Clare Soil Conservation Advises Timely Work Plans
Farmers are urged to implement practices like open drains and sod waterways soon. Sod waterway payments require seeding by September 1, so plan ahead. Call KE9 4711 around 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. weekdays to notify the office and proceed.
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Michigan Swine Day and Cattle Feeder Day Highlights
Isabella County hosts the 86th annual Cattle Feeders Day at Michigan State University on August 20 with demonstrations on feed formulations pelleted feed slatted floors and meat tailoring. The event includes swine day August 13 on campus featuring research results and a sale of certified boars. Fair preparations and Open Class Dairy Show are also noted with posters at the Extension Office.
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Michigan State University
Anthony Hall
Ben. .L
sHavenstein
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
St. Paul
Minnesota
Isabella ‘County
Isabella 4 H News Densmore Club Returns from District Eliminations
Fiftyfive Isabella County 4 H club members traveled from the district eliminations at Michigan State University. County Extension Agent Ruth McKnay and leaders thanked chaperones Mrs Harold Anderson of Rosebush and Mrs Chester Ayns for supervising. Readers are urged to watch for results and to reserve booths for an upcoming Achievement Booth by Friday August 14.
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Isabella County
Michigan State University
Ruth McKnay
Harold Anderson
Rosebush
Chester* Ayns
Pleasant
Share-cropping aids wildlife habitat at Fish Point area
The department reports substantial share-cropping arrangements at Fish Point Wildlife area in Ts egla county. About 500 acres of permanent wet marsh have been developed and 1000 acres under share-cropping agreements with local farmers. Funding mainly comes from Pittman Robertson funds with the rest from state Fish and Game funds.
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Fish Point Wildlife Area
Tsegla County
Ahee
Pittman-Robertson
Department
PR Mgnies
Carne and Fish Protection Fund
Michigan State to Lead TB Cattle Research Campaign
Michigan State University scientists will lead the first extensive TB cattle study this fall. About 25 000 Michigan farmers and livestock handlers are exposed to tuberculous cattle as the USDA and state agencies plan a $337 000 spend for 1959 60. Initial grants of 245 000 for labs and 65 000 for field work fund improved detection, lab cultivation of the bacteria, and studies of condemned cattle before slaughter.
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Michigan State University
Michigan
Eas
U.S
Agricultural, Department
MSU
Waxing wood floors and sizing children’s socks guide
Home Demonstration Agent Ruth McLany from Michigan State University explains thin wax on wood floors and solvent base wax with two coats for protection. Jessie Marion details polishing methods and rental buffers. Bernetta Kahabka offers a child shoe size guide using standing foot length plus half inch. Iowa Breakfast Studies link breakfast to weight control. Doctors advise individualized plans, and four USDA food groups are recommended for a balanced diet.
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Jessie Mar“ion
Michigan State University
Miss Marion
Marion
Bernetta ‘Kahabka
Iowa
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