The High Cost of Nothing A Serious Problem of Farmers
A farmer faces numerous seasonal hurdles from crop choice to weather. Planting at optimal times, weather blends of sun and rain, and timely growth determine profitability beyond ideal theory.
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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
7
A farmer faces numerous seasonal hurdles from crop choice to weather. Planting at optimal times, weather blends of sun and rain, and timely growth determine profitability beyond ideal theory.
The text describes the farmer balancing harvest timing with weather and market price worries. It notes shortages of labor, trucks, tires, and equipment, plus pests and disease, leading to the idea that pulpwood and forest products offer dependable annual demand and justify dedicating land to a woodlot.
Michigan State College reports that barn equipment such as stanchions stalls hay carriers and milking machines is exempt from the housing order cost cap. Exemption granted by the Civilian Production Administration in May includes labor for assembling or installing equipment, allowing barn gear in addition to the $1,000 limit on farm buildings.
Rural Weekend visitors recount farm flock practices and family visits. The Gilmore Center Church of Christ announces services with evening sessions and a June 20 slide program by Dale McAlvey. A baby girl arrives at Cumins Maternity Home on June 10, while Kendell Wood and family share community events and visitors from Lansing and Brown Corners.
The article discusses culling culls to save winter feed, noting high protein grains remain scarce and soybeans are marketable. It highlights Sudan grass and late summer rye and vetch as drought friendly pastures, recommending planned seeding and careful budgeting to support meat and milk production through careful feed management.
Sincere sympathy extends to the Lang family as John Lang dies at home after a year of illness. Many relatives and friends visited them last week as others travel and gather for meals and support. Local notices report visits, hospital checks, and community connections across nearby towns.
Mrs Gapt Cotton reports Mildred Barer underwent an operation at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital and is convalescing nicely. Several local residents and families visited relatives, with gatherings at Badgley and Cotton homes. A Children and Father's Day program is planned at the church Sunday evening and all are welcome.
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