Michigan State Farmers Week Highlights 1951 Exhibits
Michigan State College showcased Farmers Week features with 36 000 visitors on the East Lansing campus. Highlights included a home economics style show with 75 participants Alice Zettle Vanest and Joan B. Aho, a pen type barn exhibit drawing 8000 viewers, and Peter L Brink the Onion King who grew 1 030 bushels per acre on one plot. Brown City residents examined the dairy and grassland farming displays in Macklin Field Stadium.
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Home Economies
Michigan State College
Hast Lansing
M.S.C
Alice Zettle Vanest
West Branch
Joan BH
Aho
Marquette
Agricultural Engineering Department
Peter L. Brink
Grant
Brink
Sanilac County
Planner Promotes Wood Use to Build Soil Organic Matter
Ben Bosink of the U S Soil Conservation Service outlines wood as a source of organic matter for soil. Studies show wood shavings sawdust or chips benefit mineral soil when nitrogen is adequate, with recommended fertilizer inputs. Shavings also serve as livestock bedding reducing nitrogen loss from manure and aiding humus formation.
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Ben Bosink
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Clare
Crops and Soil Problems Discussed at Harrison
Eighteen farmers gathered at Harrison at the invitation of County Agent P. D. Gibson and Soil Conservation Service planner Ben Bosink to discuss common crop and soil problems. Hol Longnecker and Dennis Callahan presented questions and answers on topics such as Ladino clover reed canary grass oat varieties rejuvenating pastures and fertilizer recommendations. Trace minerals in fertilizers were covered and demonstrations tied to the gaming season. George Wentworth shared tips on making grass silage noting three years of experience and reduced haying weather fears.
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Harripon
P. D. Gibson
Soil Conservation Service
Ben Bosink
Hol Longnecker
Dennis Calahan
Longnecker
George Wentworth
George
Poultry Breeders May Get Hatchery Lists For 1951
The Michigan Poultry Improvement Association prepares a yearly directory of member hatcheries to help buyers order baby chicks. The association and national plan aim to improve chick quality and eradicate pullorum disease. Farmers can obtain the directory from their county agent.
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Michigan Poultry Improvement Association
National Improvement Association
M.P.J.A
Isabella District Dairy Improvement Report January 1951
The Isabella District No 2 report lists 22 herds on test, 356 cows tested, 66 dry cows, total milk output 238 800 lbs and fat 9 420 lbs valued at 9 598 30 dollars. Average cost per production unit and per cow are given with top producers noted Ed Kavanaugh Weidman Jersey McAlvey Farwell Jersey and Me Alvey.
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Isabella District
Ed. Kavanaugh
Weidman
Jersey
Ed. McAlvey
Farwell
Alvey
Home Made Brooders Save Lives for Pigs and Lambs
Farmers urged to build simple electric brooders to protect newborn pigs and lambs in spring. A basic frame with a heat source offers warmth while keeping mothers away, costing only a few dollars and potentially saving every early-born animal. County Agents and 4-H clubs can provide plans or help.
Plans to insure pastures for next summer
Michigan State College specialists urge farmers to plan for high quality pasture. A dairy cow on good pasture needs 100-120 pounds of green grass daily to meet nutrient needs while consuming grain.
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Michigan State College Agricultural Specialists
Protect Cows To Control Mastitis
Michigan State College dairymen urge mastitis prevention with deep bedding, low vacuum milking, and protection from udder injury. Good daily handling is emphasized as better than cures.
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Michigan State College
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Macklin Field Stadium
Ferguson
Leon Dull
Clare, Michigan
Planner
Americas
Fabrica
Fisher Strong
Clute’s
Michigan
Harrison
Dairy Improvement Association
McAlvey
Jerseys
Leo Bolen & Son
Guernseys
Pat & Ray Bowen
Barryton
Murphy Bros
Mt. Pleasant
P. W. Welch
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Clare — Lapeer
Lake Odessa
Robert
C. Kleiner
John W. Foell
East Fourth Street
Michigam
George Washington
United States
Farwell, Lumber Company
Don Luce
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