Farmers Warned About Buying Unapproved Barn Burners
Richard Pfister of Michigan State University warns farmers about buying unapproved electric fence controllers not bearing US approval. He cites fires caused by non approved units and notes some ads exaggerate safety. Pfister says US standards are set with research and emphasize safe insulation and proper current limits.
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Industrial Commission of Wisconsin
Richard Pfister
Michigan State University
Pfister
Ingham County
United States Department of Agriculture
National Safety Council
Good Profit In Dairy Farms Amid Three Man Partnership
The 1960 State Farm Management Tour in Jackson County showcases the Carlton Prine & Sons dairy farm near Springport as the afternoon stop. Don and Wes Prine expanded from 50 to 90 cows, maintaining a five year DHIA average above 11 000 pounds of milk and producing over 12 000 pounds of fat with 71 cows last year. The operation saves costs by supplying materials and labor, building a pole barn milking parlor and an automatic feed bank for two silos, and each son holds equal shares with their father in land buildings livestock and equipment.
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Jackson County
Carlton Prine & Sons
Springport
Prine
Higher Egg Prices Seen Through Fall Says MSU Economist
Michigan farmers may see egg prices rise into fall as wholesale values hover around 35 to 36 cents in midsummer and peak in the low 40s later this year. Henry Larzelere of Michigan State University notes fewer pullets entering production could lift prices, though sustained highs risk a later price drop if production expands again. Broiler prices are expected to ease slightly from current highs as August and September placements increase.
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Michigan
Michigan State University
Henry Larzelese
Larzelere
United States
Detroit
Weevil Control Advice For Stored Wheat And Farm Notes
Farmers asked about killing weevils in freshly harvested wheat. Key steps include keeping grain moisture at 14 percent or lower, thorough granary cleaning, and spraying with Malbhoxychlor or preth rumpiperonyl butoxide. fumigation is needed to kill weevils once active. The report also notes corn fields near VanderWoude farm and silage making as feed storage. 4-H camp at Coldwater Lake hosts 55 youths with Agent led food prep and program activities.
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VanderWoude
Wm. Cook
Winterfield
Homemakers Conference Set at Michigan State University
The annual conference at Michigan State University carries the theme New Directions for Michigan Families and invites all Michigan homemakers to attend from July 26 to 29.
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Michigan
Michigan State University
Christmas tree shearing demonstration aids soil conservation
The Clare Soil Conservation District and partners held a 4 tree shearing demo on Tuesday June 21 at Raymond Scott farm in Surrey township. About 25 people attended many new to demonstrations. Farm plans have progressed with numerous acreage listings across several townships enabling ongoing surveying for conservation practices.
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Clare Soil Conservation District
Forestry Division
State Department of Conservation
The
Extension Service
Raymond Scott
Surrey Township
Herman Gieseler
Sheridan Township
Bruno Braun
Arthur Township
Archie Davis
Greenwood Township
Kitty Kurtis
Lloyd Spangler
Winterfield
Kenneth Cook
Frank Cronk
Lincoln Township
James Luce
Freeman Township
O'Dell Lamb
Home Canning and Freezing Bulletins and Livestock Auction Notice
Home Canning bulletins for meat and canned goods along with two Freezing bulletins from Michigan State University are advertised. Also a June 27, 1960 livestock auction listing cattle and prices with categories for steers cows heifers bulls and calves.
Short Birthday Parties for Preschoolers Suggested
Home economists at Michigan State University advise keeping a preschool birthday party to one to two and a half hours. They say children tire and excitement wanes, so parents should announce an end time to gather their kids at a specific hour.
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Michigan State University
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Richard Schroeder
Clare County
Kenneth Tweedy
Clive
Norleen Ackerman
Howard A. Poole
Isabella County
Ruth McKinay
Harry Densmore
the County Agents’ Desk
Coldwater Lake
Avanelle
Feller’s
Women and Childrens
Bermudas
Soil Conservation Service
Harriton
Emily Hobbs
MSU
Tne
Ory
Sui
Miracle
Vikir Miracle
Warner’s Plumbing & Heating Co
China Lavatory
Sinks
S.H
Rkee Aia
D.E
D. E
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McKenna Building
Hwy
Lrner’s Plumbing
Harrison
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