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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1954
Page
10
A home freezer guidance column details how to prepare vegetables for freezing, including lima bean and snap bean varieties, brine and blanching steps, and cooling methods. It covers corn on and off the cob, with specific times for blanching and cautions against over blanching to preserve color and texture.
College Park reports poultrymen must sharpen management for profit amid postwar expansion. University of Maryland tests show litter thickness and age affect coop temperatures, with thin litter on concrete or dirt floors cooling more than thick built up litter. Keep ample litter to absorb moisture and aid dispersion of droppings.
College Park July 23 Poultrymen are urged to plant good pasture as a cheap nutrient source. Wade H. Rice says ladino clover pasture can replace about $100 worth of feed per acre yearly. Best seeding window is August 15 to September 15 with soil testing and certified seed. Use mixtures of ladino clover alsike clover and Southern smooth brome. substitute orchard grass for turkeys.
COLLEGE PARK July 23 Look for a shield design with the letters US when you buy eggs Janet Coblentz University of Maryland extension nutritionist advises shoppers This mark seals cartons or is printed on them indicating eggs graded by government standards for quality and size Grades AA A B or C and sizes Extra Large Large Medium Small are shown The date graded is stamped on the label Higher grades bring higher prices in warm weather quality may drop in summer Grade I P eggs have many cooking uses and similar nutrition to AA and A while Grade B or C eggs are suited to scrambling baking and sauces. use depends on appearance and flavor requirements
August 20 field demonstration features subsoiling seeding and pasture renovation máquinas. Penn State and University of Maryland agronomy representatives will discuss each job's role in grassland farming, with demonstrations managed by Rhea T. Kincaid. Exhibits run under a fixed schedule, with booths for manufacturers and extension service staff available for questions.
Frederick County D. HLLA monthly report for June 1954 lists supervisors and staff including Geo Buckes unit 2 Chas Murray unit 3 Bernard Miles unit 4 John Beckman unit 5 Maurice E Meunier unit 6 LeRoy Burall under the Frederick County D H I A records section.
Maryland farmers increasingly adopt supplemental irrigation and seek efficiency gains. Dr Charles Reynolds of the horticulture department explains dissolving a completely water soluble fertilizer in irrigation water adds nitrogen during later crop development with minimal labor. A barrel or drum is fed from the pump intake, with a shutoff valve, and guidance on fittings and operation follows.
Instructions advise using fully water soluble fertilizer such as urea or nitrate of soda. Introduce the solution during the last half of irrigation, then close the intake valve to avoid air entering the line. After injection, run water for 10 to 15 minutes to flush fertilizer from pump and pipes and rinse leaves.
Record alfalfa seed crop in 1952 180 million pounds and 1953 surpassing 60 percent above the 10 year average. California Washington Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Iowa show rising yields through new breeding Ranger variety wilt resistance and winter hardiness. Techniques include Lygus control honey bee pollination row planting improved land prep and harvest methods boosting per acre yields up to 1500 1800 pounds in some cases.
Montgomery County plans a week of farm tours and public events to promote soil fertility during Maryland Land Week August 1 to 7. The program on August 4 will start at 9:30 AM with tours of farms that practice conservation and improve fertility for future generations.
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