Schedule for Maryland fair and judging contest update
Agriculture news indicates a new schedule published by the department of Ancurtime for a Maryland fair and judging contests. Details mention a Haruid and Peas Lore family and a local far divisor event tied to the Une Sst Annual Huard 5 Damman yw Judging Contest with contact via HbR TTY.
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Pesticide Council to Meet in Annapolis
The Governors Pestcide Counc will meet from June 1 to discuss mosquito control thresholds and recommendations with input from the public. The Maryland Department of Agriculture hosts the session in Annapolis and invites comments from attendees.
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Manland Department of Agrculture
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Grange Meeting Set for New Market Grange Hall
Grange culture committee members Jesse Burall Glen Beard Gene Crone and Tom Hawthorne will orient the decturer program at the New Market Grange meeting at 7 40 pm Wednesday June 27 at the New Market Grange Hall. Womens Activites Director Lavinia Mechiolenck will conduct the cookie and candy contest. Adult classes include drop and filled while junior Grangers may enter bar cookies six per plate. The candy classes are fudge and miscellaneous for adults and fudge for juniors four per plate. Ice cream will be served during the fellowship hour. For more information call 301 B65 3492.
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Paul Leatherman
Veterinarians to gather for Maryland Examiners meeting
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet Thursday June 28 in the conference room of the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The agenda includes examiner liaison items. For more information call 410-841-3862.
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Maryland State Fair Entries Sought for August Festival
The Maryland State Fair runs Friday to Monday August 24 to September 4 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Timontum. 4 H and FFA livestock events occur first with open class contests later. Entry forms are due July 1 for 4 H and FFA and midweek for open class. Admission is 9 dollars for adults, free for under 12. Call 410-252-0200 ext 227 or visit MarylandStateFair com.
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Corn Yield Contest entries invited by Maryland growers
The Maryland Grain Producers Association calls corn growers to submit entries for the National Corn Yield Contest. Entry fees are 60 dollars through July 1 and 80 dollars through August 1, with winners honored at the Commodity Classic. Contact 888-388-6242 or visit www.hega.com for details.
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Serenity Acres Summer Fun Show Series At Emmitsburg Farm
Serenity Acres presents a summer fun show series at 6 30 p m on Fridays July 13 August 10 and September 7 at the Harney Road farm in Emmitsburg Year end awards will honor champions and reserve champions in youth English western and gaming classes Riders must pay in advance and all horse rider teams are welcome For more information contact Daryl or Sue at 3014471887
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Sue
Jersey Field Day at Frederick Fairgrounds Saturday
Jersey Field Day scheduled for 9 30 am on Saturday July 14 at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Enter through Gate 4 off Highland Street and park near the sheep and swine barns. Stalls must be cleaned before leaving. Maryland Jersey Cattle Club provides breakfast lunch and snacks. Donations of baked goods welcome. For more information call 301 776 5001 or email Tozduane at juno com.
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Maryland teens honored by Holstein association awards
Two 19 year old Maryland agriculture students were honored by the Maryland Holstein Association for public education efforts about Holsteins. Justin Watt of Middleburg earned state honors and national honorable mention, while Gary Brauning III of Minksburg also won state recognition. Both described family farm roots and future plans in dairy work, with Watt balancing drafting work and farming and Brauning pursuing insemination or field work with the Holstein Association.
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Tall fescue a hardy pasture solution with endophyte concerns
Tall fescue tolerates heat and drought and can dominate pastures when other cool season grasses falter. Endophyte infection raises animal health risks and varying toxicity. strategies include diverse forages, interseeding, supplemental feeding, and using endophyte free varieties for safer, year round grazing and winter stockpiling.
Agriculture calendar shows various meetings and events
Maryland Department of Agriculture hosts the Governor's Pesticide Council in Annapolis from 9 am to noon on June 27 in Room 114. New Market Grange meets June 27 at 7 30 pm. Holstein USA convention June 28 at Crowne Plaza Five Seasons in Cedar Rapids. June 28 Maryland Areas Land roverne Foundation Board of Trustees in Annapolis at 9 am. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners in Annapolis at 9 am June 20. Days End Farm Horse Rescue open house June 30 in Lisbon from 1 am to 4 pm. June 30 Spring Practice at Serenity Acres Farm Emmitsburg 6 pm. June 30 Team Penning at J Bar W Ranch Union Rode 6 309m. July events include Community Fun Horse Show at Wilson College Chambersburg Pa July 7 and Sorting Practice at Serenity Acres Farm 6 pm July 7 Team Penning and Battle of the Beast at J Bar W Ranch 7 pm. Maryland Jerseys and Millang Shorthorn Field Days July 9 14 in Freder July 13 Frederck County Farm Queen Contest July 14 Summer Fun Show Serenity Acres Farm Emmitsburg 6 30 pm July 14 Jersey Field Day Frederck Fairgrounds 9 30 am July 14 Sorting Practice and Jackpot Sorting Serenity Acres Farm Emmitsburg 6 pm July 14 Team Penning J Bar W Ranch 4 3pm.
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Wetland Loss and Significance in U S Conservation History
Wetlands have declined by over half since the nation’s founding due to human activities and natural threats. They purify water, store and release floodwaters, reduce erosion, and provide critical habitat for many species. In Maryland, bog turtles rely on Piedmont wetlands, with preservation efforts including restricting drainage and invasive plants. contact local Soil Conservation Districts for more information.
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Committee backs Bush in first farm aid cut vote
The House Agriculture Committee narrowly approved a $5.5 billion package of supplemental farm aid, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. The panel trimmed a White House request for $6.5 billion, citing fiscal limits, while noting this is the first step in a summer process amid ongoing farm subsidies and low prices.
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Texas
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