Reminder To Farmers Of SS Tax District
A statement from Internal Revenue Director A M Menninger reminds farm employers that social security taxes apply to cash wages of $100 or more paid to covered farm workers in 1955. The 2 percent employer and 2 percent employee taxes apply to cash wages. returns on Farm 9438 are due by January 31 1956. Employers should register with the district director using SS-4.
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Diretor of Internal Revenue
A. M. Menninger
Internal Revenue Or
Social Security Office
Cutting Costs Is Farmers Way To Higher Income
Michigan State University farm economists urge boosting net income next year by narrowing units costs. Focus on specialization and larger, fewer enterprises to spread costs, increase production volume, raise efficiency, and seek labor saving methods. Consider off farm work if farm prospects weaken.
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Michigan
Michigan State University
MSU
4-H Youths Win Large Prizes in Michigan Livestock Sale
Michigan 4-H youths from 31 counties earned $117576.18 from livestock exhibits in Detroit. The 427 steer car loads averaged 1012 pounds at $24.84 per cwt with a champion steer at 3.50 per lb. 70 lamb pens from 19 counties averaged 86 lbs at $29.03 per cwt with a champion at 5.50 per lb. 129 pigs from 17 counties sold for $4526.19 at $15.26 per cwt with a champion barrow at 1.60 per lb. Glenn Facnon of Sheridan Township showed a 255 lb pen of Shropshire lambs at 25 per cwt.
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Michigan
Detroit
Tbs
Barrow
Glenn Facnon
Sheridan Township
Glenn’s
Shropshire Lambs
How Much Grain For A Milk Cow Says Huffman
Dairy nutritionist Dr. C F Huffman of Michigan State University advises weighing milk output and grain given, then adjusting to optimize profit. He warns the common guideline of one pound of grain per three or four pounds of milk often overfeeds the cow.
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Old Bossy
C. F. Huffman
Michigan State University
Huffman
Lower Wheat Supports For 1956 Update
Isabella County farmers can expect farm wheat prices about 25 cents below 1955 support levels for the rest of the marketing season. The 1956 national average support price is not less than $1.81 per bushel, down 27 cents from 1955. Twenty three wheat varieties will be discounted 20 cents per bushel in 1956, including Michigan varieties Henry and Burker.
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Isabella County
Michigan
Henry
Burker
MSU
Christmas Tree Ornaments And A New Year's Eve Party Plan
Miss Bernice Bergman of Michigan State University's home management department offers family friendly craft ideas for trimming the Christmas tree including popcorn strings, cranberries, paper cutouts, painted nuts, and dough clay ornaments. She notes children enjoy re trimming the tree and suggests involving them in planning a New Year's Eve party with simple invitations, festive foods, and playful decorations.
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Pether
Bernice Bergman
Michigan
State University
Home Management and
Miss Bergman
Bergman
Dairying Discussed at Saginaw District Conference
Five local dairymen attended the District Dairy Conference at Saginaw last week. Franklin Switzer chaired the county committee with Perry Geeck as secretary. Speakers included Paul Miller and Pat Ralston. The program cited a 1956 American Dairying Association budget of 7 million dollars, 86.6 percent for advertising. It noted Isabella County dairy sales of 2.44 million in 1950 and 33.8 percent of farmers' income from milk products with per capita milk consumption at 710 pounds in 1955.
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Saginaw
Franklin Switzer
Stepherd
Perry Geeck
Coleman
Laurence Nielson
Blanchard
Raldon Pasch
R-1
City
Milton Brown
Mt. Pleasant
Franklin Syitzer
Isabella County
Winter settling in as Clare Soil Conservation District plans trees
Clare County Soil Conservation District urges orders for next spring tree planting stock. The Tree Committee aims to place large orders, set price lists, and support erosion control. Cooperators note annual planting of about 200 000 trees and outline benefits to soil, wildlife, water retention, and local jobs.
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Soil Conservation Service
Harrison
Clare Soil Conservation District
Tree Committee
Clare County Soil Conservation District
Dr Gus aids MSU dairy digestion study with stirrup tube steer
MSU researchers led by Carl Huffman and A D MecGilliard use Dr Gus the Holstein for a pioneering cattle digestion study. Veterinary surgeon Gabel Conner attached a plastic tube between Gus stomach and intestines, enabling analysis of feed through all four stomachs and microbes. Gus thrives on the routine, drawing visitors with his affectionate nature.
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Gus
Michigan State University
Carl F. Huffman
A. D. MecGilliard
Gabel H. Conner
MSU
Huffman
Michigan State
Conner
County Farmers Put $30,600 Into Broilers In 1954
A 1955 Agricultural Census note shows Clare county farmers produced 30 600 dollars in broilers in 1954. County Agent P D Gibson has arranged January 3 with Michigan State University poultry specialist J M Moore for farm calls to assist prospective producers.
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Clare County
P. D. Gibson
J. M. Moore
Michigan State University
Moore
Harrison
Tax Help For Farmers 1955 Guide Now Available
Clare County farmers are advised to obtain the Farmers Tax Guide for 1955 published by the Internal Revenue Service. The 64 page Treasury Bulletin No. 225 explains income tax rules and how self employment tax or social security applies to farmers with illustrations and step by step return guidance. Free copies are available from the Harrison county extension office.
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Clare County
P. D. Gibson
Internal Revenue Service
Harrison
Treasury Department Bulletin
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Paul D. ‘Gibson
Mellencamp
Mary Lou Muller
Ruth Mellway
Merle Raber
Dan Balog
Jerry Malosh
Harry Densmore
Sabéella County
Jent
Sentinel
H P
THE
Ruth McKnay
Home Extension News
S.cs. News
Merle D. Raber
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
Clare Sentinel
Mich
Clare OR
Isabella
George Lehr
Scott Oil Co
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