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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
3
Wasted feed and water management notes suggest: cut hopper waste by 49 percent when birds peck brimful levels. Automatic heated waters allow cattle and hogs to drink anytime increasing weight gain. removing chili from water saves feed energy for meat and wool production. Rat control costs noted at $20 per rat. Hog market strategy advises holding lighter hogs for late fall or pricing during January with expected spring dip to $18.
Two Shepherd Community youths Richard Chiving ton and James Judge join 51 recipients in Bank Scholarships sponsored by Shepherd State Bank. They attend an eight week Shortcourse plus Agricultural Classes on livestock dairying crops soils and farm practices. Leadership development in Living Social Recreation and Discussion is included.
A new supply of Farm Account books from the Agricultural Economics Dept Extension Staff is available. One type omits the inventory section and costs 20c while the version with a five year inventory is 50c. The books help in preparing income tax returns with space for receipts and expenses. Order by mail or visit the office to pick up a copy.
Seven directors at large were elected for 1955 including Maynard Gilmore Chester Ayris and Mrs Herbert Travis Others named include Fred Grewe Don Gould and John Heron New officers will be chosen December 2 during the next meeting The society reports a November 3 balance of 576 45 with true profit 1775 84 after dairy barn debt payment and total assets worth 11280 fully insured
The 1955 Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation program offers to cover half of the out-of-pocket costs for lime seed and fertilizer to establish permanent sod cover. Clarence Prentice, state ASC administrator, recommends obtaining a Practice Sheet detailing payments for conservation practices from local ASC offices county agents or soil conservation district offices.
The American Foundation for Animal Health urged farmers to have livestock teeth examined before winter quarters and rations. They cited three dental issue types irritations from teeth, jaw irregularities, and eruption/sh shedding problems, with symptoms like drooling and slow chewing. A veterinarian can perform a quick evaluation to improve eating, digestion, and health through winter.
M S C entomologists recommend methoxychlor for lice control on dairy cows. Ray Jones, MSC entomologist, advises choosing a warm day late in fall to spray cattle.
Veterinarians at M.S.G. warn that cattle may lick grease from farm equipment and risk X disease if the grease contains highly chlorinated naphthalene.
Veterinary researchers report that daily intake of pherio thiazine reduced heel fly grub infestation in cattle by about 80 percent compared with untreated animals. Some cattle were entirely free of grubs, while injections showed similar promise but require more study. Industry loss from damaged hides and meat remains high.
The Isabella county area reports on Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation tile work, noting Callison’s large tile installation and the need for drainage improvements in Wise township. It covers ACP compliance, trenchers and technical specs, timber harvesting plans, and a long-running tree planting initiative with a goal of 5000 pine trees annually.
Law requires a bill of sale for buying selling or transplanting Christmas trees. The State Department of Conservation has issued triplicate forms this year. One copy goes to the trucker one to the inspector or law enforcement officer and the third to the owner. Forms are available in the Extension Office or by mail upon request. No person with Christmas trees should be without this bill of sale.
Local readers can promote upcoming auctions by placing ads in The Clare Sentinel. Contact details and deadlines apply, with options for display and classified placements. Reserve space to reach a broad audience in Clare and surrounding communities.
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