Farm Record Keeping Aids Clare County Farmers
Seven Clare county cooperators met at the Harrison courthouse on March 2 to review 1955 records and begin 1956 supervision. Leonard Kyle of Michigan State University will verify accounts and ensure taxes and depreciation are properly handled. The program yields summarized records and financial statements to guide tax filing and identify profitable farm operations.
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Farm Management Department
Michigan State University
Clare County
Harrison
Leonard Kyle
Isabella Cattle Tour Planned for March 8 in Isabella County
The Livestock Tour Committee announces the Annual Isabella County Cattle Tour for Thursday March 8 from 10 30 a m to 3 30 p m Stops include Leo Gatehouse 11 miles west of US 37 on M20 three stops showcase Hereford cattle at various weights and feeding stages The tour includes meals at Weidman and features MSU livestock specialists and representatives from Livestock Commission Firms and Michigan Farmer among others.
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Isabella County
Leo Gatehouse
Matt Wagler
Ervin Vowel
Wiild
Us-37
M20
Masonic Hall
Weidman
WSCS
Dale Graham
Weidman Road
Southside
Walter and Dow Hauck
Rosebush
South Dakota
W. K. Yin
Farmers urged to order fertilizer early by MSU soils team
MSU soils specialists urge farmers to order fertilizer early to assure getting the desired kind. The guidance notes that timely orders can impact crop outcomes and farm profitability amid changing supply conditions.
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MSU
January DHIA Report Highlights Top Milk Producers
The January DHIA report lists Louis Coon leading with 13 cows at 58.9 lbs fat per cow, followed by Robert Becker with 22 cows at 55.8 lbs. Others include Brown Brother's 38 cows at 49.6 lbs and Michigan State Home with 48 cows at 49 lbs. Charles Purtill of Shepherd plans to join in February with about 14 Holsteins. Production remains high and may exceed last year’s average.
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Larry Myers
Louis Coon
Robert Becker
Brown Brother's
Bader
State Home and Training School
Howard Penrose
Robert Coon
Bader and Ley
Charles Purtill
Shepherd
Clare County meeting on school-age child guidance set
Clare County Home Demonstration Group Leaders meet February 29 at 9 30 am in the courthouse. Mrs Lennoh Backus will present School the Child at Home focusing on the forgotten school age years and guiding parents to balance home learning with growing independence.
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Clare County Home
Creep Feeding Helps Lambs Before Pasture Putout
P JD Gibson Clay County Agricultural Agent advises creep feeding to boost weight gains in lambs. Twins included should gain 0.4 to 0.5 pounds daily to reach 30 to 40 pounds by May 15 for July and August markets. Creep rations include cracked corn and other grains with oats limited to 25 percent of the mix.
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P. JD. Gibson
Clay County
Soil Conservation Advances in Isabella District Corn Rotation
Farmers in Isabella Soil Conservation District plan new wide row spacing of five feet for corn with alfalfa between rows. The shift follows low oats prices and aims to omit oats in rotation. Corn should be planted at about 16 600 plants per acre with high fertilization.
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Dawson
Three Michigan Milk Producers Association Fires Three
The Michigan Milk Producers Association voted to dismiss Arthur J. Heslip Leo Kuhlman and William J. Wilson from their roles on the Detroit Market Sales Committee and from union affiliated posts. The move follows a feud with a rebel group seeking sole milk price bargaining rights. A resolution accused the trio of affiliating with the opposing faction and undermining Association interests. The Board of Directors is urged to consider cancelling their membership contracts.
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Rair Shara
Michigan
MMPA
Detroit
Arthur J. Heslip
Oakland County
Leo. Kuhlman
Macomb County
William J. Wilson
Ingham County
Detroit Market Committee
Board of ‘Directors
Wisconsin colleges test method to improve corn and alfalfa yields
The University of Wisconsin and other colleges have tested a method for several years. They report yields of both corn and alfalfa are as good as traditional methods, using wider row spacing to reduce soil compaction and improve water use.
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University of Wisconsin
Records Kept and Fined for Livestock Dealer
Addison livestock dealer fined 50 dollars plus costs for failing to keep records on cattle transactions. A Brooklyn farm aborting cow tested Bang’s disease reactor led to charges. state vets noted lack of tag numbers tests or bills of sale. Michigan’s disease control program partners with USDA and MSU to eradicate Bang’s disease and bovine TB.
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Michigan
Addison
Jonesville Jnstice
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Division of
Bang
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Michigan State University “Extension Service
Brooklyn
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Paul D. Glnson
Clare Gounty
B.C. Mellencamp
Mary Lou Muller
Ruth Molinay
Isabela County
Merle Raber
Harry Densmore
Toleet
Cooperative Accounting
Mt, Pleasant
W. 5Th St
Clare
Isabella Cattle Tour
Board of Supervisors
O.K
Board of Supervigore
Township
DHIA
Isabella Soil-Conservation News
Isabella Soil
Angie
IH Palrts
Servics
Cate
Gut
John Deare
John Deere
James Sykora
Citizens State Bank
Eeae Eai
Ature
The
Glare Sentinel
Lake
Leiter
Brothers Lumber CO
George Lehr
SHELL
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