Comparing Chickens and Cows in Production Rates and Buy Bargains
Michigan poultry advice urges farmers to compare pedigree chick production potential with market stock. The article notes higher long term value in higher producing chicks, recommends visiting local hatcheries, and suggests obtaining Michigan Poultry Improvement Association breeder lists through the County Agent.
Keepers Of Farm Records To Meet For Book Check
Isabella County agricultural agent announces two group meetings for farmers cooperating with Extension to have farm books checked by Specialist Jim Nelson. About 11 cooperators participate with some farming records spanning 12 to 18 years. The program includes a summer visit to review past years results and year end book checks for expenses and receipts.
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B.C. Méllanéamip
Isabella County Agricultural
Isabella ‘County
Jim Nelson
Somb
Hag
Soil conservation program aids Sheridan and Greenwood farmers
Week's progress shows multiple residents of Sheridan township and Greenwood township engaging with the Soil Conservation District. Norman Randle and Elmer Youmans receive farm planning help with drainage and pasture work planned. Several locals sign cooperators forms and plan tree planting waterways and pasture improvements this spring. The Isabella Soil Conservation District annual meeting in Mt. Pleasant featured Dr. C M Hardin and new planning methods that speed assistance to cooperators.
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Norman Randle
Elmer Youmans
Sheridan Township
Norman
Elmer
Harrison School
Walker
Windover Lake
Thomas Austin
Redding Township
Thomas
Chester Breese
Perry Wilson
Herman Miller
Mike Slavens
Chester Wallace
Breese
Miller
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Slavens
Mr. Wilson
P. .D. Gibgon
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella Soil Conservation District
C. M. Hardin
M.S.C
West
Clare County
Court House
Harrison
Windbreak Tree Order Open for County Residents
15000 trees are reserved including 10000 red pine 3 year olds 2500 jack pine 3 year olds and 2600 white pine transplants. Each person may order 100 to 300 trees at 1.50 per hundred. Delivery to three county locations in one piecemeal shipment. pick up within two days of securing trees. First come first served. visit the office to place an order.
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B.C. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Dehorning Cattle Seen Beneficial for Health and Production
Domestic cows often need dehorning to prevent injuries and improve welfare. Calves can be treated with electric dehorners or caustic methods, while older cattle require veterinary involvement to manage pain and bleeding. Dehorning is cost effective as it reduces losses and disease risk, with healing before warm weather.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Indiana Coal Mites Plan Mass Seedling Planting
New Timber Source Indiana coal mite operators will plant nearly one and a half million seedlings in mined-out areas this spring. The effort will add about two thousand acres to future timber stands and expand reforestation in post-mining sites.
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Indiana
District livestock meeting on marketing and outlook in 1962
A district meeting of livestock producers will be held Thursday afternoon February 14 at 1 30 in the basement of Rogebush Presbyterian Church. Ike Walton Michigan Livestock Exchange manager will speak on Hat ter Livestock Marketing in 1962. Don Stark Michigan State College specialist will discuss the Michigan Livestock outlook and display pork cuts. Farmers from Clare and Roscommon counties will attend. A light lunch will be served.
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Rogebush Presbyteran Church
Ike Walton
Ager
Michigan Livestock Exchange
Don Stark
Michigan State College
Michigan
Clare
Rocommon
Aiight
Cows May Not Need Extra Phosphorus In Diet
Michigan dairy cows may receive more phosphorus than needed. A survey by Michigan State College extension shows about half of top farmers feed steamed bone meal, though legume hay and common feeds often supply sufficient phosphorus.
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Michigan
Dairy Extension Department
Michigan State College
J. G. Hays
Massaging Udder Boosts Milking Machine Output
The article explains a method to speed milking by massaging the cow’s udder before attaching teat cups and a brief finish massage. It argues this gently prepares the cow, reduces need for hand stripping, and aligns with manufacturer guidelines to optimize operator speed rather than machine speed.
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Clare Live Stock Auction
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Prince & Go
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
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