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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
3
Michigan officials report new federal regulations prohibit interstate cattle shipments without brucellosis certification after January 1 with exemptions for certain categories. Vaccinated animals under eight months old and steers or spayed heifers are not covered.
Ruth Mellway reports that Michigan State College and local clubs plan two district events on December 12 and 18 at St. Leo's Winn and Rose Bush Presbyterian Church. Janet Johnson raises money for her Senior Class by selling pecan rolls at $1.00 each, with orders via Weidman High School, and other districts organize Christmas teas, music, and gift drives to support the Mt. Pleasant Day School.
Farmers and county agents discuss producing feeder pigs in northern Michigan to supply the Corn Belt. Swine specialist Ed Miller of Michigan State University spoke at Cadillac on November 7 to begin planning. Additional multi-county meetings are planned in January. Clare county area contact P. D. Gibson. A January 18 meeting for Clare Osceola and Lake counties is set, location to be announced.
Farmers in Shepherd area are invited to a two hour session starting 1:30 PM at Shepherd High School Gymnasium featuring J H Brown MSU economist as main speaker. Topics cover income tax social security Soil Bank, with discussions and Q A for local farmers and spouses. A Clare Gladwin Isabella and Midland Livestock Exchange meeting follows on Dec 10 to plan a four county annual meeting date.
Two Michigan Department of Agriculture dairy division representatives Macson Smith and Kenneth VanPalten were certified as milk survey officers after a four day exam in Indianapolis. The officers will inspect farms and dairy plants and assess sanitation under the upcoming Grade A milk law effective July 1.
Two years ago an energetic Yo-Ag teacher and family prompted Clare County to seek Soil Conservation help. The Rozevelds, with the district and U S soil service, mapped soils and built about twenty acres of contour strips and waterways. They now have over sixty acres of strips, planned further work, soil tests, and improved fertilizer use, easing tractor work and boosting crops.
County agent Gibson warns that tight barns cause deadly air buildup and pneumonia. A ventilated barn reduces sickness and odor, with electric fans costing 1.50 to 2.50 dollars monthly.
Michigan State University soil scientists report ongoing advances in fertilizer technology. New slow acting and less soluble forms will reduce leaching, allow single-season applications, and curb excessive potash use in alfalfa. Granular products resist caking, ease storage and distribution, and higher analysis blends cut bulk. Further gains are expected. Farmers urged to stay alert for developments to raise yields and profits.
Prepare a varied emergency shelf with canned meats vegetables potatoes and fruits. Include snack foods such as pickles olives sardines spreads mushrooms candy and crackers and cheese to cover unexpected company.
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