Dairy calf raising rules from Michigan dairy meetings
Extension dairy specialist Larry Johnson cites Statistics data from 139 testers in Michigan showing about 20 percent of cows are replaced yearly with another 5 percent sold to other dairymen. He notes calf crop, death losses, ventilation, sanitation, raised platforms, nipple pails, feeding rules, and milk alternatives all impact herd replacement and calf health.
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Larry Johnson
Michigan State College
Michigan
Bang
Mr. Johnson
College
Jersey
Guernsey
Johnson
Brown Swiss Cows in Poet Herd Finish Lactation Tests
Brown Swiss cows Blossom of Clay Crest 151595 and Princess of Clay Crest 162826, both owned by Glenn L. Poet of Clare, complete lactation tests. Blossom records 287 days with 12017.1 pounds milk and 486.64 pounds fat. Princess 305 days with 12148.2 pounds milk and 444.49 pounds fat. Reports cited by Fred S. Idise, secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association.
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Blossom of Clay Crest
Glenn L. Poet
Clare
Princess of Clay Crest
Mr. Poet
Fred S. Idise
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Wisconsin
County Agent’s Corner Previews Farmers Week at MSU
Clare County agricultural agent outlines Farmers Week at Michigan State College from January 30 to February 3. A complete program lists meetings and events to help plan attendance, with mailable free copies available on request.
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Michigan State College
Southland Tomato Variety Debuts With Disease Resistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture develops Southland a new tomato variety resistant to collar rot and nearly immune to fusarium wilt. The release signals enhanced crop resilience for growers and markets.
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Southland
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Clare County Beef Club Meets Friday At Colonville School
The Clare County Beef Producer's Club met at Colonville school last Friday night. The president led the meeting and minutes were read. Members learned to tie knots and make a halter, then played games and had refreshments. Next meeting set for February 3 at 8 00 pm at Balsley School. Reporter Shirley Magnus.
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Clare County Beef Producer's Club
Colonville
Balsley School
Lake George Community Sunday School and Local Notes
Sunday School sessions run at 40:00 with Harry Moyer as superintendent under the Lake George Baptist Church with Rev. James G. Herring. The village mourns Frank Cox, who died after two years of illness, with funeral in Ovid and condolences extended to his wife Marguerite and son Bill. Various residents travel to attend services, games, funerals, and family events, including shuffleboard matches and visits to Detroit and Flint.
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Lake George
Harry Moyer
Frank Cox
Marguerite
Bill. Myr
Charles Tomrell
St. Johns
Hd Martin
Ovid
Zelda van Horn
Everett van Horn
Allen Holmes
Coleman
Roy Howard and Sons
Evart
Farwell
Dick Seitz
Jim Hennessee
Dorothy Cook
Marion Wykoff
Detroit
Jack Taylor
Alien Howard
Howard Ranch
Allen Holmes, Jr
Flint
Roy Howard
Grover Updyke
Elm Grove Wedding News and Local Social Notes
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs James Grigg as they attended the Vancon Mitchell wedding at the Clare Methodist Church on Wednesday evening with ice cream and cake at the reception. Other local social items include visits from Joe Schnabel and relatives, calls on Mrs Cora Bollenbaugh, and updates on residents and students in the area.
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Elm Grove
James Grigg
Vancon-Mitchell
Clare
I. C
C. F. Hallister
Joe Schnabel
Portland
Norman Hitchfield
Liginda
Lake Odessa
Harvey Wildom
Cora Bollenbaugh
Coleman
Janes Grigg
Frank Shirley
Wise
Grigg
Colonville Ladies Aid
Bred Zimmerman
Bruce Williams
Gladwin Hospital
W. A. Linnear
Saginaw
Herrick
Glarence Armentrout
Schonl
Social Roundup from Cornwellville and Nearby
The Sanford Motts hosted Bowes from Pontiac and Mrs. Marie Allen of Eagle for Sunday dinner. Rev. Chas Kleinhardt shows improvement. Several families visited relatives across Dover Clare Vernon and Beaverton. 4H Club met at Bassley to plan a box social on February 10. Extension group meet at Mrs. Sanford Mott's. next gathering at Mrs. Roy Gordon’s February 2.
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Sanford Motts
Bowes
Pontiac
Marie Allen
The
Eagle
Chas. Kleinhardt
Floyd Allen
Everette Allen
Dover
Wm. Henderson
Harrison
Leo Smock
Lois Williams
Vernon
Dorothy Allen
Clare
Delmar Allen
Tom Dwyer
LaVoye
Bob Gordon
Roy Gordon
Clyde Reynolds
Gladwin
Beaverton
Allen Bauder
Air Corps
Happy Hearts
Balsley School
Carolyn Carter
Sanford Mott
West Grant 4-H Club Plans Box Social
The West Grant 4-H Club reports a January 5 meeting with the pledge, dues totaling 40 cents, a treasury of 4 dollars 60 cents, and one member resigning. They mended stockings and began a skirt project. A box social is set for Saturday evening January 28 at 8:00. Reporter Thelma Hattie.
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Thelma
Hattie
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