Maryland observes tree farm anniversary nationwide and state
The American Tree Farm System marks 40 years and Maryland 35 as Governor Hughes proclaims Tree Farm Week on June 13. Dr. Kundt notes the national celebration June 12 near Durham NC with attendees from forestry and politics. Maryland lists 239 private woodland owners with 63,358 certified acres and 54,836 total certified woodland acres from majors like Glatfelter Pulp Wood.
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Maryland
Old Line
Harry R. Hughes
John F. Kundt
University of Maryland
Durham
Andy Griffith
North Carolina
James Hunt
George Weyerbaueser
Montesato
Wash
Welcome
Charles County
Kundt
Glatfelter Pulp Wood Company
Spring Grove
Glatfelter
Chester County
Garrett County
Carroll County
Allegany
Washington
Frederck County
United States
Kandt
Forest Industries
Clarence W. Strickland
Snow Hill
Worcester County
Maryland Winter Wheat Crop Forecast for 1981
Maryland's winter wheat crop is forecast at 4,773,000 bushels from 129,000 acres to be harvested in 1981. The yield outlook is 37 bushels per acre, with production up from 1980 and 1979 levels, while national winter wheat totals reach a record 2.08 billion bushels.
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Maryland
US Department of Agriculture
Smuart
Peterson
Maryland State Agricultural Stabiliza
Tion and Conservation Committee
USDA
Allergic reactions tied to gypsy moth hairs study cited
A Yale and USDA Forest Service review confirms gypsy moth bristly hairs can trigger non fatal rashes and welts in some people. Connecticut and Massachusetts see outbreaks as larvae disperse widely. masks and gloves used by lab workers reduce irritation. The study by Paul Elkind involved 17 lab employees with reactions ranging from none to severe but not life threatening.
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Yale
Usda Forest Service
Forest Service
Northeastern Forest Experiment Staion
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Forest Insect and Disease Laboratory
Mill Pond Road
Hamden
Conn
Maryland Veterinary Meeting Highlights Canine Feline Cardiology
The 95th summer meeting of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association will run June 28 to 30 at the Sheraton Fontainebleau Inn in Ocean City. Dr. Robert B. Cohen of the Animal Medical Center New York will discuss Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Cardiology, with Dr. Robert Whitlock of the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Jack E. Shanks of Mocksville NC also presenting.
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Robert B Cohen
Animal Medical Center
New York
Maryland Veterinary Medical Association
Sheraton-Fontainebleu Inn
Ocean City
Robert Whitlock
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Jack E. Shanks
Mocksville
North Carolina
Whitlock
Shanks
Thurmont Grange meets pulls plans for events and shows
Thurmont Grange held its May meeting with 20 members at the 1.C.C.F. Hall led by Master Roger Troxell. A $100 donation will aid the Maryland State Grange Deaf Scholarship Fund and members were urged to enter stuffed toy and needlework contests. Contests slated for August 7 at Thurmont Community Park, with a premium list now available for the Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show to be held September 11 to 13 at Catoctin High School.
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Thurmont Grange
1.C.C.F. Hall
Thurmont
Roger Troxell
Maryland State Grange
Women's Activities
Paulette Mathias
Grange
Rodman Myers
Thurmont and
Emmitsburg
Thurmont Bank
Detour Bank
Saylor's Store
Thurmont Co-op
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Catoctin High School
Alton Hoppengardner
Maryland
Catactiq
The
Totem Pole Playhouse
the Grange
Mike Valentine
Catoctic Future Farmers of America
FFA
Lola Zentz
National Grange Youth Leadership Fund
Jim Moser
Helen Fornwald
Father
Jim Muser
Walkersville FFA Shines at Maryland State Judging Contests
Walkersville FFA competed in the Maryland State Judging contests at the University of Maryland College Park on May 7. The meats judging team and the milk quality and dairy foods team won, while the agricultural mechanics team placed second. Individual placings ranged from second to tenth across teams, with top performers named: Laura Albaugh, Doris Lenhart, Debbie Schroyer, Bill Beall, Scott Wiles, Mike Spielman, Rhonda Moxley, Caroline Baker, Keith Warner, Brian Lind, Danny Barker, Jeff Hevner, Randy Cox, Dean Bowers, Ernie Fisher, and Darryl Ramsburg. The meats and dairy teams advance to the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri, during the National FFA Convention in November.
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Maryland Future Farmers of America
FFA
University of Maryland, College Park
Walkersville
Agricultural Mechanics
Laura Albaugh
Doris Lenhart
Debbie Schroyer
Bill Beall
Scott Wiles
Mike Spielman
Rhonda Moxley
Caroline Baker
As Mechanics
Keith Warner
Brian Lind
Danny Barker
Jeff Hevner
Rendy Cox
Dean Bowers
Ernie Fisher
Darryl Ramsburg
Randy Cox
Kansas City
Crop reports due by July 1
Frederick County ASCS official Larry Howard urges farmers to file 1981 crop reports by July 1 since most corn is planted. Timely filers gain automatic eligibility for farm program benefits. late reports incur a $15 per tract fee. The August 11 Maryland Agricultural Commission meeting agenda includes commodity reports and soil conservation study updates.
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Larry Howard
Frederick County
ASCS
East Street
Frederick
Maryland Agricultural Commission
Department of Agriculture
Parole Plaza
Annapolis
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Magic At the Mall
Frederick Towne Mall
Singapore Future Farmers of America
Terry Suddath
Maryland Dairy Princess
Misty Marie Stoneester
Middleburg
Richard Stonerifer
News-Post Daily Supplement
Becky Brashear
Tree Farm
Howard
Montgomery Counties
Dor
Deutz-Fahr
Ti Parr Frederick
Paul Elkind
Forst Insect and Disease Laboratory
Yale School of Epidemiology and Public Health
Etkind
National Arboretum
Debbad
Garrett
Green Growers 4-H Club
Washington, D.C
Northan
Pat Nusbaum
James
Mike Pue
Adrienne
P.W
Cathy ‘Shaffer
Kim
Kendra
Earlene Main
Vivian
Elizabeth Stotdlemyer
Darby
Melanie
Louise Zimmerman
Debbie Damsteegt
Eric
Eric, Toan
Martin
Shawn Walsh
Wanda Embrey
Mary
Paula Stambaugh
Catherine Anne Hahn
Donna Speak
Grayson Bauler Jr
Linda
June Hawbaker
Ellen
Katie Hendrickson
Debbie Garrett
Green Growers
Catoctin Mountain State Park
MD. Veterinary Assn
Broderick Mews
Association of Retarded Citizens
Frederick County Mental Health Association
DBIA
Frederick Montgomery
Frederick Fairgrounds
Guernsey
Ensilmixer
Jamesway
Oswalt
Gladhill Tractor Mart
Patrick ST
IHCC
H. B. Duvall, Inc
Patrick Street
Frederick, MD
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