Progress Of Brucellosis Testing In Clare County
A 1954 report from the Michigan Department of Agriculture outlines the Brucellosis control program progress across the state, noting a rapid expansion, supplemental federal funds, an educational push, and a decline in infection rates in Clare County from 6.5 percent of herds and 5.3 percent of cattle in 1941 to 0.6 percent cattle and 1 percent herds by 1954.
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Clare County
Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Upper Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Agriculture Commission
George Parsons
Great Lakes
Lenawee
Monroe
Wayne
Department of Agriculture
George
McIntyre
County Board of Supervisors
Ruth McKlnay Home Extension News
The Home Demonstration Council planned the Christmas Tea for December 2 at the First Methodist Church Mt Pleasant with the theme International Good Will. Extension groups from Lincoln Center Ireland and Beal City were enrolled and expect others soon. November foods include plentiful meats with pork prices down, near turkey production for Thanksgiving, beef and poultry ample, onions and cherries abundant, and winter fruits and ingredients for date and fruit cakes available.
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Home Demonstration Council
First Methodist
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Fertilize Fruit Trees This Fall
Fall fertilization helps fruit trees access deep root systems and prepare for spring growth. Paul Larsen of Michigan State University notes potash and phosphorous benefit all trees, with nitrogen depending on soil and tree age. Typical needs include 300 to 400 pounds of 0-10-0 or equivalent. lime if soil requires it.
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Paul Larsen
Michigan State University
Larsen
Chicago International Livestock Exposition Uplifted Fans
Farmers urged to attend the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago from November 25 to December 3. The event promises the greatest livestock show of the year with top animals competing for high honors. Each night features a large horse show and 4 H collegiate judging contests run on November 25 and 26. All breed class judging occurs Thursday and the steer sale closes Saturday morning at 9:00. Space for the daily program is not provided.
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Chicago
Michigan
Watershed Planning Proposed by Soil Conservation Service
The United States Soil Conservation Service with local rep Dave Dawson promotes watershed planning to control soil and water runoff. Officials say high watershed areas drive problems and emphasize collaborative work with landowners to solve water issues.
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United States Soil Conservation Service
Dave Dawson
Hach ‘Day
Washington
SCS
Dawson
Milk consumption up sharply among U S schoolchildren
Last year school children in the United States drank at least 400 million more glasses of milk than the year before, signaling a notable rise in school nutrition trends and dairy intake among students nationwide.
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United States
ABA Meeting Draws 19 Directors from Isabella County Associations
Nineteen directors from four Isabella County artificial breeding associations attended a recent conference. BE A Wenner discussed industry problems with Harold Brooks and Lawrence Nielsen noting a 34.1 percent rise in first services and 32.3 percent rise in total services in nine months versus 1954. Mt Pleasant and Holland show rapid gains, with plans for January’s annual meeting and a district dairy conference in Saginaw in December.
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Isabella County
A. Wenner
Harold Brooks
Lawrence Nielson
Mt. Pleasant
Holland
Raldon Pasch
Perry Geek
Lawrence Nielsen
Franklin Switzer
Saginaw
Fall Plowing Questioned as Worthwhile Practice
Michigan State University tests with corn, sugar beets and tomatoes show fall plowing yields may occur in some years but spring plowing often wins out. Soil scientist Lynn Robertson cautions that fall plowing loosens soil and increases erosion and crusting on light soils.
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Michigan State University
Lynn S. Robertson
Robertson
Isabella County 4 H News Leaders Meetings Successful
Isabella County 4 H leaders meetings drew strong attendance and a sense of progress for the 4 H program. Service Club members plan an upcoming trip to Chicago for the International Livestock Show, with funds from a Fall Festival Dance supporting travel and new activities.
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Isabella County
Albar Garage
Mt. Pleasant
Chicago
Michigan
Blystone Joins Shorthorn Breeders Association
Glen Blystone of Clare Michigan has been elected to membership in the American Shorthorn Breeders Association, the oldest purebred cattle organization in the United States. The group collects verifies and preserves Shorthorn pedigrees and promotes breed use. The breed, originally Durham cattle, was named Shorthorn after crossbreeding shortened horns. Shorthorns have gained international recognition for beef cattle improvement.
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Glen Blystone
Clare
Michigan
American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
America
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Stanley Goffnet
Townline Group
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County Center Group
Mce Iinay
Goffnet
Lincoln Center
Ireland
Beal City
Chicago International
Coming Up
Isbella County
Conservation District News
Dunkle
Myron
Bud
Dunkle Farm
Ced Pont
Farwal
Johnston's Elevator
Cla
Leone
Daniel
Dee
Sna
Diane Eae
Art Ioof Lodge
Eee
ABA
Harry Densmore
County Service Club
Service Club
Waiting Rainbow
Dale Fisher
Harold Fairchild
Zora Lentz
Francis Slates
Byron Travis
Davis Busy Beavers
Floyd Curtiss
Robert Curtiss
Council
Earl House
Myrtle Bowerman
Mable Albar
Harold Anderson
Dale Zingery
Mitchell Geasler
Brinton
Betty Getewell
Aule
George Jane
Stevenson Lake
WJR
Marshall Wells
Jane
Nifie
Bill Carter
Phil House
Larry Anderson
Marge Swindlehurst
Mignon Mogg
Mitchell ‘Geasler
Anderson
House
Bob
Neeland
Carter
Blystone In
Shorthorn Association
Gofer
GO Greyhound
Lansing
Detroit
Greyhound
Clare Deerskin Center
AL. Nystrom
Beaverton RD
National Farm Loan
Ass’n
Evart
Ake Price
Dodge
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