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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
2
A dropping pit under the roost lowers moisture load in deep litter systems, says J. M. Moore MSC extension poultryman. Enclosed pits keep birds away from droppings, leading to cleaner eggs and less disease while aiding ventilation and heat.
Botanist Dr Marion T Hall notes that outdoor fires are the major cause of forest destruction in the nation. In northern climates fire is a poor tool for pasturage, while in the South controlled burning can help grazing areas. fires also destroy soil life, alter nutrients, and threaten wildlife and water quality.
Clare.county farm youths can learn basics from horse shoeing to fruit growing in a four term general agricultural course at Michigan State College. Agricultural Agent P D Gibson notes first term starts January 10 and runs to March 4 1955 with optional 8 week sessions in ag engineering fruit dairy poultry and dairy manufacturing. The twelve week horseshoeing course runs January 3 to March 26 1965. Short course catalogs and application blanks are available at the county agricultural agents office.
Michigan State College extension dairyman D L Murray stresses good herd management and sanitation to produce high quality milk and reduce losses from mastitis. A January clinic in Clare and Gladwin counties will share newest milking practices, vaccination plans, and machine demonstrations without sales talks.
Michigan State College reports a brief seedling shortage for holiday trees. Superintendent W Iran Bull says MSC nurseries have limited Austrian pine seedlings and no Norway white spruce or Scotch pine available for next spring. Private nurseries will meet most demand for Christmas tree stock.
County ag agent P D Gibson says farmers need a good record book for tax reports. Michigan State College prepared a simple farm record book, with free copies available at Citizen State Bank Clare and State Savings Bank Harrison. Start the new year by keeping records in the MS C farm record book.
Holstein breeders of the Clare-Isabella Holstein Breeders Association met at Union Township Hall on December 15. New 1955 officers include Martin Toth president Robert Retkrey secretary treasurer Fred Hauck vice president and Milton Brown Richard Stevens and Herb Yunek er as directors. Russell Miller national fieldman spoke on making the certificate of registry mean more, urging full registrations and accuracy. The 1955 Black and White Show is planned for July 11–15 at Island Park with a noon picnic and program. attendees may also join the All-Breed Banquet on February 7 at Farmers Week.
A new rat poison named Piyalyn or Pivalyn introduces a water dissolving sugar bait. Zoologists at Michigan State College explain the poisons kill rats internally with little suspicion as they seek water, making them effective in grain storage areas. The bait works when water is scarce, and can be prepared with grain in freezing weather.
Michigan State College researchers advise treating ewes now to reduce pasture worms next spring. Pregnant red ewes can safely receive phenothiazine mixed with salt and fed free-choice to protect lambs and herd from internal parasites.
Farmers are urged to attend the Barnyard Economics Meeting on Friday January 7 at 1 30 p m in the Blanchard High School gym with John C Doneth Michigan State College as main speaker Topics include machinery profits outlook for 1955 Social Security for Farm Folks and 1954 tax changes The series includes seven meetings across Michigan and invites couples to join discussions on farm decisions.
Sheep owners in central Michigan are invited to a wool marketing discussion at Rosebush Township Hall Thursday evening January 6 at 1 30 p m Speakers include Seldon D Harvey manager of the Michigan Co Op Wool Marketing Association and Graydon Biladak specialist at Michigan State College They will cover the marketing program and the new incentive payment program Also slides on sheep management will be shown and farmers may share problems and updates on developments. The note also mentions cheap eggs and plentiful stewing hens and no longer relevant candy guidance.
Isabella County hosts the Michigan Beef Calf Feeding project with 75 steers enrolled and ten fed locally. Feeders include Joe Burch Rosbush George Jane A A Moore and Sons Coleman Hugh Swindlehurst Don Swindlehurst. Calves weighed in June, must gain two pounds daily and reach 700 pounds or more to compete. Animals shown February 9 and sold February 10 during Farmers Week.
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