Candidates Named for PMA Committee Members in Clare County
Ballots listing candidates for the 1960 PMA committee positions were mailed to eligible Clare county farmers. The document names delegates and alternates for county PMA along with township by township slates and candidate roles.
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PMA Committee
PMA
Clare County
Andrew J. Keysor
Clare
Keyser
Freeman
Garfield
Lincoln
Surrey
Math Schmid
Grant W. McLane
Stanley Oman
Matthew W. Scott
Henry L Mann
Arthur
Lloyd L. Garver
Kieverett LL. Wallace
Oswald Mielke
Mark R. McKenna
Ralph W. Campbell
Irvin R. Fritts
Sheridan
Stanley G
Use Fertilizer Liberally for Better Farm Yields
Dr. C E B Millar from Michigan State College argues fertilizers remain a good economic choice despite high costs. He cites wheat yields up five to ten bushels per acre and oats up twenty with fertilizer, and notes 200 lb per acre yearly for optimal legume and grass production, urging timely orders and local storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Millar
Soils Department
Michigan State College
Millar
Harrison
Grass Land Authority
Plant Breeding Takes Time in Oat Varieties
Clare County readers learn from Paul D. Gibson that oat varieties for 1960 are under long development. Kenneth Frey explains oat breeding lasts ten to fifteen years to reach production. protein needs in dairy cows are often overestimated. hay provides protein, especially legumes like alfalfa or clover, reducing reliance on purchased supplements.
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Kenneth Frey
Michigan State College Department of Farm Crops
Advice on protein supplements with low quality hay
When hay is mostly grass or of poor quality or when silage is fed with legume and grass hay, it is usually advisable to add a protein supplement to the concentrate mix.
Principles of a good farm lease by Michigan expert
Gene Carter of Michigan State College outlines three key lease traits. A written agreement clarifies contributions of tenant and landlord, the rent must fit the farming type and financial status, and the lease should ensure a high productivity system. Local county agents offer lease forms.
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Gene Carter
Michigan State College Agricultural Economics Department
Gene
Michigan dedicates 163 tree farms near DeWitt
Governor Williams notes Michigan forests yield more wealth than gold and pledge to rebuild. Extension forester Ball says farm woodlots must drive forestry, with 37 percent of lower Michigan forest land in woodlots and 12.4 to 49 acres per farm. Farmers can gain by proper woodlot management and get help from district foresters via county agents.
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Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Yanz
Yantz
DeWitt
G. Mennen Willams
California
Les Ball
Michigan State College
Lower Michigan
Bay City
Muskegon
County Dairymen Set December Conference in Mt Pleasant
Agricultural news notes a dairy conference on Friday December 2 in the Mt. Pleasant Court House. Directors and seminator managers meet at 10:00 with A G C Baltzer of Dairy Extension guiding discussion. An afternoon session at 1:30 features Dr. Glen Reed on Mastitis Bangs Disease and other prevalent stock diseases.
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Mt. Pleasant Court House
A. G C. Baltzer
Michigan
East Lansing
Glen Reed
Dairy Breeding Meeting With Dr Reed December 2
An open afternoon session for dairy men addresses breeding difficulties. Dr Reed shares wide experiences to help attendees profit from collective knowledge. Remember the date December 2.
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Reed
Father and Son Partnership Discussion Set in Mt Pleasant
A full afternoon discussion on father and son partnerships will be held Wednesday November 30 at 1 30 in the Court Room Mt Pleasant Court House. John Doneth specialist in Farm Management will outline key factors for satisfactory relationships and answer questions for farmers in the county.
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Mt. Pleasant Court House
John ©. Doneth
Doneth
4 H Club News Sees Members Shrink and Sewing Progress
The 4 H club did not meet due to Peg Randal hunting. The girls sewed at noon and recess, finishing towels. One member resigned leaving seven, with five to sew next week. A box social for hot lunches is planned, and members will visit local families. Reporter Thelma Battle, Leader Peg Randal.
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Peg Randal
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George V. Laughlin
Frank ©. Davis
Frank Brecht
Grant Township
Paul Nass
Frank RK
Humphrey
Harold V. Bradley
Wilson Jerred
Clair Stanley
Ford Service
Sinclair
Oscar
McEwan
State St Clare
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johne-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County Agricultural Agent
Bob Lewis
Michigan State College Dairy Department
Lewis
Agricultural News
Benes Erte
Father
Ff Club News
West Grant
Thelma
Battle Club
Fos Ching
Philgas
Vandewarker
Clare, Michigan
Mea
C. H. Prather
Robert C. Kleiner
John W. Foe
East Fourth Street
Farwell Lumber Co
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
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