Lime Cheap Gets Results For Farm Costs
P D Gibson Clare county agri cultural agent says liming is cost effective with returns of 8 to 10 dollars per dollar spent. Michigan State College extension soil scientist Longnecker cites Antrim county alfalfa trial and Cass county results showing large per acre gains from lime over years, with costs roughly similar to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Gibson
Clare County
Longnecker
Extension
Michigan State College
Antrim County
Clare county farmers urged to test soil for lime needs this October
Jess Huggett reports Gladwin lab tests show Clare county farmers account for over half of 847 soil samples since January. Despite decades of lime use and government aid, about 80 percent of this year’s samples indicate lime is still needed to boost yields and farm income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Gladwin Laboratory
Jess Huggett
Gladwin County
P. D. Gibson
Clare
ASCP
Corn Picker Maintenance and Livestock Care Warnings
A rural advisory urges checking corn picker snapping rolls for sharpness and replacing snapping rolls if needed to prevent clogging. Warns securing feed cattle on arrival with ample water and moderate hay, rest in a dry pen ten days, and veterinary call if fever rapid breathing or clear illness. Caution on tractor safety during harvest rush includes slower speeds, ditch avoidance, brake pedals tied, hitching to drawbar, and wide rear wheel spacing to reduce tipping risk.
Ram Truck Last Call at Clare County Farm
The annual Ram Truck visit occurs Tuesday October 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Julius Schaeffer farm one mile north of Clare. The truck offers registered yearling and two year old rams from Corridale Hampshire Oxford Shropshire and Suffolk breeds priced 45 to 75 dollars, lower than last year. No ram trade-ins accepted but breeders may bring an existing ram to sell to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Schaeffer
Clare
Corridale
Hampshire
Oxford
Shropshire
Suffolk
Sears
Control Lice Now in Cattle with Modern Insecticides
Cattle lice issues linger in fall and winter though modern sprays and equipment exist. Lindane and chlordane are common, with guidelines for dairy and beef safety, while methoxychlor advised for certain uses. A school Future Farmers unit offers power spraying services to help farmers treat and prevent infestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Floyd Noretti
EFA
Ray Jones
Michigan State College
Janes
Soil Conservation Plans for Miller Farm in Coldwater Township
The Miller family in Coldwater Township section 7, Deerfield and nearby areas develop soil and water conservation plans. Elwood Miller plants 3000–5000 Scotch pine yearly on Class seven land and expands woodland management on 59 flood-prone acres. Cropland will rotate wheat alfalfa clover and hay, while lowland near the Chippewa River uses ladine clover and brome grass. The report notes historic timber and a timber-bridge find, plus wildlife planting goals with Paul Claybush. Officers will assist with wildlife plans and elk safety reminders accompany a schedule for public wildlife film tickets.
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Elwood
Coldwater
Coldwater Township
Elwood Miller
Paul Claybausciy
Mite Pleasant
Deerfield Township
Paul
Victor Jansen
State Department ‘of Con‘servation
Claybushh
Brake Service At Marble Auto Collision
Specialized service at Marble Auto Collision offers free inspection with emphasis on safe brakes. "Safe" Brakes Save Lives headlines the ad urging customers to check braking systems and prevent accidents. Phone 260 W listed for inquiries.
Livestock Outlook Meeting at Rose Bush Township Hall
Livestock feeders and breeders are urged to attend a Livestock Outlook Meeting at Rose Bush Township Hall on Thursday October 7 starting at 8:00 PM. Michigan State College specialists Bill Finley and Don Stark will lead discussions on costs, feed prices, buying timing, and profit prospects for 1954 to 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush Township
Bill
Finley
Don Stark
Michigan State Colllege
Walt
International Dairy Show to Highlight Top Purebred Cattle
Officials announce the International Dairy Show at Chicago International Amphitheatre October 9 to 16 featuring Ayrshires Brown Swiss Jerseys Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns with $6500 in cash prizes. Cattle from Atlantic Pacific coasts and Canada will compete after the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Amphitheatre
Chicago Stock Yards
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Waterloo
Iowa
Midwest
Chicago
FFA
First IBM Reports In For DHIA In Michigan Isabella County
The first monthly IBM DHIA report in Michigan covers Isabella County for August. It lists 17 herds with 394 cows, an average 739 lbs milk and 25.7 percent fat. several herds show low production due to dry conditions and pastures. High herds include Cotter and Myers with 29 cows, 39 lbs fat, 1301 lbs milk. Ronald Smith, Supervisor, will release high producing cows later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBM
D.H.I.A
Michigan
Isabella County
Cotter and Myers
Joel Stevens & Son
Burdick ‘and Myers
Badér
Ley
Cletus
Moeggenberg
Ronald Smith
Leland Krell Reports on Chicago Market Feeder Cattle
Leland Krell of Clare presents top Kansas origin Hereford feeder cattle on the Chicago Stock Yard market in Monday television coverage. The weekly Chicago Market Report showed yearling Herefords with Krell purchasing the heads and displaying them on the program.
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Chicago
Accouiacy
Leland “Krell
Clare
Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago Market Report
Rel
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K. Hammerberg
McEwan
Clare, Mich
McEwan St
Clar
H. J. Ballard
Isteopathic Medicine
Suich
DR. N. B. Stirling
Clare Clinic
W. Fifth St
E. J. Gershon
DR. J. R. Gershon
Osteopathic Physicians and ‘Surgeons
Cerny
Clare Plumbing
Royal Akins
B. Neff
Fifth St
Hal
N. v. Colwell
Midland
Saleg
Ruth Hachmuth
State St
Strest Glare
DR. H. A. Bugbee
Offich
Strhnt Clarh
Ben Bosink
Citizen¢ State Bank
Ciere
Gthar Styles
Soil Conservation
Dan Balog
Chippewa Valley Bird Club
Harry Gover
Mable Cuthbert
Florence Maxwell
Houghton Drug Store
Ezra T. Benson
Livestock Outlook — Meeting
Dhia
Leland Krell
Cc. McArthur
M.D
S Svanene
Sixth St
Mich
Rosebush
R. H. Strange
M. D. and Associates
Disganest Paiee
Ee Sa Tarrosi
Fyes
College
Mt, Pleasant
J. G. White
D. A. Jondrow
Optometrists
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Ideal
East Fourth St
Glidden
Cleveland, Ohio
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