Preserving New Posts Keeps Fence Costs Down
Farmers adopt post preservation to stretch scarce hardwood supply. Extension experts urge drying and peeling of posts before treatment with creosote or pentachlorophenol to extend life two to three times and reduce fencing costs. Copies of USDA Bulletin 2049 are available in Harrison extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Gibson
Clare County
William G. Stump
Michigan State College
Gibson
USDA
Harrison
Barn Planner Helps Clare County Farmers With Remodeling
Clare County farmers planning barn remodeling this summer can contact agricultural agent P. D. Gibson. He meets with Arthur Bell of Michigan State College on May 26 to discuss plans. Early planning saves time and expense, and helps streamline loan steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
P. D. Gibson
Arthur Bell
Extension
Michigan State College
Holstein Herd Report Highlights Milk Yields and Fat Levels
Ronald Smith reports 503 cows on test in March with 52 dry cows. Average milk 1065 lbs and 38.3 lbs fat at 3.59 percent. total feed per cow $22.24. Calves born 383 with 18 heifers. Roy Welch purchased two first calf heifers. 10 cows moved from the association. Louis Coon tops herds with 1361 lbs milk and 651 lbs fat. Robert Becker close at 1451 lbs milk and 50 lbs fat. Several other herds listed with milk and fat figures. all animals noted as Registered Holsteins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Smith
D.h.la
Association
Roy Welch
Louis Coon
Robert Becker
Robert Coon
Brown ‘Brothers
Herb Yuncker
Joe Stevens and Son
Cotter and Myers
Mt. Pleasant State Home
Fred Hauck
Barn Manure Important But Unbalanced
H D Longnecker soils scientist at Michigan State College says barnyard manure is not a balanced fertilizer for many crops. It is high in nitrogen and potash but low in phosphoric acid. best use is on grass pastures and meadows. Spread daily and disk down after spreading to prevent nitrogen loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.D. Longnecker
Michigan ‘State College
Eight Join Dairyman Program in Clare Area
Kraft Foods Michigan adds eight youths to the sixth season Junior Dairyman program. Participants from Clare Shepherd Beaverton Gladwin and Remus range in ages from 11 to 18 with several first year entrants. The program teaches practical dairying and aims to boost future farm profits through science and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Area
Kraft Foods Company
W. A. Bergstrom
Clare
Kraft
Shepherd
Beaverton
Gladwin
Remus
Michigan
Kraft Company
Dan Bay
Walter Bay
Richard Fancon
Ronald Fairchilds
Donald Parker
Jake Willford
Jim Williford
Elway Winnie
Isabella 4-H Camp Work Day Postponed by Rain
Isabella 4-H reports a rainbound work day canceled since all activities were outdoors. A new date will be set soon and demonstrations remain a focus for members with plans for more teams next year. The Taylor Club contributed $16 to the Camp Fund from its St Patrick’s Day skating party profits. April 16 deadline urged for club reports.
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Taylor Club
Vernon Fairchild
Kenneth Courtney
Peanut farmers receive 1953 crop payout around 175 million
Farmers in 1953 earned about 175 million dollars from peanut crops. This figure reflects the total payments to peanut growers for that year across the sector.
Modern Buildings Improve Dairy Farming Efficiency
A G I on the farm trainee Paul Brown of Farwell Michigan describes building a low cost dairy barn starting 1950. He added a milking parlor 1951 a 96 ton concrete silo and a milkhouse with a rock wall modification and a ventilating fan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.I
Paul Brown
Farwell
Michigan
Armed Services
Brown
Jhood
Ar Listanchion
Krells Buy Brown Swiss Bull Dort's Clepe's Brig's Boy
Krells Bay Sire Chris J and Robert G Krell of Clare purchased the registered Brown Swiss bull Dort's Clepe's Brig's Boy 116264 from August Dogr Jr of Bay City Michigan. Report from Fred Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association Beloit Wisconsin confirms the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris J
Robert G. Krell
Clare
August Dogr
Bay City
Michigan
Fred
Idise
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association
Beloit
Wisconsin
Keeping Hens Quiet and Drying Up a Laying Flock
Farmers urged to prevent cannibalism by giving birds space and secluded nests, then dry up by withholding grain two days and milking. High producers may need low quality roughage during drying off and a 60 day rest before next lactation. Also notes on 1954 prospective plantings and Clover leaf weevil checks with DDT spray guidelines.
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Beale
McGuire
Paul. Brown
Farwell, Mich
Lua Ee
Farol
Ster
Pioneer Seed Corn
Huffey Power
Brewer Implement Store
Krogers
Dairyman
Isabella
Harry Densmore
Krells Bay
Ben Bosink
Citizens State Bank
ATS
Asovecans
Era Gant
National Farm Loan Association
Saga
National Farm Loan
Evart, Michigan
Clare Livestock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Prince & Co Livestock
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