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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
9
Farm Journal's June issue follows a steer from feedlot to retail to test claims of high beef pricing. The report finds no broad profiteering along the chain, noting overproduction and rising labor costs but a consumer benefit from ample supply despite farmers' revenue pressures.
The Howard County 4H Dairy Club earned the H di vision in the Hoard's Dairy men judging contest. Club officers include Francis Thompson president Eugene lager vice president Bonnie Stiles secretary Thomas Pye treasurer Ann Pickett historian. Leaders are Frank Stiles Charles Sager and Robert E Stansfield Jr Extension Agent.
A small audience attended the May 11 conservation program in Winchester Hall. Henry D. Lakin chaired the Frederick Soil Conservation District meeting, with Charles Ware outlining technical assistance from the Soil Conservation Service. George Gilmore spoke on reforestation and cost-share programs, Kenneth Shifflet on agriculture links, and a film titled The Earth is The Lord's was shown.
Harold M. Free, chairman of the Frederick ASC County Committee, announced the deadline for signing up in the 1964 Voluntary Wheat Diversion program has been extended to May 22, 1964. The extension aims to give wheat growers time to understand the new program and decide participation. Farmers who planted within their 1964 allotment may find value, while those with no wheat or overplanting should weigh benefits before joining. Interested producers should visit the ASCS Office to see how the program fits their farm.
Extension notes compare feed values to No 2 corn and 44 percent soybean meal costs and list feeds by value for lowering costs. It includes palatability guidance and examples of dairy cows with production figures from several farms and owners.
The first Christian Rural Overseas Program project in Maryland began at the Brethren Service Center farm near New Windsor with five local equipment dealers staging a plowing demonstration. About 15 to 20 farmers will plant and harvest seven acres of oats and 20 acres of corn, with fall crops shipped overseas to churches in South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Written exams for Tree Expert licenses will be held May 20 1964 at 10 00 am in the State Office Building Annapolis Maryland. Open to US citizens or those declaring intent and over 21. Licenses required for tree care work. forms available from District Foresters or the State Office Building. Piebe the cow from Taneytown yielded 14510 pounds milk and 572 pounds butterfat in 305 days.
Allan B Bryant reviews pasture nutrient data for grasses legumes and forages noting similar nutrient content in early stages with dry matter differences. He compares alfalfa clover and bluegrass, discusses wilted hay values, and outlines grain feeding based on pasture quality. Bloat from pure legume pastures is costly prompting ongoing ARS research into prevention and control.
Twenty five Howard County 4 H members showcased forty six head of dairy and beef animals at the McDonogh School Fair. Lansdale Pue and Eugene lager won showmanship honors in Jersey dairy and Holstein breeds respectively. Nine animals were first place scorers with Richard Stiles champion Jersey female. Five first time 4 H exhibitors: Donald Sealing John Sealing Ann Pickett Richard Soper Scotty Hopkins. Other exhibitors include Marsha Linda Hill Thomas Pue Denise Simpson and more. Testimonies of livestock include Klingston View Admiral Lady 4752239 a six year old Jersey producing 15740 lbs milk and 569 lbs butterfat in 305 days. Brook Lodge Creston Irene 4 435785 a five year old Holstein producing 17840 lbs milk and 591 lbs butterfat in 365 days.
Roxie Stup from near Etchison led the ninth Montgomery County 4H Beef Field Day at the Gaithersburg Agricultural Center with the Black Angus Grand Champion steer. Thomas Wiles Jr of Poolesville took Reserve Grand Champion Hereford, while Susan Eyler of Potomac earned Reserve Champion Hereford in heavy weight classes. Jean Griffith won Junior Fitting and Showing. Nona Brown of Barnesville won Senior Division and overall champion in that category. The show drew 33 exhibitors with 61 steers and heifers. judge John Hudson of Poolesville.
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