Farmer Bargaining Power Seen Tied to Agriculture Nature
Dr. Thomas K. Cowden of Michigan State University argues agriculture cannot copy big labor or big business to gain bargaining power. He says farming is a biological industry and adjustment shifts occur to labor or society when demand changes. He urges government action to maintain competition and a balance of bargaining power between labor and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Cowden
College of Agriculture
Michigan State University
Dean Cowden
Dean Cowders
Michigan farmers push legume rich hay mixes for peak yield
Michigan hay growers favor alfalfa, bromegrass and Ladino clover blends for high yield and feeding value. Experts urge planned spring seedings to boost legumes and optimize harvest timing to dodge weather damage, noting silage or barn drying can reduce leaf loss.
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Michigan
Richard Schroeder
Clare County
Schroeder
Don Hillman
Michigan State University
Hillman
Wool incentive program details for 1958 marketing year
The USDA announced an A958 wool incentive plan for 1958 with a 62 cent per pound shorn wool base and a payment rate matching the national average price. Producers selling wool in 1958 will receive a payment equal to the rate times sale proceeds, with payments made in summer 1959 after tabulation.
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Rudyay
Bowen 4-H Club Skating Party Planned
Bowen 4-H Club members met with president Beatrice Cluley presiding. Reports from secretary Shirley Moore and treasurer Gerry Hovey were read. A roller skating party is set for February 5 at Gateway Lanes in Clare. Clubs Wise and Andersonville were invited.
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Bowen
Beatrice Cluley
Wayne Anderson
Barbara Prout
Shirley Moore
Gerry Hovey
East Coast Trip Photo Show At Local Club
Pictures were shown to the club by Harvey Lowery on his trip to the east coast. Refreshments were served by hosts Gerry Terry Todd and John Hovey.
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Harvey Lowery
Gerry
Terry
Todd
John Hovey
Corn Cobs as Hay Substitute for Dairy Cows
Michigan State University research shows ground corn cobs can substitute for hay in dairy rations. Charles Lassiter reports that when supplemented with a 21 percent protein mix, ground cobs approach the feeding value of medium quality alfalfa. Holstein cows in two-year tests consumed about 20 pounds of finely ground cobs daily, with no overall difference in feeding value compared to hay at intake limits.
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Michigan State University
Charles Lassiter
MSU
Lassiter
MSU experts urge creep feed for young pigs growth
Michigan State University swine specialists say piglets at about four weeks old require extra nutrients for proper growth and development and recommend providing a good creep ration.
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Michigan State University
Notes From The County Agent Desk Milk mastitis control and minimum tillage guidance
Richard Schroeder reports on mastitis control through proper milking routines sanitation and veterinary diagnosis and treatment. He promotes farm fire safety training minimum tillage for spring grains soil conditions and use of appropriate implements plus new MSU corn hybrid Michigan 300 for farmers at Michigan State University Farmers Week January 27 to 31.
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Michigan
MSU
Michigan State University
East Lansing
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