Holstein Cow Sets High Production Record in Michigan
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports Phyliss Colleen 8368777, owned by Howard Penrose and Sons of Clare, produced 16 007 lbs of milk and 56 lbs of butterfat as a 6 year old after daily milking for 285 days in the Herd Improvement Registry program. Michigan State University aided weighing and testing in cooperation with the national Holstein organization.
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Howard Penrose and Sons of
Clare
Penrose
Phyliss Colleen
Michigan State University
National Holstein Organization
HIR
Notes from the County Agent Desk in Clare County
Richard Schroeder reports on new farm products, run-off plots, and tree planting in Clare County. He notes skepticism toward untested products, describes seedling deliveries, cattle bloat prevention with penicillin, wool payments deadlines, forest pest updates, and a school enrollment event for agricultural students in Traverse City.
Crop Selection Guides Michigan Farmers to Higher Returns
Michigan State University economist L H Brown advises choosing the tight crop for the season to maximize profit. He says match crops to land capability and target high yields, with low capability land better used for hay or pasture and high capability land for high value crops like corn and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brown
Michigan State University
Not Enough Space and Storage Ideas for Homes
Expert Eunice Pardee from Michigan State University suggests solutions for crowded homes. Build in or movable storage, add bedroom built ins, use accordion doors, and rearrange closets with designated spaces and shelves. Install boot racks near entrances to keep dirt out and simplify cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Pardee
Michigan State University
Farmers gain efficiency in crops outpacing livestock gains
The economist notes crop production now uses far less labor than two decades ago, with corn needing about 10 hours per acre versus 30 earlier. Dairy cattle still require roughly 10 hours of labor, only modestly reduced. He warns against dropping all livestock as markets and labor alternatives matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Beware of Seed Salesmen Warns Clare County Farmers
County agent Richard Schroeder cautions farmers about seed salesmen pushing Sweet-dent hybrids for silage. Five years of Michigan State University testing show lower grain yields and poorer silage quality due to reduced grain content. Regular dent corn provides better silage and storage stability. farmers are advised to use established dent hybrids suited to local conditions.
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Clare County
Richard Schroeder
Michigan State University
Schroeder
Fammers
Harrison
Farm Housing Loan Program Expanded
Harold R. Becker of the Farmers Home Administration announces an expanded farm housing loan program. Eligible farm owners producing at least 400 dollars in commodities can qualify for a 4 percent long term loan up to 33 years to build repair or improve farm houses and related buildings. Tenants and laborers are ineligible. funds may also modernize farm service buildings and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Becker
Farmers Home Administration
Becker
Soil Conservation Service News Items Brighten Farm Office Activity
Tree Planting expands as Clare soil conservation district receives shipments from Van Buren county April 4 and Scottville and West Olive Michigan on April 11. A joint meeting with Osceola Mecosta and Isabella Districts at Ewart April 10 reviewed runoff plots on M-66 north of junction with US 10. Runoff plots show 1957 soil erosion, display continuous corn with sloping and rotation plots open for public inspection. The office has begun conservation farm plans for Al Collins and Don Crawford, with tile work planned for Delmer Weldon and Galton Coates farms. Farmers urged to visit plots and request help on a first come basis. best to call after 8 AM Monday-Thursday or anytime Friday.
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Clare Soil Conservation District
van Buren County
Scottville
Michigan
West Olive
Osceola
Mecosta
Isabella
Ewart
Us-10
al Collins
Greenwood
Don Crawford
Grant Township
Delmer Weldon
Hamilton Township
Galton Coates
Arthur Township
Dust-Free Finishing Tips From Mary Shipley at Michigan State
Mary Shipley of Michigan State University advises a dust-free work room and wiping finished surfaces with a cloth dampened in turpentine and alcohol after each coat to reduce grainy texture in self finished furniture.
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Mary Shipley
Michigan State University
Textile blends shaping spring and summer clothing
The article describes blends like Dacron and cotton in weights from sheets to suiting. Dacron and linen are popular for spring costumes, with blends combining natural fibers with synthetic ones. Natural fibers and blends using nylon are noted as used in spring attire.
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Arnes
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Richard
Michigan State
Mmne
Roy Emery
Emery
Age
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Graydon Blank
Sixtension
ASC
Fhany
Kenneth Tweedy
Chester Wallace
Walter Eale
Gerrit Hamstra
Traverse ‘City
John Hanson
Watervliet Paper Company
Floyd Norcutt
McEwan
First Supermarket
Bresh
IGA Super Market
T.V. Lamp
Niagara Falls
Boz
Clare, Mich
Tim
Arlene Grove
Mt. Pleasant
Spring
Valley Chemical Co
Soil Conservation
Jacobsen
Texas
Dormeyer
Estwig Steel Hammer
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