Advantages and results of once over tillage farming
The article describes a seed bed loosened for good aeration by planter wheel pressure and cultipackers. It cites six years of Michigan State University research showing similar yields with less tillage, weed control and better soil. savings of 3 to 7 dollars per acre in planting costs. It notes tools behind plows and grain drills, and advises same day planting after plowing. It also mentions livestock trend and grain storage checks for insects.
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Michigan State University
Change in U S beef grades shifts market labels
Don Stark of Michigan State University explains that on June 1 the U S commercial beef grade will split into two: younger animal meat becomes U S standard while older animal beef retains the U S commercial grade name. He notes younger beef is more tender and easier to use in various dishes helping shoppers locate it.
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U. S
Don Stark
Michigan State University
Stark
U.S
Hogs for Sale and Farrow Dates Listed
Purebred Hampshire sow two years old due to farrow May 6 plus five Hampshire York feeder pigs about 80 pounds. Sows due first week in May. Not responsible for accidents.
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Hampshire
Farrow
Hampshirer
Yorks
Michigan State Extension conducts dessert lesson in county
Miss Roberta Hershey from Michigan State University will teach the Deserving Desserts lesson at a county program on Friday, April 6 from 10 to 3 at the Michigan Consolidated Gas Office. Only one project leader per club should attend due to scheduling. extension members volunteer to provide foods and equipment for the four desserts.
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Roberta Hershey
Michigan State University
Miss Hershey
Ore
Michigan Consolidated Gas Office
Extension
Bing
BH. Swindlehurst
Harold Kriener
Elwin Dann
Nellie’ Childers
C. Pureill
Mas. G. Renner
C. Brien
Daisy Winbyey
Roberts
Jess Foster
Forrest, Howland
Harold Post
Shirley Parens
Willard Tlaonke
Weeds In Grain Can Be Sprayed Says Ag Agent
Clark county agricultural agent Paul D. Gibson notes a quarter-pound acid equivalent of 241 amine per acre will control mustard and cost about 50 cents per acre. Michigan State expert Ben Churchill advises spraying small grains in early spring after jointing before six to ten inches height with proper calibrations. Perennial weeds are tough. spot spraying with stronger solutions risks injuring grain.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clark County
Ben Churchill
Michigan State University Farm
Churchill
Isabella 4-H Plans Spring Achievement Day Events
Achievement Day plans move ahead with a Dress Review theme for the Style Show. Midland County leaders judge clothing foods 4-H Club Girl and school lunch exhibits. Local clubs Bowen Taylor and Davis set dates in April with 100% awards based on reports due by 5:00 April 5.
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Betty Getchell
A. H. Albar
Vernon Fairchild
Bud Getchell
Midland County
Hugh Swindlehurst
Ronald Smith
A. Getchell
William McGee
Fiona Curtiss
A. H. Alar
Bowen Club
Taylor Club
Davis Club
Oren
Soil Conservation Trials Expand Across Michigan
Clare County Soil Conservation District and the road commission launched field trials of switchgrass crown vetch creeping red fescue tall fescue and tall oat grass to study erosion control on cuts fills and ditches. More than 120 trials statewide involve MSU teams and the SCS with farms in 59 districts.
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Clare County Soil Conservation District
Clare County Road Commission
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Michigan
B C. Sackrider
Soil Conservation Service
East Lansing
Michigan State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service
State Department of Conservation
Soil Conservation District
Sackrider
SCS
Clare
Fennville State Game Area
Allegan District
Berry State Game Area
Seney Wildlife Refuge
Upper Peninsula
Rose Lake Wildlife Experiment Station
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Isabella County
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Harry Densmore
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Ling
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
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Dearborn
Ford Sunbeam
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Jim Sykora
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