Crop Residue Helps Control Erosions and Winter Damage
Michigan State forestry expert Karl Dressel recommends preparing evergreens for winter by thorough watering before freezes to prevent winterkill, mulching to stabilize soil, and burlap wind protection. He advises postponing transplanting larger evergreens until spring due to high fall mortality in dry conditions.
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Karl Dressel
Michigan State University
Forestry Department
Dressel
Dresser
Tailor Made Potatoes Preview New Varieties
Michigan State University crops specialist Norman Thompson notes plant breeders are crafting potatoes by merging traits from existing varieties. This year two specialized types, the Onaway 1363 and Tawa, debuted for early market and muck soils, signaling more targeted creations with broad adaptability and high yields.
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Norman Thompson
Michigan ‘State University
Michigan
Onaway
Thompson
Planning for land use across Michigan urged by MSU experts
Louis A. Wolfanger and P. D. Gibson urge careful planning of land and natural resources. Counties and townships may form commissions to study resources, current uses, and future needs. The plan or blueprint guides zoning and shows needed roads schools and facilities for balanced development.
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Louis A. Wolfanger
Michigan State University
P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Planning Commission
Wolfanger
Gibson
Farm Outlook and Economic Questions for 1957
Farmers seek guidance on Soil Bank income effects and tax changes. Clare County Agent P D Gib outlines farm prospects for 1957 as growers ask about income, farm programs, and overall market conditions.
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Clare County
P. D. Gib
Barnyard Economies Meeting for Farmers and Wives
Phyllis Pearson invites farmers and their wives to attend the Barnyard Economies meeting in the courthouse basement next Monday December 3 at 1 36 pm. Arthur Mauék from Michigan State University Extension will discuss farm economics and answer questions. The event emphasizes teamwork and urges wives to join with their husbands to recall discussed points.
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Phyllis Pearson
Arthur Mauék
Michigan State
University
Dairymen Meeting Sets Plans for Michigan Associations
Directors and inseminator managers from four Artificial Breeders Associations convene in Mt. Pleasant for their annual fall meeting to review ten month new versus 1935 results, plan January events, and hear from MABC fieldman Byron Carpenter on improving the dairy program. Over 160 dairymen attend Mt. Pleasant banquet of the Michigan Milk Producers Association with reports on operations and quality milk initiatives including bulk tanks and fat yields from No. 2 DEA.
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Union Township
Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Byron E. ‘Carpenter
M.A.B.C
Haseen
A.B.A
Michigan Milk Producers
Michigan Milk Producers Association
Presbyterian Church
Mt Pleasant
Fred Hauck
Isabella 4-H News on Educational Trek to Chicago
Isabella county 4 H club members joined a Gra tiot county group for a Chicago educational trek. They toured the Board of Trade Field Museum Shedd Aquarium Cinerama Holiday and International Livestock Show among other city sights. National 4 H Club Congress delegates and leaders visited exhibits and a Handicraft and Electrical Conservation meeting are set for Mt Pleasant on Friday December 7 at 8 00.
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Isabella County
Gratiot' County
Chicago
Big City
Board of Trade In
Action
Museum of Scienté and Industry
Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella Soil
Dave Dawson
Isabella’ Soil
Myers
John Goodwin
Clynton Sloan
Lewis Dawson
Melvin Kindig
Richard ¢Wickman
FIA
Mt. Pleasant High School
Paul Simons
PFPA
Shepherd
Arlo Shanks
FEA
Rémus
Franklin Mareus
Everett Gulembo
5.C.5
B. C. Mellencamp
Eradicate Brucellosis Calls For Farmer Cooperation
Michigan farmer guidance stresses blood tests and vaccination for brucellosis control. Advice covers calfhood vaccines, certified clean cattle, buying only from clean herds, isolating cows during heat and calving, proper disposal of aborted fetuses, barn hygiene, and cleaning equipment after contact with infected animals. The plan aims to eradicate the disease by 1960 with local guidance from P. D. Gibson and Isabella Soil Conservation notes.
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Michigan
P. D. Gibson
Clare
Give Young Cattle Plenty Of Room To Prevent Coccidiosis
The American Foundation for Animal Health urges giving young beef animals ample space to avoid coccidiosis. Crowded feedlots raise ground contamination and disease spread while range conditions reduce infection. Signs include weakness bloody droppings weight loss and sunken eyes. Elevate feed and water containers and seek prompt veterinary care to protect the herd.
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Americans’ Foundation For
Foundation
Winter Kill From Lack Of Moisture
Two million acres of Michigan cropland will have no living cover this winter leaving soil exposed to wind and water erosion. Soils scientist Ed Longnecker of Michigan State University urges surface mulches from crop residues and manure to protect bare land. A thin straw layer improves in soil moisture absorption by keeping moisture near the surface, allowing deeper soaking. He warns against heavy manure spreads that could smother wheat.
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Michigan
Ed Longnecker
Michigan State University
Longnecker
How to fry hashed brown potatoes steps
To make hashed brown potatoes mix two cups cooked chopped Michigan potatoes with one tablespoon flour and 44 teaspoon salt. Heat two tablespoons butter in a fry pan and pour in the potato mixture. Spread evenly and cook slowly until brown underneath. Invert on a plate add another tablespoon butter, slide the potatoes back, cooked side up. Brown and serve in four portions.
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Michigan
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