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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1951
Page
5
Michigan soil expert Hol Longnecker warns liming is essential for farm yields. Demonstration plots show properly limed land can match or exceed fertilized non limed hay production. He urges testing soil to determine lime needs and target 6.5 to 7.0 pH for nutrient availability.
F. H. Leuschner, extension poultry specialist at Pennsylvania State College, notes that dropping egg production often follows reduced feed consumption. He advises feeding wet mash or pellets to the birds to counter the decline and trigger a faster recovery.
A clarified butter or ghee used in India is typically made from buffalo milk.
A Jersey cow named Tor ono Princes Bt. Mawes owned by Wd McAlvey earned a Ten of Gold certificate from the American Jerseys Cattle Club for producing 35 075 pounds of milk and 2117 pounds of butterfat in four years. The animal surpassed U S averages in butterfat and finished its record at eight years old.
A letter from S. C. Hildebrand, Secretary of the Michigan Crop Improvement Association, says three Isabella County farmers raise certified seed this year. John Cimmey of Shepherd applies for Yorkwin Wheat Kent Oats Moore Barley. Adelbert Huber of Shepherd has Yorkwin Wheat Eaton Oats. Rogolt Hauck of Rossburg grows Moore Barley. They purchased foundation seed, and readers are urged to order early to ensure top quality seed and county-wide adoption.
The PMA soil sampling program extends into a second year in Michigan with 46 county laboratories. Last year 3600 farmers in 42 counties used the service, aided by Michigan State College extension soils specialist Jim Porter. Tests guide lime and fertilizer use, charging up to 50 cents per sample with county PMA committees coordinating sample collection.
Aman sought guidance from Michigan State College on buying a farm offered at 40000 dollars for 160 acres with stock and tools. He expected a gross income of 8000 yearly, but John Doneth advised against purchase using a rule of thumb: the investment should generate 13000 to 16000 annually to be wise, not 8000.
Dr. Eugene Cravens of Michigan State College analyzes the cost of a weekly food basket for a family of three. He shows in March 1951 it took 8.3 hours of factory work to buy the basket, far less than 27 hours in 1917 and 15 hours in 1927, though recent retail price gains outpaced wage growth for many workers.
The Isabella Soil Conservation District was awarded second place in state competition. District leaders Dan Balog, Len Mapes, Eugene York, and Mary Johnson of Blanchard contributed to the success, with a scrapbook of district achievements prepared by Johnson. A banquet will honor directors and outstanding farmers, and expansion to include the East half of the county is expected to boost next year’s results.
Michigan State College tests show DDT spraying raises potato yields from 60 to 100 bushels per acre by controlling leaf hoppers and flea beetles. Apply DDT with Bordeaux mixture, add last, spray 125 gallons per acre, begin when plants are four to five inches high, and repeat about every 10 days.
Michigan State College agricultural economists report current rates for mechanical manure loading. The survey shows a typical charge of 400 dollars per hour, with recalls of the survey and list drives available through county agents and local offices.
The Soil Conservation Service assisted Harry Lewis of Fremont township in forming a soil and water conservation plan. He aims to convert acres to tame pasture with alfalfa canary grass and clover mixes, while reserving wildlife areas. Teachers and families organize seed beds and landscape plans for community betterment. the Zeien family details a 1800 foot line and livestock balance.
Report on an Isabella County soil and water conservation tour with 34 attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Blackmey and instructors Harvey Lowery and Dick Hickman. Activities covered field practices, water ways, soil mapping plans, pond questions, and potential tiling work for local farms.
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