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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1987
Page
5
A wrapup of upcoming agricultural related meetings and events scheduled in Frederick County and surrounding areas outlining dates venues and participating groups for farmers extension agents and local residents seeking updates on farming practices and community programs.
Harvey and Edith Miller of Damascus were honored as Shepherds of the Year at the 31st Maryland Sheep Breeders Association banquet in Mount Airy. They received a plaque and crook from last year’s winner Duane Miller. The Millers, with sons Harvey II and Bryan, raise purebred Shropshire sheep for 21 years and show at local fairs.
Drew Stabler a Montgomery County grain farmer is elected chairman of the Maryland Agricultural Commission. Hebron poultry farmer Simpson Donahoo is named vice chairman. Gov Schaefer adds three members to three year terms ending in 1990 with Bill Hanna Whiteford and Richard Wilcke Jarrettsville at large and Leon LaChance Salisbury to represent poultry interests.
Del-Myr Farm operated by Roger and Jeff Myers of Westminster led the DHIA test with the highest average during September and October. The Carroll-Baltimore Dairy Herd Improvement Association notes DHIA keeps milk records to aid farm management and supports artificial insemination research with USDA and University of Maryland involvement. In October, 115 local dairymen participated in the program.
Penn State offers a correspondence course Shrubs for the Home Grounds describing foliage and growth of nearly 200 woody plants. It covers pruning and pest control for each shrub and costs 13.95 including handling. Send payment to Shrubs Dept. 5000 University Park PA 16802.
The fifth year of the Young Leader program invites farmers from 26 soybean states who show leadership potential. Applicants need not be members. Nominate by mailing to Mid Atlantic Soybean Association Salisbury MD or call 1-742-9500 for details.
This article explains how soil acidity affects nutrient availability and plant growth, and stresses the need for soil tests before applying limestone. It covers soil chemistry concepts including CEC, pH, and the neutralizing power of lime, plus guidance on timing, application rates, and lime types for different soil and crop needs.
Over 100 researchers from federal, state, university, and industry fields gathered at the Forest Products Laboratory to discuss global wood markets and how research and tech advances can boost U S competitiveness. John Erickson notes focus on building quality and aligning with customer needs.
English plant nutrition expert Allen Cooper told a Burlingame conference of the Hydroponic Society of America that hydroponics can feed the world if political and social hurdles are solved. He outlined NFT and a proposed near static system requiring minimal electricity, with a center guiding farmers via color dipsticks and a computer for fertilizer formulations. Egypt’s Nile region was cited as an example of soil infertility and water management challenges that make third world hydroponics attractive.
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