4H Club Medal Winners Named At Isabella Week Program
Medals of achievement were awarded to Isabella 4H Club members during the conclusion of the Isabella 4H Club Week on Saturday. Recipients include Richard Mumy, Orriene Wirst, Faye Shoe, Pauline Barager, Robert Curtiss, Joanne Judge, Joe Travis, and many others across divisions like Canning Clothing Dairy and Entomology.
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Isabella
U. S
Richard Mumy
R-5
Mt. Pleasant
Orriene Wirst
Rosebush
Canning
Faye Shoe
Shepherd
Pauline Barager
Coleman
Robert Curtiss
Joanne Judge
Joe Travis
Terry Coughlin
Mitchell Geasler
Lake
Farm and Home Electric
John
Pasture Hogs All Season At MSU guidance for hog pasture grazing
Michigan State College expert Sumner Griffin recommends year round green pasture to boost hog performance and profits. Pasture plus farm grains can supply protein and energy, with savings in corn and tankage and early grazing in June grass.
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Sumner Griffin
Michigan State College
Griffin
M.S.C
Isabella Soil Conservation District pioneers tree planter program
Gena Bacon credits John M. Schafer of Weidman with planting the district’s first trees using a new planter. Schafer and son Steve planted 500 trees at his farm April 8 after Bacon demonstrated the planter. The device, hydraulic and easily loaded by two men, aims to double future tree plantings in the Isabella district. Local efforts also honor Howard Grambau and the PFA windbreak team for a Rotary Club presentation. 4 H Week promotes youth involvement with more than 400 possible projects and local outreach through County 4-H Leader Bob Acker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gena Bacon
John M. Schafer
Weidman
Isabella Soil Conservation
John
Steve
Bacon
Schafer
Gene
B.C. Mellencamp
Soil Conservation
Service Office
Lester Howard
Broomfield Township
Lester
Howard Grambdau
Hig Pfa
Mt. Pleasant
FRA
Stockmans
Stockman
Dick LaPoe
Harlan Bellinger
Joe Epple
Bob Acker
457
Pine tree delivery and planting instructions for cooperators
District pine trees will arrive soon. From Harold Howards' farm fifteen miles west of Mt Pleasant, collect, heel in, and plant promptly. Break bundles, trench under moist eaves, trim long roots, keep roots shaded, and tamp soil after planting to improve survivability.
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Harold Howards
Mt. Pleasant
Pasture Options for Dairy Herds This Summer
The article suggests temporary pastures to avoid drought trouble. Options include oats seeded heat away for three to four weeks in June, Sudan grass for late July to October with early seeding and high nitrogen fertilizer, and Balbo rye seeded mid August to feed cattle in October and November. A pamphlet named Pasture Pointers is available for more guidance.
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Sudan
Piper
M.S.C. Piper
Rys
Little Farmers Weeks Reach Many People
In January February and early March a series of Little Farmers Weeks reached more than 8 000 people across 26 Northern Michigan counties. H A Wenner district supervisor says the events were well attended and reduced travel for Michigan State College specialists. Agricultural agents reported 50 to 100 percent more farmers reached than with sporadic winter meetings.
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Michigan
H. A. Wenner
Michigan Cooperative Extension Service
Michigan State College
Poor Pasture Needs Fertilizer
Michigan State College soil expert E. D. Longnecker warns low producing pastures choked with weeds lack plant food. He recommends applying 300 to 5000 pounds per acre of 0-20-0 or 0-20-10 on heavier soils and 0-20-20 on sandy loams with moisture, plus 400 pounds per acre of 10-10-10 or 12-6-6 or straight nitrogen on drier sandy loams for clover and other plants.
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E. D. Longnecker
Michigan State College
Michigan
Seed Legumes In The Spring
Agricultural guidance on spring sowing of seed legumes. Emphasizes planting alfalfa shallowly, testing soil for lime or fertilizer, and using fine limestone to correct acidity. Recommends plastering seed behind the drill and notes growing popularity of red clover for forage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iIt
Michigan
Cattle Grub Control Guidance Emphasizes Rotenone Use
County agents report cattle grub sightings on young cattle and advise rotenone as the effective treatment. Spraying with 5 percent wettable powder or 1-1/5 ounces per gallon, soaking backs at high pressure, or using 14 percent dust are suggested options. For large jobs contact Floyd Norcutt and FFA members at Clare High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd. Norcutt
Clare High School
F.F.A
Brake Service at Marhbie Auto Collision Service
Specialized service offered with free inspection. Ad copy emphasizes safety with the slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives and urges potential customers to contact Marhbie Auto Collision Service for brake inspection and service.
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Marhbie Auto Collision Service
Hog pastures need fencing shade and fresh water
The article emphasizes that hog pastures should be well fenced to prevent escapes, provide shade for comfort, and include a supply of fresh water to support hog health and productivity.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
B. G. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Patricia Kuysisto
District
Ruth Melinay
Reane Meredith
Dan Balog
Robert Acker
Isabella’ County
45H
Viena
Getchell
Mr. Pleasant
Richard Hldred
Blanchard
Field Grops
Richard Young
Marion Weihle
Joanne Curtiss
National Garden
Patricia Hldred
Richard Seiler
Yvonne van Vranken
Monte Hldred
Re Blanchard
Orriene
Ley
Rel
Hina Mae Johi
Keith Hldred
Philip House
James Schueller
Geral
Karen
Fike
Rose Bush
Marion
Weih
Yvonne VanVranken
Joanne Curtis
Farmers Service
Clare, Mich
Feller’s
Standish
By Dan Balog
Isabella County Farm Planner
Clare
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Lapeer — Lake
Odesaa
Kraft Foods
Clare, Michigan
Phillips 66
Colare
B. Scott Oil Co
Lake, Michigan
Mammoth Clover
W.B. Sweet Clover
W. B. Sweet Clover
Timothy
Alsike
Chick
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