Two area youths named Maryland Holstein champs
June Dudrow and John Rinehart were named champion Holstein boy and girl at the Maryland Holstein Convention in Towson. Both attended the National 4-H Dairy Conference in Chicago and will send records to compete for national titles with trips to Seattle as top prizes. Other Frederick County youths, Harvey Clem and Rodney Martz, also received honors for dairy work and show cattle achievements.
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Maryland
June R. Dudrow
Lime Kiln
John WV. Rinehart
Carroll Courgy
Towson
Chicago
Ill
National Holstein-Friesian Association
Association
Seattle
Washington
June
Kevin
C. Lester Dudrow
Frederick County
Harvey Clem
Charles Clem
Rodney Martz
Russell K. Martz
Frederick Community College
Clem
Martz
Springfield
Massachusetts
Editor's Corner Meddling rumors about Great Society cuts
The piece warns of possible USDA budget trims to fund Medicare and poverty programs. It cites criticism of commodity programs like wheat certificates and urges preserving soil and water district conservation work. It stresses private landholders rely on public support and technical aid from USDA agencies. We hope reports are unfounded.
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Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Farm Bureau
National Association of Soil and Water Districts
America
Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Research Service
Great Society
Mathias To Tell Grange Of Big Issues This Year
US Representative Charles Md. Mathias Jr of Md Sixth District is slated to address the Pomona Grange at its first meeting of the year. He will focus on farm problems and rural issues. The gathering starts at 10 am in Middletown Hall, with the Grange business session in the afternoon.
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Charles Md. Mathias Jr
Pomona Grange
Congress
Grange
Mathias
Middletown
The
Right Breeding Hour Just As Important As The Right Day
Allen B Bryant Extension Agent explains artificial insemination benefits for dairy cattle. The article details how conception rates match natural service, notes heat duration averages 18 hours, and shows peak conception when cows are bred from mid heat to six hours after heat. It emphasizes dairyman observation and technician timing for best results, with practical steps to detect heat, notify the technician promptly, and schedule visits.
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Allen B. Bryant
Farm Calendar highlights state dairy events and classes
A dense listing of farm related classes and events across Maryland towns such as Thurmont Winchester Walkersville and Adamstown. Includes poultry and dairy shows, photography and pest control courses, and youth farmer sessions. Notable figures include Lord Baltimore and the Holter family. Data spans February through March with multiple adult and young farmer classes. Milk production details note 101,194 lbs of milk and 3,788 lbs butterfat over 2,777 days for a Holter Sr. & Sons Jersey cow from Jefferson.
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Wainchester
Liga
ACD
Prefersville Pou'ry Counc
Eeting
Lord Baitmore Hotel
Imarcarent Associa
Lord
Baitmore Rivie
Aswar
Aeyland Farm Bureau
Lord Gatimore
Lord Baltimore Hote
Adamstown
Thermore
Thurmont High
Narvard Holste
Towsen
Winchester
Walkersvi‘le
Walkersville
Singapore
Baltimore
Urvon Stoer
Mercer
Farrer Cass
Thurmant
Thermant High Schoo
Wairchester Hall
Wattersville
Vw-Acull
Watkersville
Linganore
Agurmer Cass
da—Agult
Thurmont
Pune
Winchester Hall
Holterholm
Admiral Osra
C. K. Holter Sr. & Sons
Jefferson
Seedlings Free for Landowners Through February Drive
Tree seedlings for conservation plantings are available at no charge per George B. Gilmore area forester. Contact Extension Service or Gilmore in Winchester Hall to place orders before February end. Trees include Norway spruce white pine Scotch pine and tulip or yellow poplar with ASCS cost-sharing applications due by February 15.
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George B. Gilmore
Extension Service
Gilmore
Winchester Hall
ASCS
Right Garden Tools Makes Gardening A Pure Pleasure
Use quality steel tools with proper balance and long handles to reduce backaches and save time. Choose the right tool for the job, keep tools clean and sharp, and store with sand and oil to prevent rust. Prioritize lighter sizes for women and avoid overdoing early season work to stay fresh.
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Europe
ACP Deadline Set February 15 Here
The February 15 deadline for requesting federal cost sharing on agricultural conservation practices is announced by Viola M. Derr, ASC local office manager in Winchester Hall. The county ASC committee outlines eligible practices including seeding permanent legumes, liming, stripcropping, tree planting, livestock water sources, dam and pond works, forest stand improvement, sod waterways, permanent vegetation, diversion terraces, drainage, tile, cover crops, and white food plot establishment. ASC members Harald M. Free, Russell A. Dudrow, and Lester F. Grossnickle lead the county committee.
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Viola M. Derr
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ACP
Hall
Derr
ASC
Harald M. Free
Russell A. Dudrow
Lester F. Grossnickle
Lowly Soybean Has Uses In Foods Cosmetics Industry
Maryland researchers highlight the soybean’s versatility across foods cosmetics gasoline and industrial goods. By products include extracted protein flakes crude oil lecithin and hull meal used in feeds and adhesives. The bean supports edible and industrial uses from margarine to plywood glue, with potential protein-enriched drinks for aid recipients, though whole-bean processing remains costly.
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Orient
Maryland
Free State
John L. Crothers, Jr
University of Maryland
Department of Markets
Mr. Crothers
College Park
United States
Pesticide Conference to Cover Safe Use and Research
University of Maryland experts headline the 11th annual Agricultural Pesticides Conference in Maryland with sessions February 11 in Salisbury and February 12 in Frederick. Agents and growers will learn about soil insecticides weed control disease management and residue issues while answering audience questions. A La Mar O'Hara wins exclusive use of the Hara Vale prefix for Holstein dairy lines, and Lawrence Matysek buys Trickle Brook Red Chief, a Milking Shorthorn bull, transfer recorded by the American Milking Shorthorn Society.
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David Shriver
University of Maryland
Shriver
Elk’s Hall
Salisbury
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Frederick
L. C. Weaver
Maryland
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Brattleboro
Vermont
Lawrence Matysek
Millers
Trickle Brook
George A. Nicholson
Detour
American Milking Shorthorn,Society
Springfield
Missouri
Botanist Urges Early Nematode Disease Control For Ornamentals
Dr William Klarman University of Maryland botanist warns that infection often occurs before visible symptoms appear and chemical controls are useless if delayed. Bud break is critical for spraying sycamore anthracnose and pyracanthus scab, with symptoms sometimes showing on fruit late. Home gardeners are advised to contact their local Cooperative Extension Service for guidance, allow time for replies, obtain fungicides, and plan treatment early.
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William Klarman
University of Maryland
Klarman
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