Farmers Seek More Storage for Soybeans and Corn
Floren J. Pudway Clare ASC County Committee chairman says storage is tight as a near record wheat and dry beans sit in storage and pre fabricated corn cribs sell fast. He notes corn yield may top 105 million bushels with prices 20 to 30 cents below support and urges producers to consider on farm storage with 4 percent loans available and price support helps if storage is secured.
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Floren J. Pudway
Clare Asc County Committee
ASC
Pudway
Clare County
Paper Star Workshop Brings Pine Stumpjumpers Together
Agent Pine Stumpjumpers met the Lake Pine group at Mrs Neil Watkins home for a Christmas workshop. They planned to learn to make paper stars and noted strips available at the office. The Clare County 4 H Parents and Leaders Association held its regular meeting to discuss Spring Achievement displays with a vote planned for December 10.
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Pine Stumpjumpers
Lake Pine
Harrison
International Live Stock Exposition Opens in Chicago
Youth exhibitors from many states will compete at the 59th International Live Stock Exposition and Horse Show opening November 28 at the International Amphitheatre Chicago. The event runs through December 6 with the National 4H Livestock Judging Contest highlighting the program and more than 400 entries expected in junior livestock classes and steer and hog shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Agricultural College
Exposition
Soil Conservation Notes On 1959 ACP Planning In Clare County
On November 5 a meeting with local agencies to plan the 1959 ACP program was held. The writer visited Loran Nevill and Lawrence Bank farms in Sheridan to survey a tile system, then Peter Cook in Winterfield to inspect an open ditch. Additional checks were made on Carlos Goodrich and Chester Sample farms. A farmer with a 1950 farm plan needs revision, to be completed when time allows. further revisions are planned this fall, with contact via KE 9 4711 after 8 am. The Clare Soil Conservation District directors will meet November 20 to discuss 1959 district work.
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Farmers Home Administration
State Department of Concertation
ASC
Clare County
Loran Nevill
Lawrence Bank
Sheridan Township
Peter Cook
Winterfield Township
Carlos Goodrich
Chester
Clare Soil , Conservation District
Young Taylor 4-H member wins Michigan Fire Prevention award
Allen Ayris of the Taylor 4-H club is named one of four Michigan winners in the Fire Prevention state award. He will receive a $25 savings bond for his efforts and the club leaders are praised for stressing fire prevention.
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Allen Ayris
Taylor 4-H
Michigan
Allen
Isabella Farm News Highlights County Banks Farm Account Program
Isabella county banks will offer Michigan State University Farm Account books to patrons to help farmers keep accurate records for income tax reports. Copies are available at local banks and the Extension office. A fall weed spraying push targets yellow rocket and downy bromegrass in alfalfa and red clover fields to minimize crop damage.
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Isabella County
Michigan State University Farm
Russell B. Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Little Rock Lumber Company
N. Mission
Hay market notes and dairy ration findings from Michigan
An agricultural update reports hay pricing across Southern Michigan with deliveries ranging 50 to 70 dollars per ton depending on distance from Clare and Indiana scarcity. It notes hay available but urges early buying and lists local buyers and transport options. It also summarizes a dairy ration test from the Upper Peninsula Experiment Station finding little difference between corn grain and a mixed grain supplement in milk yield and health. A Landscape Design Conference is announced at MSU Kellogg Center with dates and invitation. Beef steer readiness reminders for 4 H members ahead of fairs.
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Ada John
Sommersley
Woodrow Davis
Michigan
Clare
Indiana
Nashville
Harry
Randle
Harrison
Woodrow
Davis
Marion
Jay ‘McKee
Washville
Upper Peninsula Experiment Station
Chatham
Charles J. Little
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Richard Schroeder
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Kenneth Tweedy
Harry Densmore
Isabella Counity Chile
Phyllis Pearson
Ruth Melinay
Ao Renady Nate
Clare Cleaners
Pye
Northland
Éaich
Sunbeam
Soil Conservation Service News
FTEMS
Isabella Farm News
C. Mellencamp
Miller
United States
the County Agents’ Desk
Kellogg Center
Msu
Cashway Electric
Foss
Robin Hood
Rina
Ina
Wou
Liam
Tom
Blue Cross-Blue
Shield
Joe
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BLUE
David Stone
Martin
Obin
Mir. Grocer
Robin Hood Flour
Commerce Station
Minneapolis
Minn
Toro Rrr
National Milling Company
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