Dairy Specialists Laud Michigan State Meetings
George Parsons, Dairy Specialist of Michigan, praised four Annual Meetings held last week Wednesday and Thursday. Nottawa led in membership and services. Clare Isabella, Mt. Pleasant Rolland groups showed progress after a summer low. Elections held for long terms. groups plan to send members to Farmers Week and the State Meeting on March 18.
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George Parsons
Michigan
State College
Nottawa
Carl Bozer
Parsons
Mt. Pleasant
Rolland
Nottawa Association
Clare-Isabella i Group
Max Cook
Leon Farrell
Perry Deeck
William King
Clare Isabella Group
Alex Fox
Dale Fultz
Nottawal
B.A. Norman Gross
Ray Fox
Agricultural tips mix livestock care and farming economics
Advice covers poultry lice control and bull weight measurement alongside farm equipment checks and fertilizer economics. It prescribes lindane sprays and nicotine applications for birds, weight averaging for bulls, and entropy about fuel, belts, tires, and ventilation. It notes fertilizer costs and returns for oats in 1954.
Fertilizer and Lime Must Be Tested Together
Ed Longnecker of Michigan State College urges farmers to test soil for lime before using fertilizer. He recommends a soil pH of 6.5 to 7.0 for regular crops and notes 7.0 is neutral. Samples should go to the county soil testing lab to qualify for the 1954 cost share program, with tests costing 50 cents per sample.
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Ed Longnecker
Mich- 5An
State College
Long‘ecker
Longnecker
Dairy Improvement Association December 1953 report
Walter Smith reports 19 herds tested in December 1953 with 321 cows on test including 66 dry sows. Average cow produced 838 lbs of milk and 31 lbs of fat at 3.77 percent. New members include William Stewart and R. Cowden, A. D. MacRae and Mayberry, and George House and Son. High producers include George House and Son with 38 lbs fat per cow among 19 cows, while MacRae and Mayberry lead mid-sized herds with 11 cows at 48 lbs fat total. Ed Schafer tops small herds with 9 cows at 41 lbs. Top individual cows include Schafers’ registered Holstein at 2110 lbs milk and 84 lbs fat. Stewart and Cowden grade Holstein 1850/83. Bogan and Cotter grade 2100/78. Roy Hesson registered Holstein 1860/73. Wood and Dekinck grade 2140/71. Production shows month by month gains across herds. many owners report over 60 lbs butterfat.
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Walter Smith
D.h.la
William Stewart
R. Cowden
A. D. MacRae
Mayberry
George House and Son
Gan and Cottier
MacRae
LeRoy. Hesson
Ed Schafer
Virgil Smith
Stewart and Cowden
Bogan and
Cotter
Roy Hesson
George House
Pat
Ray Bowen
Fred McDonald
Stanley Ervin
Soil Conservation Notes From Isabella Township
Alfonso Epple of Isabella township centers a soil and water conservation plan this week adding erosion control and land rotation. A pond at a eroding slope could supply trout water and a site for bathing and skating while stock watering. Conservation Aid Gene Bacon will assist with installation next year as wildlife and drainage projects unfold. Detailing pheasant sightings, wildlife activity, and a planned Marl dig, the note also cites soil testing for lime eligibility and reports a serious condition of Aldern Fuller, manager of the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee.
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Alfonso Epple
Isabella
Epple
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Gene Bacon
Apple
Andrew Thren
Broomfield Township
Carl Thren
Carl
Gerald Fuller
Fuller
Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee
Isabella County
Michigan Christmas Tree Market Readiness Highlighted
In Harrison, residents and two Michigan State College Forestry officials discussed forestry topics led by Lester Bell and Bill Stump. Bell highlighted Michigan’s central position in the national Christmas tree market and the need to boost local production and coordinated grading and wholesale distribution for better returns.
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Gloré
Court House
Harrison
Lester Bell
Bill Stump
Michigan State College Forestry Department
Bell
Michigan
United States
New Brunswick
Ontario
Montana
Tree sales pricing plan outlines producer and consumer benefits
A retailer proposes sorting and grading trees after arrival to lower consumer prices and increase volume. The plan aims to stabilize markets, reduce costs for buyers, and boost producer profits by making trees cheaper and more widely sold.
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Ted
Bell
Farm Buildings Tour planned with expert guidance
Plans for the Farm Buildings Tour on Thursday February fish are underway. A J Bell of Michigan State College will direct discussions and highlight main features of proper farm building construction. Bell will also make personal farm visits on Wednesday the 10th to assist farmers in their building programs.
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A. J. Bell
Michigan State College
Bell
Brake Service at Marbta Auto Collision Center
Auto shop advertises free inspection with slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives and a contact phone number for Marbta Auto Collision Service offering brake service and safety emphasis.
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Marbta
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