply CO
Delaval Milkers
All_ Genuine
CelLaval
Idea Farmachinery
South Carroll St. Frederick
Phona Monument
Southern States
Your Southern States Cooperative Agency
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