Balbo Rye Offers Strong Fall Spring Pasture in Michigan
Balbo rye provides more late fall and early spring pasture in Isabella County than other pasture crops. It grows well on lighter soils, supports animal traffic, and does not taint milk. Certified Balbo rye seed is available in Michigan and can be ordered through local elevators or seed dealers or via the Michigan Crop Improvement Association. Seed color helps identification. August sowings yield more October pasture than September. recommended rate is four to five pecks per acre with 10 to 20 pounds of high nitrogen fertilizer per 1000 square feet.
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Isabella County
Michigan
Michigan Crop Improvementssociaton
Agriculture Hall
Michigan State University
Hast Lansing
Rosen
Central Michigan Offers Extension Classes in 24 Centers
Central Michigan announces extension classes this fall in 24 centers. Dr. J. D. Marcus, assistant director of field services, lists Alpena Bad Axe Bay City Cadillac Cave Charlevoix Cheboygan Gaylord Gladwin Ithaca Midland Owosso Saginaw Standish Traverse City and other sites.
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Central Michigan College
J. D. Marcus
Central Michigan
Alpena
Bad Axe
Bay City
Benzonia
Cadillac
Cave
Charlevoix
Cheboygan
Glare
Egatt
Gaylord
Gladwin
Ithaca
Midland
Owosso
Roe City
Saginaw
Scotville
Standish
Stanton
St. Johns
Traverse City
Proper butter creaming for sandwiches avoids soggy bread
Instruction notes that butter should be creamed to a spreading consistency. Melted butter soaks into bread and makes sandwiches soggy, so use creamed butter for best texture.
1099 Herds Tested In Isabella Bangs Campaign
Dr J H Meenkzie in charge of the county Bangs program reports as of last week end ten of the sixteen townships completed with 1099 herds tested and a rising percentage showing positive results.
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Isabella Bangs
J. H. Meenkzie
Bangs
Fire breaks and tests shape Clare County farm program
A Clare County note urges regular fire breaks for plantations to prevent costly fires and promote good conservation. It discusses a Ring Test project with Bangs Ring Test collectors, blood tests for infected herds, and completion targets across ten townships by August 20, with Union Township first.
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Webster
Soil Conservation
Simon Vanderwoude
Winterfield Township
Union
Coldwater
Sher
Isabella 4 H News Blowing Contest and District Eliminations
Isabella County 4 H held a successful Blowing Contest with over 300 attendees. Larry Ervin Rosebush Tractor Club won first, earning a trip to the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Murry Morrison’s club took second, Phil House third, and Bob McDonald fourth. District Eliminations at Michigan State University selected reps for the State Show with Isabella County names in Clothing Food Preservation Food Preparation Home Improvement Public Speaking and Dairy Liv...
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Isabella County
Larry Ervin
Rosebush Tractor Club
Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Murry Morrison
Phil House
Bob McDonald
Mt. Pleasant
Richard Hickman
Dave Dawson
Kenneth Switzer
Ysabella County
Michigan State University
Janet Johnson
Karen Fike
Sharon Fike
Joyce Miller
Myrna Drake
Beatrice Cluley
Betty Getchell
Sharon Stowell
Home Extension News by Ruth McIlnay
Ruth McIlnay reports Home Demonstration Extension Board plans a August 16 meeting at Island Park to finalize Colinty Fair and Fall Extension Program. Agent met Union Grange July 10 to set educational booths for the county fair and state Grange competition.
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Ruth McIlnay
Home Demonstration Extension Board
Island Park
Alma
Union Grange Committee
Wheat Sowing Practices Suggested for Fly Free Date
The Hessian Fly has damaged many fields in the southern part of the state. Farmers should plant wheat after the fly free date, avoid planting after a wheat rye or winter barley crop, delay 7 to 10 days if needed, minimize stubble exposure, prefer planks for land preparation, and properly till down stubble. Fly Free Date for this county is September 11.
Night light at Whitey Fisher's Duck Farm
Witnessed a powerful light from Whitey Fisher's Duck Farm after returning from Balesville. Light appeared to shine over the water, drawing attention to the area at night.
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Balesville
Whitey Fisher's Duck Farm
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Aurmbe
Paul K. Gibson
Clare Couinty
B.C. Mellencamp
Mary Lou Muller
Ruth Mellway
Isabela County
Merlé Raber
Clare County
Dan Balog
Jerry Malosh
Harry Densmore
H. M. Riley
R. GC. Kramer
Linton Carter
Forestry Department
Angier
Standard Service
Bob Rowley
West
Larry Beck
Prop
McEwan
S.C.S. News
Man
Nottawa
Isabella
Deerfield
Broomfield
Rolland
Fremont
Lincoln
Blue
Aualues
N. McEwan St
The
Clare Sentinel
Clare
Isabella Counties
Lake
Johnston Elevator Co
George Lohr
Ruth MecInay
Broomfield Grange
Pomona Grange
Willey
Jeff N. Willey
Hlinois, Farwell
East Ltd
Clare Biat
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
Joe Marsh
Whitey
United States Brewers Foundation
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