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Analysis of Isabella County Farms 1961 Report Findings
The 1961 analysis summarizes records from 23 Isabella County farmers via MSU Agricultural Economics. It details farm sizes from 160 to 680 acres, total investment about 93 000 dollars per farm, with dairy and cash crop sectors showing varied profits. It notes rising dairy herd sizes, stable milk prices, tighter margins for cattle feeders, and the need for improved efficiency and expense control to sustain net incomes.
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Isabella County
Agricultural Economics Department
Michigan State University