Fire as Silent Partner of Inflation Warns NFPA
Clare County Agricultural Agent Paul D. Gibson notes Fire Prevention Week runs Oct 6 to 12 with NFPA warnings that U S property losses from fires surged to 590 million dollars this year, a postwar record that will raise repair costs for farms as construction prices climb 30 to 50 percent from prewar levels.
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National Fire Protection Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
NFPA
Preparing for Next Year’s Lamb Cropping and Farm Fire Safety
NFPA urges fire safe construction and materials to cut farm fire losses by up to 90 percent. The article then shifts to sheep farming in Michigan, detailing ram selection, purebred advantages, flushing ewes before breeding, worm control, and maintaining best practices as competition between sheep and cattle returns in Northern Michigan.
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Michigan
Mystery of the emergency flour supply explained
The article notes flour stocks fell as mills used only 85 percent of last year s level. The USDA bought the surplus in carload lots and distributed it to UNRRA and the army for use in occupied areas. It then shifts to poultry housing tips from Michigan State College on pullet housing and labor saving devices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
UNRRA
Army
J. M. Moore
Michigan State College
Rural Progress
Local Clare County Notes From Busy Weekend Visits
Rural visitors gathered around Clare county homes with Mr. and Mrs. John Tice hosting Renz Smith and Bud Russell and two brothers. Sue McCluskey visited, and Raymond Lennox called on daughter and family. Several families from Butterfield Pinconning St. Petersburg and Flint were mentioned along with the Meet Awhile Club dinner. Claude Moore returned to Flint and Gerald Stevens visited from Flint for a birthday feast.
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John Tice
Renz Smith
Rodney
Bud Russell
Pleasant
Sue McCluskey
Marilee
Kay Tice
Raymond Lennox
Lawrence Atkinson
Mr. Pleasant
Joe Strief
Virgil Low
Butterfield
Bruce Morrison
Clara Morrison
St. Petersburg
Florida
Tom Ramey
Joe Strieg
Tom Dowd
Gerald Stevens
Flint
Claude Moore
Russell Dowd
Gerald
Claude
Mr. Stevens
Willie Roe
Geo. Renner
Gordon Hubbie
Midland
Kudzu boosts farm yields and erosion control advances
Report from Dadeville Alabama notes 25 bushels per acre gain in corn after kudzu soil plow under, with some fields showing 40 bushels. Kudzu is praised for vigorous growth, long lasting crowns, and versatile forage value comparable to alfalfa, useful on gullied ravines and level land for hay and soil conservation.
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Dadeville
Ala
Labor Saving Dairy Cart Featured With Tools
A dairy labor saving cart is showcased with items including scales, milk pail, strainer, disinfectant and record books. The cart aims to reduce labor and provide sanitary aids for dairy operations.
Gateless Cattle Gate Open But Not Crossed
Lincoln Electric Co describes constructing a gate that cattle will not cross despite being open. The design includes a large hole eight feet by six feet, reinforced sides, and cross supports using concrete slabs and embedded channels with welded pipe and mild steel rods.
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Lincoln Electric Co
Controlling Blackleg Disease in Potatoes
Crop rotation and seed treatment are key controls for black leg in potatoes says R A Schroeder of the University of Missouri. Blacklegs are caused by a bacteria thriving in cool damp weather and seed disinfection reduces infection when planted on clean land.
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R. A. Schroeder
University of Missouri
Save Bees From an Insecticide Death
Regulation of dusting and spraying on farms should follow crop specific approved practices. Generally applying DDT and other insecticides before blossoms can greatly reduce bee losses to the point of no economic importance. Do not spray without a defined method of procedure.
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Paul D. Gibson B. Co
Mellencamp
Clare County
Isabella County
Robert C.kleiner
AAA Committee
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County Agricultural Agent
Ole M. Brenne
Custer, Michigan
Clare Live Stock
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Jeep
Bob’s
McEwan St. Clare
Llion
Andersonville
Ort
Don Luce
Rissarce
Farwell, Mich
Clare
Huber
Guernsey
John Deere
Massey Harris
Parker
Oliver
Kalamazoo
McCormick-Deering
Glenn D. Gordon
Andy Courser
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