Mini cows emerge from cross breeding in Mexico
AP report from FAMUIN Mexico describes a project near Tanleon where Angel Castrillon and Manuel Berruecos have developed a mini cow. The animals, about 3 feet tall and 300 pounds, yield milk closer to a gallon daily and require far less land. Researchers hope to aid land-poor nations with dense populations by boosting cattle and milk output using smaller livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famuin
Mexico
Third World
Angel Castrillon
Castrillon
Anabella‘Castrillon
San Luis Potosi
Mr. Castrillon
Agriculture's Health Improves Says Southern States Board Chief
Southern States Cooperative leaders report improvement in agriculture's health and strong six state performance at regional meeting in Frederick. Gene A. James notes higher first-half dollar volume at 311 million, with gains in unit sales across feeds, fertilizer, seed and farm supplies. Net operating loss expected but base remains solid. optimism on export markets and reduced government dependence. Attendees include Young Advisory Board hopefuls from Brunswick, Mount Airy, Woodsboro, Frederick, and Middletown co-ops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern States Cooperative
Frederick
Gene A. James
Association
Southern States
James
Quality Inn
James Whitaker
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Kentucky
North Carolina
Joe Coffey
Whitaker
Brunswick
Burl Haga
Stanley Tucker
Eric Burall
John Shafer ,Jr
Dennis Shafer
George A. Lakin
Millard S. Smith II
Tony Shackelford
James Knill
Mownt Airy Cooperative
Nancy Carlisle
Linda Brachey
Robert Molesworth
Robert Hilton
Samuel Tressler III
Woodsboro Co-op
Oscar Fogle Jr
Debbie Leach
Larry A. Smith
Dennis Ramsburg
Edward Bowers
Herb Dubin
Eric Barton
Michael Bowers
Bennie Karl Duncan
Michael J. Wilcom
Mark Wilcom
Frederick Petroleum
Robert Roberson
Debbie Slifer
Dan Marvin
Elwood Hipkins
James 0. Montgomery
Middletown
Daniel Mertz
Gaynel Miller
Walter Bussard
W. Austin Zecher
Donald Grossnickle
Dennis Moser
Darrell Wolf
Biotechnology boosts uses for corn and soybeans in industry
Biotech may expand corn and soybean applications beyond food to fuels plastics paints lubricants and road deicers. Experts say engineered starches and oils can cut processing costs, with growers contracted like in tomatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Sorenson
Asgrow Seed Co
Sorenson
Neligh farmer bets agriculture future is in popcorn
Fourth generation Nebraska farmer Frank Morrison abandons live stock and grain to grow Morrison Farms Popcorn producing about 6 million pounds annually on 2000 acres. He processes on farm, exports abroad, and aims for market independence away from government programs while maintaining quality and strong marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neligh
Neb
Frank Morrison
Morrison Farms
Mr. Morrison
United States
Morrison
Germany
Seattle
Four-H Youth Honored by PEPCO in Montgomery County
Six Montgomery County 4-H youths were honored by PEPCO for electrical projects at the Montgomery County Fair. Scott Kelly received recognition for communications and learning about electricity. Troy Smith and Lynda Kelly were lauded for speeches and leadership. Liz Serig crafted a handmade floor lamp. Daniel Waring showcased several electrical projects. Laurie Kelly wrote a computer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
PEPCO
Scott Kelly
Montgomery Village
Troy Smith
Lynda Kelly
Miss Kelly
University of Maryland
Maryland
4-H
Chicago
Liz Serig
Gaithersburg
Daniel Waring
Clarksburg Creations
Laurie Kelly
Pepco Electric
Farrier's clang rings from Maryland to Scotland
Maryland farriers like Mr. Ferguson pursue extensive training and certification to master horse hoof care. He progressed from nine weeks of school to a formal program at the University of Pennsylvania, earning national and international recognition with a second place in Scotland. The Maryland association, part of the American Farrier Association, emphasizes education, skill development, and ongoing learning amid a lineage of master farriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
University of Pennsylvania
New Boston Center
American Partners Association
Scotland
United States
Edward Martin
Martin
Maryland Association
Christina M
AFA
Farrier’s
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Tanleon
Huasteca
Manuel Berruecos
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Mexico City
Berruecos
University of North Carolina
West Germany
Japan
Castriflon
Cooperative
Lore Maer Hia
NEWS
Farrier
McGregor
The
Royal Dick School of Veterinary Medicine
Edinburgh
U.S
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