Thurmont Emmitsburg Damascus Showcases Big Three Weekend
The Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show Damascus Community Fair and Ballenger Community Show run Friday to Sunday September 5 to 7 with 600 exhibitors showcasing 2400 exhibits at Catoctin High School and Ballenger Hall. Events include livestock, FFA, crafts, horse shows, baking, auctions, pet shows, demonstrations, and live entertainment across three sites.
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Maryland State Fair Wrapped Up Labor Day Week
State fair drew hundreds of thousands over ten days in Timonium with champion ribbons across 4-H FFA and open class categories. Special attractions drew crowds while Wade Downey of Williamsport posed with his newborn Jersey bull calf Simon born during fair week and kept at the fair before going home with its mother on Monday.
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Direct shipping to begin from Woodsboro facility
The Maryland Small Farmers Cooperative will open a direct marketing facility in Woodsboro on Monday September 15 receiving cull and fat cattle from local producers for transport to a Pennsylvania processing plant. Receipts run 10 am to 4 pm every Monday with payments by week’s end minus $16 in deductions and a $25 annual membership.
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Shorter broomcorn sought in Illinois revival effort
In Urbana, scientists from the University of Illinois seek broomcorn varieties under ten feet tall so machines can harvest them, reversing a shift of production to Mexico. Researchers aim for disease resistance suited to Illinois rain, as NAFTA boosts Mexican broom and raw materials. Don White notes the goal alongside the need for practical field viability.
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Grange meeting planned in Walkersville Georgetown Chapel
Glade Valley Grange members meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday September 9 in Georgetown Chapel Walkersville Health and Safety Committee chair Johanna Stull will bring a Hospice representative to discuss available services Members will elect new officers and discuss the Maryland State Grange Session
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Drought feed supply list produced by Carroll Extension Service
Carroll County Extension Service created a drought feed supply list for livestock producers. Call 410 848 4611 or visit the office for a copy featuring over 30 Maryland suppliers. The list also includes fact sheets on drought topics. The Maryland Department of Agriculture offers free nitrate and aflatoxin testing for forage and grain.
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Feeding horses through drought with mold risk and stockpiled grazing
Agri-Views Terry Poole discusses feeding horses during severe drought. Declining hay quality and rising prices force reliance on outside grain, while moldy hay and spoiled feed threaten health. Inspect stored feed, discard moldy bales, and store hay indoors off floors. Stockpiled tall fescue and orchard grass offer extended grazing with careful nitrogen application and delayed grazing.
13 month old Shetland sheepdog wins grand at Maryland State Fair
Grand champion Amy Hawks and Sonic display award winning style that impressed judge Joyce Beddow in the 4 H dog show at Timonium Maryland. The 13 month old Shetland sheepdog bested six other canine competitors including last year's champion, as Walkersville’s handler claimed the top prize.
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Crop rotations boost profits and protect soil health
Crop rotations improve yields and cut costs for cash grain farmers by reducing pests and diseases, preserving soil organic matter, and aiding water retention. Conservation tillage and residue management stabilize earthworm habitats and reduce erosion, with a three year corn soybeans and small grain rotation recommended. For details contact Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 230 or call 301 695 2803.
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Frederick County Agriculture Calendar Highlights Events
The News lists a busy Frederick County agriculture calendar with meetings, fairs, shows, and workshops from September through December. Notable items include Ballenger Grange and Carroll County Equestrian Council meetings, Damascus and Thurmont community shows, Great Frederick Fair, various horse shows, dressage series, a Royalty Contest, and the National FFA Convention in Kansas City.
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