County Agent Reports on Crops and Dairies
In Maryland the county crop foundation remains good after a mild winter and dry spring. Recent rains boosted small grain and pasture while corn ground needs moisture. Wheat and barley look solid. pasture slowed by cool dry weather. Fruit prospects for peaches and apples remain normal despite fears from freezes. Maryland Efficient Dairy Production contest results list Ray H. Smith of Frederick winning first place among 1949 D.W.LA members, with top five finishers including John H. Hull, Edwin D. Fry, Joseph W. Wachter, and Harry Harbaugh. A. F. Vierheller warns of heavy mouse populations in orchards and urges a final application of zinc phosphide. Interest in chemical weed control grows with Maryland Agronomy findings and No. 23 memo summaries. copies available at the County Agent's office.
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Henry
Shoemaker
Ray H. Smith
Frederick
Maryland
D.w.la
Marvin E. Senger
Extension Dairyman
University of Maryland
John H. Hull
Westminster
Edwin D. Fry
Laytonsville
Joseph W. Wachter
Keymar
Harry
Harbaugh
Hagerstown
Nation Dairy Products Corporation
A. F. Vierheller
Extension Horticulturist
Amherst
Mass
Agronomy Department
No Price Supports For Chickens Turkeys Announced
The Department of Agriculture will not provide price supports for chickens and turkeys in 1956 to help producers plan. Maryland official Joseph H. Blandford notes support is non mandatory under current law, with past programs used occasionally. Factors include perishability, agricultural importance, and ability to dispose of stocks. About 9 million pounds of turkeys were bought under the 1949 program, with July 1950 further purchases required, mostly for school lunch programs.
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Department of Agriculture
Joseph H. Blandford
Maryland Production and Market Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Navy's New Submarine Killer Aims to Patrol Vast Oceans
The Lockheed P2V-4, descendant of the Truculent Turtle, is described as a long range anti submarine aircraft. It can patrol up to 4500 miles without refueling and uses a threefold larger radar for snorkel detection. Up to 96 sonobuoys deploy hydrophones, with MAD gear pinpointing subs, enabling torpedoes drops, bombs, and 20 mm cannon fire. A plant spotlight aids target accuracy.
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Navy
Large Fall Turkey Crop Warns of Feeding Costs
Indications of another large turkey crop this fall warn growers that profits hinge on efficient production. Dr. G F Combs of the University of Maryland Poultry Department notes feed costs exceed half of total costs and outlines starting mash protein levels from 26 to 28 percent, then stepping down to 24 percent at four weeks and 20 percent by eight weeks.
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G. F. Combs
Poultry Department
University of Maryland
Maryland Greener Pastures Contest Expanded Statewide
The Greener Pastures contest, begun in 1949 in most Maryland counties, will extend across the state this year to reward farmers who improve grazing. The Maryland State committee and Montgomery County PMA invite entries to be judged in June, with 100 or more certificates for state, area, county, and community winners. Applications available at the Montgomery County PMA office or mailed to farmers.
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Maryland
Maryland State Committee
Montgomery County
PMA
Maryland Greener Pastures Society
Deterioration Of Wheat Crop To Hit Small Area
New York April 30 farm income in only a limited area will suffer severely from deterioration of the winter wheat crop according to Business Week The area includes northwestern Kansas The crop for Kansas as a whole though poorer than last December may reach 164 million bushels Texas which harvested 193 million bushels this year saw its winter wheat estimated at 66 6 million bushels pared to 25 million the smallest since 1936 Insect infestations predicted over wide areas that enjoyed mild winter weather are appearing as the article notes The deteriorating wheat crop threatens smaller yields in upcoming seasons as green attacks on winter wheat increase over large sections of the plains.
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New York
Business Week
Kansas
Sayy
Publalian
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Venice Rated Among World’s Most Beautiful Cities
A travel note places Venice, Italy, in the ranks of the world’s most beautiful cities. It highlights its renowned canals, architecture, and artistic heritage as defining features admired by visitors and critics alike.
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Venice
Italy
Homemaking Seen As Real Career With Bright Future
Miss Venfa M. Kellar of the Maryland Extension Service announces that over 14,000 homemakers in Maryland will participate in National Home Demonstration Week from April 30 to May 1. The program, run with the U S Department of Agriculture, aids both veteran homemakers and new brides through extension training to improve homes and communities. The slogan is Today’s Home Builds Tomorrow’s World with events across posters displays tours teas and church services. Over 420 Homemakers Clubs are enrolled statewide, with 2,000 new members and 35 new clubs joining in 1949.
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Hlomemaking
Venfa M. Kellar
Maryland Extension Service
Maryland
University of Maryland Extension Service
U S. Department of Agriculture
Miss Kellar
Deller
Baltimore City
City
Kellar
Memorial Day Parade Severn Exhibit Approved at County Fair
The text notes a Memorial Day parade segment in Severn with an exhibit planned at the County Fair. A demonstration on safe pen handling for strong animals was given by Harvey Dickinson and Dianne Thomas. Marian Miller reports for the club. Attendees included Mrs. Herman Moffitt and Mrs. Paul Trent at a Methodist church banquet in Baltimore honoring the Youths' Silent club member Carl Livssy.
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Sofe Conservatin
Harvey Dickinson
Dianne Thomas
Marian Miller
Herman Moffitt
Paul Trent
Methodist Church For the Deaf
Baltimore
Elmer Wolfe School Presents Elementary Operetta and More
The Elmer Wolfe school will stage an elementary operetta featuring students from first through sixth grade on Tuesday evening, May 23. The Kaysville Detour Homemakers club minstrel show, sponsored by the Elmer Wolfe PTA, will also be held in the school auditorium with a fair attendance. A Friday May 5 performance of Snow Bound by Elmer Wolfe High School’s eleventh grade is announced for 8 PM. The note mix includes local visits and family updates from Winchester Virginia to Baltimore and East Berlin Pennsylvania.
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L. C. Hess
al Shafer
Baltimore
B. T. Devilbiss
George Franks
East Berlin
Charles Beard
Krug Avenue
Hanover
Sunde
Memorial Day Services Planned in Taneytown
Taneytown prepares Memorial Day observance with a parade at 1:30 p.m. on May 30. Robert Helstand, executive chairman of the Baltimore Area Hoy Scouts, will speak. The Taneytown Agriculture 4-H Club met with 24 members, two visitors and a new member. Plans include a skating party in May and exhibiting projects at MacDonogh School Fair. A group photo of 4-H members is planned. The club attends St Joseph's Catholic Church on National 4-H Club Sunday May 14. Additional display plans were discussed.
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Taneytown
Robert Helstand
Baltimore
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Farm Leaders Criticize Price Supports Against Global Aims
A Washington committee of 14 farm leaders argued that government price supports for crops at artificial levels conflict with international aims. They urged reductions in nonfarm imports and push for stronger industrial jobs to ease adjustments while expanding both domestic and global markets.
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Agriculture Department
Farm Magazine
Brannan
U. S
U.S
Improvement of Hereford Cattle Began in 1742
In 1742 Benjamini Tompkins of Canon Pyne Herefordshire England initiated efforts to improve Hereford cattle. The notice records a notable early breed improvement project linking a named English locality and individual to agricultural progress.
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Benjamini Tompkins
Canon Pyne
Herefordshire
England
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