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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1953
Page
3
D. L. Murray of Michigan State College compares two calf feeding plans under six months. Plan one shifts from whole to skim milk in week four and adds up to 200 pounds of grain. Plan two keeps whole milk longer and starts calf meal in week three with access at weaning in week seven. Trials pending.
Tropical residents explored sledging despite tropical climate. Children rode large leaves down muddy slopes and chiefs glided along grass covered mountain trails on two runner wooden sleds, creating thrilling rides.
Daisy Madcap a Holstein cow completed a 365 day test under the Holstein Priesian Association of America. She set records with 1511.8 pounds of butterfat in one year and 1864.6 pounds average over three 85 day periods. Daisy produced about 46 quarts of milk daily and seven times the average butterfat. Carnation officials credit careful breeding and feeding as key to addressing milk supply declines.
Long winter days invite planning farm and home construction. Michigan State College and USDA offer plans for farm buildings and remodeling. county agents provide drawings, blueprints, and engineering help to choose cost effective, durable designs.
Cold weather slows concrete hardening and requires precautions. Heat sand pebbles water before mixing and shield fresh pours from freezing with canvas paper straw or hay for 4 5 days. Test hardness by pouring hot water. if frozen the concrete softens, properly hardened concrete stays firm.
Michigan State College livestock specialists say ewes tolerate cold if fleece stays dry. Proper barn ventilation and dry, well bedded floors are key. overheating sheep can sweat and chill. Provide outdoor exercise by placing hay bundles around an adjoining field and use a storm-proof shed until lambing time.
The Farwell Adult Farmers Class in Agriculture reviewed dairy profitability by feeding results from 200 300 and 450 pound butterfat cows from DHIA New York. The 200 lb cow lost 28 annually while the 300 lb cow earned 25 and the 450 lb cow earned 91. It concluded one 450 lb cow is more profitable than three 300 lb cows. The group will discuss Dairy Breeding next. James McGuire leads with prep questions and a study booklet. Open to Clare Farwell residents at Farwell High School Ag Room at 8:00 each Thursday.
The 1958 Michigan Certified Seed Directory details Michigan grown seed varieties including oats Haton Kent Bonham Clinton No 59 barley Wisconsin No 38 Bay Moore Mars field beans Michélite soybeans Hawkeye Blackhawk and corn Golden Glow Pickett Michigan 480 250 350 11A 51B 20D 29D and Ohio M-15 with inspection based certification. It urges farmers to consult seed dealers now to avoid spring delays and plan orders.
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