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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
5
A study by farm economists found that even with identical equipment, silage harvest rates can differ by as much as 10 tons per hour. The report notes that equipment alone does not guarantee faster silage filling and performance depends on farm-specific factors.
Michigan State University extension sheep specialist Graydon Blank urges a calendar based parasite control for lambs including drenching now with phenothiazine and continuing with a mix of salt and trace minerals. The note discusses shade tree fertilization, moldy corn risks for poultry, and anti cannibalism measures in chickens. It also covers 4 H conservation tours and calf dehorning practices at Harrison and Amble schools with emphasis on pasture management and tranquilizers in livestock feeding.
Farmers should watch for bloat as cattle and sheep graze on lush legume pastures. The American Foundation for Animal Health urges rough high fiber hay before turnout, avoid legumes for dairy stock until dew dries, inspect animals three times daily during peak season, and keep a veterinarian ready with a bloat remedy for emergency treatment. Time is critical to save affected animals.
Work picks up in soil conservation as Milton Barlow builds a sod waterway to be seeded. Sod waterways laid on Mark Schunk farm in Sheridan and Carl Bringold farm in Greenwood. Needs determinations made on Walter Ehle, John Brubaker, Harley Coats, and Walter DeGeer farms. May 19 field tour for Winterfield 4 H Conservation Club emphasizes youth education on soil forest and wildlife.
Michigan State University poultry specialists say keeping old hens over for a second year is not profitable. Reduced production from older hens generally won t pay housing and feed costs.
Phyllis Pearson reports on county home demonstration activities including elections for the County Home Demonstration Council on June 6, district council plans for May 19 in West Branch, and preparations for the Homemakers Camp at Hardwood Lake. Also notes first aid training, tours to Traverse City and the State Hospital, fairboard improvements, FHA awards, and upcoming regional events at Higgins Lake and MSU.
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