Fish Meal Used As Protein For Swine At Maryland Farm
Research at the University of Maryland agricultural experiment station in Howard County runs a five year study on 121 young pigs including Yorkshires and cross-breeds. Pigs are fed menhaden fish meal as a protein supplement to assess whether it speeds growth and body development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland Animal Research Farm
Agricultural Experiment Station
Howard County
Yorkshire
Edgar P. Young
Maryland University
Maryland
Dr. Young
Uncle Sam
SSC
Cooperative Service Agency
Maryland Angus sale tops with 14 month old University bull
A 14 month old, 1000 pound bull from the University of Maryland sold for 410 to John P. Archer of Bel Air at the Maryland Angus Association spring sale on April 30 at the Frederick Fairgrounds. The bull, son of Hidden Hills Executive 2, aims to improve growth rate and carcass quality of the university herd. A bred cow with calf at side sold for 450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
Maryland Angus Association
Frederick Fairgrounds
John P. Archer
Bel Air
Hidden Hills Executive
University
J. E. Foster
Animal Science
Hidden Hills
Local TAP blueprint spurs county Parks and Recreation panel
The county technical Action Panel or TAP, a coalition of FHA SCS Extension and other agencies, guides rural development and RAD plans. It coordinates USDA programs, informs on opportunities, and helps form the new Parks and Recreation Commission to address recreation and economic issues.
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Parks and Recreation Commission
TAP
Farmers Home Administration
Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Cooperative Extension Service
Department of Forestry
Department of Vocational Agricultural Education
FHA
H. Bryce Hopkins
Charles E. Ware
SCS
George D. Wood
Anne Mossburg
ASCS
George B. Gilmore
Department of Forests
George Remsberg
Vong
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department (of Agriculture
Hopkins
USDA
Wood
Frederick County
Farm Calendar Highlights 4 H Events and Contests
Calendar of 4 H activities statewide from May to June including dairy and poultry judging at various farms and centers, district public speaking, leadership camp, fairs at Frederick and Poolesville, and deadlines for registering purebred 4 H animals. June 2 marks National 4 H Club Sunday and June 24 Agricultural Demonstration Day at Frederick Fairgrounds.
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News-Post Office
Bam
Arthur Rhoderick
Agricultural Center
Westminster
C. Renn Remsberg
McDonogh Fair
University of Maryland
Paul Spurrier
Central Maryland Feed Dealers Association
Russell Martz
Irving Staley
William Kepler
Rocks
Frederick County
Frederick Fairgrounds
Ritchie Heads Maryland Shorthorn Association Banquet
At the May 1 banquet in Glen Burnie M. R. Ritchie was named president of the Maryland Shorthorn Association. M. Robert Ritchie became vice president and T. Courtenay Jenkins was elected secretary treasurer. George Arrowsmith will host a Field Day September 11 at his Upperco farm. Dr James Ferguson will lead a calf weighing and grading demo. William Johnson of the Federal Land Bank Baltimore spoke on urban agriculture public relations.
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J. Paul Smith
Hazelwood Farm
Mitchellville
Maryland Shorthorn Association
Glen Burnie
M. Robert Ritchie
Holly Hill Farm
Frederick
T. Courtenay Jenkins
Double Meadow Farm
White Hall
George Arrowsmith
Upperco
James Ferguson
University of Maryland
William Johnson
Federal Land Bank
Baltimore
U S Soil Conservation Service Marks 30th Year
The Soil Conservation Service of the U S Department of Agriculture observes its 30th birthday in April. Frederick conservationist Charles E Ware notes about 1 150 cooperators in Frederick and Catoctin districts receive technical assistance. SCS collaborates with ACP and local governments while expanding outreach to urban residents. Edward R Keil adds that conservation techniques have evolved since 1935 and landowners control erosion with guidance from SCS and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Charles E. Ware
Frederick
SCS
Ware
Catoctin
Agricultural Stabilization and Con
Servation Service
Frederick County
Maryland
Edward R. Keil
College Park
Farm Debt Soars to Record High in United States
National credit official Glenn Browne warns total U S farm debt has passed 35 billion as land values and costs rise while prices ease. He notes agricultural assets total 216 billion equaling about 25 thousand per farm worker and predicts debt may climb with larger, specialized, mechanized farms increasing long term credit demand. Redgate Leader Victoria 4722 515 reports a five year old cow owned by Paul R King produced 15490 pounds milk and 709 pounds butterfat in 305 days.
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U.S
Glenn G. Browne
Land Bank Service
Farm Credit Administration
Browne
New York Stock Exchange
Redgate
Victoria
Paul R. King
Frederick
300 Students Tour Farms To See Conservation Work
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors hosted a spring farm tour for 300 students from Brunswick Middletown and local classes. Experts explained water holding capacity contour farming pond use and soil conservation with hands on demonstrations at the Walter and Austin Coblentz farm. Agricultural tips included lawn insect control pruning shrubs and reducing milk feed costs through better forage use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catoctin
Ahalt
Middletown
Baker
Ziegler
Williams
Moser
Richard Holter
Kenneth Shifflet
Charles Ware
U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service
Pat Lakin
Carrollee Zecher
Cyrus McBride
Alfalfa Weevil, Cutworms, and Veggie Insects Advice
Extension expert Kenneth E. Shifflet outlines pest control tips for alfalfa, corn, and vegetables. Malathion and Guthion are recommended for alfalfa weevil and general sprays. cutworms in corn from old sod areas require Levin or Diazinon. early vegetable pests include asparagus beetles flea beetles and aphids with malathion or Sevin sprays advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. Shifflet
Frederick County 4H Members Join International Exchange
Three Frederick County 4H members Barbara Laughlin Richard Lee Stone and Dwight C Smith join 18 peers from several states for a two month exchange with the British Isles. They sail June 29 aboard the MS A Telia after orientation in Washington and will tour European nations while paying their own expenses.
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Frederick County
Barbara Laughlin
Mt. Airy
Richard Lee Stone
Tramsville
Dwight C. Smith
Jefferson
Maryland
Edwin R. Fry
Chestertown
Arkansas
California
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Michigan
Nevada
New Jersey
Washington
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
British Isles
iThey
Europe
National +1 Club
Washington, D. C
National 41 Club Foundation
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Washington, D.C
Chevyl Ann Shockley
Salisbury
Wicomico County
Dwight Smith
Jari Eliassen
Pocomoke City
Somerset County
Eileen Kowal
Pikesville
Baltimore County
U. S
National Federation of Young Farmer Clubs
Macrana Feirme
Owen Trask
Connecticut
The
Foundation
Jonaaca
Carolyn
Northrup, King & Co
F. J. Crawford Westminster
Paul C. Fritz Frederick
Carl Angleberger
Woodsboro
Harvey
R. M. Seibert Glenelg
Clover Seed CO
Mt. Airs
Marsi and
Thone
J. Austin
Younkins
Pioneer
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