Plowing Summer Fallowed Land Sparks Weed Boom
Michigan State University crop researcher Boyd Churchill notes plowing land that was summer fallowed invites weed trouble. In fields he plowed, weed populations increased tenfold compared to areas left unplowed as weed seeds buried too deep sprouted after the tillage.
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Local residents enjoy holiday visits and hospital outings
Prank Snider of Grayling spent time this week with his parents. Seymour Border of Clare visited his sister Mrs. Ella Sherman and daughter Alice. Mrs. Keith Woods of Missouri joined family at Hola McDonel's home. George Bryant escorted his sisters to see Mr. Boody in Farwell Community Hospital. Numerous relatives gathered for Easter events and visits to the Farwell Rest Home to see Mrs. Clara Stone. Louise Miller of Steamship Springs flew home for holidays with her parents.
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4H Club Leaders Attend Winter Weekend in Traverse City
The Awards and Finance Committees chose Sharon Butcher Judy Baum er Leon Mosher and Dewey Brown to attend the YM and W Winter weekend at Park Palace Hotel Traverse City January 8 9 10 An annual affair to give older 4 H Youth experience in social etiquette common courtesies and hotel living A new project for older 4 H members may organize an auto club in Clare county A meeting for boys and girls 14+ interested in automotive work is set December 28 at 8 pm in Arthur Townhall The ten session series will cover driving habits road safety and auto maintenance The group toured 4 H property in Lincoln Township noted potential land improvements including a parking area and picnic site The Christmas trees planted years ago were found damaged and boundary line surveys were discussed.
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Greenwood
Judy Baumer
Amble
Leon Mosher
Dewey Brown
Winterfield
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Watervliet Paper Co
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Paul Gibson
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4 H Club News Winter Camp At Twin Lakes
4 H members from Isabella County plus Genesee and Lapeer counties will attend a winter camp at Twin Lakes Camp near Traverse City. The event runs Friday through Sunday January 1 2 and 3 with skiing skating tobogganing square dancing and games. Warm clothing and a healthy appetite are needed.
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Michigan State Tests Band Versus Broadcast Fertilizer Use
MSU soils researchers study whether banding plant food in the root zone or broadcasting it yields better profits for farmers. A hundred pounds of fertilizer is worth about $4, and the goal is to determine if 500 pounds in bands can match 50 pounds broadcast in effectiveness, boosting margins.
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Researcher Reflects On Planters And Wages
A researcher contemplates workers and fair wages, noting plans by planters to improve conditions. The fragment suggests concerns about labor compensation and economic fairness.
Favorite Recipe Banana Nut Bread by Nancy Bader
Cream together sugar and shortening then beat in eggs and mashed bananas. Fold in flour salt and milk with soda and nutrients. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degree oven. Makes two medium loaves.
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