Lime balance in Northern Michigan soil prompts USDA review
USDA agencies and Michigan farm leaders met in Harrison to discuss lime shortages and soil fertility. Tests show 50 percent of 43 000 soil samples need lime, with 25 percent of Michigan farms underrepresented. In Clare and Gladwin counties 59 percent of samples needed lime, and 2 532 tons were delivered in 1952 covering 1 216 acres.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Northern
Michigan
U.S
Longwethers
Gibson
Gladwin Laboratory
Clare’ County
P.M.A
Manure Use Guides Soil Fertility and Profit
Michigan State College extension soil scientist B D Longnecker explains that three fourths of manure nutrients should return to the soil via feed consumed by livestock. Daily manure spreading and immediate incorporation are advised. storage on concrete with bedding is an alternative. Manure timing depends on crop rotation with potatoes and corn showing specific benefits and nitrogen efficiency varies by crop. Experiments in Lansing show modest gains per ton of manure in rotated crops, with economics improving under lighter applications.
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B, D. Longnecker
Michigan State College
Lowernecker
Hast Lansing
Isabella Camp Dormitory Progress and Spring Activities
The new dormitory at camp nears completion with roof work nearly finished. Volunteer crews, 18 on Thursday and 13 across Friday and Saturday, support facilities expansion for girls and tent housing for boys. Plans for a Friday dress revue and summer livestock projects are announced.
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Hulsa
Davis
Harold Anderson
Plana
Andersonville
Northern Michigan hog farmers urged to boost litters this spring
Finley, Michigan State College livestock extension specialist, notes 18 percent fewer sows farrowing in Michigan this spring and predicts 9 percent fewer pigs on the market in 1958. He advises higher protein rations, balanced mulitpart supplements, and better housing to improve 1953 swine profits for Northern Michigan farms.
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Michigan
Wilton
Finley
State College Livestock Extension
Isabella County Farm Building Tour Success
Isabella County reports strong farmer interest in a first building tour with about five percent attendance across stops. At Lloyd Sawegger’s, Melgitt Masters, Rob ert Decker’s and Lawrence Nielson’s sites, farmers viewed home labor driven construction, a switch to switchless gear, and a mechanical barn cleaner reducing chores. The event drew 35 to 45 attendees and may be repeated next year in another county area.
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Bell
M.S.C
Lloyd Sawegger’s
Melgitt Masters
Hiarn &T Robert Decker
Lawrence Nielson’s
Blanchard
Atock
De Soto and Plymouth Tires and Service Ad
Bob's Sales & Service offers sales and service for De Soto and Plymouth cars with tires tubes batteries and accessories. Phone 342 Chere 20.
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DE Soto
Plymouth
Bob's Sales
State College Radio Reaches Farmers In Lower Peninsula
WKAR the broadcasting station of Michigan State College reaches about five million Michigan people and 76.3 percent of all Michigan homes. The study notes strong reception in bad weather, covering Isabella and Midland counties and extending into parts of Indiana, with programs received in almost every part of lower Michigan.
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WKAR
Michigan State College
Michigan
Isabella
Midland
Indiana
Lower Michigan
Extra Nitrogen For Wheat Soil temps slow to release nutrients urges top dressing
Michigan State College soil scientist Ed Longnecker warns nitrogen in soil is slow to become available as spring approaches. He urges applying five loads of manure as top dressing this month for early growth, with chemical fertilizers if manure is unavailable.
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Ed Longnecker
Michigan State College
Longnecker
Order Baling Wire Now
Farmers should buy baling wire early to avoid shortages. Warehouses cannot store a year's supply, forcing manufacturers to shut down when full. There is plenty of wire if purchases are made early and warehouse loads reduced.
Breckens Son Noted as Promising Jockey Lineage
The son of miner Jimmy Breckens emerges as a rising jockey in American racing circles this year, highlighting a family background rooted in coal mining from Kona Kentucky.
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Jimmy Breckens
Kona, Ky
Rabbits in Australia and the myxomatosis control effort
The piece describes how introduced rabbits became a major pest in Australia and how authorities used the myxomatosis disease to curb their explosive growth. It notes the disease targets rabbits, spreads via mosquitoes and fleas, and reduced populations by tens of millions without threatening extinction of the species.
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Australia
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Paul K. Gibson
Clare County
B. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Patricia Kuystste
Ruth Molltay
Deane Meredith
Dan Y Balog
Robert Acken
Igahella County
Robert Acker
Pete’s Gateway Cafe
Fountain Service
Rollin’ and
Bowlin
Glare
M.S.G. Animal Husbandryman
Clare Livestock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Clare
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Isabella County Farm Building Tour
Allis Chalmers
Studebaker
Firestone Home and Auto Supplies
Clare, Mich
McEwan Sf
State College Radio
Lower Peninsula
National Farm Loan Asa
Ewart Michigan
America
N.F.E
Marsh Grain CO
McEwan
Trafic
General Motors
Greer Auto Sales
McEwan Street
GMC
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