Cleaning Time Warns to Sterilize Grain Bins Before Storing
Clare County Agricultural Agent P. D. Gibson warns that storing new grain in untreated bins or near old grain invites insect transfer. Entomologist Ray Jones of Michigan State College recommends cleaning 450 yards around bins, removing waste feeds, and destroying grain in poultry houses and bunkers. Use DDT methoxychlor and pyrethrin sprays two weeks before filling bins, but never chlordane or lindane. Farmers must keep 1955 wheat clean in storage as federal inspectors crack down on unclean shipments.
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Clare County
Agriculturale
P. D. Gibson
Ray. Jones
Michigan State College
Protect Show Stock From Disease at Michigan Fairs
Michigan State College extension veterinarian Dr. Glen Reed warns livestock show entrants to protect stock for fair season. Have animals examined early for health certificates, treat infections promptly, and isolate show stock from home herd for at least 30 days after the fair. Malathion insecticide and aerosol bombs advised to control flies on barns and calves.
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Michigan
Glen Reed
Michigan State
College ‘Extension
Reed
Referendum planned on 1956 wheat marketing quotas
Clare County farmers vote June 25 on a marketing quota program for the 1956 wheat crop. If favorable, price support ranges from 75 to 120 percent of parity, depending on supply, with penalties for excessage. A two thirds yes vote is needed. a no vote ends the program.
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Floren J. Pudyay
Clare County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Sheridan Town Hall
Pudway
Aea
Secretary of Agriculture
Brucellosis risk in Michigan cows highlighted by agents
County Agent P D Gibson warns brucellosis germs are highly spreadable in cattle. Dr Glen Reefs notes five to 15 million organisms in a drop of infected fetal fluid, with transmission risk from an infected cow in heat via milker contact, shared troughs, or unpasteurized milk during calving.
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Michigan
Glare County
P. D. Gibson
Glen Reefs
Michigan State Extension
Gibson
Mold control in hay deemed toxic by specialists
There is no chemical that will eliminate mold in hay, say M.S.C. specialists. Materials which give a reasonable degree of mold control are toxic.
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M.S.C
Fourteen Teams Compete In Winn 4-H Horse Pull Contest
The annual 4-H horse pulling contest at Winn drew fourteen teams from Williamston Comstock Park and Jackson. Lightweight winner Ward O Boyle of St Louis pulled 7000 lbs over seven feet six inches. Heavyweight winner Charles York of Williamston reached the full 6500 lb distance.
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Winn
Williamston
Comsteck Park
Jackson
Ward O'’Boyle
St. Louis
Ross Renner
Farwell
Earl Peterson
Stanton
al Bekin
Comstork Park
Charles York
Ron
Fremont Township
Clare County Agricultural Notes and Crop Update
The report highlights scarce staff delaying outreach in Clare County. Oliver Dennis comments on progress with the Agricultural Conservation Program while Virgil Blackledge notes conservation farming’s effectiveness. Wheat growth looks promising, two weeks ahead of the south, but frost and spittle bug pressure alfalfa and clover. Smooth brome expands in some pastures, and erosion carries significant soil loss nationally.
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Clare County
Oliver Dennis
Soil’ Conservation Service
Winterfield Township
Virgil Blackledge
Barry
Shows Them How To Raise Chickens
Bernard Phelipp a Winterfield Township 4-H boy shows profitability in broilers through the Chicken of Tomorrow contest. He bought 108 white mixed chicks February 28 and over 91 days lost two birds while averaging 91 cents per bird in costs. Birds sold June 1 at Hemischk Cooperative Poultry market for five pounds at 30 cents per pound live weight, yielding 59 cents per bird. Bernard and his mother form a partnership to raise 1000 turkey poults and expand, while Bernard fattens a Hereford steer for the Detroit 4-H show in November.
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Bernard Phelipp
Winterfield Township
Bernard
Hemischk Cooperative
Bernard Jow
Bernard Alsv
Detroit
Inspection Bureau Targeting Food Sanitation At Fairs And Venues
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Markets intensifies checks on food handling at fairs carnivals resorts and similar venues. Investigators focus on prevention of contamination misrepresentation labeling and adherence to state law including oleomargarine notices and flavoring details. The 1956 pea bean support rate stands at 70 percent of parity or $7.18 per hundred weight for U S No 1 grade.
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Shnmierdseisapt
Bureau of Foods and Standards
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Rnot
U. S
Michigan institutional farms drive big food output
The Michigan Department of Agriculture coordinates 20 000 acres across institutional farms including Jackson prison and Kalamazoo state hospital. Last year’s tillage matched 11 697 acres with open spring weather lifting yields. Milk from about 2 100 Holsteins totaled 14 million pounds worth 721 181, pork topped 1 million pounds valued around 450 000, with eggs, fruit, vegetables, potatoes, and other crops adding tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Jackson
Newberry State Hospital
Ionia Reformatory
Lapeer State Home
and Training School
State ‘Hospital
Kalamazoo
Krells Bay and Kreil Buy Brown Swiss Bull Royal Pete
Sturgeon Creek Farm Royal Pete 122006 changes hands in a Midland Michigan deal. The Brown Swiss breed association confirms the sale through secretary Fred Idtse in Beloit Wisconsin.
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Robert G
Chris J. Kreil
Sturgeon Creek
Bessie Yack
Midland
Michigan
Fred
Idtse
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders' Association
Beloit
Wisconsin
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Soil Conservation Service
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Plymouth
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Society ‘of Illustrators
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Willey Insurance
AGENG
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
KRAFT
Mirante
Ganduich
Glare and
Isabella Counties
Johnston | Elevator Co
George Lehr
Brewer Implement Store
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