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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
5
Clare County will extend brucellosis screening for cattle by adding the milk ring ABR test to the standard blood tests. Milk samples will be collected at the dairy delivery point and tested in the same lab as blood tests, with reactor animals blood tested to confirm infection and removed from herds.
The second annual air tour sponsored by the Soil Conservation District will take place on Thursday July 24. About 100 passengers are expected with 25 minutes of flight time over roughly 45 miles of farmland observing soil conservation practices at 12 farms. Reservations at 3.00 per passenger are required by July 18 with times arranged to fit passenger needs.
Soil Conservation Service reports cooperators like Fred Conrad building wind and water erosion control strips with little district help. A July 24 tour will showcase a diversion terrace, fertilizer trials, and pasture restoration efforts by Harold Brooks and others.
The office focuses on year start paperwork while finalizing soil and water conservation plans. A Detroit client projects 120 000 Scotch pine trees with a goal of 100 000 annual plantings, including fire lanes and fencing to protect saplings. Henry Austin receives a capability map and guide sheets after an earlier grass waterway project. Clare County Mobilization Committee discusses PMA funds for ACP cooperators but takes no action and notes no critical ag supply shortages.
A concise reflection on how rich soil quality supports thriving communities across counties and states, linking agrarian health to civic well being and national prosperity.
Woodyvale Rex Sylva, a registered Holstein Friesian cow owned by Joseph G Stevens & Son of Rosebush, completed a 298 day production test in the Herd Improvement Registry. Milked twice daily, four years three months old at start, she averaged about 21 quarts daily and produced 479 pounds butterfat and 13335 pounds milk. Testing was supervised by Michigan State College in cooperation with the Holstein-Friesian Association of America.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Bader and son Jim propose a plan for 80 acres in Vernon township to improve soil moisture and drainage. They seek tile drainage help for level land and plan a mile of waterways for the hills plus 18 acres of muck land to pasture and a farm pond on the farm with three potential sites. Jim will assist next week to probe a suitable pond bottom.
Professor Lucas from the Soils Science Dept will install equipment and train staff on July 18 at the Mt. Pleasant cooperative Elevator Company basement. The new soil testing lab will operate part time and handle many soil samples before wheat planting. Farm Bureau funding made the project possible.
Isabella County Agricultural Agent B C Mellencamp reports progress on the Island Park exhibit barn. Foundation done. frame work to start this week. The committee seeks donations and volunteers to ensure completion before the August 1943 county fair and premium list release.
Isabella County 4 H program outlines livestock judging in Mt Pleasant with beef sheep swine and horses and selects a judging team for state eliminations. Home Economics judging July 18 at Mt Pleasant High School leads to state eliminations August 7 8 at Michigan State College. A 4 H Talent Show debuts with eliminations July 21 24 28 and final show August 4 at Mt Pleasant High School. Camp details ask for applications and extra mattresses for participants.
Brampton Jester Lila, an 11 year old Jersey cow owned by Meadow ridge Jerseys in Ridgeway Michigan, earned 1086.70 from milk last year and 821.97 after costs. The American Jersey Cattle Club based her record on 17222 pounds milk and 1004 pounds butterfat with feed costs provided by the owner. Lila, Michigan Butterfat Champion in her age class and top class Fixcellent, is praised for contentment and motherhood over profits.
The No 2 DHA invites members and interested dairymen to the annual meeting this Friday night July 18 at 8 15 in the Agricultural Room Weidman High School. Larry Johnson Dairy Specialist from Michigan State College will speak Percy Welch will review members records and year highlights A message from Johnson emphasizes progress and value for all attendees.
Marble Auto offers specialized brake service with free inspection. The ad promotes vehicle care and invites customers to visit for a inspection and possible savings on repair work.
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