Second Annual Central Michigan Feeder Sale Near Ithaca
Announcement from Isabella County Agricultural Agent B Mellencamp notes the Second Annual Central Michigan Feeder Sale on Saturday November 3 at Ithaca starting 1 09 PM The sale will feature thread beet breeds with animals weighing from 325 to 750 pounds Most steer calves meeting quality standards will be sold singly Over 50 head are expected for 4H and RUA members as project animals A good place to buy feeders for winter season.
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Central Michigan
Ithaca
Mina
Agricultural Engineering Specialist Visiting Farmers for Home Projects
A.J. Bell, an Agricultural Engineer Specialist from Michigan State College, will spend Thursday visiting farmers remodeling farm buildings. Four to five requests are on the schedule. additional visits can be arranged. Bell has wide experience and can offer helpful suggestions to improve livestock housing and efficiency.
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A.J. Bell
Michigan State College
Noverbert
Ventilation Important to Dairy Herds
Dairy expert Paul D. Gibson argues cows need 240 pounds of fresh air daily and that poor ventilation leads to pneumonia and off flavored milk. He cites Michigan State's Don Murray on air quality and recommends affordable ventilation like adjustable windows or louvers to keep stables dry and around 55 degrees.
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Don Murray
Michigan State College
Wheat Variety Demonstration Plot Planted
Isabela County Agricultural Agent B C Mellencamp reports planting a wheat variety demonstration on Charles Epple’s farm after wet weather delays. Six varieties were sown on October 15 at two bushels per acre with a 2-12-6 fertilizer to compare yield quality disease resistance and lodging.
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Charles Epple
Yorkwin
Genesee
Cornell
Thorne
Seneca
Vigo
Time For Clipping And Washing Udders
Clare County agricultural agent notes two benefits from washing a cow udder with warm chlorine solution. The massage stimulates milk let down, and cleaning removes dirt and bacteria. George Parsons of Michigan State College recommends washing about a minute before milking for best results.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
George Parsons
Michigan State College
Contour farming touted by Clare County planner
Notes from Clare County Farm Planner Bon Dosink recount a visit with Mark McKenna on contour farming. The method eases plowing, reduces erosion, boosts yields and saves fuel. Studies claim 10 percent yield gain and over 50 percent soil loss reduction on 6 percent slopes. The piece also covers Balbo rye pasture benefits and soil conservation mappings by Mr Basel, listing farmers for future contact.
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Mark McKenna
Mark
Isabella 4 H News Beef Calves and Tractor Club Plans
Four teen calves bought for feeding in the steer project with eleven from the fair. 25 to 30 steers expected for next year’s fair. Work day at camp planned next Tuesday to winterize plus septic tank installation with Ray County volunteers. Leaders meet November 12 at Mt. Pleasant High School with P G Lundin from the State 4 H office. First tractor club meetings set for November 6 Beal City High School, November 7 Shapher t High School, and November 8 Mt Pleasant High School with Penton Lyon. film planned. Alf starts at 8 00.
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Ray County
Mt. Pleasant High School
P. G. Lundin
4-H
Beal City High School
Dan. Goine
Shaphert High School
Dale Zingery
Penton
New Jersey Farm Prices Lag National Rise
New Jersey farmers have gained less from rising prices than the nation. Rutgers University economists report state farm prices up 123 percent since the Korean War start versus 26 percent nationwide. Key NJ crops include milk, ages, fruits and vegetables.
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New Jersey
Rutgers University
Livestock tips for Northern Michigan farms this season
W L Finley from Michigan State College advises Northern Michigan farms to retain only productive cattle and sheep, move out unproductive animals, and diversify with breeding stock while meat prices stay strong. He stresses matching feed to stock, using roughage, and spraying cattle for lice with methoxychlor or lindane to reduce winter infestations.
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Michigan
Finley
Isabella Soil Conservation District Directors Honored
Isabella County officials attended a banquet October 16 at Ryan's Rest sponsored by a national rubber company. Twenty two Isabella County residents plus directors and their guests celebrated the district winning second in a statewide contest, Osceola County taking first. County planners Dan Balog Gordon Hatch and their aides were praised for guiding the program.
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B. C. Mellencamp
Isabella County
Isabella Soil Conservation District
Ryan’s
Osceola County
Dan Balog
Gordon Hatch
West Branch Sale Brings High Prices in Livestock Market
West Branch hosted a busy annual sale with Isabella county farmers buying heavily. The Grand Champion sold for a high price to a Gratiot county 4 H Club member, with top lots drawing 45 to 50 cents per pound around 400 pounds. Large buyers included Walter Hauck of Rosebush and Nick Poht who purchased multiple head as prices held firm across the market.
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Sal
B.C. Mellenkamp
West Branch
Isabella County
Gratiot County
Walter Hauck
Rosebush
Nick Poht
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Walter Krompetz
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Donald Smith
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Jones Standard
West Fifth St. Clare
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