North Michigan Hay Curing Choices May Boost Feed Value
Agricultural experts say rains may spur farmers to favor grass silage or barn curing over field curing. Studies show dry matter loss and protein loss are lowest with silage, higher with barn curing, and greatest with field curing, prompting use of field choppers and silos to cut forage value losses.
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P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Dennie L. Clannahan
Michigan State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Beltsville
Clanahan
Mach
M.S.C
Break Up Bluegrass After June 5
Break up bluegrass after June 5 to avoid tough, battle with dry ground. Tearing up mid June allows quack grass removal before seeding, with four field cultivator passes a week apart. Prepare lime, fertilizer, and fencing now, and aim to seed August 1 for a stronger fall start.
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Carter Harrison
Michigan State College
New Fly-Preventive Aids Docking and Castration in Clare County
Clare county ag agent P D Gibson says Smear EQ 335 prevents maggot infestation during lamb docking and castration even in midsummer. Michigan State College expert Graydon Blank notes Smear EQ 385 can be applied to wounds with about one week protection, requiring recheck and reapplication if not healed.
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Clare County
P. D. Gibson
Gibson
Graydon Blank
Michigan State College
Blank
Harrison
4 H Activities Highlight Isabella County Meeting
Isabella County avty Densmore reports that the 4 H Council met at the Curtiss home and discussed Achievement Days moved earlier. Plans for a June horse pulling event at Winn funded by Fremont township elites benefit the County 4 H Club Camp.
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Pioneer Ranch
Cheboygan
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