Grass Day to Highlight Low Milk Feed Costs and Pasture Use
Paul Gibson notes June offers the lowest milk feed costs due to good pasture while December and January peak. D J Murray of Michigan State College cites June as lowest cost month, with 144 dollars per 100 pounds of milk, high costs in winter. Demonstrations on pasture management planned for Grass Day June 20 at James Mislock farm on M 55 between Tawag City and West Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Mislock
M-55
Tawag
City
West Branch
Brake Service Special at Marble Auto Collision
Marble Auto Collision offers free brake inspection with emphasis on safety. Ad copy stresses “Safe Brakes Save Lives” and invites readers to phone for appointment or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble
Dogs Threaten Ewe and Lamb Flocks in Summer
Glare County Agricultural Agent Paul D Gibson warns that dogs roaming at large threaten sheep and poultry during summer. He cites Michigan law holding owners responsible for confined or controlled dogs and urges frequent pasture checks to intercept roaming packs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul ‘D. Gibson
Glare County
Phenothiazine And Salt Control Internal Parasites In Sheep
Paul D. Gibson notes sheep owners have used phenothiazine in salt to control stomatics and nodular worms. A mix of one pound phenothiazine in 12 to 14 pounds of salt is fed via a covered salt box. Drenching after lambing enhances effectiveness, and commercial drench products are available. Lead arsenate can also control worms but should not be mixed with salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Local Weekend Visits and Family Outreach Report
West Grant residents Don Niffen and spouse spent the weekend with relatives Thomas Spence in Grand Rapids. Various area families including the Spences and Millers shared visits, reunions, and trips to Clare, Niagara Falls, and Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Niffen
Grand Rapids
Thomas Spence
Yvonne Spence
Ann Arbor
Eddie Loomis
Lake
Bobbie Gruno
Ben Agile
Mt. Pleasant
Grant Chapman
Freeland
Floyd Squires
Lois Dysinger
Ernie Barber
Juie Barber
Don ‘Wallace
Niagara Falls
Wilma
Agle
Don Sprague
Clare
Eddie Tuppin
Roy Powers
Detroit
Wm. Powers
Coleman
Farwell
Ed Benie
Leo Mills
Julia Benic
Lawrence Dalton
Danny Dysinger
Liloyd Battles
Carl Gruno
Farm conservation plans advance for Storrs and neighbors
Ben Borfak reports Clare County Farm Platiner assisted Charles Storrs of Grant township with an advanced conservation farm plan on his home farm. Storrs plans to rotate crops and improve water ways and pasture, with three more plans on other land planned for summer. Seedbeds at Robert Carter Wagen Baumann and Walter Garvey Jr. were treated with sulfuric acid to curb fungi. guidance offered for others. Drainage options were studied, one field unsuitable for drainage, another viable for tile drainage and pasture use. Bedell of the US Soil Conservation Service mapped Dysinger and Perry farms to prepare comprehensive soil and water conservation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. Storrs
Grant
Township
Storrs
Charley
Robert Carter
Bob
Wagen’ Baumann
Muissary
Court House
Charles’ Storrs
Mr. Bedell
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Loris Dysinger
Charles Perry
Dairy Cow Testing Pays In Increased Herd Production
Michigan dairy farmers face low production records and test costs. The owner-sampler system allows owners to weigh and sample milk monthly, with testers collecting samples and computing monthly and yearly production data for each cow. Complete multi year records help identify cow value and boost profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan
D. L. Murray
Michigan State College
Gladwin Beef Sale At Fair Grounds A June 12 Event
The 22nd Annual Beef Sale occurs at Gladwin fair grounds on June 12 attracting local farmers. consignments include sires and females from Floyd and Hart House near Rosebush, with 70 animals selected for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin
Fair Grounds
Paul D. Gibson
Clare
New Hay Making Methods Cut Labor and Improve Quality
Farmers adopt field chopping and silage for hay preservation reducing weather losses. Trench silos become popular with clay bank sites near barns and dirt or straw covers to limit spoilage. County agents offer guidance on trench silos and silage storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Wallace
Norway Lake
Cecil Darnell Wins 4-H Horse Pulling Event
Cecil Darnell won the 4-H horse pulling contest with a 8 400 pound load. Second place went to Lem Oaks at 12 feet 2 inches, third to Harry Johnson at 2 feet 10 inches, fourth to Harl Peterman at 11 inches, fifth to Bob Race at 11 inches, and sixth to Charles Gibbs at nine inches. The event drew 18 teams and raised about 175 dollars for the 4-H Club camp at Coldwater Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Mellencamp
Isabella County Agricultural Agent
Ieee
Cecil Darnell
Lem Oaks
Harry Johnson
Harl Peterman
Bob Race
Charles Gibbs
Green Thumb Club
David Club
Hulse Club
Winn
Cracker Jack
Coldwater Lake
Freeman ‘Curtiss
Lloyd Curtiss
Confession Committee
Freeman Curtiss
Tashier
Mt. Pleasant Junior Gratther GB Commerce
Allen Courser
Mt. Pleasant Cooperative Company
Grass Days at Mecosta Emphasize Silage
D. L. Murray of Michigan State College notes June shows the lowest feed costs per 100 pounds of milk, while December and January are highest. Grass Day at the Eldon Thompson farm in Mecosta County on Wednesday June 18 will demonstrate steps to balance pasture and roughage to cut feeding costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Murray
Michigan State College
D.h.la
Eldon Thompson
Mecosta County
Mecosta
Screwy Pest: The Screwworm Fly Threat to Southeast Livestock
The screwworm fly is a major insect pest causing substantial yearly losses to the Southeast livestock industry. It highlights economic impact and ongoing battle against infestation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul
Gibson
D. J. Murray
Miichigan State College Dairyman
Servich
Mit. Pleasant
Valley Chemical CO
Ral
WTA
Aerovent
Bureau Las
KASCO
Dull Farm Service
Second Street
Graham
Fox
G. H. Prather
Graham Plow Distributor
East Fourth St
Clare, Michigan
West Grant
Galgon Inc
Ben Borfak
Clare County Farm Platiner
Clare Livestock Auction
Mondiiva
Andrew Willey
Rosebush
Imall
Plus
Clare County Agricultural Agent
B. CG. Mellencamp
Velveeta
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Troy Ruttman
Indianapolis
Firestone Tires
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