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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
5
Michigan State College extension dairymen advise removing cows from pasture two to three hours before milking to prevent off flavors. If many weeds are present, longer removal helps. Partial weed la vor control is spraying the pasture, which also increases forage. If wild onion or garlic is present a pasture renovation may be needed to avoid off flavors in milk.
Women from Clare and Gladwin Counties attend a color clinic at Northland Center near Detroit. Fifty six participants have tickets for the Tuesday afternoon session as part of the May 10 to 12 event.
Winn prepares for a big horsepulling day on Sunday June fifth starting at two o'clock. Freeman Curtiss, a noted Winn horse enthusiast, will chair the event. Two contests are planned with Mrs Floyd Curtiss leading the concession committee and working with 4 H clubs in Fremont Township. Teams will come from across Central Michigan.
Seed protection materials now available reduce maggots and damping off in corn and bean seed. Insecticides include lindane or dieldrin options with 100 pounds of seed, and aldrin, plus fungicides Thiram or aptan-75. A new arasan-dieldrin mix named Delsan speeds germination and guards against pests.
If pasture is short this late spring or summer, two strong options exist. Plant an oat field so grain is in early milk stage for 2 to 4 weeks of grazing, or grow Sudan grass with Piper’s variety as best, Commercial Sudan as second choice. Plant Sudan with corn and top-dress soil with 10-10-10 or 12-12-12 if no followable sod exists.
An article on the growing role of irrigation in agriculture highlights sprinkler and mechanical systems as essential yet costly tools. It stresses topsoil's natural irrigation capacity, soil health, and the Clare County Soil Conservation Districts offering planning help to install and maintain irrigation setups.
County Agricultural Agent Paul D. Gibson urges spring farm clean-up focusing on fire safety. Do not replace licensed electricians or contractors for wiring or chimneys. hire professionals to check electrical loads and lightning protection. Remove quick burning waste and weeds, repair tools, and prepare for the upcoming storm season.
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns farmers to watch baby pig herds for transmissible gastroenteritis or TGH. Early signs include scour ing vomiting and rapid weight loss with near total fatalities in pigs under ten days.
Farmers in Ottawa county found that treating corn seed with lindane reduced pheasant damage. Michigan tests will expand this year at the Fennville state game area as planting season nears.
Michigan State College specialists urge following label directions on pesticides to avoid residues and food being deemed unfit by federal authorities. The Miller bill sets safe tolerances for residues by July 22, 1955, with sulfur lime and lime sulfur exempt.
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