Wheat Stem Rust Threatens U.S. Wheat Supply
March report from Cleveland quotes Dr. Elvin Stakman of the University of Minnesota warning that a severe stem rust invasion could devastate next year’s bread wheat. The disease, Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici race 15 B, since 1918, has spread from North Dakota to Texas and Mexico, with potential to winter and travel northward. Researchers warn funding is insufficient but ongoing breeding aims to develop resistant wheats over years, a twelve year effort per new variety.
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Cleveland
University of Minnesota
American Association For the Advancement of Science
North
Dakota
Minnesota
Durham
Texas
Mexico
Stakman
United States Department of Agriculture
Sam
Congress
Slakman
America
Disease warfare threats to crops spurs call for science
The News of Frederick Maryland notes ongoing plots to use disease against crops and warns continual scientific defense is needed to prevent food shortages. It recalls a prior wheat rust epidemic of 1935 involving a fungus labeled as number 56, though says today’s threat is more serious.
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Frederick, Md
Leena Natures
African Violets Discovered Long Ago Gentle indoor bloomers' appeal
African Violets, discovered about 60 years ago in East Africa, gained rapid popularity after shipping to Europe. They come in white to deep purple hues with jewel like pistils and leaves, thrive with morning sun, around 70 degrees, and require light watering and occasional feeding after major flowering.
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East Africa
Europe
Farm loans to 66,073 buyers total near 400 million
Washington reports that over fifteen years the Agriculture Department lent nearly 400 million dollars to 66,073 farm buyers who could not obtain credit from banks. In most cases the government financed full purchase price and terms extended to 40 years. About one third have been paid in full and many borrowers were ahead on payments. Losses are estimated under 600 thousand dollars. Also noted is Mme. De La Roche, first woman airplane pilot, who first flew in 1910 at Chalons sur Marne, France.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Agriculture Department
Department
Mme. de la Roche
Chalons-sur-Marne
Better Yield and Higher Profit From New Legumes
Improved legume varieties promise higher per acre yields and better forage quality, with some lines like Evergreen Spanish and Madrid showing markedly greater hay output in Central States. While seed alone boosts returns, added fertilizer and improved practices enhance gains. wilt-resistant alfalfa varieties Ranger and Buffalo extend stands in problematic soils.
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Madrid
Central States
Grundy County
Lincoln
Neb
Columbus
Mantatan
Kan
Forage Seed Outlook: Timothys and Grasses on the Rise
Grassland farmers should watch for improved forage varieties as many seeds such as Marietta Lorain and Alaska timothy remain unavailable. Martin and Manchar brome grass Alta and Kentucky-31 fescues and other grasses improve pastures and meadows. new introductions of forage crops are expected as they become commercially available.
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Ranger
Kenland
Dixie
Alta
Kentucky
Marietta
Lorain
Alaska
Many Types of Soil Produce Good Gardens
Soil is defined as the portion of earth where plants grow and sustain life. It covers various types from light sand to heavy clay, all of which can be improved to support productive gardens. Asia produces more than 90 percent of the world's rice.
Reporters Quiz Finds County Favors Farm Price Supports
Six residents were interviewed about federal price supports for farm commodities. Most expect continued government backing as long as an emergency persists, with varied opinions on certainty and parity.
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J. Austid Fraley
Catoctin
Rhbadell Putman
Seventh Street Pike
Chester Stone
Charlesville
Support Price For Soybeans Announced
The 1951 soybean support price is set at a national average of 2.45 dollars per bushel. It reflects 90 percent of the January 15, 1951 parity price, higher than the 1950 crop support of 2.06 dollars per bushel based on 80 percent of the September 1, 1950 parity price. Jos H Blandford chairs the Maryland PMA State Committee.
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Jos. H. Blandford
Maryland
PMA
Soybean support plan aims for near record 1950 production
Announcement explains increase in 1951 crop soybean support to spur national output close to last year’s record. With corn needing maximum production, harvested soybean acreage is set near last year’s level, targeting a 13 million acre guide versus 18.291 million a year ago. Loans and purchase agreements run through Jan 31, 1952. eligibility requires No 4 grade or better and moisture under 15 percent with premiums and discounts set by the CCC.
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Tee
Brannan
Commodity Credit Corporation
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Pennsylvania
Kobuta
Koppers Co
Voncantvenss
Dontiac
REM Pontiac CO
N. Market St
Fredérick, Md
Burdette Brothers
Asia
W. Duvall
D.W. Hooper
Max Kehne
Armour Fertilizer Works
Baltimore, Maryland
Brea
Edward F. Gayer
Middletown
N. Z. Cramer & Son, Inc
Woodsboro
Flamony Grove Feed & Supply CO
Frederick R. D
Robert T. Dayhoff
Dickerson, Md
Robert H. Diller
Libertytown, Md
Ee Cooperative, Inc, Thurmont and Rockyidge
Aerowax
P. L. Hargett, Co
South Market St
P. L. Hargett & Co
Ayrshire
Fair Grounds
Dela
Tom Whittaker
Sale
Brandon, Vt
Orphans'Court
Frederick County
Willie S. Devilbiss
Liberty
New Windsor
Oak Orchard
T. B
Black Hawk
Oliver
Saxton
Mc Deering
Osborne
Maurice M. Devilbiss
Newell B. Devilbiss
Harry Trout and Son
Raymond L. Kelly
Orphans’ Court
Howison E. Hoover
Howison £. Hoover
Wolfsville
Towit
Ford
Samuel L. Hoover
Howisen
E. Hoover
Joseph €. Snyder
Robert Snyder
Bernice O. Kindle
John W. Hoover
Sarah A. Hoover
Libert H. W. B
United States Internal Revenue
State of Maryland
Howison
Hoover
Joseph C. Snyder
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