Local farmers discuss grass silage at Kleiner and Bank farms
Fifteen farmers visited Walter and Gordon Kleiner and Herman Bank to learn from experienced grass silage practices. They noted efficient silo filling with one cutting and the advantage of using alfalfa for silage, plus better livestock feed and potential for more cattle per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Gordon Kleiner
Herman Bank
Soil Conservation District
Gordon
Kleiner Brothers
Herman Rank
Herman
Lawrence
Glare Sentinel Offers Quick Results for Any Want
A local notice promotes the Glare Sentinel service promising fast, reliable results for diverse needs. The ad emphasizes immediate attention and efficient outcomes, aiming to attract a wide range of customers seeking quick solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare
Sentinel
New District Busy With Soil Conservation
Isabella County Soil Conservation District reports rising requests for technical help. County Agent B C Mellencamp notes expanding inquiries, Dan Balog the County Planner leads follow ups with neighborhood groups and farmers in the east half. Several farm plan applications have arrived, with eight plans hoped for this summer addressing drainage and pond projects. The Soil Conservation Service is cited as a key resource.
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B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella County Soil Conservation District
Dan Balog
The
Soil Conservation Service
A. A. Moore And Sons Honor in Low Testing Project
A. A. Moore and Sons receive six records of achievement in the 1950 sow testing project. Two litters placed 12th and 13th statewide, one litter of 11 pigs weighing 464.1 pounds at 56 days, another litter of nine at 468.5 pounds. Average pig in smaller litter weighed 52 pounds. Moores developed a standout registered Durves breeding program and are recognized among Michigan's top hog lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Mellencamp
A.A. Moore
Song
Moores
Michigan
Poultry Housing Plans Available
Summer shelters for poultry will help eliminate overheated conditions during hot nights says James Boyd Michigan State College agricultural engineer describing plans now available A frame covered by poultry wire can be closed at night and serves as a cooler roost Plans are available at county agents offices or by writing to the Agricultural Engineering Department Michigan State College East Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boyd
Michigan State College Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Engineering Department
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Michigan
New Cream Test Used In State
The new acidity test for cream adopted in Michigan is now in operation says Don Murray extension dairyman at Michigan State College. The program, proposed by cream producers and creamery operators, aims to assure high quality butter and will gain importance with warmer weather. The test rejects cream over 0.8 percent acidity. to avoid rejection, keep separators clean, cover and store below 60 degrees, and deliver cream to market every three or four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Don Murray
Michigan State College Extension Dairyman
Murray
Don t Pasture Farm Wood Lot in Northern Michigan
An analysis argues against pasturing livestock in farm wood lots in Northern Michigan. It notes pasture offers little forage, damages replacement trees, increases runoff and erosion, and that fencing out woodlot pasture better protects long term farm income and forest value.
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Michigan
Short Course Scholarships Announced for 1951
Banks sponsor eight week farming scholarships for young people entering agriculture. Weidman State Bank and Shephert State Bank along with Union Chippewa Farm Bureau fund these awards. Courses start October 22 and January 7 with room and board around 135 dollars, 100 of which is donated. Apply by July 1 via county agent high school ag instructor or banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidman State Bank
Shepherd State Bank
Union-Chippewa Farm Bureau Group
State and County Fairs Calendar Announces 118 Events
The Michigan Department of Agriculture lists 118 state and county agricultural fairs and shows with dates. The season opens with Lake Odessa fair July 3 and 4 featuring livestock crops and a harness racing program. August through October include Gladwin Isabella Midland Osceola Clare Saginaw Barryton fairs. August harness racing runs August 7 to 11 at Gladwin.
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Michigan Department of Agriculture
Lake Odessa
Clarence L. Bolander
Gladwin
Mt.Pleasant
Midland
Clare County Fair
Harrison
Saginaw County Fair
Saginaw
Barryton
Gladwin Fair
Ladino Clover Use Grows in Michigan Pastures
Ladino clover expands in Michigan fields as a forage crop, now covering about 100000 acres in pasture and hay stands. Michigan State crop specialist Milo B. Tesar calls it a giant form of wild clover, a short lived perennial that reseeds to extend stands. It fits best in mixtures with brom grass and requires specific seeding rates by soil quality, with lime testing to address acidity.
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Michigan
Milo B. Tesar
Michigan State College Farm
Tesar
It Pays To Order Fertilizer Early
At a P.M.A. and 8.0.8 meeting the availability of commercial fertilizer was discussed. Farmers reported mixed success with winter orders and warned that spring demand may outstrip supply. One farmer said he received all he ordered last winter, another only part of his recent order.
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Sanford Mott
Clare, Mich
Scotia
Scotts
Clare Hardware Company
McEwan
Toledobilt Engines
Govind
Clare Auto Parts
Mcewan ST
A. A. Moore and Sons
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Michigan
Clare Live Stock Auction
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Clare
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Alex Pore O
Downe Pitt
Flowers
Fords
F-1
Ford
PILOT
Yilee Ale
Ak 4 Fucks
Fife Insuranes Aoe
Ferd
Trucks
Jongert
H.p
Clare, Michigan
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