Turn Unproductive Pasture To Profit Making Forage Land
Michigan State University crop scientist Milo B. Tesar says over two million acres of unproductive permanent pasture in Michigan can be renovated into profitable forage land. With a $35 per acre renovation, first year yields should rise from one ton or less to three to four tons of quality alfalfa and bromegrass, supporting feeder calf or beef operations. Focus on more productive land rather than uncleared or stony plots, and target renovation where quackgrass is heavy.
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Michigan State University
Milo B. Tesar
MSU
Tesar
Alfalfa pasture management guide for Michigan farmers
The guide outlines fall lime and spring nitrogen, deep plowing, weekly discing, early August seeding of Vernal alfalfa with 4 pounds of southern bromegrass, precise seed placement and fertilizer rates, and a long term rotation plan. It warns against oats in summer seeding and emphasizes avoiding grazing until spring and topdressing with 0-10-30 to sustain a 3-4 ton annual yield on 10 acres.
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Michigan
Tesar
Safe Sudan Grass Safe For Pasture When High To Prevent Poisoning
After a killing frost, Sudan grass and Sudax are safe for pasture and silage only if the grass stands at least 18 inches tall. Shorter grass risks prussic acid poisoning that can kill dairy cows, says Milo B. Tesar. Tall plants dilute the acid, making them harmless, but new short shoots after frost remain dangerous.
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Milo B. Tesar
Michigan State University
Michigan
Cheese Flavor Sold Cheap at Five Cents a Serving
A brief classified item advertises cheese flavor product priced at five cents per serving, highlighting value and taste appeal for shoppers.
Losses on Swine Farms Hit Four Year Low in 1963
MSU economist W Allan Tinsley reports swine producers faced their worst losses in four years in 1963. Of 55 farmers in the MSU records, about two thirds failed to cover costs with an average labor income of 883 dollars, far below 1962. Only eight earned over 5000 and 26 received no labor return.
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Michigan State University
MSU
W. Allan Tinsley
Tinsley
Weekend Guests Share Notes at Lake Home Visits
Lake area social notes list visitors from North Shore Drive and Ann Arbor at Douglas Bartell’s East Eight Point Lake home. Other gatherings include Lauris Frisk, Susan Miley, and families from St Clair Shores Ionia Clare Mt Pleasant and Grand Rapids.
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Roy Bartell
North Shore Drive
Robert Robinson
Michael
Robin
Leslie Frisk
Susan Miley
Ann Arbor
Clifford Minnie
South Shore Drive
Douglas Bartell
East Eight Point Lake
Walter Bartell
David
Ann
St. Clair Shores
Harry Cornell
Arch Wright
Arch Jr
Ionia
Harley Juke
Brian
Clare
James Cole
Midland
Joseph Grigware
Buttersworth Hospital
Grand Rapids
Clair
Sunday Socials and Health Notes From Clare Area
Southeast Sheridan reports numerous visits among Clare residents. Families from Arling Severson and Duane Miller in Flint, Leo Jordan in Bay City, Glee McGuire in Warren, and others from Rosebush, Port Huron, and Mt. Pleasant were seen. Hospital updates include Mrs. McGuire’s illness, Stine in Giareh, and Mrs. Roe’s recovery. Attendance at Daniel Band Sunday School was 83.
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Mary Marquedont
Clare Hospital
Dennis
Donald Smithgall
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Raymond Scott
C.M.C. Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Spencer
Mt. Morris
Clarence Kessling
Sparta
Crooked Lake
Calvin Tryon
Frank Sowle
Brinton
Big Rapids
Franks
Marvel
George Post
George
Vaudery
Calvin
Tryon
Alfred Tryon
Tammy
Brenda
George Mercer
Flint
Jennie Muir
John Crafard
Harrison
Minnie Gilman
Mary Oman
Howard City
Arling Severson
Duane Miller
Clare
Bill Davis
C. Jordan
Leo Jordan
Bay City
Detroit
Glee McGuire
Warren
Herb Cairns
Rosebush
Less Randle
Daniel Band
Aid
Charles Koontz
Mike
Randles
Vera Denker
Ivan Kings
Port Huron
William Greeb
Wooden Shoe
Frank Upson
John Severson
Carl Stephenson
Mayo Clinic
Art
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R.C.A
H.C. A
Grace
Harold) Pugsley
Jim Sykora
Maur MA
Houghton Garek
Eeee Us
Arcana Era Beet
Assy
Tepe
Ana Ea
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Deer Lake Road
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Us-27
Weidman Road
Johnston Road
Weidman
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Freeman
John Deere
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Paris
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Allis Chalmers
John-Deere
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P.T.O
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Hollywood
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