Forage Crops To Be Compared At UM Field Day
Livestock producers and dairymen will compare summer annuals and new alfalfa varieties at the University of Maryland field day on August 4 near Ellicott City Howard County. The program begins 9 30 a m with tours, exhibits, and demonstrations on irrigation fertility and feeding trials.
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University of Maryland Agronomy
Ellicott City
Howard County
Agriculture Experiment Station
Folly Quarter
Swine Research Unit
Co-operative Extension Service
Beef purchase program pulls back cattle sales to government
The beef industry cuts offers under a government purchase program designed to bolster cattle prices. Prices asked have risen in recent weeks as sales to the government slow.
Farm Calendar highlights July to August county events
Farm Calendar lists July through August county events and meetings including 4-H activities, field days, fairs, livestock judging, and soil conservation district meetings. It notes 1964 USDA price support review tied to rail freight changes, with growers’ assistance through terminal rate calculations.
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USDA
Evidence On Market Taken At The Hearing
The article explains the public hearing on milk orders to gather evidence on economic and marketing conditions affecting milk handling. A five member USDA Hearing Examiner chairs, rules on witness order, and permits briefed objections. Testimony is oral and voluntary, with briefs due after the hearing to reference the record.
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USDA
Secretary of Agriculture
Sues
Department
Office of
General Counsel
Editor's Corner on reapportionment and state rights issues
The piece argues that Supreme Court reapportionment ruling would allow metropolitan areas to dominate Maryland state politics, weakening rural voices. It critiques centralized urban control, cites Maryland’s 188-year-old system, and notes House hearings on over 60 bills urging the court to halt interference. The author suggests Congress may need to curb the court’s reach.
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Supreme Court
George C. Wallace
Baltimore
Maryland
Montgomery
Prince Georges
Washington
Bethesda
Silver Spring
U.S. Congress
Farm Journal
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Warn Orchardists On Danger From Brown Rot Fungus
Maryland orchardists face brown rot threats as scattered showers return. Dr. L O Weaver, University of Maryland plant pathologist, notes blossom blight on peaches and cherries and warns it may spread to stone fruits. He urges weekly spraying with Captan or wettable sulfur following manufacturer guidelines.
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Maryland
University of Maryland
L. O. Weaver
Weaver
Frederick County Farm Bureau Picnic and Queen Contest
The Frederick County Farm Bureau hosts a picnic and Farm Queen Contest at Mt. Tabor Park in Rocky Ridge on Wednesday. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a brief program, and the Queen Contest is set for 2 p.m. The day includes games for children, softball, and Farmers' Trapshoot events.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Mt. Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
Fred. Co. Farm Bureau
Holstein Judging School Set for Thursday in Frederick County
The Maryland Holstein Judging School will be held Thursday on two Frederick County farms. Prospective judges may be certified based on performances. John Morris, Extension Dairy man at the University of Maryland, will judge. The morning session begins at 10 on J. Fred Groomes’ farm, Mt. Airy area, with an afternoon practice at C. Lester Dudrow’s Lime Kiln farm.
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Camp Peniel
Maryland
Frederick Fairgrounds
Frederick County
Mt. Tabor Park
Robert Huebner
George Speer
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Boonsboro
Holly Hill Farms
Frederick
Carroll County Ag Center
Westminster
Promona Grange
University of Maryland
Garett County
McHenry
Hagerstown
Marvin Hope Farm
Queen Annes County
Caloctin Soil Conservation District
Middletown High School
Howard County
West Friendship
P.m
Robert Ritchie
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg
Cumberland
Hereford
Upperca
Timonium
John Morris
Extension Dairyman
J. Fred Groomes
C. Lester Dudrow
Groomes
Mt. Airy
Frederick County Holstein Association
Remainder Of Year May Be OK For Poultrymen
U S placements for broiler hatchery supply flocks continue to fall, down 35 percent from a year ago and 20 percent from April. Broiler prices improved in June, rising over a cent on the exchange and by three cents for the month, with May holding steady. At 17 cents, poultrymen may begin to recover losses, while farming remains a high risk occupation with hazards rivaled only by mining and construction.
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U. S
Edward F. Holter Honored For Rural Leadership
Edward F. Holter, State Director of the Farmers Home Administration for Maryland and Delaware, received a certificate of recognition from the American Country Life Association for his leadership in rural policy making since 1917. He serves as Vice Chairman of the University of Maryland Board of Regents and has held key roles in The National Grange and the Maryland State Grange.
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Edward F. Holter
Farmers Home Administration
Maryland
Delaware
American County Life Association
American Country Life Association
Gertrude Humphes
America
Holter
Board of Regents
University of Maryland
National Grange
Maryland State Grange
Kittle Named Extension Agent in Carroll County
Miss Kaye Frances Kittle is appointed Extension Agent Home Economics in Carroll County effective July 5. She succeeds Helen Otto and will assist Janet McMurtray with Carroll County extension education programs for families. Kittle, a Penn State B S in Home Economics, studied at Merrill Palmer Institute and earned honors including Alpha Lambda Delta and Mortar Board. She is daughter of Keith Kittle of Washington DC.
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Kaye Frances Kittle
Carroll County
Edward W. Allen
Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Miss Kittle
Helen Otto
Pennsylvania State University
Merrill Palmer Institute of Child Study
Alpha Lambda Delta
Omicron Nu
Phi Upsilon Omicron
Mortar Board
Edith Pitt Chase
Keith Kittle
Newburn Drive
Washington, D.C
Janet McMurtray
Minnow Farming Grows Noted in Arkansas Survey
The USDA reports minnow farming as a profitable occupation with 9200 acres in Arkansas used for minnows for fishermen. The department notes margins equal or superior to other crops and growing demand.
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USDA
Arkansas
Water shortages on farms spark farmer alert in Maryland
Maryland farms face unseen water shortages as peak demands outstrip available sources says University of Maryland Agricultural Engineers. Extension Engineer A Y Krewatch notes many farms lack adequate water storage, warning the issue will worsen with higher irrigation use. Guide No 23 promotes intermediate storage for farmstead water systems and advises contacting County Agent for more details.
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Maryland
University of Maryland Agricultural Engineers
A. Y. Krewatch
Extension
Prof. Krewatch
Dairy Records for Clovertop Herd Report Strong Milk Yields
Eleven cows in the Clovertop herd owned by Russell Wachter of Keymar produced substantial milk. Notable cows include Clovertop Della Marie with 20 918 pounds and Clovertop Della Mona with 22 301 pounds in 365 days.
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Clovertop Della Marie
Clovertop Della Mona
Clovertop Royal Nellie
Hickory
Vale
Susan
Clovertop Fobies Neva
Sir Della Phylis
Clovertop
Russell
Wachter
Keymar
Jersey Bull Louise's Rocket Wins Silver Medal Award
Registered Jersey bull Louise's Rocket owned by Maryland West Virginia Bull Stud at Lewistown earns a silver medal from the American Jersey Cattle Club for meritorious production of three daughters. Rubber mounted rake tines from New Holland absorb up to twenty times more punishment than heavy duty steel tines.
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Maryland-West Virginia Bull Stud
Lewistown
American Jersey Cattle Club
New Holland Engineers
All Pesticides Should Be Handled With Caution
University of Maryland Extension entomologist Dr George Langford warns that all pesticides require care during National Farm Safety Week He outlines 12 safety rules including reading labels storing containers away from children and pets wearing protective gear and disposing of empties to prevent hazards.
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University of Maryland
George Langford
Langford
Miss Carpenter Shows Champion Southdown Ram
Anita Carpenter, Germantown, showed the champion Southdown ram at the Keystone Stud Ram and Eve Show in Harrisburg Pa last week. Pur chaser was Daniel Fitzpatrick Wayland New York. Breeders from 13 states bought 122 animals for Ninth 015 dollars. ram average 85.99 dollars. Top sale was the Hampshire ram entry by Albert Wilson Rural Retro Virginia, bought by Garden Heights Farm Dauphin Pa for 500 dollars. Falls in home lead accident ranking second to motor vehicle deaths. Falls can occur anytime anywhere to anyone. Tractors tied to most farm accidents. corn picker described as the most dangerous machine by hours of operation.
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Anita Carpenter
Germanytown
Keystone Stud
Harrisburg
Daniel Fitzpatrick
Wayland
New York
Albert Wilson
Virginia
Garden Heights, Farm
Dauphin
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Farm Bureau
United States
Rocky Ridge, MD
K. F. Kittle
Dairy Records
Frederick Plant
Thurmont Plant
Brunswick
M. J. Grove Lime Co
Boyds Plant
Carpenter
Southdown
Southern States
Frederick Petroleum Cooperative, Inc
Evergreen Point
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