Home Demonstration Groups Plan Furniture Selection Classes
Ruth McKinlay reports on a furniture selection program led by Miss Jessie Marion of Michigan State University. Meetings at Keeler Union on November 29 30 run 10:00 to 3:30 with multiple clubs attending, plus a Christmas Tea December 2 at the Methodist Church MT Pleasant from 1 20 to 4 30 featuring guests speaking on Christmas in their nations.
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Jessie Marion
Michigan State University
Keeler Union
Andersonville
Happy Hour
Clarabella
County Center
Deerfeld
EB. Lincoln
H. Vernon
Friendly Four
Gulick
Seaton-Denver
North Airport
N. E. Fremont
Pleasant Rose
Rolland
Sew
Sow
Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
Butter Grading Law Tightens Standards for Michigan Butter
Michigan enforces a new butter grading law effective October 14 requiring grading by taste smell appearance and wrapper. Undergrades scoring below 90 are marketed as undergrade and must meet standards set by the Department of Agriculture. Hearings precede final regulation, with licenses for industry raters to follow.
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Michigan
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Dairying
F. M. Skiver
Agricultural Department
Dairy Bureau
Skiver
Michigan Commission’ of Agriculture
Michigan State University Dairy Conference
Winter Time Is Livestock Injury Time
A report from the American Foundation for Animal Health warns winter conditions raise injury risks for livestock in ranges and winter quarters. Injuries include bruises cuts and horn injuries from nails barb wire and ice. Farmers should isolate wounded animals apply limited pressure and seek veterinary care for possible debridement drainage antitoxin and infection prevention.
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Fromm
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Heavy Hogs Not Worth Feeding To Heavier Weights
P D Gibson of Clare county notes feeding hogs beyond 225 pounds rarely pays unless prices rise. He warns heavy hogs are discounted vs 180 to 225 pound hogs, especially in winter and summer, worsening with ample supply and low prices. Michigan State experts cite profitable strategy in marketing lighter weights.
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P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Ryan
Agent Gibson
Michigan State University
Isabella Herds Hit 60 Pounds In DHIA Report
No. 1 DHIA members reach 60 pounds fat per cow month. Fourteen herds averaged 1085 pounds milk and 40.3 fat. Notable totals include Becker 21 cows at 1817 milk, 66 fat and Toth 14 cows at 1721 milk, 60 fat. Other leaders include Elmer Becker, Joe Stevens and Son, Brown Brothers, Cary, and Coon with varying herd sizes and fat yields.
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No. 1
DHIA
Robert Becker
Martin Toth
Elmer Becker
Joe Stevens and Son
Brown Brothers
George Cary
Robert Coon
Market Beef In Midwinter Boost For Michigan Cattle
Michigan cattlemen should feed midwinter yearlings aggressively to hit a strong spring market. P D Gibson urges 800 pound cattle be fed quickly with high protein supplement of 30 percent or more and stilbestrol. Finley of MSU advises dairy bred and dairy influenced cattle to use corn silage, protein supplement, and stilbestrol, aiming for spring market windows.
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Michigan
P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Gibson
W. L. Finley
Michigan State University
Finley
Isabella 4-H Clubs Donate To Camp Fund
Rolland 4-H Club led by Mr and Mrs Milford Crowley and others sent $25 to the Cold water 4-H Camp Fund. Andersonville 4-H Club led by Mr and Mrs Fred Zinsser and others contributed $45 from a dinner profit for the camp fund.
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Rolland
Milford Crowley
Kenneth Gifford
Henry Wyant
Coldwater
Andersonville
Malosh Transferred to Lapeer County as Agent
Jerry Malosh moves from Clare and Gladwin counties to Lapeer County effective November 1. Mary Muller will supervise girls 4-H projects and P. D. Gibson will oversee boys 4-H projects in the district.
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Jerry Malosh
Clare
Gladwin
Lapeer
Mary Muller
P. D. Gibson
Clare County SCD Announces County Speech Contest
Clare County Soil Conservation District invites grades 7 through 12 to enter a speaking contest. Three county winners will present speeches on What Soil and Water Conservation Means to Clare County at the annual meeting. Contact district directors or extension agents for details.
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Clare County Soil Conservation District Board of Directors
Clare Scd
Soil Conservation District
Clare County
Usda Soil Conservation Service
Harrison
Directors Plan 1956 Isabella County Fair Board
Newly elected Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair directors meet Monday night December 5 at 8 15 in the County Courthouse Mt Pleasant The board increases from 25 to 30 members and will elect officers plus possibly add executive board members They discuss next year’s fair attractions and plan to choose delegates for Detroit association meeting in January.
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Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
the Fair Association
Detroit
Dairy rest boosts milk butterfat in MSU study
Michigan State University researchers report rest periods between lactations raise milk and butterfat yields in dairy cows. IBM-analyzed records from 3,500 cows show eight to 10 weeks off most favorable, though not enough to cover extra feed. Cast iron care tips and nut storage also noted.
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IBM
Michigan State University
Extension
Larry Johnson
Johnson
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