Controlling Lice and Mites in Poultry
P D Gibson and Michigan State University entomologists advise two treatments of Black Leaf 40 on perches 10 days apart to kill jive lice and eggs. Mites live in cracks around perches and nests. treat perches, supports, and nests annually. Anthracene preparations and Malathion dust are recommended options for poultry houses.
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D. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan State University
Farmers urged to raise Social Security income plan
Michigan State University farm economist Arthur Mauch urges farmers with this year to qualify for Social Security benefits to raise reportable income. He suggests actions to boost 1956 income and 1957 payments, including selling livestock and crops before year end, using custom work, delaying expenses, and buying on credit if needed. He also notes using unpaid family labor and home-grown feeds to cut costs and increase net income.
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Arthur Match
Michigan State University
Mauch
New Box Elder Bug Spray and Certified Seed Reports
Michigan State entomologists introduce a spray combining one tablespoon lindane and two teaspoons Black Leaf 40 per gallon, effective on box elder bugs but damages paint. Field inspections show several farmers growing certified Moore barley and Genessee Wheat with high yields and fat content.
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Michigan State University
Ragolt Hauck
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Zingery
Shepherd
Clynton Sloan
Barryton
Ragelt Hauck
D.h.la
Jinme
Walter Smith
Norman Gross
Stanley Ervin
William Block and Sons
Extension leaflets offer time saving ironing tips and fair news
County extension agents promote a new leaflet Ironing Made Easy and other releases. Isabella County groups prepare educational booths for the County Fair August 21 25 with topics from planning kitchens to furniture refinishing. The fair invites 4 H families to enter the Nationwide Crochet Contest with over $3000 in prizes and trips to New York City. entries must be recent and properly prepared. Also shared are methods for preserving stored grain and nutrition tips on green vegetables pan cooking to save time and retain color and vitamins.
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Michigan State University
Salt River Group
County’ Center Group
Townline
Gulick Extension Group
Isabella County
New York City
National
Needlecraft Bureau
New York
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