Bridle Path Debate Marks Grange Middle Way on Farm Aid
Michigan State during Farmers Week featured State Master William J Brake arguing for a middle way in dairy farm aid. He urged limited government help and a commodity by commodity approach, stressing enhanced self reliance and careful use of price supports to balance consumer costs and farmer income.
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County Agent Notes on Midland Policy Workshop and Calf Training
Robert Clute and Warren White attended a six session Michigan State University policy workshop in Midland with 100 participants. Two new directors were elected for the Clare Soil Conservation District for three years alongside current directors. Beef calves in the fair feeding project are growing but require more handling training as shown by two calves that are compliant with halter leading.
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Plant Corn Thicker For Bigger Yields Says Expert
Michigan State University extension specialist Stuart C. Hildebrand notes farmers underplant corn per acre. He outlines five steps: use high quality seed, seed treated with insecticide fungicide, plant at uniform speed, place fertilizer properly, and raise seeding rate about 10 percent to cover seed mortality.
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County Spring Achievement Event Scheduled in Mt Pleasant
The county wide program will be held in Mt Pleasant on April 15 1819. At last week’s meeting the Service Club extended entry dates for the Share the Fun entries to February 15. Contact your 4 H club leader to participate.
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New Dehydrated Potatoes Promising Market Potential
Michigan State University economist Smith Greig reports a new processing method yields dehydrated mashed potatoes or potato flakes from 100 pounds of Michigan potatoes into a 15 pound package. The product shows good market potential in MSU tests.
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Dehydrated Potato Output Climbs in the West
According to Greig total potato processing increases sharply with dehydrated mashed potatoes produced in the West region.
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Adequate Plowing and Tillage Advice from MSU Expert
Michigan State University soil scientist Ray L. Cook says proper plowing moisture, prompt planting, and a smoothing tool ease cultivation for corn. One cultivation can control weeds when corn reaches 10-14 inches. pre emergent spray possible. Beans and potatoes follow similar timing. discing preserves moisture. Anita Dean suggests candied vegetables with a brown sugar glaze baked at high heat.
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Soil Conservation Notes at Clare County Meeting
Harrison School seniors in Clare county hosted a soil conservation talk on government day at Farwell School stressing future resource stewardship and topsoil value. The Clare County Soil Conservation District meeting in the courthouse drew about one hundred attendees, with Kraft foods screening From Farm to Family and a Pakistan insight by Richard Schroeder. Dorothy Codlins and Robert Clure were elected district directors for three years.
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