Maryland Farm Bureau objects to pesticide regulation shift
Maryland Farm Bureau President G Willard Oakley urges Congress to reject President Nixon's plan to move pesticide registration from the Department of Agriculture to a new Environmental Protective Agency. He tolls that such a transfer brands chemicals as pollutants, reduces agency expertise, and lessens farmer appeals, urging farmers to protest within about 30 days.
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Maryland Farm Bureau
G. Willard Oakley
Department of Agriculture
Environmental Protective Agency
Oakley
USDA
U.S
Nixon
Food and Drug Administration
Maple Dell Flashy F.C.H All American Aged Bull
National All American Dairy honors Ayrshire Maple Dell Flashy F.C.H owned by Jimmy Patrick maps Maple Dell Farm Woodbine Mc was named All American Aged Bull by the Ayrshire Breeders Association Brandon Vermont. Fifteen of tan bark champions earned elite All American status as 118 Ayrshires entered from 24 states and Quebec Canada. This marks the 10th year of the program.
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Jimmy Patrick
Mapple Dell Farm
Woodbine
Quebec
Canda
Patrick
Extension Service Calendar and 4-H Club Notes
September 28 30 features a Consumer Health Conference at the 4 H Center and a National 4 H Club Week. October lists Tri State Forestry, Maryland Shorthorn Field Day, Feeder Call Sale and more at Hagerstown Owings Mills Winchester and Milwaukee. North Frederick 4 H Club meets Sept 3 with election due to resignations. Robin Brady leads a photography demo.
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Frederick County
D.h.la
Dhia Lab
Frederick
Maryland
Jenkins’ Farm
Owings Mills
Hagerstown
Winchester Hall
Spring Valley
Howard County Fairgrounds
Maryland Artificial Breeding Coop
Armandate
New Market
National Extension Home Economies Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
North Frederick
Jenny Lee Schade
Frederick l
Jenny Lee Schaden
Eant
Josesna Stull
Macy Esther Blair
Johnsongrass spread risk warns state weed supervisor
Farmers and combine operators are urged to watch for Johnsongrass seeds and rhizomes on harvest equipment. State Board of Agriculture weed control supervisor Ian M. Wedderspoon warns that seeds cling to machinery and can spread infestations from one field to another, especially now as fields are being harvested.
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Ian M. Wedderspoon
State Board of Agriculture
Wedderspoon
Frederick Fair Premiums and Show Winners Listed
Maryland agriculture notes reveal premiums and class winners from the Frederick Fair. Champions include Cheviot Suffolk Hampshire and Southdown breeds, with junior and senior divisions, market lambs, and breed-specific awards led by exhibitors such as Allen Shiffer and Bruce Vansant. County program details stress Johnsongrass control and equipment inspections to curb weed spread.
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SHE Department Jr
Arthur P. Sigter
Suffolk
Douglas Champinn
Hampshire
Ohn
Lambs Sai
Taelividluat
Bam VE
Bruce Watnt
Anen Shifflet
Southdown
Steven Weedy
Doug Vansant
Senio
Robert Junior
Dorset
danielSant
Drew Shiller
Steve Spurrier
Thampshire
Ifth
Wendy Johnson
Southdown & Dorset
Toma H. Potle
Jyne Spurrier
Suffolk & Venth
Act
Holland bulb planting guide clean to prevent weed spread
Instructions warn cleaning equipment after use to prevent Johnson grass spread. Focus on elevator conveyors grain tank and cylinder cone areas, seed buildup on exterior ledges, and corners using hand brushes. Air blasts water jets steam and vacuum aid cleaning. growers must ensure harvesting gear does not sow weeds across fields.
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Wedderspoon
Grape Workers in California Earn High Harvest Pay
California grape workers top U S farm pay during the harvest with a 1969 wage of 1.65 dollars per hour plus a 25 cent piece rate per box. Even a slow picker can grab four boxes an hour, totaling about 2.65 dollars hourly, with most earning more during the harvest season.
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California
U.S
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Holland Bulb Planting Guide
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Southern States Valley Co-Op
Middielawn
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