New Isabella Soil Conservation District Officers Elected
The Isabella Soil Conservation District elected new officers on February 10. John Goodwin was named Chairman, Harold Howard Remus Vice Chairman, Harvey Lowery Treasurer, and B C Mellencamp Secretary. District reports show growing demand for forestry tree stock for spring planting, with applications and service requests rising. the district plans to secure additional stock to fulfill most orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Isabella Soil Conservation, District
John Goodwin
Shepherd
Harold
Howard
Remus
Harvey Lowery
Rosebush
B. GC. Mellencamp
Prospect
Dan
Balog
Rye Manure Boosts Rye Acreage For Green Manure Practice
Northern Michigan farmers increase rye acreage as green manure before potatoes and row crops. D Longnecker of Michigan State College notes added spring nitrogen is needed to prevent yields from dropping as non leguminous green manures compete for soil nitrogen. Recommendations include 40 pounds of actual nitrogen per acre from various ammonium salts or 125 pounds ammonium nitrate or 100 pounds urea, applied when ground is firm.
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Michigan
Bh, D. Longnecker
Michigan State College Extension
Longnecker
Drainage and Tiling Talks Across Three Meetings
A series of three pre talks on Draings and Tiling will run Tuesday and Wednesday February 24 and 25. Drainage specialist Willard A. Cutler of Michigan State College will lead discussions at Vernom Township Hall Union Grange Hall and Root School to help farmers reduce wet land with tiling. He will show slides and explain cost savings from proper drainage.
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Vernom Township
Rosebush
Us-27
Union Grange Hall
State Home and Training School
Root School
Mt. Pleasant
Cutler
Silage or Grass Corn Debate Set for March 3
A public discussion on hay crop silage versus grass or corn silage is scheduled for Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant. Specialist J G Hays will lead a session at 1 30 PM with samples shown to compare feeding value and differences.
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Court House
Mt. Pleasant
Wersee
Veterinarian Advice on Stock Health Warns Farmers
Michigan State extension vet Dr. Glen Reed warns farmers to call a veterinarian if stock shows weight loss poor appetite or fever. Reports mention cattle leptospirosis and ketosis expected in dairy cattle. mentions Newcastle disease in calves from poultry as noted in Rhode Island.
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Glen Reed
Michigan State “College Extension
Michigan
Reed
Newcastle
Rhodd Island
Dairy Improvement Association January 1953 Report
Ronald Smith tests 2% herd group reporting January averages of 901 lbs milk and 39.2 lbs fat per cow. Calves born total 86 with 18 heifers. top herds listed with milk and fat totals including Robert Becker and Louis Coon. Leading cows show several Hauck entries with high milk and fat yields.
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Ronald Smith
No. 1
DHLA
Robert Becker
Louis Coon
State Home and Training School
Fred Hauck
Maurice John & Son
Jennie
Katie
Roy and
Loyle McConkie
Milly
Francy
Bob Recker
Grany
Fresh Water for Cows Boosts Michigan Dairies
Dairy expert Jim Hays warns cold weather drops milk output when cows lack warm fresh water. Cows with constant access drink often day and night, lifting average milk flow up to ten percent versus cold water only. Early water failure quickly lowers herd production. now is the time to plan a reliable water supply.
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Michigan
Jim Hays
Michigan State College
Pregnant Ewes Need Grain Before Lambing
Specialists at Michigan State College advise extra grain about one month before lambing to prevent weight loss and lambing paralysis. Ewes should receive about a half pound of grain daily, with access to leafy alfalfa or clover hay after pasture ends to supply vitamin A until spring grass returns.
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Michigan State College
Storing Fertilizer for Safe, Dry Use on Farms
Officials urge farmers to store fertilizer dry and ready for planting. Michigan State College soil specialists advise keeping bags off damp floors on a raised platform with air gaps to prevent caking and moisture exposure.
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Michigan State College
Be Cautious Of Quality When Buying Chicks
Hart Henderson of Michigan State College urges farmers to check ancestry before buying baby chicks. He emphasizes high hatching ability, direct progeny from dams with recorded ability, and pedigreed chicks. Livability egg weight and growth rate of ancestors are also important factors.
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Hart Henderson
Michigan
State College Poultryman
Henderson
Livestock Tour Planned for Beal City Area
A March 5 livestock tour led by W L Finley of Michigan State College will visit five Beal City area stops including Leo Gatehouse and Harry Gatehouse and Jack Murphy properties. Representatives from meat packers local auctions and buyers will attend with a noon program and dinner at St. Philomena Church.
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W.L. Finley
Michigan State College
St. Philomena
Beal City
Leo
Harry Gatehouse
Ray Tilmann
Victor Pohl
Engler Brothers
Jack Murphy
Walter Hauck
Bearl
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Sunoco
Greer Auto Sales
Clare's
North End
Mcewan ST
Lehrs Farm
PTL
George Washington
Wakefield
Virginia
Forces of
Freedom
Farwell Lumber CO
Don Luce
Farwell, Michigan
Dairy Improvement Association
State Home and Training
Yale
Brown Brothers
Beth
Cee Ene
Clare Livestock Auction
Clare
Andrew Willey
Fort, Wayne
Indiana
International Harvester
Desert Proving Ground
Phoenix
Arizona
America
International
Iecee
Clare, Michigan
Ape
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
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