Potato Marketing Rules Set by State Committee
Michigan potato growers face split marketing rules after approval by the U S Department of Agriculture. Southern Michigan must meet No 2 65 percent No 1 or better while northern counties require 85 percent No 1 or better with U S Commercial as the minimum in the north. Washed potatoes in either region must meet No 2 or 1 quality with specific size limits. Official inspection required for shipments of 50 hundredweight bags or more. Clarence Prentice comments and Fred Hibst named chair of the 6 state committee.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Michigan
Michigan State College
Beoe
U. S
Oceana
Newaygo
Meccata
Ysabella
Midland
Bay
U.S.C.A
Clarence. Prentice
Michigan State College Extension
Fred Hibst
Cadillac
Mich
Home Ec Groups To Make Christmas Gifts
Clare county home economics extension groups prepare Christmas gifts after a four day Christmas workshop at the courthouse. Sixty three leaders attended with projects including glass etching textile painting and aluminum tray making.
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Home Ec
Clare County
Court House
Order Fertilizer Now To Assure Prompt Delivery
Michigan State College professor L. M. Turk urges farmers to order fertilizer now to ensure prompt delivery. He notes rising production in 1951 and cites possible spring transportation shortages due to defense mobilization. Proper storage tips include elevated air circulation and avoiding high-stacking of bags.
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L. M. Turk
Soil Science Department
Michigan State College
Turk
Michigan Farmers Show Interest In Tree Farming
Michigan farmers show strong interest in the Tree Farm program sponsored by the Michigan Forest Industries Committee with cooperation from the forestry department of Michigan State College. Tree Farm designation signals public recognition for outstanding woodland management. Les Bell reports 225 tree farms across Michigan totaling over 650000 acres. For more information contact the Forestry Department at Michigan State College in East Lansing.
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Michigan Forest Industries Committee
Forestry Department of
Michigan State College
Les Bell
Extension Forester
Michigan
Forestry Department
Hast Lansing
Milker Sanitation Bulletin Promotes Clean Milking Equipment
J M Jensen of Michigan State College says high milk quality justifies sanitation efforts. The bulletin Practical Sanitation in Caring for Milking Machines details brush washing and routine cleaning to reduce contamination. Tests favor assembled washing after each milking over dismantling and daily washing. Copy available via county agents or Michigan State College Bulletin Office.
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J. M. Jensen
Michigan State College
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
Jensen
Bulletin
Agricultural Hall
East Lansing
Mich
Dairy Improvement Association October 1950 milk production report
District No 2 reports October results from 340 cows with an average 582 pounds of milk 22.6 pounds of fat at 3 9 percent test. Twenty percent of cows were dry. Highest single cow was a Mrs A Owens and Sons grade Holstein at 1380 pounds milk 59 3 pounds fat.
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Ed Kavanaugh
Virgel Smith
Leo Bolen and Son
New Warfarin Rat Poison Offered for Farm Use
Warfarin, a new odorless rat poison, is supplied to Harrison County for distribution through the County Agent. Boxes come in six packs and cost 1.75 dollars per box delivered to farmers. Orders and payment must reach the County Agent before November 30.
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G. C. Oderkirk
Rodent Control
Lafayette
Indiana
Paul D. Gibson
Harrison
Gibson
Home Meat Supply Bulletin for Home Butchers
Extension bulletin 161 offers guidance on home butchering of beef pork and lamb with illustrations. It includes recipes for old fashioned home cured meat and was prepared by Professor George Brown retired head of animal husbandry at Michigan State College. Send requests to the extension office in Harrison.
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George Brown
Michigan State College
Harrison
Record Turkey Crop Sets 1960 Growth Benchmark
National turkey crop for 1960 is the largest on record with more smaller birds available and total poundage roughly equal to last year. Sentinel classifieds offer easy buying or selling via call 35.
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Sentinel Classifieds
Call
Low producing cows fail to turn a profit in Michigan dairy herds
Dairy extension specialist Larry Johnson notes that cows averaging 200 pounds of butterfat per year cost more in feed than they earn. DHIA data from Michigan shows 14949 cows using 126 dollars on feed and returning 106 dollars over feed costs, a loss of about 20 dollars. Higher producers show improved profitability.
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Larry Johnson
Michigan State College
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Michigan
Association
DHIA
Soil Conservation Groups Plan Run-Off Plot in Three Counties
The Soil Conservation Board of Directors approved a run-off plot 3/8 mile north of the US 8-10 and M-66 junction in Mocosta and Clare counties. The site will show six or seven strips with different crops to measure water losses. A County Planner is expected to be placed in the district by December 1. An educational program is planned for the week of January 1 in eastern townships.
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Soil Conservation Board of Directors
Mocosta
Clare
Rhverett Gulembo
Gordon Hatch
D.H.LA Seeks New Members in Clare Isabella Area
The Clare Isabella D.H.LA may soon add six or seven members to its 23 to 25 person roster. William Geeck, tester in charge, notes the association operates in Clare county and could extend to Isabella county’s northeast corner. This week visits are underway to recruit new members. contact extension offices for details.
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Clare Isabella D.H
William Geeck
Clare County
Isabella County
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