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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1952
Page
3
E D Longnecker of Wichita State College warns heavy winter injury may develop in late planted wheat due to dry soil. Farmers cover thin growth with stable manure to reduce freezing damage and supply nitrogen, improving moisture retention and plant protection as ground dries and freezes.
The Michigan State College has developed a farm account book with annual income tax forms. Banks nationwide are offering copies to farmers, seen as support from bankers to encourage accurate records. Local banks listed include Blanchard State Bank and others. extension offices also have copies for 20 cents. Be wise, keep farm records to save money.
Ben Bosink reports a tour with John Jocham and veterans class members observing stacked silage at Perry Geeck and others. Farmers discuss silage success, fall plowing, dairy to beef shifts, oats yields, new barns and garages, deer hunting, soil testing, tile laying, and plans to harvest and market dairy products.
Isabella county 4 H Club members will exhibit Tuesday through Thursday at the Detroit Junior Livestock Show. Hereford steers, Shorthorns, Hampshire lambs and an Angus pen are listed with members from Rosebush Clare Farwell and Mt Pleasant. A new Lincoln township club is formed with officers elected. A Christmas party Service Club dance is planned at Mt Pleasant Masonic Hall. Local fund contributions to Coldwater Lake Camp Fund are noted with a goal of 1500 dollars.
Barnyard Economics a two hour program for Clare county farmers goes on Monday December 8 at 1 30 p m in the Court House Harrison Michigan State College extension specialists I M Elwood and Warren Vincent join county agricultural agent P D Gilson to present down to earth facts to raise farmers incomes, explain federal income tax regulations, and outline economic and political factors shaping farming decisions with visual aids and handouts.
Dairymen of Mt. Pleasant Milk Producers Association plan their annual meeting at St. Philomena Church Beal City on Tuesday December 9. Banquet starts 7 00 pm with Dr G Malcolm Trout of Michigan State College as main speaker. Meeting chaired by Fred Hanck includes director elections financial reports and remarks from James Lackie and others.
Michigan State College soils scientist Richard M. Swenson notes livestock bedding saves half the fertilizer value by keeping liquids from seeping away. He says about half the total nitrogen and most potassium are in the liquids, while dry sawdust absorbs moisture but oat straw and cornstalks add more nitrogen, phosphate and potash to plants. Any bedding reduces winter damage and nitrogen helps next spring.
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