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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
7
Clare county agent urges pre winter lice control for cattle and poultry to save costs and boost production. Recommend lindane and methoxychlor insecticides with clear dilution rates and safety notes for calves. Emphasizes drying cattle after spraying and proper ventilation for poultry to prevent illness.
Clare County S C S News explains the Soil Bank program. It outlines how lands not suitable for cultivation can be retired and covered with forest or soil protection measures while the landowner gains up to 80 percent cost sharing for initial establishment and ongoing soil and water conservation practices. The article emphasizes preserving soil for future production and notes rising land values and the national need to use land wisely.
Michigan State University entomologist Gordon Guye r and chemist Zenobius Stel Mach test malathion directly on dairy cattle. They apply dust and spray to study effects on cattle and milk, with results due in December. Early tests show no injury and potential control of mites lice and horn flies.
The Isabella Soil Conservation District and Lee Equipment Company schedule two land leveling demonstrations. On October 19 at Harold Howard farm in Broomfield Township Section 17 and on October 24 at Archie Ackerman farm in Vernon Township Section 12. Demonstrations show leveling to eliminate potholes and knolls, speeding surface water runoff and simplifying tillage. Walter Hauck notes experience with an Eversman land leveler pulled by a three plow tractor producing a flat field.
Poultry specialists warn intestinal coccidiosis often appears after seven weeks and can spread quietly. Cleaning and disinfection are front line controls, with sulfa treatments and litter removal recommended. A preventive program costs about one cent per bird for twelve weeks.
Michigan State University experts G E Parsons and Duane Nelson join Isabella County project leaders at Union Township Hall on October 25 to discuss the Brucellosis eradication program and the potential $1 million annual losses to Michigan farmers. Attendees learn materials and demonstrations for homemakers to aid in health and farming efforts.
McKay Farms of Clare recently purchased a registered Brown Swiss bull Yoora's M. C. 126858. The Brown Swiss Cattle Breeder's Association of Beloit Wisconsin reported the acquisition this week. MSU dairy specialists note cull beans can reduce feed costs for dairy farmers.
MSU safety specialists say when a corn picker clogs the only safe action is to stop the machine. MSU weed researchers advise using a full MCP treatment to control yellow rocket infestation in legume fields.
The article lists recipients across multiple 4-H project areas for Fall Achievement October 17 including Larry Anderson David John Betty Getchell Janet Johnson in Achievement Earl House in Alumni Recognition Judy Methner Beautification of Home Grounds and many others in Boys Agricultural Bread Demonstration Canning and more with clubs such as Taylor 4-H Broomfield Little Beavers Wolverine Campbell Hulse Rolland Crackerjack and Bowen.
Health includes Sue Hutchings Julie Belt Martha Acker and others. Home Improvement lists Martha Acker Flaine Ehler Karlean Lueder and Mary Lee Sandbrook. Leadershop features Mitchell Geasler Betty Getchell and Larry Anderson Anita Struble. Meat Animal names Bill Jane Glenda Watson Anita Fairchild and Carol Ann Fairchild. Poultry includes Robert Curtiss Alan Ayris Sharon Stowell Janet Johnson. Recreation lists Steve Saunders and Mary Ayris Marilyn Fairchild Sara Ayris Carol Guthrie. Safety includes Marilyn Fairchild Sara Ayris and Steve Saunders.
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