Dairymen Hear MSU Specialist On Feeding and Management
Clare county dairymen may discuss feeding and management with Michigan State College dairy specialist Larry Johnson on Wednesday January 4 Two meetings are set by County Agent P D Gibson in Harrison at 10 90 a m in the courthouse basement and in Sheridan town hall at 1 30 p m Johnson directs Michigan dairy herd improvement associations and will cover cost reducing feeding practices calf raising and other management topics as milk prices decline and costs rise.
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Clare County
Larry Johnson
Michigan State College
P. D. Gibson
Harrison
Court House
Sheridan Town Hall
Johnson
Michigan
John
1927 Kansas Adopts Abortion Disease Test Standards
Bang's control program in 1927 accredited the first free herds in Kansas under Department of Pathology oversight. Annual renewal depended on blood tests and calving history showing disease absence. Kansas helped pioneer rapid plate testing for abortion disease and conducted early accuracy studies in 1927.
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Bang
Kansas
Department of Pathology
County Agent's Corner New 1949 Tax Filing Change
The October 25 1949 Technical Changes Act updates farmer tax filing rules. Calendar year farmers may skip estimated tax declarations if they file the complete return by January 31. Fiscal year farmers have the same option if their year ends January 31 and the return is filed by February 28. The old rule remains optional.
Mulch Helps Evergreens Survive Winter Stress
Michigan State College extension forester Bill Love explains winter kill in evergreens stems from limited root water uptake on cold sunny windy days. Apply four to six inches of straw hay leaves or similar mulch around the tree not touching the trunk. Mulch may be placed over frozen ground and should be gradually removed in spring.
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Bill Love
Michigan State College
Love
Insect Control For House Plants From MSU Entomology
Michigan State College entomology head Ray Hutson advises washing plants under a faucet to control many insect pests without harming them. Aphids on house plants can be managed with nicotine sulphate as a spray at one teaspoon per quart of soapy water, ensuring the sprayer is oil free and the plant receives adequate fertilizer and light.
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Michigan State College
Ray Hutson
Brucella M Vaccine Aids Michigan Herds
Dr. I F Huddleson and extension veterinarian B J Killham report Brucella M vaccination in Michigan herds boosts resistance in non reactors not suspects and not incubating cases. Some reactors appear after vaccination on first test, explanations requested.
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Michigan State College
I. F. Huddleson
B. J. Killham
Michigan
Bang
Huddleson
Canes here for vaccination review and carcass pricing
Veterinarian Dr Killham notes many animals in incubation and warns vaccination with Brucella may not guarantee more than claimed. He cites a cow testing negative after vaccination, later developing Bangs disease, and urges clear vaccine expectations. Michigan State expert Lyman Bratzler says hind quarters run about ten cents higher than front for choice beef, eight cents for good grade.
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Killham
Bang
Lyman Bratzler
Merkley Holstein cow breaks records with 365 day lactation
Minnow Creek Eden Repeat, a senior four year old Holstein cow on W. K. Merkley farm near Flint, produced 35 240 pounds of milk and 1 231 pounds of butterfat in a 365 day lactation. If verified by the Holstein Friesian Association of America, she may set a world record for total milk production.
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W. K. Merkley Farm
Flint
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
Merkley
Minnow Creek Eden Repeat
Gordon Scott
Michigan Christmas Tree Market Sees Steady Demand Says Extension Expert
Les Bell of Michigan State College extension says plantation grown trees remain a small share of Michigan's market but the market should hold. He urges Michigan to protect its own supply as trees are imported from other areas each year.
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Michigan
Les Bell
Michigan State College Extension Forester
Les
4H Club News Indicates Holiday Break and Fundraising
The 4 H Club reports a treasury total of 4 20 with 1 10 in dues. No meeting this week due to Christmas vacation. Members thank parents for stove donation for hot lunches. Box social planned for late January after a successful Christmas program. Reporter Thelma Battle.
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Thelma Battle
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