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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1956
Page
5
Paul D. Gibson Clare county agricultural agent urges farmers to clean drainage ditches repair tile lines and remove cattails rubbish and brush. He notes silt deposits in outlets catch basins and sand traps should be cleared and tree roots controlled within 50 feet of lines. Closed lines and brush killers in early summer reduce future drainage problems.
Market participants selling lamps and yearlings for slaughter must provide a bill of sale listing the seller’s name and address, the date of sale, and a description with the number and net amount. The rules emphasize clear documentation for each transaction.
More than 600 4-H members prepare for April 19 to 21 Achievement Days featuring clothing crafts and exhibits on conservation tractors and sales. A Friday Style Show led by Betty Getchell and others aims to be the county’s best with Ruth Melliway assisting. Planning includes set up placings and judging committees, Leaders Recognition Banquet on May 1 with Dr Judson Foust as speaker. A stray note advises trimming meat fat edges to prevent curling.
Clare county agent P D Gibson warns that saving a lamb is far more profitable than losing one at lambing. He advises close supervision, breathing prevention for newborns, iodine on navels, eye lid checks, and lambing pens for two to three days. Maintain low humidity and use warmth as needed. Lambs can begin hay and grain at three weeks. consider creep feeding.
The Home Demonstration Council met at Ruth McIllnay s home to finalize plans for the Spring Achievement program and other activities. Members discussed exhibits hospitality and tallying ballots for next year s projects while considering sewing machine options and cabinet versus portable models for home use.
Anis 30 Wool growers must send their wool program payment applications by May 1 1956 to receive incentives this year. Floren J Pudway chairman of the Clare County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee notes wool sales from March 381 1955 to April 1 1966 qualify for payment with required supporting information. Growers urged to ensure accuracy and completeness in mailings.
Farmers ask if wheat responds to nitrogen and the answer is generally yes. Field history matters. after two or three years of row or grain crops in a row, nitrogen pays. Legume precedents may reduce need. Typical targets are 20 to 40 pounds actual N per acre with fertilizers such as 100 pounds ammonium sulphate or nitrate to achieve 20 to 30 pounds actual N. 260 pounds of 12 12 12 supplies about 24 pounds. Overall, nitrogen usually pays, but past field treatment must be analyzed.
The County Advisory Board, chaired by Franklin Switzer with Don Sandbrook as vice chairman and Ray Tilmann as secretary treasurer, has met twice to evaluate the Extension Service and plan improvements. Last Monday night they met with County Farm Bureau directors to advance the program. other members include Perry Geeck and Clynton Sloan.
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