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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1963
Page
7
Foundation planting frames the home with evergreen shrubs like Japanese yew and holly to soften lines and unify the yard. Use a few well chosen plants, with annuals as fillers until permanent growth develops, and keep a simple, natural look with varied heights and careful pruning. Mulching with peat moss or compost preserves moisture and reduces weeds.
Governor Tawes signed the proclamation for Maryland Farmer Cooperative Month while the Maryland Council of Farmer Cooperatives highlighted leadership efforts. The council, with about 50 member cooperatives and over 100000 individuals, includes Southern States affiliates and multiple dairy and credit groups across the state. Fed by regional coops, production credit, and farm supply networks, they report farm activity and leadership programs.
Seven Maryland farms enter the seventh Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition to compete with U S and Canadian breeders for top honors November 11 to 15 in Harrisburg at the State Farm Show Building. Entries nearing 3 000 head across beef cattle swine and sheep with $80 000 in cash prizes and free admission. The event, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Livestock and Allied Industries Association, features night programs and 4 H horse shows as well as champion livestock parades.
The article discusses Canada and Australia selling wheat and flour to the USSR, with Cuba receiving part of Canada’s shipment. It notes U S surplus wheat, farm policy debates on credit and export subsidies, and questions whether such sales threaten U S security amid Russia’s food problem.
Two county high schools will host new Young Farmer classes this fall with Ken Wisner as instructor. The program, sponsored by the Board of Education, targets new farmers at Thurmont and Walkersville High Schools, covering credit use, herd purchases, machinery, taxes, leases, and farm records. Classes start October 9 at Thurmont and October 15 at Walkersville.
Historic Belmont Plantation near Leesburg will disperse its 333 Polled Hereford cattle on Saturday October 19. The sale includes 130 cows and calves, 75 bred heifers, 10 open heifers, 6 registered bulls, plus 2 Tennessee Walking Horses, 5000 bales of hay and farm gear. Auctioneers Morris Fannon and Leonard Bowman with sale managers Virginia Hereford Association.
Edgarry Grand Tutip 4304402 a five year old produced 18930 pounds of milk and 752 pounds of butterfat in 305 days. 4532853 a four year old produced 1506 pounds of milk and 618 pounds of butterfat in 281 days. Both cattle owned by Edgar Y Wirts Jr Jefferson.
John B. Hudson of Jacob's Herford Farm Poolesville is selected to award ribbons for beef cattle at Jefferson County Fair. The event runs Oct 3 to 3 at Charles Town West Virginia with entries from Blakeley Farm Milestone Farm Hickory Hill Chevies own Caledonia herd and H.L. McCann's Bellevue Farm.
The Mary and State Veterinary Medical Association urges owners to provide a balanced diet as the main factor in canine health. Misfeeding causes most problems. a dog needs vegetables and meat, with three quarters to one ounce of canned food per pound of weight daily, while avoiding overfeeding.
County agent notes the last alfalfa cutting should occur after frost to avoid dormancy and leaf loss. Frederick County frost date is October 7. Also covers weed control for spiny pig weed, boxelder bug prevention, pest sprays, home pest tips, and upcoming field day and Christmas tree association events with dates and locations.
The Maryland Christmas Tree Growers Association holds its Fall Meeting on October 12 at the John Cotton Plantation near Florence with a 10 am registration, 11 am machinery demo, fried chicken lunch, 2 pm plantation tour, and guidance along Old Annapolis Road Route 94. Readings include herd performance data for Gladevale and Korndyke stock owned by George C. Stauffer and Son.
The Board of Education resumes adult farmer classes with focus on feeds handling storage cropping for profitable production. Classes run 8:06 to 10:00 p.m at Fredrick Adams Middletown Walkers Singapore dates listed by month with locations and contact Ed Reiley or Ken Wisner for enrollment.
The article discusses evaluating feedstuffs for dairy cattle by comparing their relative value to No 2 Shelled Corn and 44 percent SOM. It notes corn at $67 per ton and SOM at $101 per ton and cautions that changes in these base prices alter each feed’s relative value, affecting whether a feed is a 300d buy.
Frederick County farmers use contour strips on about 30,000 acres to reduce erosion and conserve moisture and fertilizer. The Soil Conservation Service notes an annual soil loss formula helps plan practices, while contour strips with sod waterways can raise yields 5 to 10 percent and streamline tillage.
University of Maryland expert Dr. E C Leffel explains economical feeding in farming. Profit comes from the difference between returns and feed costs. Energy intake must balance cost, production, and animal health to reach economic potential.
Clifford Stiles has been named to a key committee for the 1963 All American Jersey Show and Sale at the Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus October 12 16. The five day event includes Junior Day on October 12 with the All American Junior Jersey Show and a Pot O Gold Heifer Sale. A yearling daughter of Golden Bua Star will be awarded as a door prize. Stiles, 1959 National Jersey Youth Achievement winner, notes the show draws about 600 Jerseys from 25 states and Canada with roughly 13679 dollars in prize money.
Farm calendar lists October events from Jefferson County Fair Charles Town and Maryland Land Week to a Farm Bureau supper in New Market and a fall meeting at John Cotton Old Annapolis Road. It notes livestock sales in West Friendship Belmont Plantation Hereford dispersal near Leesburg and Maryland Angus sale at Frederick. November includes the Pennsylvania Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg and National Farm City Week observance.
Somerset County Fair and Charles County Fair share summer dates with St Mary’s and Calvert fairs listed. Fond Hope Lake Shore Lassie 1371922, a six year old cow owned by Allen Brothers, Jefferson, produced 33,500 pounds of milk and 536 pounds of butterfat in 305 days.
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