New farming methods cut labor costs on truck farms
Michigan State University engineer W F Buchele reported at Farmers Week in East Lansing on mechanical harvesters for tomatoes and cucumbers and new hay drying films that could allow same day cutting and harvesting. Additional results include under soil plastic films, tractor safety tweaks, sugar beet planters, and energy needs for pelleted hay.
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W. F. Buchele
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Michigan
Buchele
The Case of the Missing Hats at Clare County Meet
County agents seek hat owners after attendees at the Harrison High School SCD meet left with bare heads. A lost expensive earring was also found at the SCC gathering. Board members were re elected and upcoming meetings feature agriculture economics expert Robert Bevind from MSU. New 4 H leaders were named Basil Cole Don Bay and Mrs Norman Bauer.
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Mats Threy
SCD
Harrison High School
Clare County
SCC
Basil. Cole
Johnn R. Clan
Clare
Don Bay
Eagle Stars
Norman Bauer
Lake Club
On The Farm Pest Control Lessons From MSU Talk
A Michigan State University Farmers Week talk by an animal control biologist and William D. Fitzwater of the Interior Department stressed three human traits for success in farm pest control initiative persistence and variety. They warned that pests may rebound if not actively managed with rodent proofing traps and poisons and that birds rabbits and other pests require varied strategies including mechanical and chemical protectors around barns and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Week
Michigan State University
William D. Fitzwater
U.S. Department of the Interior
Fitzwater
Michigan skeptical of 500 to 1000 cow dairy herds
Charles A Lassiter, after visiting California dairies, told Michigan State University farmers that Michigan likely won t adopt West Coast scale herds. He cited climate and feeding practices, noting dry lots, hay and grain feeds, and few milking parlors as typical in California.
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Michigan
California
Michigan State University
Charles A. Lassiter
Lagsiter
Lassiter
Isabella County Artificial Breeders Associations Elect Officers
Four associations held annual meetings with strong turnout. Seymour Reynolds and Woodrow Curtiss were elected as three year directors at the Rol land dinner event. Perry Geeck and Dick Gross were elected three year directors at Clare Isabella A B A. Harold Brooks chaired and Warren White served as secretary treasurer. Nottawa and Mt Pleasant groups reported solid participation and industry updates. Dr Charles Lassiter of Michigan State University spoke at Nottawa.
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Isabella County
Rolland
Seymour Reynolds
Woodrow Curtiss
Clare-Isabella A.B.A
Perry Geeck
Dick Gross
Isabella County 4-H Plans Host Family drive for IFYE
Several county families consider hosting an International Farm Youth Exchange participant this year with space for 30 to 40 hosts in the state. Deadline to apply is March 11 1960 and forms are at the Cooperative Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett M. Stowe
Cooperative Extension Office
Eddle
Soil Conservation Service News Items
The article notes field work by a Soil Conservation Service member who visits 12 to 15 farms in fall, writes conservation farm plans in January and February, and has completed three plans this year for Clare Brenner, Merlewayne Cotton, and Clarence Bay. Clare County district directors met January 28 at the courthouse and approved three new cooperators, James Beerens, Philip Aman, and 120 acres of Kitty Kurtis Farms Inc. Farmers are surveyed about past practices and planned summer work to schedule the service efficiently.
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Clare Brenner
Greenwood Township
Merlewayne Cotton
Clarence Bay
Sheridan Township
Clare County Soil Conservation District
James Beerens
Winterfield Township
Philip Aman
Garfield Township
Kitty Kurtis Farms, Inc
Clare Livestock Auction Price Report February 1960
Price ranges across cattle calves hogs and sheep shown for February 1 1960. Notable brackets include choice to prime steers 22.50 25.50 per cwt and best stockers 22.00 30.00, calves 37.00 42.00, hogs 13.25 14.40, lambs 18.00 20.50, and fat sheep 4.00 6.50. Includes various grades and weights for Cull utility bulls cows and feeders.
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the County Agents’Desk
Virgil Newman
The
Clare Scd
Robert Clure
Dorothy Collins
Richard Schroeder
Collins
Clare Area
Methodist Church
Robert ‘Bevind
Department of Agriculture Economics
MSU
Elvin Budd
Northern Insulation & Home Improvement Co
W. U.S
Isabella
St. Philomena’s Church
Beal City
Dorothy Erler
Michigan State
Ruth McTinny
Home Economics
Union Township
Mt. Pleasant
Giant
Ohne Tran
Soil Conservation Service
Kenneth Tweedy
L Stores
Coupon Specia
Sbas Ie A
Aeich
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Stout
Camel Clare Ben Burdo
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