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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1957
Page
5
Michigan State University economist Ray Hoglund notes profits hinge on individual cow efficiency not herd size. Higher milk yield per cow boosts net income more than adding cows, with 25 cows at 10 000 pounds yearly yielding far more than 25 at 7 000, while forage, records, and environment also affect profitability.
Merle Raber notes tile drainage installed last year on the Al Perry and Floren Pudway farms is performing well. Some wetter spots should dry sooner if the weather stays favorable. Early tillage appears underway with oats planted by Kaz Krawzinski. Cautions on working wet clay loams remain. Minimum tillage cited by Soil Conservation District cooperators reduces field trips and soil compaction.
The Isabella County Leaders Recognition Banquet drew over 200 attendees at the American Legion Hall in Blanchard with remarks by Russell Mawby state 4-H leader and entertainment by Carol Haenke and Sharon Stowell. Two youths were chosen for the Michigan Milk Marketing Trip to Detroit May 2–3 to study dairy processing, plant tours, a TV show, and a Tigers game. District Achievement program drew record turnout and broader leader participation, marking a high point for the county.
Phyllis Pearson reviews a recent county meeting with officials Curtis Morton Harrison Marie Roth Walter Ehle Evelyn Lyaris Donna Hecker William Henderson Louis Rutter James Bicknell III Leonard Schwanz and Donald Holbrook. The article then offers practical guidance on caring for small electric appliances including mixers fry pans coffee makers table broilers toasters and waffle irons with step by step usage and maintenance tips.
Michigan's annual June Dairy Month begins May 7 and 8 at Michigan State University with crowning of the 1957 Michigan Dairy Princess. A record number of candidates are expected as 35 sought the title last year. the winner will tour the east during Michigan Week. Sponsors include the Michigan Milk Dealers Association and several state dairy groups.
Agricultural engineer Robert G. White of Michigan State University says high yields come from dense planting around 16 000 plants per acre, overplanting to about 17 600 to offset germination and damage losses, and maintaining ground speed near three miles per hour to avoid skips. He notes that proper 16 cell planter plates with correct sprockets help, but faster speeds cause seed drops to miss cells, reducing population and yields.
Isabella County supervisors pass Plan A to eradicate Bangs disease from cattle with a 17 to 2 vote, mandating sale of reactors within 15 days once neighboring counties join. State payments set at 25 dollars per grade animal and 50 dollars for registered. testing targets include 30 beef herds and 40 dairy herds with full retesting by June 30.
Ruth McKlway outlines four buffet service styles from formal dining tables to standing receptions. She advises choosing the service type first, then planning the menu to fit the space number of guests and chosen setup.
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