Conservation notes highlight local wildlife effort and soil work
Dan Balog outlines Isabella County Bird Club activities and wildlife education. The piece covers soil and water conservation work by the Soil Conservation Service, drainage projects on Dawson drain and nearby farms, and cooperation with farmers. It urges safe farm machinery use this fall and encourages joining the local group.
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By Dan Balog
Isabella County Farm Planner
William J. Brake
Michigan State Grange
Brake
Soil Conservation Service
Rocks
Duncan
Martin
Gilmore Township
Dawson
Vernon Township
Ernest Bruce
Clifford Willis
Dawson Drain
Archie Ackerman
Forrest*Brewer
High Quality Milik and Beef Cattle Practices Bulletin
Agricultural notes discuss economical production of milik in old barns, cattle feeding trends, and pork and pig care. Topics include cattle slaughter rates, future prices, castration timing, vaccination, and weaning schedules. Corn silage for lambs is recommended with balanced hay silage rations and timing for finishing.
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Usda Information Bulletin No
Caution Urged To Prevent Farm Fire Casualties
Rural Clare county homes face higher fire death risk than cities says county agent P D Gibson with Fire Prevention Week set for October 4 to 10. Michigan State College safety expert David Steinicke cites neglect of fire hazards and careless habits as root causes and urges practical measures and ongoing vigilance.
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Clare County
P. D. Gibson
Gibson
Bor Chhildren
David G. Steinicke
Michigan State College
Altho Gothe
Steinicke
Isabella Young Folks Win M.S.C. Scholarships
William J. Becker and Larry Kniffen of rural Shepherd win Michigan State College Short Course in General Agriculture scholarships starting January 11 1954. Reva Brown of Shepherd also earns a Home Economics Short Course scholarship. Scholarships funded by Shepherd State Bank and MSC.
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William J. Becker
Larry Kniffen
Rural Shepherd
Michigan State College
Reva Brown
Shepherd
Shepherd State Bank
Michigan
Reva
Roger Stadlam
Hall Street
Larry
Bill
M.S.C
Red Cedar River
Fall Care For Evergreens Protecting Trees Before Winter
Extension forester Lester Bell of Michigan State College urges fall care for evergreens. Water up to freezing, apply mulch to retain moisture, and add wind screens on exposed sites. Focus on newly planted stock to prevent winter damage and death next spring.
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Lester Bell
Michigan State College
Evvergreens
Bell
Bee Inspection Results Announced in Isabella County
State Apiarist Don P Barret released inspection data covering Isabella county. Five apiaries were inspected with 767 colonies. five diseased apiaries were found, with 1 4 percent infection. Coverage limited by funds, but diseased areas and every township received some inspection service.
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Don P. Barret
Isabella County
Clare County Soil Conservation Seed Contest Notes
The Clare County Soil Conservation District recalls past love grass sources west of Temple from a planting years ago and reed canary from Mr G Clure's farm northeast of Clare. A seed guessing contest drew many guesses with a 2431 actual count. winners Jeane Schuyler Doris VanBuskirk and Le Roy Dell. Cooperators warned no future tree requests from the district as directed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Soil Conservation District
Temple
G Clure
Clare
Jeane Schuyler
Harrison
Doris VanBuskirk
LeRoy Dell
Stanton
Secretary of Agriculture
Ser
Don’t Ruin New Legume Stands Advice From MSU Expert
C M Harrison of Michigan State College warns growers not to pasture or cut alfalfa fields that are intended to be used next year. Pasturing now risks weakening plants and possible winter kill, while fields slated for plow under next spring should not be grazed or cut for hay.
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C. M. Harrison
Farm Crops Department
Michigan State College
Harrison
Somme
Vo-Ag
SCS
Kraft Fieldmaion
Planting stock shortage warned for spring planting
Yice's Nurseries supplied stock to the District and may be turned over to states where located. Plan to plant trees in spring now by ordering from a state or private source due to a likely shortage of planting stock.
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Yice
Isabella 4-H News Emphasizes Record Foodstand Profit
County Fair foodstand profits total about 1150 dollars marking the most profitable year. Isabella 4-H members sold over 1900 dollars in livestock at the State 4-H Show and more than 10 000 dollars in livestock at the County Fair auctions by 32 club members. Project reports are due to the 4-H office by October 10 to secure annual credit.
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Eejoy
Efort
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Mabel Cuthbert
Chippewa Valley
Bird Club
Mother Nature
Everett Cook
Cook
Manger
Fego Alley
Ben Hosink
Citizens State Bank
Irving Lumber Yard
For All
Pittsburgh Paints
Friendly Service
Andrew D. Irving
Isabella Young Folks
Clare Memorial Shop
Mel Mernberg
McEwan Street
Clare, Michigan
Nairn Linoleum
Ore An
Spenertras
R Cooperative Bank
National Farm Loan Association
National Farm Loan Ass'n
Evart, Michigan
Soil Conservation
By Deane Meredith
Clare County Farm
Platiner
Aee Arereet Merteere
Bele Dane
Isabella
Robert Acker
Clare Livestock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Lapeer — Lake Odessa
Prince & Go
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