Exotic livestock farming eyed by U S agriculture officials
A two day USDA conference spotlighted LISA sustainable agriculture and a push toward alternative farming. The report notes limited current demand for exotics like ostriches llamas and reindeer, with prices high but market growth uncertain, and outlines federal support and permitted exotic meat in safety rules.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Cooperative State Research Service
George B. Holcomb
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
United States
Alaska
Lama Life
Camelids Inc
U.S
Andes
South America
Forest Service
Hamas
Angus Champions Shine At 1989 Atlantic National Show
Mark Moxley of West Friendship led a strong showing as Angus exhibitors dominated Timonium at the Atlantic National Junior Angus Show. Moxley captured bred and owned spring calf grand champion at halter and also took bred and owned reserve junior champion, grand champion bull, and intermediate champion female titles amid a field of numerous champions.
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Mark Moxley
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Friendship
Timonium
Mr. Moxley
Farmers urged to file acreage reports in Frederick County
Jan Staley of the Frederick County ASCS stresses farmers must file acreage reports to establish crop acreage bases and eligibility for price supports loans and other program benefits. Final certification dates for corn sorghum soybeans and hay are July 15. reports accepted at the Frederick County ASCS office. call 662-1321 for details.
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Jan Staley
Frederick County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
Frederick County 4-H Bicycle Safety Rodeo standings and participants
Eighteen youths competed in a six obstacle course bike safety event in Frederick County. Winners in each division earned top spots and will advance to the Maryland State Fair. volunteers from 4-H clubs and local civic groups assisted with registrations and safety tips.
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Frederick County
Kenny DeHari
Ballerger Creek
Erin Roberts
Petersvyll
Organia Shons
Frederick Peddiers
Frederick Women's Civic Club
Sgt Chase
Frederick City Police
Bryan Brown
Edward Kornacki
Frederick City
Maria Dommerich
Leslie Harshman
Tim Wood
Bryan
Jamie Page
Deere & Company Launches Bypass Start Campaign
Deere & Company announces a campaign directed at tractor owners built since 1960 to curb bypass starting. The effort, led by Bob Avery, offers a free starting system test, a starter solenoid cover, safety brochures, and a VHS video to educate customers and dealers about the dangers of starting tractors improperly.
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Bob Avery
John Deere
Avery
Jobo Deere
Linganore Creek watershed erosion control project planned
The Frederick SCD sponsors a cost share program for farms draining to Lake Linganore to fund soil ties, animal waste facilities, and other conservation measures. Eligible landowners may receive up to 85 percent cost-share with a $100,000 per practice anchor cap. A public meeting to explain details will be held at 7.9 p.m. Thursday.
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Linganore Creek
Frederick Sali Conservation
Maryland Milk Output and Farmland Values Report 1988 89
Maryland produced 1.4 billion pounds of milk in 1988, down four percent from 1987. National milk output rose two percent to 146 billion pounds, with Maryland prices at $13 per hundredweight. Farmland values rose nationally and in Maryland, with notable increases in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The piece also urges farm transfer planning including family discussions, professional advice, and a tailored plan to keep the farm in the family.
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Maryland Agricultural Statistics Service
Maryland
Frederick County
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Piedmont
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