Building Fertility to Cut Farm Costs
Beverly Jean Curnis of Summerfield township Clare county presents the second place essay on Building Fertility to Cut Farm Costs. The author calls for soil conservation through contour plowing strip farming and legume planting to reduce erosion, boost yields, and lower production costs, urging Muskegon River watershed efforts and continued soil fertility improvement.
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Carolyn Carter
Beverly Jéan“Curns
Sumsmierfield School
Grange
American Plant Food Council
Clare, Goutty
Ledta
Summerfield Township
Clare County
Muskegon
Michigan
Cedar River
Muskegon River
Farming outlook and cattle prices through May and June
Farmers face weaker market in mid summer with lower prices forecast through August. Finish cattle to 1000-4160 pounds and market hens now with signs of decline. Sheep and wool expected to stay favored for 4-5 years. plant more kernels per acre for higher corn yields.
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Garry
Brake Service Ad at Marble Auto Collision Services
Specialized brake service offered with free inspection under the slogan Bake Brakes Save Lives Perhaps Your Own. Local ad lists phone number 260 W for Marble Auto Collision Services.
Dairy economist urges selective culling for profit
Michigan State economist Hoglund says dairy profit hinges on cow quality. Cows producing five or more gallons at peak should be kept, while average cows earn little from labor and milk price drops. Cull cows fetch higher slaughter value now than later.
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Hogland
Michigan State
Zallong
Hoglund
Michigan
Sone
Isabella County Dress Revue earns state reps and pins
Members of the 4-H Dress Revue are recognized after Spring Achievement Days. Whaney Albar will represent Isabella County at the State Revue this summer among 200 contestants. Pins were won by 20 girls. selections for State Fair display and State Show are named. хв
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Whaney Albar
Wolverine Club
Tsabella County
Tsshelle County
Sandra Lawrence
Katherine Hathbud
Virginia Clark
Phyllis Randal
Poppy Walker
Janet Zingery
Joanne Curtiss
Nancy Albaz
Sharon Fike
Betty Getchell
Dorothy Delo
Marian Weihl
Carolyn Lantz
Patsy Getchell
Judy Methner
Joanne Judge
Loretta Wood
Shirley Wilson
Elna Mae John
Elaine Strong
Janet Travis
Sin Girl
Yvonne VanVrankin
Leona Gates
Joanne ‘Cur- He
Johnny
Getchell
Myrna Drake
Robert Travis
Larry
Andererson
Murray Morrison
Gale Travis
Joyce Balog
Barbara‘ Jaschke
Don Richards
Dorothy Dunn
Hovey
Marilyn Thering
Patty Fetterly
Marietta
Morrison
Connie
Wilson
Mary Lou
Lyons
Jim Bourland
Larry Erwin
Beverly Cameron
Nancy Albar
Dairymen Plan New Production Records Program
A meeting of dairymen reviewed a new method for keeping production records. Specialist George Parsons outlined monthly barn sheets sent to the College, with summaries returned to members. The system promises automatic 395 day calculations and links feeding and management data to output. The program is to start July 1 with interest shown by the IsaBella Clare Breeders Association. The May 12 events including the Annual Black and Summer Show and Picnic were cancelled due to late spring and farm schedules.
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George Parsons
Parsons
D.H.A
Isabella-Clare _Breeders’ Association
Cattle Bloat Studied By Michigan State Expert
Michigan State College dairy nutrition researcher Dr. Car F Huffman says froth on the gas is a fatal sign in bloated cattle. He notes froth appears in fatal cases and that ensuring adequate saliva flow helps prevent bloat, suggesting grazing cattle need grass to tickle their palates.
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F. Huffman
Michigan State College
Dr. Huffman
Denver Township Farm Bureau Meeting At Mogg Home
The Denver Township Farm Bureau will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mogg on Tuesday May 11 with a pot luck lunch. Mrs Frank Spickerman is partially able to be up and around while her husband Frank remains critically ill at home. Dean Muterspaugh stayed with them. Melvin Mogg works for Bart Tater. Mrs Lew Nowlen has been ill but is able to be out.
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Denver
Farm Bureau
Kenneth Mogg
Frank Spickerman
Denver Township
Dean Muterspaugh
Melvin Mogg
Bart Tater
Lew Nowlen
Soil Conservation District News From Isabella County
Cooperator Wayne Whitehead harvested seven bushels of Canadian Grimmy Alfalfa seed from a four and a half acre field this last fall aided by 250 pounds per acre of 0-20-20 fertilizer. The Epple brothers in Denver township report similar success with the same treatment. The Alfred Elliott drainage district in Vernon is completed enabling 16 acres to be developed for crop land and pasture, while neighbor Stough can fit and feed at least 20 acres of wild muckland into pasture. The Saginaw river runoff risks topsoil and moisture with April rains. many cooperators have fertilized hay and pasture fields, and wheat looks better than ever. Crows observe courthouse grounds as nesting season begins.
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Summerfield
Mississippi Valley
Gulf of Mexico
Father of Waters
Muskegon
Wayne Whitehead
Wayne
Isabella County
Whitehead
Epple Brothers
Denver
Alfred
Elliott
Vernon Two
Stough
Saginaw River
Court Street Bridge
Isabella
Michigan 1953 Fertilizer Sales Report Highlights Changes
The Soil Science Department at Michigan State College reports 610 601 tons of fertilizer sold in 1953 across 155 500 farms. Eleven grades were dropped and sixteen new grades added, with 2 12 6 0 20 0 0 12 12 and 2 16 8 replaced by 10 0 10 5 10 10 8 8 8 and 0 18 0. Farmers face supply and ordering delays as dealers stock based on past demand.
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Michigan
Soil Science Department of
Michigan State College
Twin Calves as Efficient Experimental Units at MSU
Michigan State College researchers from the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station report that one set of identical twin heifers can replace 40 cows in experiments. They tested twins fed hay alone versus hay with corn silage, finding the corn silage twin eventually outproduced the hay-only twin by threefold.
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Michigan State College
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
Paul Rood's beet yield tips for soil, wetness, and fertilizing
Sugar beet planting guidance from extension specialist Paul J. Rood emphasizes testing soil moisture with a shovel, delaying plowing until soil crumbles, keeping soil loose for drainage, and using a clod-buster harrow to smooth the surface. He endorses a beet drill that places fertilizer below seed, recommends ample nitrogen, and stresses planting the same day as proper soil readiness.
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Paul J. Rood
Paul
Rood
Paul Rood
Chemicals Dangerous To Animals Warned By Vet Expert
Dr Glen Reed extension veterinarian at Michigan State College warns farm chemicals now play a bigger role in farming but pose hidden dangers to livestock. Arsenic weed killers parasite dips mercury treated grain and some fertilizers can poison animals. Store chemicals safely and call a veterinarian promptly for antidotes if poisoning occurs.
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Glen Reed
Michigan’ State College
Hessian fly pest hits Michigan wheat growers
A tiny Hessian fly continues to plague Michigan wheat fields despite limited impact from American Revolutionary forces. The pest remains a damaging threat to local crops and farmers' livelihoods.
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Michigan
Piper Sudan Recommended for Michigan Pasture Seed
County agents report large Sudan grass acreage expected in southern Michigan to support summer pasture for dairymen. Michigan State College specialists urge farmers to plant the Piper variety, noting higher yield and resilience to leaf diseases. seed is reddish black and seed supply is good.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Sudan
Coffee and Tea Price Rise Sparks Milk Industry Note
Rising prices for coffee and tea may boost the milk business. Analysts see higher beverage costs aiding dairy demand and profitability as consumers seek substitutes and premium milk products.
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