Maryland Farm Bureau to Convene 48th Meeting in Baltimore
The Maryland Farm Bureau opens its 48th annual session January 15 18 in Baltimore with over 2000 farmers expected. Highlights include talks on the European Common Market by Dr R G Steinmeyer and a banquet address by Dr Kenneth Hood of the American Farm Bureau. Adoption of 1964 policies will guide the state farmers organization.
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Maryland Farm Bureau
Baltimore
A. Kenneth Miller
State Farmers’ Group
Maryland
R. G. Steinmeyer
Department of Government & Politics
University of Maryland
Kenneth Hood
American Farm Bureau
Maryland Agricultural Society
Maryland Crop Improvement Association
Maryland State Poultry Council
Maryland Farm Bureau Women and
Maryland Vegetable Growers
Maryland Tobacco Growers Associations
Maryland Nurserymen’s Association
Gaithersburg
Farm Bureau
Miller
High value crops boost labor income on Frederick farms
A study of 15 Frederick County dairy farms split by 50 percent high value crops shows farms with more high value crops yield higher labor income per cow and lower milk production costs. Farms with 50 percent or more high value crops report $103000 labor income per cow versus $25000 on others, and $0.82 per cwt less milk cost, despite higher feed costs from poor seasons.
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ED Reiley
Frederick County
Fort
Leasing Farm Buildings May Solve Problems
Farmers are leasing new farm buildings and equipment for three to eight years, with a option to renew or buy. Leasing, often via manufacturers or leasing firms, can beat borrowing costs for expanding capacity. Tax advantages include deducting lease expenses and accelerated depreciation compared with buying outright.
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Philadelphia
FMS
Farm Journal Magazine
USDA reports rely on voluntary reporters for farm data
More than 700000 farmers and businessmen serve as reporters in the USDA system tracking farm products marketings and prices. In 1963 the agency issued over 700 statistical reports viewed as valuable to farmers processors merchants economists and officials.
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USDA
Dennis Flook Leads Myersville 4-H Club with Dairy Farm Ties
Spotlite 4-H Club leader Dennis Flook has served the Myersville group for three years. He manages a 165 acre dairy farm near Myersville and volunteers as Assistant Chief on the Myersville Fire Company board while farming and engaging in Beef Dairy Swine and Tractor Maintenance projects. He is a Frederick County Farm Bureau member and father of two, including a Baby Beef 4-H member.
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Dennis Flook
Myersville
Mr. Flook
4-H
Beekeepers Hear Plans for Maryland Honey Show
Maryland beekeepers meet in Hagerstown on Saturday January 18 at the Alexander Hotel. The session, led by University of Maryland Extension Service and the Maryland State Beekeepers Association, features talks movies and a large honey exhibition plus the 27th Annual Maryland Honey Show with judged entries and award rationales. There is a novice class as well as senior competition. Bring three jars of honey for judging and possible awards.
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Maryland
Hagerstown
George Abrams
University of Maryland
University of Maryland Extension Service
Maryland State Beekeepers Association
Abrams
Alexander Hotel
Three Bedroom Space Saver Plan 7139 From U S Sage Facilities
A rectangular 3 bedroom house plan No 7139 offers a compact layout with a carport and ample storage. The design suits homemakers who supervise interior space while keeping costs economical and efficient.
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U.S. Sage
Department of Agriculture
Linseed Oil Tests Spur Market for Flax By-Product
The Agricultural Research Service reports linseed oil may open a new market as a concrete treatment. Laboratory tests from Peoria Illinois show concrete specimens with up to 97 percent oil content exhibit greater strength than those cured with other materials. Fuller studies are ongoing. Maine leads potato seed production with 38.4 million cwt and 43 percent of national total.
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The
Agricultural Research Service
Department
Peo‘Tia
Illinois
Maine
USDA
Small Grains Much In News Wheat Control Fight Likely
Wheat control measures spark major coverage as grain markets and farm groups debate enforcement. Officials in Maryland and nationwide weigh policy steps while farmers seek stability amid fluctuating prices and supply concerns.
Farm Program Details Highlight Small Grains Support
The article outlines 1964 oats and other small grain support levels in Maryland including 1963 rates and farm participation. It notes Wheat Stabilization payments from 1963, Feed Grain diversions, and a proposed voluntary two price standard for a new 1964 wheat program as USDA officials prepare a farm message for President Johnson.
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Maryland
ASCS
USDA
Farm Bureau
Johnson
Congress
Maryland cattlemen to attend national convention in Memphis
Maryland delegates head to the 67th annual American Cattlemen's Association meeting in Memphis Tennessee from January 26 to 29. Fred C Ernst of Clear Spring and A Leland Clark of Poolesville lead the Maryland group with Clark on the executive committee and Ernst on the advisory panel. Other Maryland members on national committees include Lawrence F E Downey Sharpsburg Edwin A Hevner C Jackson Pearce Union Bridge E Brooke Lee Damascus Elmer E Hodges Frederick Earle K Stonesifer Taneytown and T Edward Lippy Hampstead. USDA reports cattle imports from Mexico running below last year with lower domestic cattle prices cited as a key factor.
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Maryland
The
American Cattlemen’s Association
Memphis
Tennessee
Fred C. Ernst
Clear Spring
A. Leland Clark
Poolesville
Clark
Ernest
Maryland Beef Cattle Producers, Inc
Lawrence FE
Downey
Sharpsburg
Edwin A. Hevner
C. Jackson Pearce
Union Bridge
E. Brooke Lee
Damascus
Elmer E. Hodges
Frederick
Earle K. Stonesifer
Taneytown
T. Edward Lippy
Hampstead
State Crop Improvement Meet Tomorrow in Baltimore
A group of Maryland farmers and guests from nearby states will gather at the Lord Baltimore Hotel for the 7th Annual Maryland Crop Improvement Association meeting. The program includes talks on Minimum Tillage by Guy Geinger and Seed Quality by Joseph Beard, plus a session on extension services and irrigation planning led by Dr. R. Lamar Green.
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Baltimore
Maryland Crop Improvement, Association
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Joe Newcomer
University of Maryland Extension Agronomist
University of Maryland Agricultural Engineering Department
Geenger
Joseph Beard
Southern States Cooperative
Richmond
Virginia
Extension Service
Maryland
Edward W. Ailen
Unversity of Maryland Extension Service
World Wool Output Climbs Slightly in 1963
The 1963 global wool production reached 5.78 billion pounds, up one percent from 1962. The Foreign Agricultural Service reports gains in South America, the Soviet Union, Asia, and Oceania, with declines in North America, Europe, and Africa.
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Foreign Agricultural Service
South America
Soviet Union
Asia
Oceania
North America
Europe
Africa
How to Repair Wood Finishes and Marble Stains
Elizabeth Langsdale of the University of Maryland offers home remedy tips for removing heat marks, scratches, and burns from wood finishes and for bleaching stains on marble. Techniques include pumice stone paste, boiled linseed oil mixtures, turpentine, and hydrogen peroxide with ammonia, plus cautions for shellac finishes.
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Elizabeth Langsdale
University of Maryland
Cooperative Extension Service
Winchester Hall
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