A22-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, November 11. 2000 WASHINGTON, D.C. The USDA recently an nounced that $56 million this fiscal year will be made available for the eradication of pseudorabies, a conta gious and potentially fatal virus that affects hogs and costs producers millions of dollars annually. This money will be used to compensate hog producers and for preventive measures. This is part of a multiyear effort, which began in 1998, to accelerate eradication of pseduorabies in the U.S. This money will allow USDA to pay hog farmers fair market value for the voluntary destruction of swine herds known to be infected with pseudorabies. Similar activities will be funded as needed in fiscal year 2002. “This effort will enable us to work toward elimina- Howard County Agricultural Program Receives Top Honors HOWARD CO., Md. The Agricultural Market ing Program of the Howard Co. Economic Develop ment Authority received top honors from the FORVM for Rural Maryland for its efforts in agricultural mar keting and rural economic development. The program received the Outstanding Rural Economic Develop ment Award at the 2000 Maryland Rural Develop ment and Health Care Summit held recently at Solomons Island. Criteria for selection included note worthy, creative and innovative techniques brought to bear on challenging economic development situations and the use of partnerships for leveraged resources in achieving business development goals. Upon accepting the award, Robert Manfuso, secre tary-treasurer of the board of directors of the Howard Co. Economic Development Authority and a member of the agriculture committee, state, “Make no mis take, we can’t claim Howard Co. is a rural county, but we can claim that agriculture has a future there. The authority recognizes agriculture as a major contribu tor to the county’s identity. It significantly adds to the quality of life for all residents in Howard Co. We are pleased that county government supports farming in Howard Co. through both an aggressive farmland preservation program and with funding for the agri cultural marketing program. Howard Co. executive James Robey acknowledged the award commenting, “Howard Co. is fortunate to have forged a strong partnership between county gov ernment and the county economic development au thority. This partnership allows us to combine resources to staff and implement a strong agricultural marketing program that targets supporting existing farming enterprises and agribusiness while also identi fying the types of farming best suited to our rapidly urbanizing region.” The FORVM for Rural Maryland is a state rural de velopment council and an independent state agency. FORVM serves as a partnership of federal, state, and local government, together with the private sector, to improve the quality of life of all citizens of rural Mary land. This includes policy research and analysis, pro motion of regional cooperation, and protection and enhancement of the natural resources and cultural heritage of rural Maryland. Stream Bank Fencing Is Beneficial SUNBURY (Northumberland Co.) Stream bank fencing is a simple, effective way farmers can improve the water quality of the streams and the health of the livestock on their farms. Livestock and horse owners can contact the Northumberland County Conservation District for in formation on several programs for assistance in in stalling stream bank fencing and crossings. Stream bank fencing is a low-cost, low-maintenance best man agement practice (BMP) that can provide many bene fits to the farmer, his livestock, and the environment. Limiting access to pasture streams can be an effec tive livestock and pasture management practice. Im proved herd health is the most important benefit to the farmer who installs stream bank fencing. Clean, dry cattle are healthier cattle. Wet, muddy conditions increase the risk of udder infections, foot problems, and numerous other water-borne diseases spread in these conditions. Stabilized stream crossings at controlled access areas also reduce leg and foot injuries from steep, slip pery banks. Improved .water quality means better drinking water for the livestock. tion of pseudorabies from our national hog popula tion, make pork production more profitable for our farmers, protect our international markets, and keep American agriculture safe,” said Michael V. Dunn, under secretary for marketing and regulatory pro grams. “Pseudorabies costs U.S. pork producers about $4O million a year, not including indirect costs associ ated with lost international markets. 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