Michigan seed law violators urged to test seed before sale
Director G S McIntyre of the Michigan Department of Agriculture reports farmers and seed dealers must have seed tested before advertising for sale. The seed testing lab in Lansing charges $1 per test, with results proving purity and germination to avoid noxious weed seeds. Farmers should require test tags and verify purity before purchasing seed.
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Michigan
G. S. McIntyre
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Edward R. Zemmer
Department
Bureau’ of Agricultural Industry
Cass
Lansing
McIntyre
Soil Drainage Solutions for Clare County
Snow and water in low areas prompt Clare County residents to consider drainage fixes. Open ditches require proper slope and seeding. vegetated waterways must be wide enough and properly shaped. tile drainage needs deep placement with outlet protection and silt prevention. Contact the Soil Conservation Service Farm Planner for guidance.
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Conservation Service Farm Planner
Bulk fertilizer handling could aid Michigan farmers says sorenson
A survey by Vernon L Sorenson of Michigan State College finds bulk fertilizer appealing to farmers who handle it themselves. Savings from bagging elimination and reduced labor could be large, though retailers may not pass cuts to farmers unless they manage the product.
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Michigan
Vernon L.sorenson
State College ,Farm Economist
Sorenson
Sorengén
United States Population Growth and Livestock Needs
The text claims population rising by 7,000 daily would require 344 million more cattle 244 million more sheep and q million more pigs to sustain current red meat consumption levels, per USDA. It assumes constant meat intake.
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U. S
USDA
Central Michigan Lamb Improvement Association Organized
Seven central Michigan counties form a new cooperative named Central Michigan Lamb Improvement Association at a March 11 meeting in St. Louis co op yards. The group aims to educate on flock management improve marketing aid members in obtaining breeding stock and plans a July pool at the St. Louis auction yard with subsequent dates through December. Extension specialist Graydon Blank assists on education and marketing, with a Gratiot county tour set for July 7 and four committee members named from Clare County.
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Central Michigan
St. Louis
Graydon Blank
Michigan State College
Gratiot
Good Litter Clean Eggs Litter Effect on Egg Cleanliness
Michigan State poultry researcher Dr. L E Dawson studied eight nesting materials over five months in a four story laying house. Third floor nests stayed driest and produced the cleanest eggs while fourth floor eggs were second cleanest. Straw and pads required frequent changes raising costs. cane pulp Chick Bed Drizone crushed cobs and shavings offered lower costs and labor efficiency with well constructed nests.
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Michigan
L E. Dawson
Dawson
Bean Growers Elect New Officers
The Isabella County Bean Growers Association met on March 25 in Fre mont Township Hall Winn electing Oscar Curtiss president Albert Olney secretary Richard Sandbrook director and Franklin Switzer as director Clarence Fausett and Richard Sandbrook as delegates to the State Association meeting in Saginaw March 29 The group seeks revival this year with emphasis on promotional educational work and expanded bean acreage amid lower bean prices and ongoing market efforts.
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Isabella County
Bean Growers’ Association
Fremont Township
Winn
Oscar Curtiss
Blanchard
Albert Olney
Shepherd
Richard Sandbrook
Franklin Switzer
Clarence Fausett
Saginaw
White Pine Transplants Offered by Michigan State College
The state designates the White Pine as Michigan’s official tree and Michigan State College offers one White Pine transplant to organizations for public property use. Groups such as Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Sportsmen FFA and 4 H are encouraged to order a tree for Arbor Day April 29 with no price attached. Inquiries go to W Ira Bull Nurseryman Conservation W Nursery East Lansing Michigan.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
F.F.A
4-H
W. Ira Bull
Conservation W Nursery
East Lansing
Farming Liquid Fertilizers and Livestock Care Tips
Farmers adopt non-pressure 10-10-10 liquid fertilizers for soil spraying and time saving. A portable pig rack 4 feet by 3 feet aids vaccination and castration, while cattle and sheep care focuses on dehorning castration and pre shearing wool handling for April eligibility.
Starter fertilizers and weed control pamphlets offered
A newly issued pamphlet explains starter solutions with over 50 units of nitrogen phosphate and potash and how to dilute fertilizers in water to prevent overfertilizing. Sample formulas include 10-52-17 18-33-16 24-20-15 and 15-15-30 with instructions to mix 3 pounds per 50 gallons of water. A second pamphlet on Chemical Weed Control in Vegetable Crops provides materials and rates for all vegetables.
Michigan club funds place agents in four cities
The Board Club assigns agents to Detroit Flint Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo following a $100 000 grant from the Michigan 4-H Club Foundation.
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Detroit
Flint
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Michigan 4-17 Club Foundation
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Stanley Schunk
Mathew Scott
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MeHwan St
Clare, Michigan
CLARE
DR. H. J. Ballard
East Fourth St
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Donald E. Smith
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Mt. Pleasant
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W. Fifth St
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Cenny
Clare Plumbing and Heating
Hast City Limits
C. B. Nefe
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DR. G. C. Born
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J. G. White
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Ben Bosink
Citizens State Bank
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National Farm Loan Ass’n
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East Heth
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