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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1994
Page
8
The Governor's Pesticide Council will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in room 112 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The agenda includes pesticide certification and training, state mosquito control programs, integrated pest management in schools, and the 1993 Pesticide Data Report.
The Frederick County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service authorizes an emergency conservation program after late November rainfall and flash floods caused fencing damage erosion runoff and debris. Qualifying farmers may receive up to 64 percent cost share for eligible restoration costs. Contact the Frederick ASCS Office by January 20.
The Freestate Domestic Rabbit Club will hold its annual rabbit show on Sunday February 20 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. For entry or viewing details call 473 8965.
Monrovia dairy farmer Michael J. Wilcom was re elected to the Service County Committee guiding local farm program administration. He won the most votes for a three year term while Charlotte Montgomery of Tramsville and Jesse Burall of Monrovia earned first and second alternates for one year terms.
Frederick County ASCS director says refunds under the Dairy Refund Program begin this month. The program lowers milk price by 11.25 cents per hundredweight for 1993, with a May 1993 increase bringing total refunds to 16.35 cents. Producers must prove 1993 marketings did not exceed 1992 and request refunds between January and March 15, 1994. For details call 662-1321.
A winter grazing and calving workshop runs 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m on Saturday January 22 at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown Maryland. Topics cover year round grazing systems cover crops and their cost share program calf and heifer performance on rye cover and calving basics. Attendees tour pastures view bulls and steers and participate in hands on calving activities. Registration is required and limited with a 315 per person fee including lunch and supplies. For details contact John Hall or Dean Bryant.
Atlantic Dairy Cooperative announced fiscal year results at its Lancaster Pennsylvania annual meeting. Sales reached 573 million dollars with a 5.4 million dollar net margin, aided by 3.5 billion pounds of member milk, up 14 percent from last year. The group honored retired general manager Dr. Paul E. Hand with a 20000 dollar check for a Penn State scholarship in his name.
The National Cattlemen Association convenes January 26 to 29 in Reno with the theme Discover the Advantages. Attendees will set policy, attend educational seminars and elect officers, plus enjoy Kathy Mattea. Cattlemen’s College is January 26 and a large trade show opens January 27 with 200 exhibitors and 400 booths. For more information call (303) 694-0305.
Frederick County producers may apply for the price support loan program to obtain operating cash and defer sale. Eligible under 1993 acreage reduction rules with loan rates: wheat 264 per bushel, corn 1.84, barley 1.14, oats 1.03, soybeans 5.02, honey 0.53. Interest rate is 3.375 percent. For more information call 662-1321.
Catoctin FFA raised funds and collected food and household items for Midwest flood relief. Top sellers Chandra Curry and Jenny Lewis were honored as $600 from flower bulb sales supported the Frederick Ameri can Red Cross chapter. The group partnered with Thurmont to aid Chelsea Iowa and distributed posters and 2,000 letters while alumni and student government each donated $200.
Frederick County hosts two winter meetings in February at Walkersville Fire Hall. On Feb 8 the county winter meeting runs 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a $3 fee and lunch. Highlights cover PSNT nitrogen testing pesticide rules safety and marketing. Dairying Today dairy seminar follows Feb 9 with 9 a.m. exhibits and $3 registration plus extensive dairy management topics and a Q&A panel. Call 694-1594 for reservations.
The Ag Calendar lists farm group activities for Frederick County with deadlines and event notes. Items include meetings at Bettys Restaurant, equine seminars, 4 H workshops, cattlemen conventions, and regional farm events in January and early February, with venues across Frederick, Jefferson, Queenstown, Walkersville, Middletown, Hershey and Phoenix.
A series of February farm events and meetings in Frederick and surrounding areas. National Holstein Area Forum on Feb 1 at Holiday Inn Frederick. Freestate Domestic Rabbit Club on Feb 1 and 28. Farm Bureau boards and legislative meetings mid month at Betty's Restaurant and Extension Office. Maryland Agricultural Dinner Feb 7 at Martin's West. Winter Meeting Feb 8 Walkersville. Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress Feb 17-20 in Baltimore. Pomona Grange Butchering Feb 18. Rabbit Show Feb 20 at Woodsboro. Farm Bureau and Grange events run through Feb 15 with multiple venues, plus Frederick Agriculture Week Feb 28–March 6 at Francis Scott Key Mall.
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