Red Clover Stands Maintained by Strategic Mowing
County agent Henry Shoemaker summarizes a three year study from 1948 to 1951 by Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station on maintaining red clover stands. Key findings include 8 to 10 plants per square foot for max yield. best practices: remove straw after mowing, mow at half bloom or twice in summer, and graze to trim growth. Weakened stands from July to September seedling year and weed competition are mitigated by early removal of straw, late summer weed control, and selective grazing. Copies available free at the County Agents office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry BR
Shoemaker
Servic University of Maryland
A O Kuhn
Agronomy
R J. Allen Jr
Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Piedmont
Coastal Plains
Cecil K Holter
Middletown Valley
Kuhn
Frederick
Ayrshire Sale at Timonium Draws Maryland Buyers
Walter J Hahn and Son led purchases at the Grand National Ayrshire Sale in Timonium, paying $1250 for Laneway Sister Moonlight. Other top lots included Blackwood Vivian 12 at $1000 and Litchfield Ney for Mr Etzler as a promising herd sire. The sale grossed $37,096 with many lots staying in Maryland and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J Hahn
Ceresville
Paul Etzler
Pleasant
Timonium
Hahn
National Ayrshire Association
Laneway Farm
Taunton Mas
Lane‘way
Harold Schwartz
Rocky Ridge
Etzier
Litchfield Ney
Litchfield
Conn
Maryland
Delaware
Norman Hood
Woodbine
John Drink Timonium
Richard Gibbons Monkton
Roger P Denny
Libertytown
Ayrshire Association
William H. Hill
Howard W Clark
Glenelg
Etzler
Clark
Mr Hill
Disease Affecting Cattle Under Study at Beltsville
A cattle disease possibly threatening the dairy and beef industries is under study at Beltsville Agriculture Experiment Station. The ailment, traced to a bacillus, has appeared in Upper Montgomery County and may affect pregnancy in breeder cows. Researchers like Dr. Arthur Frank warn the disease could spread nationwide, with tests proving hard to diagnose and cattle shortages hindering experiments. They monitor affected private herds as they seek causes, including possible inbreeding, while noting historical biases against cattle studies since the Middle Ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltsville Agriculture Experiment Station
Montgomery County
Arthur Frank
Beltsville Research Center
Frank
Beltsville
Availability Of Farm Supplies In Maryland 1952 Outlook
Maryland farmers face question marks on fertilizer tires nails and roofing as supply prospects for 1952 are outlined by James A Cottman acting chairman of the Maryland PMA State Committee The report notes fertilizer output up seven percent nitrogen and five percent potash but six percent less phosphates and predicts improved fertilizer supply in late 1953 or 1954 Builders materials show high cement output yet local shortages due to demand patterns and advise early ordering While baling wire and metal roofing supplies are expected to improve with USDA and NPA action farmers are urged to inform county PMA committees and plan ahead to ensure delivery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
James A Cottman
Maryland Production and Marketing Administration
Cottman
Department of
Arouna
PMA
USDA
NPA
Public opinion split on Truman use of Taft-Hartley before steel seizure
Six residents interviewed at Tan dem express mixed views on whether President Truman should have invoked the Taft Hartley Act prior to seizing the steel industry. Readers weigh the constitutional and economic implications of the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenic
Truman
Taft-Hartie
Pon
Tandem
Four New Forage Crops Seed Now Available
The Foundation Seed Project has released certified seed of four improved forages Ranger alfalfa Buffalo alfalfa Atlantic alfalfa and Kenland red clover. Ranger offers winterhardy durability. Buffalo alfalfa recovers quickly after cutting. Atlantic alfalfa yields well in non-wilts areas. Kenland red clover resists southern anthracnose and boosts yields. Extra seed costs reflect handling true seed. other new varieties await larger production before widespread seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foundation Seed Project
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ranger
Taft Hartley act debated as steel industry move
A survey questions readers on using the Taft Hartley Act to settle the steel controversy. Responses vary with many saying the act should not have been used or seized, while some advocate its use. A literary aside notes annual tree rings and weather patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noh Stine
Water Street
Fredenck
Harry W Ensor
Frederick
Grass Waterways Cut Soil Loss In Iowa Farmlands
Grass waterways in Iowa reduced soil loss and eased field work during a wet spring in 1951. Marvin A. Anderson notes they slow runoff, prevent gullying, and let machinery cross waterways, though planning and proper width are essential. Ideal waterways are wide, flat-bottomed with perennial grasses like bermudagrass or Kentucky bluegrass as suitable options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marvin A. Anderson
Canary grass sod for wet areas in corn waterways
Canary grass forms an excellent sod suitable for wet zones and frequent floods. It can be seed grown and sown with two or three grasses at about twice the normal rate, with legumes kept minimal. Corn at 3 to 4 bushels per acre can be broadcast into prepared waterways at planting, then disked in August as mulch for fall seeding. Sudangrass offers a similar path but may compete with new seedlings in late fall.
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Ayrshire
Narragansett
Lancaster
Lyon
Homesteadger
Ranger Alealee
Buffalo
Acfalfa
Kemlang
Burdette East
Fourth Street
Russell House
Burkitsville
Raymond Eyler
Mullin Gas House
Robin Hood
Perth Amboy
N. J
Wiliam C Horley
Huyler Romond
Newark
Horley
Middlesex County
Alex Eber
Eber
American Legion Ballroom
Thurmont
Gene Frock
Spring Jersey
D.S.T
Virginia
Jersey Cattle Club
Crata-becmen
Sepioor
Strepe
Martin
Pronger
Teutherprea
Mt. Airy, Md
Mt. Airy
Sbimmeg
Martin Sorat Gite
Fares Baste
Ferguson
Ceresville Motor CO
Ceresville, MD
Pierson-Moore
Piersen-Moore
Maryland Farm Supply CO
Noohhaaten
U 8
New
Maryland Chick Hatchery, Inc
West South St. Frederick
Universal Insulation CO
Wilson
MEW International Marvester
Les
H. B. Duvall
A. C. Summers
Jefferson, Md
Mercer Jones & Sons
Dickerson
Buckeystown
Monrovia Supply CO
Monrovia
New Market
Farm Equipment Center
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