Weather and water outlook from Michigan lab warns of ice crust effects
Meteorological Laboratory at the University of Michigan notes extensive midwest ice cover may reduce ground water recharge if spring is warm and dry. Snow above freezing keeps soil from deep freezing and aids meltwater absorption. ice crust causes runoff hindering soil moisture restoration and could worsen spring heaving and surface mirage rocks. One inch snow equals about one tenth inch rain. ice equals nine tenths inch.
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Midwest
University of Michigan
Survival Of Small Farms Needs Good Management
Michigan State University economist L. H. Brown analyzed 131 southern Michigan dairy farms milking under 30 cows to see who survives. verdict: 21 percent poorly managed, 40 percent average, 38 percent well managed. well managed farms show more cows, less labor, more milk per cow, lower costs, higher land use efficiency, and greater income per acre.
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Michigan State
University Farm
L. H. , Brown
Brown
Southern
Michigan
Igborringome
Gome
New Hybrid Corn Michigan 300 for season
Michigan 300, a new hybrid corn by Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, offers 90 day relative maturity, mid range between Michigan 250 and 350, and best yield among similar maturities. Officials note early harvest, high shelling percentage, and quick field drying after maturity for North Central and south central Michigan farmers.
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Michigan
Rossman
Foot Rot in Cattle Linked to Wet Barnyards
Winter rains create muddy pastures that foster foot rot in cows. Pathogens thrive in wet conditions and often start from hoof injuries caused by wire, stones, or rough spots. Prevention focuses on eliminating hazards and reducing excess moisture.
Clare County Soil Conservation News Notes
The Clare Soil Conservation District reports farm plan revisions for older plans updated to current operations. February area meeting updates people and practices. new officers elected for 1959 include Virgil Newman, Robert Clute, Dorothy Colins, William Walter, and Elvin Budd. Newman to attend state district meeting March 4 at Mesick.
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Floren Pudway
Lloyd Hinman
Sheridan Township
Clare Soil Conservation District
Virgil Newman
Robert Clute
Dorothy Colins
William Walter
Elvin Budd
Budd
Walter
Newman
Mesick
County Agent Notes From Clare SCD Officers Named
Virgil Newman elected Chairman of the Clare SCD with Robert Clure as vice chairman and Richard Schroeder as secretary. Dorothy Collins serves as treasurer. other directors include Wm Budd, Walter Budd, and Elvin Budd. Walter Ehle is Conservation Aide. Kenneth Tweedy operates the work unit.
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Virgil Newman
SCD
Clare Scd
Robert Clure
Richard Schroeder
Dorothy Collins
Walter
Elvin Budd
Walter Ehle
Kenneth Tweedy
Silo Type Costs Compared by Capacity and Size
The analysis shows stave silos cost about 4000 more than tower silos for 400 tons. For harvests of 600 tons or more, tower silos have lower annual storage costs. With 800 tons, wood bunker costs at 3.50 per ton vs tower 2.23 per ton, though initial investment favors the stave. Larger silos greatly reduce annual storage costs, with 16 by 40 feet at 2.24 per ton and 20 by 60 feet at 1.21 per ton.
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Sito
New Device Sorts Metal From Forage Harvest
California researchers have developed an electronic device that sorts metal from forage when the crop is harvested. New Holland Machine Company warns such devices are real and can be effective in keeping metal out of animal feed and forage supplies.
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New ‘Holland Machine Company
California
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