Grassland Farming Demonstrations Set for Osceola June 23
Michigan State College extension specialists join Osceola County agent W. Harrison to showcase grass and legume crops on June 23 at Arnold Parsons farm three miles south and one half east of Ewart. Demonstrations cover sod waterway soil work terracing tiling seeding with machinery exhibits and expert talks by C. V. Ballard on grassland farming benefits and soil improvement. If rain delays the Farm News Digest will announce postponement on WKAR at 7 15.
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Michigan State College
Osceola County
W. 8S. Harrison
Arnold Parsons
Ewart
Harrison
C. V. Ballard
Michigan State College Cooperative Extension Service
Ballard
R. J. Baldwin
Extension Service
MSC
Farm News Digest
WKAR
Seeds of Friendship and Egg-Washing Talk Highlight County Agent Corner
Michigan 4-H Clubs sent over 600 seed packets raising nearly 2500 dollars for international aid. A Finnish mother thanked Mrs. Irene Brett and the Aldrich 4-H Club as seeds arrived during planting season. Poultry expert Howard Zindel questions cost effectiveness of a 200 dollar egg washing machine, urging clean eggs via litter nests and covered droppings pits instead.
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Michigan 4-H
Irene Brett
Grand Ledge
Aldrich 4-H
Finland
Michigan 4H Club
Michigan 4-H Club
Howard Zindel
Michigan State College Extension
O.K
Zindel
Plan Ahead on Fertilizer for Fall Planting
Michigan State College expert Norm Smith urges farmers to forecast fertilizer needs now and buy early to secure supplies for fall planting. With mixed fertilizer stocks rising but insufficient to meet demand, prices remain inflated but appear favorable for a buy.
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Norm Smith
Michigan State College
Aura
Dairy herd growth urged as milk demand rises
Dairy experts led by Dr. P. S. Lucas of Michigan State College say dairy farmers should expand herds as milk production falls and demand climbs. Population growth and wartime consumption bolster forecasted demand, suggesting markets will stay strong despite price changes.
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P. S. Lucas
Michigan State College Dairy Department
Census Bureau
Michigan cattle expert cautions feeders on low prices
George Brown of Michigan State College warns feeders that prices around thirty cents leave little margin if slaughter cattle drop. He suggests investing in breeding stock now, noting money from slaughter cattle buys more breeding cattle than ever before as numbers decline and volumes may rise again.
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Michigan
George Brown
Michigan State College
Brown
Sowever
Hogs and Corn Hog Ratios Draw Farmer Caution
A Michigan State College animal husbandry head notes farmers will not sharply increase hog numbers before favorable corn hog ratios. High feed costs and a meat packers strike push corn hog ratios down to eight to one. Swine breeders may plan for fall farrows despite cattle feeder caution as visitors boost community goodwill.
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Michigan State College
George Brown
Farrow
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