Michigan crops rise seven percent in 1973 harvest forecast
The Michigan Crop Reporting Service projects total major field crop acreage for harvest to rise about seven percent from 1972. Soybeans lead gains with a 38 percent jump, while corn, wheat, oats, barley and all hay also increase, though some fields suffer from late planting and heavy rains.
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Kids Need Snacks Says Expert For Average families
Diana Jenkins extension home economist urges balanced snacks as part of daily intake. Preschoolers’ meals should stay appealing to reduce late day nibbling, with fruit milk cheese and peanut butter as healthy options. Encourage diversion before meals and model good eating habits to curb between meal snacking.
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Clare
Gladwin
Isabela
Jenkins
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Corn Weed Control Meeting In Beal City Area
A meeting on corn weed control to be held Thursday July 26 at 7 30 p m one mile south and one mile west of Beal City Isabella County Extension Director Lyle Thompson says Michigan State University weed control specialist Bill Meggitt will attend to address weed issues. Twenty variations of materials and rates are shown in plots no till axe corn fields will be viewed on Coldwater Road and Blanchard Area if time permits.
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Beal City
Lyle Thompson
Isabella County
Michigan State University
Bill Meggitt
Coldwater Road
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Crossings of crops unlikely says horticulturist
Michigan State University horticulturist Robert Herner notes there is no risk of cross pollination altering fruits if seeds are not saved. He warns only sweet corn pollen can affect kernel color and flavor, while cabbage cucumber hybrids will not form. He urges multiple plantings after frost to extend harvest and explains cool and warm season groups.
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Robert Herner
Michigan State University Horticulturist
Herner
Michigan State University
USDA Tightens School Milk Pay Policy
USDA tightens its Special Milk Program for schools restricting eligibility to those with no food service. It also sets a uniform reimbursement rate of three cents per half pint, to be used to reduce milk prices for students.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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