Cool Eggs Show Higher Quality From Proper Storage
Michigan State researchers led by Larry Dawson tested a 26 cubic foot cooler for eggs from a 400 hen flock. The cooler kept constant humidity and cooled a 60 degree airflow to 75 degree room conditions, yielding more double A eggs than basement or feed room storage. Over five months February to June the cooler produced more than twice as many double A eggs as basement storage.
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Michigan
Larry Dawson
Michigan State University ,Poviltry
Dawson
J .M. Moore
Scrub Bulls Still In Use Among Michigan Dairymen
Michigan State University survey shows 24 percent of dairy farmers still using scrub bulls. M N Murray reports 30 percent use artificial breeding, 28 percent use registered bulls with lineage records, 18 percent use purebreds with little or no ancestry data.
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Michigan
Michigan State University
M. N. Murray
Murry
Hat Alteration Reminder for Centerfront Mark
Clear sewing note instructs marking the centerfront of the crown and brim when trimming a hat. The guidance emphasizes accurate alignment to ensure symmetrical shaping and proper fit.
Harvest Holiday opens with record entries at Saginaw Fair
The 1955 Saginaw Fair launches September 11 as the Harvest Holiday edition marking the 42nd year. More than 32 000 exhibits have been entered and premiums exceed 28 000 dollars, with events including Trans World Auto Daredevils Heavyweight Horse pulling Blue Ribbon stock judging and a nightly Harvest of Stars show for grandstand patrons.
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Saginaw
Michigan
America
Extension News Items Highlight County Fair Education Booths
East Broadway Extension clubs win top honors at the county fair education booths with lamps and shade demonstrations. Second and third places go to Coe Hites Hix Group and Townline Extension Group for lamp shade work and reading lamp setups. Sunbeam Club promotes milk nutrition, with several other groups listed. Fall programs begin in September as new officers finalize plans.
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East Broadway Extension” Club
Coe-Hites Hixtension Group
Townline Extension Group
General Electric
Sunbeam Club
M.E. Fremont
Rolland
Serman
Wome
Floyd Curtiss
C. A. Leiter
Elliott Lance
Ethel Goffriett
Miio VanVran
Ken
Ruth Melinay
Read Labels To Avoid Misleading Meat Packaging
Michigan Department of Agriculture urges shoppers to read labels on pre packaged meats and verify contents and weight. Inspectors report misbranding as steak descriptions on ground beef or hamburger packages. Official warns false or misleading labeling is illegal under state food laws.
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G.S. McIntyre
Michigan Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Foods and Standards
Michigan ’ Department of Agriculture
Fumigate Feed Sacks to Halt Poultry Diseases
Michigan State University scientists from microbiology and public health announce a practical fumigation method for feed manufacturers to prevent Newcastle disease coccidiosis and pullorum. The process kills Newcastle virus at under half a cent per sack. CACidiosis and pullorum costs are slightly higher.
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Michigan State University
Microbiology and Public Health Department
Pint Size Farm At State Fair
A Kiddie Farm exhibit built to child eye level showcases live stock and rural scenes at the Michigan State Fair. Scolding chickens snort pigs and a windmill operate on a landscaped plot with barn silo pond and a lighted farmhouse surrounded by a picket fence. Sponsored by Chevrolet Motor Division with the Fair and 4H clubs, the display runs September 2 through 11.
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Chevrolet Motor Division
Conservation District notes hay source and soil practices
The Conservation District reports inquiries about hay and corn shown at the booth. Floren Pudway provided the can and Mark McKenna's barn supplied alfalfa from a second cutting. The Soil Conservation Service Farm Planner offers help with tile drainage grass waterways strip cropping and related soil and water projects.
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Businegg
Soll
Mark McKenna
Floren Pudway
Floren
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Glare County
Harry Densmorg
Agant
National Farm Loan Ass’n
Evart, Michigan
Saginaw Fair Stants
Department of Information’ Services
Michigan State College
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Mt. Pleasant
Merle’ D, Raber
Clare
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Farwell
Jersey
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International
New Holland
John Deere
Rumley
McCormick Deering
James Grogan
Jim Sykora
Citizens State Bank of Clare
Sentinel
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F.B. Scott Oil Company
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Geert Lehr
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