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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1980
Page
5
The article discusses legacy and modern corn weed control, noting fall and spring plowing gave way to herbicide reliance. It details residual herbicide blends, paraquat use, and how continuous no till increases surface matter and weed pressure. Also covers rye cover crop benefits, fallow practices, and various regional farm meetings scheduled June–July.
Emmitsburg Grange celebrated its 35th anniversary with a covered dish supper at the Emmitsburg Community Center. Charter members Clara Harner Rose Wivell and Anna Margaret Martin were honored for 35 years as members. Robert Sayler, Little League president, spoke and received a $25 donation from Emmitsburg Grange. The group plans two flowering trees at Emmitsburg School as a future community service project.
Dr Gordon M Cairns praised the sale of 48 Wye Angus bulls at the Wye Plantation in Queen Annes County. Despite high interest rates and a cattle market slowdown, the auction netted 125 725 dollars with an average of 2619 per bull led by Florey of Wye at 15000 dollars to Greenbrier Farm Carlisle.
Hampshire breeders meet to organize the Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association MHSA to promote the breed in the state. New officers Bill Willson Betty Hope Jack Price elected for one year with dues five dollars per family. Publicity committee members listed and contact available through Jack Price at Price Stock Farms Westminster.
About 100 participants from Carroll and nearby counties attended the East Middle School event titled Catch Horse Fever Not Spring Fever. Sessions covered horse care, nutrition, training, showing, drawing, and photography with experts including Susan McKay Bob Spedden and Dr Douglas Chilcoat.
Glade Valley Grange hosted local FFA members during its meeting. Roger Sears opened with thanks and introduced speakers. FFA winners presented speeches on past, present, and future of farming. A slide show highlighted chapter activities. Community Service Chair Janet Wile outlined Vial of Life and Mr. Yuk programs to be promoted door to door. Grange invited to Leithersburgs 60th anniversary.
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