New Brucellosis Type Found in Michigan Cattle
Dr. T Forest Huddleson reports a newly identified type 2 brucella in Michigan cattle. It causes severe udder inflammation and high abortion rates, with possible misdiagnosis as mastitis. Nine reactors, five suspects, four abortions in one herd since Feb 1953. An M vaccine trial began. veterinarians urged to report abortions or udder swelling.
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Michigan
Michian
T.forest
Huddleson
Michigan State College
Purdue University
Bang
Wilson
Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
London
M.S.C. School of Veterinary Medicine
Edward A. White
Surgery and Medicine Department
Ladino Clover Seed Offers Plentiful Pasture Seed Options
Michigan State College experts report Ladino clover increases palatability and yield in pasture mixtures while lowering seed costs. The Vernal variety shows winter hardiness and drought resistance, with seed expected to appear for fall 1955. Seedings favor topsoil seed beds and may be sown with oats or barley if weather allows.
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Hubert Brown
Michigan
College ‘Farm Cropsman
Wisconsin
Brown
Did You Neglect Testing Your Soil
County Laboratory for Soil Testing urges farmers to test soil this winter to decide lime needs and phosphorus and potassium levels. About 25 percent of Isabella county soils require lime, with dividends higher than many fertilizer costs. A composite sample can cover five to ten acres, taken from three to five inches deep, at five cents per sample.
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Isabella County
USDA rules allow excess wheat planting for pasture
Ben Bosink warns farmers on new USDA rules permitting wheat planted beyond allotments if harvested before maturity and used for silage. He notes soft dough stage wheat makes good silage and advises vaccines to prevent cholera and erysipelas in pig crops. Repayment dates for CCC loans loom, with grain sorghum due March 31 and other crops by April 30 July 31.
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Aing
USDA
Cco
Sheep Growers Meeting Set for April 6 in Clare County
Clare county farmers engaged in sheep raising can attend two meetings on April 6 with Graydon Blank of Michigan State College, at Garrit Hamstra's farm near Clare at 10:00 a.m. and Charles Koch's farm near Long Lake store in Frost township at 4:30 p.m. Topics include improved sheep care, lamb disease prevention, maggot and parasite control, and wool market outlook. The Hamstra flock features Hampshire ewes, grand champion at Michigan Farmers Week three years running, while Koch hosts grade Corriedale ewes ready to lamb April 1.
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Clare County
Graydon Blank
Michigan State College
P. D. Gibson
Clare
Garrit Hamstra
Charles Koch
Long Lake Store
Frost Township
Blank
Michigan
Hamstra
Hampshire
Koch
Long Lake
Soil Conservation Service News Items
County officials report Sheridan township farmers signed up for 2100 yards of marl and 7640 yards of ground limestone under the 1954 ASCC cost share program. County agent Mellencamp notes few lime tests have been submitted. tests must show lime is needed for eligibility. Observations include migratory songbirds and a tile drainage project aiding the Bowerman farm.
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Leander
Bierschbach
Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Committee
Sheridan Township
B. C
Mellencamp
Wheat Seeding Advice From Michigan Expert
Michigan State College farm crops expert Milo B. Tesar advises farmers to drill alfalfa seed into established wheat fields in early April rather than March. He recommends drilling nitrogen between disks and placing legume seed in the disk furrow, with seed depth from one half to one inch and crosswise to wheat drilling if possible. April 25 is not too late, and 50 to 100 pounds of superphosphate near the seed aids stands. nitrogen would be broadcast if two fertilizers cannot be used simultaneously.
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Hse
Milo’b. Tesar
Michigan ‘State College
Farm Crops Department
Tesar
Landscape Planning Help Availability Expands
Spring prompts Gary homeowners to plan beautification with local extension office guidance. County agents offer base plans and guides to shrubs, lawn care, and spacing, with free bulletins and mimeographed directions for starting a landscape project.
Marble Auto Collision Specializes in Brake Service
Marble Auto Collision offers specialized brake service with a free inspection. The slogan Safe Brakes Save Lives emphasizes the importance of braking performance for driver safety. Contact details are provided for scheduling.
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Marble Auto Collision Service
Conestoga Wagons and Early American Settlers
Conestoga Wagons carried most freight and passengers that settled the West before 1850. The era’s English literature focused on religion before the twelfth century. The kindergarten system there was founded in Germany.
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Pennsylvania
West
Uealicn
Gemnasy
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Ben Bosink
Cittsada State Bank
Henry
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Mich
Soil Conservation Service
Tsabella
Conny Farm
Dan. Baly
Chester Riches
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Riches
Kentucky Cardinals
Ewart Bowerman
Bowerman Farm
Bowerman’s
Cooperative Land Bank
National’ Farm Loan Association
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johnd
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Prince & Go Livestock
Lela S. Wier
MiesBulve Jackson
Iss Eatppi
Elsie
Miles
Dodge Trucks
Brackart Motor Sales
Clare, Mich
Terest
Clare and Isabella
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