Soil Conservation Tour Details Conditions Across Isabella County
Gene Bacon reports 90 percent of PMA payment denials due to inadequate outlet cover. An inspected tile had only a foot of cover. average is 14 percent, failing to meet winter conditions. Field visits included Blanchard to Coleman and Wise to Chippewa, with planning for watershed long range plans and a tour for Basil A. Myers.
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Gene Bacon
Gene
Isabella County
Basil A. Myers
Blanchard
Robert Decker
Lawrence Townsend
Max Cook
Harold Howard
Rolland
Broomfield
Coldwater Township
Coleman
Wise
Chippewa
Isabella
Uniah
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Myers
Coe
Lincoln
Freemont
April Clean-up Nearing Farm Safety Reminder
In late April Michigan State College farm safety specialist Dave Steinicke urges rural communities to participate in spring clean-up. He notes most farm fires come from winter debris and clutter. a tidy farmstead reduces risks, protects homes, livestock, and equipment, and creates a healthier, safer environment.
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Dave Steinicke
Michigan State College Farm Safety
Michigan
Steincké
Michigan State College Short Course Graduates Return Home
Short course trainees from Michigan and 11 other states plus Canada Israel and Brazil completed 1958 graduation activities. Alumni Association led by Hol Wright of Saginaw coordinates summer practice for graduates. Northern Michigan graduates Richard Baughn and Walter Boyd will work near home farms at Lake City and in Northern Michigan soil tests. Carl Hoyt and local agents invite interested high school students to enroll in the two year general agriculture short course at East Lansing.
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Michigan State College
Michigan
Canada
Israel
Brazil
Hol Wright
Saginaw
Richard Baughn
Winterfield Township
Clare County
M.S.C. Animal Husbandry Department
Lake City
Missoukes County
Walter Boyd
Petoskey
Mjs.c. Soil Science Department
East Lansing
Carl ©. Hoyt
Northern Michigan
Carl C. Hoyt
4 H Club Day Achievement in Clare County
About 500 parents, friends and 4 H members gathered at Harrison school gymnasium on April 14 for Spring Achievement Day. Exhibits covered clothing, handicraft, electrical and other 4 H projects with judging by Ruth Menay and Robert Acker. Honor Roll chosen by Amalie Vasold and Kenneth Questerhout.
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Harrison School
Ruth Menay
Robert Acker
Isabella County
Amalie Vasold
Kenneth Qusterhout
Michigan State College
Hast Lansing
Elizabeth Marotzke
Marotzke
Brush College
Certified Seed Potatoes With Low Disease Levels
Henry Moore of Michigan State College notes certified seed potatoes show fewer diseases due to strict supervision and high standards. Michigan conducts multiple inspections in fields during growth and storage to ensure vigor and disease freedom, guaranteeing farmers high quality seed for the next potato crop.
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Henry Moore
Michigan State College
Michigan
Fertilizer tips boost Michigan hay yields
Michigan State College extension specialist H D Longnecker says yields lag due to lime and plant food shortages. He urges 400 to 600 pounds of fertilizer per acre with specific NPK blends for soil types and topdressing of alfalfa for multi year use, aiming at 200 pounds per acre yearly for best legume yields.
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Michigan
H. D. Longnecker
Michigan State College Extension
Gandy
M.s.c
Carter Harrison
Michigan State College Crops Department
District Forestry Plans 20 Million Pine Trees Over 30 Years
Soil Conservation Service states they can plant 20 million pines in 30 years. District Directors distributed 39,500 trees and shrubs this week to 18 cooperators. About 40,000 trees remain for delivery this Friday or Saturday and will be notified by Secretary Mellencamp when available.
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Soil Conservation Service
Myers
Mellencamp
Spring Legume Seeding Guidance From Michigan State
Michigan State College specialists urge timely legume seeding as vital for pasture and crop rotation. They advise lime testing and fertilizer, use of pulverized limestone, inoculating alfalfa seed, shallow planting, rain or cultipacker coverage, and note ladino clover as a growing forage option with specific seeding rates.
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Michigan State College
Mt Pleasant A B A Enlarges Service
Dairymen in four southeast townships gain extended service as John Ripley joins Joe Pilgan to relay calls via Joe Flynn. Ripley, after Michigan State College training, drives a Shepherd bound bus. aim is better communications and increased dairy needs. Contact county agent for details.
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Mt. Pleasant
Muliflora Rose Growth Recommendations From Michigan State College
Multiflor a rose grows best on fertile well drained shaded sites south of the Bay City Muskegon line. It will not make a satisfactory living fence on dry sand or clay pan soils. Seedlings should be cultivated or mulched with straw deteriorated hay manure or sawdust after planting to reduce weeds and improve moisture. Fertilizers with nitrogen aid growth.
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Bay City-Muskegon
Forestry Department of
Michigan State College
Sugar beets look profitable for Marshall Wll crop
Sugar beets offer strong profits as beet sugar prices rise 4 percent while other crops fall. Labor is plentiful and tonnage has grown for 16 years. Over 900 beet harvesters are available in Michigan, with improved delivery conditions at plants reducing waits. Local fieldman will visit to help plan planting.
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Michigan
al Te
Test Your Soil for Better Crops and Higher Profits Folder
Michigan State College Extension releases Folder F-174 by soil scientist Kirk Lawton. It explains how to take representative soil samples and have them tested for better crops and profits. Available at county agricultural agent offices and the Bulletin office.
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Michigan State College
Kirk Lawton
Lawton
Bulletin
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Siania
By Dan Balog
Isabella County Farm Planner
Lewis Dawson
Worrest
William Brewer
Wilson
Jim Rader
Harold White
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Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Clare
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Prince & Go
Bellows Sisters
Lake
Gloria
Vasold
Ousterhout
June Dawson
Floren Pudway
Adolph Hildebrandt
Howard Brockway
Albert Price
Irving Lumber Yard
Pittsburgh
Friendly Service
Andrew D. Irving
5Th &T
GMC
General Motors
WN. McEwan
GEO. Klapatch
Lower Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Mt. Pleasant A.B.A
Marshall Wll
Farm Digest
Een Marshall Wells
Myers and McDonald
Brewer's Farm Home
Fourth St
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Mammoth Clover
W. B. Sweet Clover
Timothy
Alsike
Chick
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