Isabella County Begins Brucellosis Bangs Testing Plan
Early in July a county wide Brucellosis Bangs test started in Isabella and Ottawa counties under Michigan Dept of Agriculture guidance. Infected herds are quarantined with slaughter restrictions. calves are vaccinated at no cost. 12 counties have been tested under this method. The Board of Supervisors chooses between deferred slaughter with quarantine or immediate disposal in each county.
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Isabella
Ottawa
C. F. Clark
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Board of Supervisors
Bang
Clark
Grass Days Demonstrations Draw 21 000 Michigan Farmers
The Grass Days program drew over 21 000 Michigan farmers across ten events with strong turnout in Middleville and Hartland despite rain. Michigan Cooperative Extension Service and USDA officials coordinated county demonstrations planning for 1950 with locations in lower peninsula counties including Cass Ingham Wayne Genesee Kent Muss awake Otsego.
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Middleville
Barry County
Hartland
Livingston County
Upper Peninsula
Ontonagon County
Michigan Cooperative Extension Service
Usda Council
Michigan
Richard Bell
Michigan ‘State College
Lower Peninsula
Cass
Ingham
Wayne
Genesee
Kent
Missaukee
Otsego
Bell
Moderation in Diet and Enjoyment Advised
A stance favoring moderation in eating, smoking, and social drinking. The speaker urges cutting desserts, bread, fats, and sweets moderately. They advocate moderation as enhancing pleasure in food and life in general.
Pigs on Guam Farms Train Natives in Modern Methods
On Guam, farms run by the U S naval government teach native residents modern agricultural methods while supplying naval personnel with food. A photograph shows an American seaman driving pigs to feed as part of the rehabilitation effort.
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Pacific
Guam
Marianas
U. S. Naval Government
Proper Carburetor Use Cuts Farm Fuel Costs
A tractor under load with the carburetor out of adjustment may burn a half gallon more fuel per hour. Over 50 operating days per year the excess could reach 250 gallons. Proper carburetor adjustment would save about 10 percent of annual farm tractor fuel use.
Insect Toll: Insects Kill More Trees Than Fires
Insects kill more trees in forests each year than wildfires, posing a major threat to woodland health and forest ecosystems. Entomologists warn that rising pest populations and stressed forests amplify losses and may alter regional landscapes.
New Compound Removes Chicken Tapeworms with Heads Attached
A newly announced chemical hexachlorophene is reported to remove certain chicken tapeworms, including the head, from hens. The tablet treatment, combined with nicotine and phenothiazine, targets Railietina species and also combats large roundworms and cecal worms. Not advised for laying birds due to reduced egg production.
Reverse irrigation boosts production on wet Virginia land
A Virginia farmer solved a two fold moisture problem by draining excess water from low land into a roadside ditch and pumping it into a creek that feeds the main irrigation system. The reverse irrigation method restored productivity on the previously neglected wet acre, matching the dry land.
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Virginia
Alfalfa Care Extends Life Through Proper Feeding
Agronomists advise heavy phosphate and potash at seeding and spring or fall top dressings to prolong alfalfa life and boost yields. Rotation plans prevent overgrazing, allowing stands to establish before grazing returns.
Potatoes to See Lower Support Prices Set by USDA
The U S department of agriculture announces lower parity prices for 1949 early potatoes. Agriculture Secretary Brannan says the reduction reflects previous relief and should not set a precedent for other commodities. The 1949 goals will be allocated to counties and individual farms.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
South Garfield Social Notes From Flint to Barryton
Harold Hunt and Dorethn Job of Flint spent Sunday with family. Jack Vinton had surgery last Friday in Flint. Alfred Sturges plans a farm silo. Everett Richter hosted his mother Dora Richter’s home Friday night. Jesse Richter rode to Dewitt then Ypsilanti with Mrs. Chas Brown. Mrs. Brown, Alaska returnee, is daughter of E. Richter. James Sweet hosted A J Marvin and Dorann Picktill of Maple Rapids for Friday supper. James Sweet and son visited Barryton Saturday. Sarah Hunt and Gracie joined a party at Julia Brown's Friday. Lucy Vinton and Ruby joined. Walter Sherman harvested wheat and rye Saturday forenoon. Mrs. Floyd Hunt and children visited Barryton Saturday afternoon.
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Harold Hunt
Dorethn Job
Flint
Jack Vinton
Jack
Alfred Sturges
Dora Richter
Sturgis
Everett Richter
Jesse Richter
Dewitt
Ypsilanti
Chas. Brown
Alaska
Brown
E. Richter
A. J. Marvin
Dorann Picktill
Maple Rapids
James Sweet
Jas. Sweet
Barryton
Sarah Hunt
Gracie
Julia Brown
Lucy Vinton
Ruby
Bakery Goods Consumption Rising Says Census
The American Bakers Association reports Americans consume over 100 pounds of bakery foods per person annually. A Commerce Bureau of Census preliminary study shows bakery product consumption rose about 30 percent from 1939 to 1947, with a total gain of roughly 3.75 billion pounds. If biscuits pretzels and crackers are included, sales would exceed 3.25 billion dollars in 1947.
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Bakers
American Bakers Association
Department of Commerce Bureau of Census
Association
It Goes Two Thirds of Livestock and Meat Split
The article notes a geographic split where about two thirds of the country's live stock is produced west of the Mississippi while two thirds of the meat is consumed east of the Mississippi.
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Mississippi River
Mississippi
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Machine’ Shop
William Corrie
Farwell
Hollywood
Joe
United States Brewers Foundation
Soe
State Farm Mutual Auto
Archambault
Clare, Mich
Pacific Island Farm
Clare
South Garfield
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Kasco Quality Feeds
Kasco
Dalls Kasco Feeds
Farm Service
Clare, Michigan
du Pont Dulex
Duco Enamel
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
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