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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1952
Page
3
Poultry expert from Michigan State College urges clean well ventilated laying houses for pullets with community nests and oats bedding to reduce egg breakage. He notes dropping pits deep litter and open ventilation improve cleanliness and production and offers free layouts at the County Extension office.
New Michigan State College folder explains the milk ring test for Brucellosis in dairy cattle. Prepared by I F Huddleson and edited by Jim Hays, the guide outlines the ring test and urges Michigan's eradication efforts. County agents and the Bulletin Office in East Lansing offer copies.
Agricultural notes advise thorough pre watering of soil before transplanting and a second deep soak after planting. Mulch root areas and shield new transplants from sun and wind. For large trees, spray foliage several times daily until re established. Irises peonies and evergreens can be transplanted now with ball of earth.
Glare County Anticultura Agent outlines state law on Brucellosis testing for cattle shown at the County Fair. Requirements include official blood test charts within 90 days for most animals, origin from accredited herds, and exemptions for vaccinated stock, with specific age and documentation conditions.
Paul B. Gibson cites Leyton Nelson of Michigan State College advising August seedings of alfalfa, clover, and legumes in central Michigan for best results. If moisture and fertility are good, September 1 is possible but later is unlikely. Wheat as a fall seed carrier is not advised due to Hessian fly risk.
Michigan State College extension livestock specialist Charles J. Little warns that careless loading and hauling during marketing and show times cause bruising injuries and deaths. He suggests removing nails and splinters from hauling racks, using smooth loading chutes, bedding with sand, partitioning loads by size, loading slowly, avoiding beating animals, covering trucks in bad weather, and careful driving to reduce losses and increase market weight.
Michigan and the United States show little change in potato acreage from last year. United States total was 1,373,000 acres, the smallest since 1867, with Michigan at 73,000 acres the smallest on record. Despite low acreage, yields were high with a US average of 240 bushels per acre and Michigan at 189. Planting near population centers aids marketing, while summer care stresses early spraying and a regular spray schedule.
Michigan sets a 1953 wheat goal of 1 325 000 acres, part of a national target of 72 million. James H. Quick notes the state planted 1 454 000 acres this year. national goal sits about eight percent below current harvest acreage. Officials project about 1 080 million bushels at normal yields, meeting domestic and export needs and boosting reserves.
State 4-H clubs and workers gear up for the 87th annual State Show at East Lansing from August 26 to 29. About 2,000 4-H members are expected as county and regional eliminations wrap up. The MSG Block and Bridle Club offers a $100 livestock judge scholarship for a freshman. Verne Freeman notes free admission and nightly entertainment.
Michigan State College forestry specialist Bill Stump advises farmers to use treated fence posts and poles to resist decay from weather and insects. Two at home methods are described: Pentachloro phenol treatment on air seasoned wood and treating green sap flow poles, with seasonings and safety notes.
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