County cooperators plant 104000 trees this spring
Clare county soil conservation district reports 104000 trees planted on cooperators farms this spring. Of these 27000 white pine 48000 red 21000 Scotch pine plus Spruce and Austrian pine. A pruning demonstration is planned June 18 at Al Collins farm and Dr Strange's. Les Bell from Michigan State College will answer questions on management.
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Deane Meredith
Claré
Paul Gibson
Meredith
Clare County Soil Conservation
al Collins Farm
Harrison
Dr. Strange
Bob Carter
Fowler
Les Bell
Michigan State College
Herbert Peters
Production Remains High in Dairy Association Test
Ronald Smith reports 500 cows on test for April with 45 first calves and 33 calves born, 18 female. Average cow yields 1001 lbs milk and 36.2 lbs butterfat, test average 3.62. Robert Becker top with 1347 lbs milk and 47 lbs fat. several others close behind.
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Ronald Smith
Ray Welch
Robert Becker
Lewis Coon
Ray
Lloyd McConkie
Fred Hauck
Brown Brothers
Robert Coon
Lloyd
Roy McConkie
Louise Becker
Mt. Pleasant State Home
Joseph Stevens
House Paint Mixtures Offer New Shingle Colors
William G. Stump, Michigan State College extension specialist, advises using high quality house paint for non commercial shingles to reduce fading. Home blends can be brushed or sprayed with a two to one mix for first coats, including boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits.
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William G.2stump
Michigan State College
Stump
Chlordane Kills Grubs Pests Threaten Strawberries and Lawn
Michigan State College entomologists advise applying five pounds of five per cent Chlordane dust per one thousand square feet to lawns and strawberry beds to control white grubs. The chemical also eliminates ants and reduces moles by removing their food source.
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Michigan State College
Spittlebugs and Mosquito Control Guide From Michigan State Expert
Entomologist Ray Jones of Michigan State College advises examining clover for spittlebugs and treating when one mass appears per three stems. Lindane products are recommended, with specific application rates, though late timing reduces effectiveness. For mosquitoes, apply a table spoon of 5% DDT in kerosene on water surfaces near ponds and swamps, noting DDT's harm to fish.
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Ray Jones
Michigan State College
Pheasants Use Corn Fields as Decoy and Damage Young Crops
Farmers report pheasants damaging corn fields by eating young sprouts and shells along edges. Some workers note corn serves as bait to keep ringnecks out, while spring sprout development may invite more bird activity.
Drainage Demonstration Draws Farmers to Michigan State Expert
A large gathering of farmers watched a trencher in action and learned back filling methods. Drainage specialist Picard A. Cutler of Michigan State College spoke on proper drainage and the value of tile lines already laid. Staff from Clare Gladwin Midland and Isabella counties attended, and the event showed drainage pays dividends when done well. Attend the next drainage demonstration to be held soon.
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Picard A. Cutler
Michigan State College
Frank Powell
Soil Conservation District
Clare Gladwin
Midland
Isabella
On Making Hay Silage Techniques From Michigan State College
Extension dairy man Jim Hays cites tips from dairy farmers on silage making. Cut the crop fine for good packing to avoid mold, plan one ton per cow with about 100 cubic feet per wagon box, and expect five tons per acre in first cutting. Do not silage more than can be fed in summer to prevent butyric acid. When alfalfa is present cut at first bloom for earlier hay, a larger second cutting, and more July August pasture.
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Jim Hays
Michigan State College
Hays
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