Scientists Study New FMD Vaccines With Global Partners
Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service collaborate with South Africa's Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute on a five year study to develop improved foot and mouth disease vaccines. Virus mutation challenges vaccine effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture Agricultural Reseach Service
Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute
South Africa
Weivars
Usda Gowisypr
Sire summary released by American Terentaise Association 2002
The American Terentaise Association released the 2002 Sire Summary based on Colorado State University's genetic evaluation. It analyzes 172 Terentaise sires from 195,228 animal records, predicting outcomes for 45,825 dams and sires, highlighting strong maternal traits and high yielding carcass quality. For more information, call 415-421-1995 or visit the association's site.
4-H Club Meeting Highlights and Projects
A Progressive Clavers 4-H club meeting on Monday, March 11, with President Sarah Gieron presiding and Austin Schwartabovk leading the sledge. Twenty two members attended as Daleravers joined Hoard's Davignen judging, while members presented on topics from horse leg wrapping to making goat milk pasteurization, lamb care, beef sirer judging, tote bag crafting, bind cedar building, and paper heart crafts. For more information, contact Silvia Miller at 410-751-5289.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Clavers
Sarah Gieron
Austin Schwartabovk
John Saunders
Role
Ryan Haines
Daleravers
Matt Carmen
Sarah Giron
Jennifer Jackson
Sarah Gross
Kristen Lense
Kevin Ridinger
Amy Ridinger
Silvia Miller
Maryland Agriculture Council to elect new directors
Annual membership meeting of the Maryland Agriculture Council set for 1 30 p m Tuesday April 2 in room 11 of the Maryland Department of Agriculture Annapolis. Committee chairmen will present reports the Maryland Ag Dinner will be reviewed and new directors elected At large nominations are due by March 20 for more information contact Laurie Adelhardt at 410 208 9701
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Maryland Agriculture Council
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Maryland Ag
Nomanalians Ae
Laurie Adelhardt
Farm planning seminar set in Frederick County
Frederick County Office of Economic Development sponsors a seminar titled Turning Over the Lands on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dun Dee Country Inn Frederick. Cost is 10 per person or 15 per family. Michael Hodes will offer estate planning advice with topics on power of attorney revocable trust and tax codes. Tim Blazer will discuss the county purchase of development rights program. Contact Elizabeth Aller at 201-63 F-3077 for more information.
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Frederick County
Dun Dee Country Inn
Frederick
Michael Hodes
Mr Hexies
Tim Blazer
Frederick Geuity Manning and Zoning Department
Elizabeth Aller
Phosphorus Site Index Workshop Offered by Maryland Agriculture
The Maryland Department of Agriculture will offer a workshop on the phosphorus site index for Maryland on Wednesday April 3 at the department. Registration is 15 dollars covering lunch and breaks. Designed for farmers and nutrient management consultants, the workshop reviews parameters used in the index. Participants will receive six credits toward the Maryland Nutrient Management Program continuing education. For more information or to register call 214-89 Li8e.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Particpants
Speaking contest announced by Catoctin and Frederick Districts
The Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts announce a Speak-off contest on April 15 at Walkersville High School. Applications are due April 1. Open to ninth through twelfth graders with a three to five minute speech on introduced species and their impact on biodiversity. Second place earns a $10 savings bond. For details call 301-695-SSEN ext. 3 or visit 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 230 Frederic.
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Catoctin
Frederick
Walkersville High School
Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederic
Frederick County Dairy Princess Program Seeks Candidates
The Frederick County Dairy Princess Committee seeks applicants for Frederick County Dairy Princess and dairy maids. Candidates must be 16 to 21 in 2002, own dairy animals in 4 H or FFA, and have two years in a dairy project. residency in Eyespeaie County and dairy-related employment are required. Contact Robyn Baker by May. a workshop is set for Saturday April 14. For details call Ms Barrier at 410 775 1369.
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Frederick County
Dairy Princess Committee
Lane
Eyespeaie
Robyn Baker
Ms. Barrier
Carrall County Western Circuit Opens Horse Shows
The Gist of the Carrall County Western Circuit opens at 9 a.m. Sunday April 14 at the Carroll County Equestrian Center in Mount Airy with shows on Sundays May 5 June 24 July 14 Aug 4 and Sept 1. A banquet is planned for November with champions crowned in multiple divisions. New classes include mint hues¢e and open warm-ups in English and western. For more information call Pam at 301-831-8735 or Tani at 301-829-1988.
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Carrall County
Carroll County
Mount Airy
Moore
Pam
Tani
Soil Conservationists to Meet in Annapolis Thursday
The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet at 9:30 am Thursday April 38 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The open session will cover soil conservation and water quality program implementation and policy development. For more information contact Louise Lawrence at 410-441-1663.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Soil Conservation Committee
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Louise Lawrence
Anzraal Spring Luncheon Planned by Frederick County Farm Bureau Women
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women announce the Anzraal Spring Luncheon at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at New Midway Fire Hall. Tickets are 12 dollars from committee members. Roast turkey, guest speaker Dr Mariel O'Tuel on Straight Talk About Living, Saying and go. Dr O'Tuel, author of Potprints on the Heart, will sign books. Theatte farmer and farmerette perform, spring flowers for sale after the program. For information call 301-692-8931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Farm Bureau
New Midway Fire Hall
Mariel O'Tuel
Poster Contest Promotes Gift of Trees in Frederick County
The Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts sponsor a poster contest for Frederick County sixth graders with a May 15 submittal deadline. Theme is The Gift of Trees, not required on posters. Awards in several categories. For info call 301-106-2605 ext J or visit 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 230.
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Catoctin
Frederick
Water crisis looms as drought strains Maryland farms
The region faces extreme drought with streams and groundwater well below normal. Maryland areas like Frederick County promote CREP and MACS to conserve water, while farmers recharge aquifers and protect water quality with buffers, wetlands, and manure controls. Public urged to conserve, carpool, recycle, and follow guidelines. contact local conservation districts for details.
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Annaputis
Emmitsburg
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Potonine
Weather Service
Aleady
U.S. Geological Survey
Maryland
Delaware
Chesa Ake Bay
Washington, D.C
Frederick County
County
University of Maryland
Catoctin
Frederick Sail
Agricultural calendar March events and meetings list
A dense list of upcoming agriculture related events across Maryland from March through April. Includes trainings, meetings, conferences, shows, and adoption events with dates, times, and locations such as Frederick County Extension Office Carroll County Ag Center and Wyndham Inner Harbor Hotel. Notable items include Nulvient Applicator Voucher Training and the Sixth Annual Dairy Calf and Heifer Conference.
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Frederick County
Montenue Lane
Frederick
Carroll County
Carroll County Ag Center
Westmin
State Soil Conservation Committee
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Wolterheim Farms
Keller Road
Jefferson
Sta.m
Professional
Dairy Heifer Growers Association
Wyndham Inner Harbor
Baltinore
Maryland Brown Swiss Breeders
New Midway Fire Hall
Diamond 7
Hanch and Arena
Dillsurg
Iron Bridge
Meriwether Farm
Roxbury Road
Glenelg
Frederick County Arm Bureau
Young Farmers
New Midway
Maryland Shortham Association
Lisbon
Frederick Soil Conservation District Board of Siparvisnes
Thomas Johnson
Predurivs
Dax Dee Country
Maryland
Department of Agriqulture
Western
Beating Open Cows Key To Weaned Calf Yield
Beef calf weaning hinges on getting a calf from every cow. Open cows reduce profits most, with each open cow costing three pregnant cows. Nutrition before breeding, calving season length, and preconditioning boost weaning weight and buyer value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Baca
University of Maryland Extension
Poe
Biotech options cut farm runoff and boost safety
Oklahoma law professor Drew L Kershen discusses biotech crops reducing phosphorus runoff into the Chesapeake Bay and lowering pesticide use. He cites tobacco Tyson and others resisting GM foods due to public pressure, noting environmental liability and market risks. He cites biotech potatoes needing fewer pesticides and radiated food tests to reduce E coli deaths, while acknowledging radiation risks and ongoing legal debate.
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Glendening Administration
Chesapeake Bay
Bay
Drew L. Kershen
Olahoma University
Kershen
Tyson and Inc, JR. Simpton
Gerber
Boulley
YF Tyson
Metonald’s
Kersten
Tyzan's
United States
Texas
Oklahoma Law Review
Local farms and schools link for healthier lunches
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture aids schools and farmers to craft menus and classroom lessons using locally grown produce. Executive director Briar Snyder notes education can blend lunch with learning while Antonia Demas of the Food Studies Institute cites food as real value linking math science and social studies. Cooperative pilot programs could expand as more farms join and classrooms use local product in meals and curricula.
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State College
Pennsylvania Association For Sustainable Agriculture
Tn Probaly
Association
Briar, Snyder
Antonia Bemas
Trumansburg, N.J
Demas
Snyder
U.S Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
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Carn
Pucmners
Légory
Department of Agriculture
Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association
Clarion
Antietam Creek
Hagerstown
Department of Apriculture
Wye Research and Education
Queenstown
Noor
Mount Airy Saddle Pass
Eastern Shore
Jason Johns Farm
Mercersberg
Carroll Goundy Equestrian Center
Mount Airy Farm
Catectin
Angus
Matthew Pogte
Woodbine
Springfield
Trett Barber
Hast Tansing
Mich
Pamela Rigaux
Origan
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