Farmers Week Speaker List Includes Secretary of Agriculture
Dean T. K. Cowden of Michigan State announces that Secretary of Agriculture will headline Farmers Week on February 10. A USDA feature and an illustrated demonstration titled Better Things for More People will be part of the program guided by TL Teuton. The February 9-10 events include talks and demonstrations of new foods seeds drugs and products from plants and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hara Attaseason
T. K. Cowden
School At Agriculture
Michigan State
U. S. ‘Department of Agriculture
TL. Teuton
The
Agricultural “Research: Service
Dairymen report record herd yields and upcoming meeting
No 2 DHIA notes 372 cows across 20 herds with a 3.71 test and averages of 490 lbs milk and 29 lbs fat per cow. Top herds include Kendall Wood, MacRae Mayberry, and Had McAlvey. Block Sons and McDonald also show high production. County dairymen will meet December 10 at Harrison court house basement at 1:30 p.m. with Jim Hays discussing dairy feeding trends as he retires after 32 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Rexport
Kendall, Wood
MacRae and Mayberry
McAlvey
Jerseys
Harold Brooks
William Block and Sons
Dale Davis and Son
Fred McDonald
A. D. MacRae and Mayberry
Favo
Dale Davis
Wm. Phillips
Hd McAlvey
Kendall Wood
Clare County
Court House
Harrison
Jim Hays
Michigan’ State College
Jim
Michigan
Emergency loan area extended to mid 1955 for farmers
The U S Department of Agriculture announced that the emergency loan area designation remains in effect through June 30 1955 enabling Farmers Home Administration to offer emergency loans to eligible farmers The program supports farmers with heavy crop losses who cannot obtain credit locally The FHA stresses it will not compete with private lenders and county agents will assist in processing applications Counties in the group include Arenac Bay Gratiot Huron Macomb Midland Montcalm Sanilac Shiawassee St Clair Tuscola and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Bangon
Farmers Home Administration
G. B. Bonine
Fh.a
Bonine
FHA
Arenac
Bay
Gratiot
Huron
Macomb
Midland
Montcalm
Saginaw
Sanilac
Shiawassee
St. Clair
Tuscola
Grain Show At International Draws Entries From 25 States
William Graham of Purdue University reports more than 1500 farmers from 25 states four Canadian provinces and Germany will compete for the Kings of Grain titles at the 32nd International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago November 26 to December 4. Cash awards exceeding 2500 plus trophies and ribbons will be given.
Management tips to reduce shipping fever in feeder cattle
Dr. Glen Reed of Michigan State College warns fall feedlot setups require cattle isolation for at least 30 days for newcomers. Avoid crowded stockyards and adjust feeder regimes to prevent fatigue and disease. early signs include watery eyes, nasal discharge, coughing, and loss of appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Reed
Michigan State College
Michigan
Reed
Vetrinarians
Little Danger In Corn Smut
Michigan State physiologist Dy B. WN. Alfredson says cattle are unlikely to be poisoned by smut in cornfields. Dairy nutritionist Dr. Carl Huffman recalls tests showing large amounts of smut caused no ill effects. If diarrhea appears, remove cattle from the field. fodder and silage may pose greater risk than smut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy.b. WN. Alfredson
Michigan
Carl Huffman
MSC
Lots Of Water Makes Milk Says MSC Man
Michigan State dairy expert Don Murray notes free access to water boosts milk yield in high producers. Milk is largely water, and cows ingest three to five pounds of water per pound of milk. Average herd intake is 12 to 15 gallons daily, with high producers drinking up to 35 to 40 gallons. Water should be easily accessible, fresh, clean, and at a desirable temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Murray
Michigan State
Murray
Isabella Far Board Meets Today for County Fair Actions
The 1955 County Fair Directors meet Thursday night December 2 at 8 15 in the County Courthouse. Newly elected officers will be chosen including President and Secretary. Board of 25 directors covers 411 civic and agricultural groups and will discuss grandstand attractions and contracts for the State Meeting in Detroit January 16 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. CG. Mellencamp
Detroit
Study on Brook Trout Stocking in Lakes
State fisheries workers examine how to stock brook trout in lakes. Interviews with nearly 800 fishers last year gathered data from Moccasin Swanzy and Airport Lakes in Marquette County. All three lakes were canoed with brooks in 1951 and fish plantings occurred. researchers analyze numbers and weights returned to the creel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aith
Marquette County
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Dhia Dairymen
Dar-Balog
Isabella County
Aser
Coopera Land Beae Bank
National Farm Loan Association
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
Igahella
Hendrie Packing Co
Rs Deec Beef
Clare
MSC Man
Harrison Septic Tank
cSir Harrison
Eer Perey
Clave Sentinel
Sentinel
Alam
Brevikig
Mide
Beinoxt
MYT
Lake, Michigan
Alfa
Dollaston Elevator
George Lohr
Isabella Far Board
Pleasant
Dodge
Danny Thomas
Daddy
Abc-Tv
Bert Parks
ABC
Clare, Michigan
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