Elks Run watershed to be discussed
CHARLES TOWN – A meeting to discuss ways to protect the Elks Run watershed and its significance to the community will be held at 6 p.m. on May 29 at Wildwood Middle School. The discussion will include presentations on efforts to improve the health of the watershed along with a group discussion on future efforts [...]
Four States Livestock Sales Hagerstown, Md. 301-733-8120 May 7, 2012 SLAUGHTER COWS Light Run BREAKERS L Dressing $75-80 Breakers H Dressing to $90 BONERS $73-77 Boners H Dressing to $82.50 LEAN $69-75 THIN & LIGHT $68 Down FED STEERS Good Supply Of Better Cattle H Ch – Prime 1350-1550 lbs. $116-120; 1560-1700 lbs. $115-118 L [...]
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CHARLESTON — Although it’s a common belief that warm winters result in larger numbers of insects come spring, the reality is that cold temperatures are barely a factor in the number of bugs you’re likely to see in warmer months. Warm weather may mean they might emerge earlier in the year, and that they may [...]
Continue reading …Federal dollars available to fix rural homes WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that applications for grants are being accepted to give aid to needy rural residents to repair their homes. USDA Rural Development is offering Housing Preservation Grants to intermediaries such as town or county governments, public agencies, federally recognized Indian [...]
Continue reading …CHARLES TOWN – The Jefferson County Farm Bureau met May 1, and the meeting was called to order by President Doug Stolipher at 7:33 p.m. Guest speaker Ruth McQuade opened the meeting, followed by speakers Ralph Lorenzetti and Jeff Gibson. Those attending included Doug Stolipher, Heather Ishman, Mike Blue, Lyle Tabb, Russ Quinn, Andrea Corum, [...]
Continue reading …Four States Livestock Sales Hagerstown, Md. 301-733-8120 April 30, 2012 SLAUGHTER COWS $2-3 Lower BREAKERS Few $82-85.50 BONERS $75-80 LEAN $70-75 THIN & LIGHT $69 Down BULLS YG #2 1358 lbs. At $85.50 FED STEERS NO Beef Breeds offered Choice Holsteins 1860-2075 lbs. $90-94 2100-2250 lbs. $88-91 FED HEIFERS L Choice Holsteins 1134 lbs. At [...]
Continue reading …Camp Frame chicken barbecue dinner May 19 The annual Camp Frame chicken barbecue dinner will be held at the Camp frame 4-H Camp in Hedgesville on May 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. The menu will include barbecue chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, bread and cakes. Carryouts will be available. Proceeds will go to maintenance [...]
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Four States Livestock Sales Hagerstown, Md. 301-733-8120 April 23, 2012 SLAUGHTER COWS light supply BREAKERS Few to $84 BONERS $78-82.25 LEAN $72-78 THIN & LIGHT $72 Down FED STEERS H Choice & Prime 1300-1550 lbs. $124-127.25 Choice 1 & 3 1200-1400 lbs. $123-126 Few 1100-1150 lbs. $120-124 FED HEIFERS H Choice & Prime 1350-1600 lbs. [...]
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