Regional Angus juniors to compete at Eastern Regional
Eleven exhibitors from the region will showcase Angus cattle at the Eastern Regional Junior in Raleigh North Carolina on June 18 and 19. A total of 164 young Angus breeders exhibit 347 head including Michael Considine and Jennifer Butler among others. Greg McCurry of Sedgwick Kansas will judge divisions for bred and owned heifers bred and owned bulls cow calf pairs and other exhibitor owned stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
Michael Considine
Middletown
Jennifer Butler
Emmitsburg
Monica Feeser
Taneytown
Christopher Morris
Gaithersburg
Alana Burdette
Boyds
Jay
Jeff
Diana Cowell
Clarksburg
Michael
Cara
Melissa Harrison
Woodbine
Greg McCurry
Sedgwick
Kan
Local riders earn AQHA hours in recognition program
Omar Barreiro of Frederick logged 250 hours and David Carruthers of Mount Airy was honored for 4 hours riding American Quarter horses in the AQHA program. Enrollment costs 25 dollars and a log sheet is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Quarter Horse Association
Omar Barreiro
Frederick
David Carruthers
Mount Airy
AQHA
P.O. Box
Amarillo
Texas
Linganore FFA selects leaders for 1994 95 school year
Linganore High School agriculture education students will be led by Jody Powell as president for 1994 95. Amber Wentz as VP and Sharon Stewart as secretary headline a slate of officers. other elected leaders include Kathy Curry treasurer Julie Toperzer reporter Roni Cline junior adviser David OHara sentinel Janet VanHoose parliamentarian Shawn Stoeffler historian Chrystal Ibex photographer Tony White food director Gwen Kurtz 4 H activities director Elizabeth Cash Building Our American Communities chair. Honors awarded for contributions include David OHara as top first year member Sharon Stewart top second year member and Grange award winner Carrie for Farm Bureau Unsung Hero. Proficiency awards in floriculture went to Toperzer Cline Matthews Amy Pickett Heather Markle. Floriculture certificates went to Belinda Shaw Cash Lisa Smith Tatiana Smith OHara Ibex Loretta Britner. Cline earned the dairy production certificate and agriculture science honors were given to Powell Curry and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jody Powell
Linganore High School
Miss Powell
Linganore
Amber Wentz
Sharon
David O'Hara
Sharon Stewart
Grange
Farm Bureau
Carrie
Miss Toperzer
Miss Cline
Matthews
Amy Pickett
Heather Markle
Belinda Shaw
Miss Cash
Lisa Smith
Tatiana Smith
Mr. O'Hara
Ibex
Loretta Britner
Men Powell
Miss Curry
Singapore
FFA
Kathy Curry
Janet VinHouse
Gwen Kurtz
Roni Cline
Liz Cash
BOAC
Tony White
Food For America
Sentinel
Shawn Stoeffler
Julie Toperzer
Chrystal Ibex
Dairy co-ops mull merger between Dairymen and Mid-America
Leaders of Dairymen Inc. Louisville and Mid-America Dairymen Springfield signed a non-binding letter of understanding to explore a merger. The move would unite 3,300 Dairymen farmers and 13,000 Mid-Am members who marketed over 125 billion pounds of milk in 1993.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen Inc
Louisville
Mid-America Dairymen Inc
Springfield
Dairymen
Mid-America
Buckey Jones
Mid-Am
Midwest
Southeast
mid-Atlantic
Carl Baumann
Free nitrate test for corn growers extend extension service
Farmers using manure sludge or legumes to supply nitrogen may sample soil to see if nitrogen is sufficient for a full corn crop. Test applies where less than 50 pounds per acre of commercial nitrogen has been used. Corn should be 12 to 18 inches tall. Call Ralph Fisher or Patty Burdette for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Fisher
Cooperative Extension Service
Patty Burdette
Maryland agricultural land group to meet in Annapolis
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will convene at 9 30 a m on Wednesday June 29 in the first floor conference room of the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The session will address district petitions district and easement amendments and policy issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor’s
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
Maryland Farm Bureau Scholarships Offer Three $500 Awards
The Maryland Farm Bureau announces three $500 scholarships for the 1994 95 academic year. Open to full time college students or entering freshmen at any institution. One prize to a member or child of a member with an agricultural or other major. two others restricted to agricultural majors. Applications due Sept 1 to the Maryland Farm Bureau office. awards in December at the convention with Dec 6 banquet. Call (410) 922-3426 for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Farm Bureau
Young Farmer awards announced Maryland Farm Bureau opens 18 to 30 contest
The Maryland Farm Bureau Young Farmer Achievement Award and Discussion Meet invite members aged 18 to 30. All participants get Safemark gift certificates. State runners-up receive tire certificates up to 300 dollars in value. Winners earn 500 dollars and an all expenses paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in St Louis in January 1995. State winners may compete for a new Dodge pickup truck. The Maryland Achievement Award winner gets 50 hours or 60 days use of a Case tractor. For more information call 293-2888 or (410) 922-3426.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau
St. Louis
Maryland
Frederick County Farm Queen Contest Planned for July 15
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee announces the annual Farm Queen Contest set for Friday evening July 15 at the Jefferson Community Center. Entrants must be 16 but under 20 by August 28 state contest, and either a Farm Bureau member or family engaged in agriculture. Applications due by July 1 to Mary Sue Grossnickle, Laverne Heffner, or Peg Long. The winner will represent the county at the Maryland State Fair events August 25 and 30 in Timonium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Jefferson Community Center
Farm Bureau
Frederick County Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureau
Mary Sue Grossnickle
Laverne Heffner
Peg Long
Dairy Field Days Set With July Shows For Cattle Breeders
Entries are open for the annual dairy cattle field days featuring Brown Swiss Jersey Ayrshire and Guernsey classes. Shows run on July 16 and 30 at the Frederick Fairgrounds with 10 a.m. start times and pending entry deadlines. Holstein events begin July 21 at 5 p.m. and all entry forms were mailed to last year’s exhibitors. Admission and parking are free. Heat stress in cows is discussed with management tips including ventilation, barn opening, fans, evaporative cooling, and shade cloth trials. For more information call 694-1594.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Jersey
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Frederick
Montgomery
Frederick Fairgrounds
Maryland Agriculture Calendar June and July Events
Summary of agricultural calendar items spanning June and July. Lists planning meetings, fairs, shows, conventions, contests, and educational workshops across Maryland and nearby states with dates, venues, and host organizations. Notable entries include the Eastern Regional Shorthorn Show, Maryland FFA Convention, National Holstein Convention, and multiple Farm Bureau meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship
Seattle
Wash
Maryland
Western
Carroll Manor Grange
US imposes stricter import rules on ratites including emus and ostriches
The Agriculture Department tightens import requirements for ratites to curb smuggling and disease risk. From origin farms, birds must have microchip IDs and daily flock records, with health inspections and indelible ink marking on hatching eggs. Officials cite high smuggling risks and strong demand as reasons for the emergency action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Donald Luchsinger
USDA
Animal and Plant and Health Inspection Service
Luchsinger
Inspection Service
Health Inspection Service
APHIS
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Regional Ag News
Angus Juniors
Pesticide Council
Linganore Ffa Chapter
Suzan G. Summers
Singapore Ffa
Carrie Kurtz
Ag Land Preservation Group
Young Farmer Awards
Farm Queen
Dairy Spotlight
Stan Fultz
Mid- Atlantic
Frederick County
American Jersey Cattle Club
San Antonio
Frederick County Farm Bureau Board
Betty's
Ballenger
Ramada Inn
Hagerstown
Burlington
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Young Farmers Meeting
Marlin
Julie Hildebrand
Frederick County Farm Bureau Farm Safety Camp
Maryland Ag Teachers Association
Central Maryland
Mid-Maryland
West Tufs
National Institute On Cooperative Education
Washington, D.C
Ballenger Grange
Pinehuill Park
Queen Anne’s County
Frederick Montgomery
The
Kishota
Ford-Kubota Tractor Co
Diamond Ave
Howard
Carroll
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