Michigan tightens meat sale and display rules
New state law in Michigan, effective September 27, increases controls on advertising display and storage of meat and meat products. It bans misleading terms like prime or choice unless matched to actual quality and prohibits USDA labeling without a government grade. Refrigerated products must stay at or below 50 degrees, and inspectors recently seized canned hams kept at room temperature.
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Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
USDA
GS. McIntyre
Michigan Department of
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Plentiful Feed Grain Supplies Reported Nationally
National feed grain output rises 7 percent from last year with a record 2 percent above 1948. Sorghum grain harvest projected at 514 million bushels, two and a half times 1956. Western corn belt and plains lead sorghum gains, leaving more corn for eastern belt and Michigan feeders. Dry corn expected around 95 cents a bushel in November.
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Richard Schroeder
Clare County
Schroeder
Corn Belt
Plains States
Michigan
Brewer’s by products evaluated as dairy feed options
Michigan State University dairy specialists compare dried and wet brewer’s grains with soybean oil meal and corn for protein and TDN. Dried grains offer about 60 percent protein value and 80 percent TDN versus No 2 corn, while wet grains yield about 13 percent protein and 20 percent TDN. Malt sprouts are limited per cow and valued at about half the soybean meal protein.
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Michigan State University
T.D.N
Falling Corn Prices Ignore Trend Urges Tractor Safety
Richard Pfister of Michigan State University warns drivers and tractor operators to exercise caution on public roads. He notes last year 11 Michigan residents died in tractor crashes and urges motorists to stay alert for farm machinery emerging from driveways during peak farm work seasons.
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Richard Pfister
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Michigan State University
Michigan
Pfister
Dr Born Health Hints on Essential Fats and Diet
The article stresses the importance of dietary fats for brain, nerves, and hormones, noting linoleic acid must be ingested. It warns against hydrogenated fats, lists sources like vegetable oils and eggs, and links fat deficiency to eczema, edema, and bile/storage issues. It advises at least 100 calories of fat per meal and invites appointments.
Michigan Honey Abundant In 1957 With Rise In Stocks
Michigan producers report 4 037 000 pounds of honey on hand, 4 percent above last year at the same date. The state cooperative service puts total 1957 production at 9 612 000 pounds, 52 percent above last year and about 12 percent above the 1949-1956 average. Much of the crop is sold, but ample supply remains for cooking and spreading.
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Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service
Prices for Michigan corn fall in 1956 57 year
Prices paid to Michigan farmers for corn fell from late 1956 through 1957 due to three factors. Large CCC non stored corn sales and loan redemptions combined with a strong growing season kept prices near $1.08 to $1.16 per bushel. New crop corn may average about 95 cents dry, with moisture discounts. Some seasonal rise expected if CCC reduces sales.
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Michigan
John Ferris
Michigan State University
Ferris
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Special Leader Training Meeting for Isabella 4-H News
A series of four leaders training meetings begins Tuesday November 12 at 8 15 PM. The first session is at the Junior High School Library and invites adults to learn better ways to work with boys and girls of all ages and address teaching problems.
Michigan Alfalfa Seed Crop Drops to Record Low
Michigan harvest drops to 202000 pounds about ten percent below last year and slightly more than one eighth of the ten year average while national alfalfa seed production falls seven percent from 1956. Potatoes noted as not fattening unless topped with high calorie toppings.
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