Midland Bermudagrass as Maryland beef pasture potential
University of Maryland agronomy researcher Dr. A Morris Decker reports Midland Bermudagrass can be a valuable Maryland pasture. Three year trial shows nitrogen availability and harvest strategy affect yield and protein. grazing can be intense with limited stand damage and management.
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Maryland
University of Maryland
A. Morris Decker
Decker
Midland
Oklahoma
Five UM Men Attend Waste Disposal Conference in Maryland
Five University of Maryland men will participate in a conference on Waste Disposal from Food Processing Plants at the Tidewater Inn in Easton Maryland January 12. The event is sponsored by the Mid Atlantic Food Processors Association and the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service and will cover disposal systems water use conservation and soil surveys.
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University of Maryland
Tidewater Inn
Easton
Maryland
Mid-Atlantic Food Processors Association
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Bernard Twigg
University
R. L. Green
James Miller
Agronomy
Green
Edward Keil
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Edward Aiten
Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Maryland Farm Calendar Highlights Multiple Meetings and Classes
The Farm Calendar lists adult and youth farmer classes at Middletown Walkersville Linganore Thurmont and Winchester venues plus numerous meetings including the Maryland Holstein Association Maryland Nurserymen and State Association of Soil Conservation Districts. Events span January 4 through 29 with conferences in Baltimore Timonium Harrisburg and Washington County.
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Fiies
Telesnone
Bem
Middletown
Walkersville High School
Maryland Bhia
Ait Ebaucalion
University of Maryland
Walkersville
Linganore
State Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Maryland Horticultural Society
Neenag
Alexander
Hagerstown
Adamstown
Thurmont
Thurmont High School
Winchester Hall
Ted Girls’ County Council
Maryland Swine Producers
New Market Fire Hall
Maryland Nurserymens Association
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
Washington County Holstein Association
Maryland Holstein Association
Timonium
Harrisburg
National
Civic Center
Galens
Howard County
Maryland
Wainchester Hall
Midd'etown
Middletown Fire Hall
Walkersvile Fire Hall
Lirgenore
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Walkersvile High School
Maryland Poultry Council
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Maryland Crop Improvement Association
Maryland Farm Bureau
Lore Timore Hotel
Adamstows
Thurmont High
Towson
Weitchester
Nuddietown
Union Stockyards
Batmore
Growing Interest Sparks New 4-H Horse And Pony Programs
Growing interest in horses prompts 4-H to push horse and pony projects in 1965. David D. Eigenbrode notes 4-H training in animal selection, care, equine defects, and riding safety, advocating community clubs over separate horse groups. Primary enthusiasm centers in Ijamsville New Market with outreach through University of Maryland specialists and county extension staff.
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David D. Eigenbrode
Ijamsville - New Market
Eigenbrode
University of Maryland
Planning Cropping Systems by SMETH E SHIFFLET
Planning Cropping Systems outlines a land driven approach to dairy livestock and cash crop farms. It details land use mapping crop selection yield estimates and livestock capacity rules to determine animal units and long term rotation plans. The article emphasizes starting a structured program tailored to farm size soil and returns.
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Smeth E. Shifflet
Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
All America Selections honor garden bloom and veg varieties
The Garden All-Americas named four flowers and four vegetables as this year’s All-America selections. Entries came from private, commercial, and institutional breeders tested across 26 plots nationwide. Notable picks include Delphinium Connecticut Yankee, Petunia Appleblossom, Snapdragon Floral Carpet Rose, Zinnia Yellow Zenith, Cabbage Savoy King, Canteloupe Samson, Cucumber Triumph, and Squash Chefini with details on bloom, size, and disease resistance.
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Council of Judges
United States
Connecticut
Edward Steichen
Zinnia
Japan
Savoy King
Samson
Triumph
Maryland Seed Laboratory Audits Sproutability for Spring Sales
In Maryland the University of Maryland Seed Laboratory tests all state marketed seed for germination within nine months of sale. Seed dealers are urged to submit 400-seed samples across the lot for retesting and labeling. The Maryland Seed Laboratory offers retesting for a fee and provides new analysis labels to wholesale suppliers.
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Maryland
Maryland Seed Laboratory
University of Maryland
Seed Inspection Service
Maryland State Board of Agriculture
M. Hanford Day
Plan Seed and Fertilizer Needs for Period
Plan seed and fertilizer needs to avoid last minute decisions. Early purchases may save 1 2 percent but not true savings. The farm manager of tomorrow will adjust for unforseen circumstances such as crop failures with help from University Fact Sheet No 95 and Extension Service Winchester Hall.
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Winchester Hall
Feed Values for Dairy Cattle By Allen B. Bryant
Extension agent presents feed value guide for dairy cattle nutrition. Emphasizes evaluating roughage before grain mix, ensuring adequate protein energy calcium phosphorus salt vitamins A C D via intake and sunshine. Describes pricing basis, substitutions, palatability, and choosing economical feeds from corn soybean meal to alfalfa hay and byproducts.
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Allen B. Bryant
Growing U S Economy In 1965 Outlook From Maryland Economist
University of Maryland agricultural economist Dr Ray A Murray projects a expanding 1965 US economy driven by rising population to about 196 million by year end, strong net exports, and higher disposable personal income. He cites GDP growth in 1964 and expects increased consumption, investment, and government spending despite a slowdown in housing and possible higher interest rates.
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United States
University of Maryland
Ray A. Murray
Murray
Clover and Timothy Hay Price Closes Narrowly on Market
Market report notes Timothy hay and corn silage prices at W277, with slight declines and steady demand. Traders cited mixed feed quality and regional price movements for hay blends and corn products.
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Timothy Hay
Dairy Still On Top Among Maryland 4 H Club Members
Dairying is the leading agricultural project among Maryland 4 H Club members. Second is growing food crops and tobacco, and third is beef animal production. Other 4 H'ers on farms raise swine, sheep, poultry, rabbits and bees and maintain tractors. Insect study is important too.
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Maryland +H Club
4-H Club Members Emphasize Conservation Practices
Maryland 4H Club members with over seven youths focus on soil water wildlife and fish resources. Youngsters study forestry and tree identification as part of conservation efforts.
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Maryland 4H Club
Census Finds Big Youth Population in United States
Census studies report 782 million individuals under twenty in the United States with tables indicating a notable rise in younger age groups across cohorts.
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U.S
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Brunswick
Boyds Plant
M. J. Grove Lime Co
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