Farmers Tax Deductions and Filing Deadlines
Farmers are urged to file 1956 income tax returns by February 16 and obtain the Farmers Tax Guide from the Internal Revenue Office or County Farm Agent. The notice outlines proper treatment of farm versus personal expenses, depreciation rules, and when wages for household help or hired labor are deductible, emphasizing use of Schedule F with Form 1040.
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Internal Revenue Office
Internal Revenue
Detroit
Michigan
Urge Better Seeding Methods Highlight Michigan Study
Michigan State University expert Milo B. Tesar notes annual forages losses of about 200000 acres from seed failures due to poor soil pH seedbeds and timing. He recommends hand seeding above fertilizer bands and packer wheels to improve stands, plus targeted fertilization for alfalfa in winter wheat. Three hundred Michigan 4-H leaders will meet at MSU March 2 3 for the first annual 4 H Leader meet.
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Michigan
Milo B. Tesar
Michigan State University
Tesar
MSU
One Shot Disease Insect Control for Home Gardeners
A one spray weekly method for disease and insect control is advised by Michigan State University entomologist A C Dowdy. The mix of malathion captan and methoxychlor should be applied from leaf emergence until seven days before fruit harvest, avoiding blossoms.
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A. C. Dowdy
Michigan State University
Dowdy
Isabella 4 H Clubs Lead Drive For International Farm Program
Isabella County 4 H members and clubs raise funds for the International Farm and Youth Program. Lawrence Foote plans an April trip to Italy. Bake sales by Wolverine, McCormick, Blanchard Busy Beavers and Busy Beaverettes, along with other community events, support the effort. The Barland Ployd House of Rose Bush entries perform well in Farmers Week steer show. top Hereford greer shines. 4 H council to meet Feb 6 at Dale Zingery’s house to review Achievement Day plans.
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Crackerjack
Freeman Curtiss
Ralph Sandbrook
International Farm and
Lawrence Foote
Italy
Isabella
County
Wolverine and
McCormick
Blanchard Busy Beavers
Blanchard Busy Beaverettes
Barl
Mployd
House of Rosebush
Greer
4-H Club
Dale Zingery
Angus Breeders Conference Set at Michigan State University
Angus breeders from across the country meet at Michigan State University March 10 12 for the annual conference. Officials say the event may launch a national progeny and performance testing program, a first for a breed organization in American beef cattle history. Attendees will discuss offspring classification and evaluate Angus steers both on the hoof and on the hook to assess carcass value and learn about research to eliminate dwarfism.
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Aberdeen
Michigan State University
Leader's Banquet Supports Camp Fund Donation
The Crackerjack 4-H Club led by Mrs. Freeman Curtiss and Ralph Sandbrook donated 25 dollars to the camp fund.
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Freeman Curtiss
Ralph Sandbrook
Sheep Shearing School Set Next Week at MSU
Michigan State University hosts a two day Sheep Shearing School on February 11 and 12 in the Live stock Pavilion. M A animal husbandry star will conduct the sessions with instruction on basic techniques equipment care and sheep management practices. A small registration fee is charged and details are offered by the Clare county agricultural extension agent P D Gibson for interested participants.
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Michigan State University
Husbandry Star
P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Blueberries Require Acid Soil for Planting
Blueberries need acidic soil. Check soil pH in your garden before planting. Test for acidity and adjust with amendments to reach a low pH suitable for blueberry growth. Monitor pH over time to maintain proper conditions.
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McLee Loan Association
Nime Aca
An As
Ested Cra
EVART
Harry Densmore
Farm Youth Exchange
Council
Angus
Walter H. Kleiner
Rogers Ave
Clare, Michigan
Modern Woodmen's Champions’ Club
Mr. Kleiner
Woodman
Modern OF America
Rock Island, Winds
Sentinel
Armour Star
Hills Bros
OLD South
Sunshine Hydrox
Giantt Super Market
Giant Super Markets, Inc
Giant Super Market
Giant Super Markets
Europe
Isner
Menem
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