Corn supply and livestock outlook prompts seed orders
Ben Bosink of Guizans State Bank urges corn purchases for the season as October holdings rank fifth largest. The crop is seen 3 percent smaller than last year, but carryover is double. Livestock demand favors sheep with ewes at 10 to 12 dollars, wool and mutton prospects. Certified seed and orderly planting are stressed for higher future yields.
Farm Bureau Topic Changing Electoral System
The Hershyville Farm Bureau met at the home of Mr and Mrs Noel Switzey with eight family members present. Chairman Walter Krampets led the meeting with roll call by Secretary Ledema Krampetz. Reports by councilman Mark McKenna and Eugene Baumann discussed changing the presidential electoral system.
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Hershyville
Northern Michigan feeder cattle sales attract 2,047 head
Two Northern Michigan feeder sales at Gaylord October 8 and West Branch October 15 sold 2,047 cattle largely Herefords at 180 213 37 dollars total and an average of 87 68 per head. Top pens included Aberdeen Angus and Hereford calves valued up to 24 25 per cwt while yearlings and heifers also sold strongly. Presidents Prescott and Smith praised consignors buyers and the regional feeder calf program for boosting thrift and prosperity.
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Gaylord
West Branch
Indiana
Ohio
Northern Michigan Beet Breeders Association
Northeastern Michigan
Hereford Calf Association
O. R. Frederick and Sons
Glennie
Wm. Gallop
Boyne Falls
Daniel Bare
Charlotte
Alex Robinson
Hale
Arthur Katona
Hilding Johnson
Williamsburg
Elmac Hills Ranch
Arnold Stout
Stanwood
Paul Hoffman
Gladwin
Albert Weber
Don Davis
Mio
Fred W. Stork Ranch
Walter Mil
Bryan Good
G. A. Branaman
Michigan State College
Fred W. Stork
Ward Small & Son
Curran
Mic
C. T. Prescott Ranch
Prescott
Charles BE. Lyons & Sons
Traverse City
Stork Ranch
Elmer J. Britt & Sons
Turner
W. J. Tomasina
Richfield Orchards
Romeo
George Davis
C. T. Prescott
Westg Branch
Beaman
Ventilation Meet Attracts Attention In Central Michigan
The Dairy Barn Ventilation meeting at Isabella County Highway Garage on Thursday November 5 draws attention across Central Michigan. Extension agents farm leaders from neighboring counties attend with Michigan State College specialists George Parsons and Bob Maddox and six equipment companies.
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Michigan
George Parsons
Bob Maddox
Michigan State College
Dennis McGare
Consumer Power
ABA Secretary Clinic At Kellogg Center In East Lansing
ABA secretaries from eastern Michigan will gather at Kellogg Center Michigan State College on November 2 and 3. The program starts Monday at 1 15 pm with Woody Warner welcoming attendees. Speakers include Arthur Howland Cecil Upham and Frank Heim will preside.
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Kellogg Center
Michigan State College
Woody” Warner
Arthur Howland
Cecil Upham
Frank Heim
Michigan Artificial Bredaders Cooporative
Frosted Alfalfa Grazing Questioned by Michigan Farmers
Michigan dairymen ask about grazing dairy cattle on frosted alfalfa. Extension dairyman Jim Hays says studies show no difference in bloat risk between frosted and unfrosted pastures, though farmers recall cases of bloated cattle. He advises keeping a rough dry feed such as hay or straw available in the pasture to act as a preventive.
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Fes
Michigan State College Dairy Department
Jim Hays
Extension Dairyman
Hays
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United States Brewers Foundation
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