New Enemy For Cattle Face Flies Hit Michigan Herds
Michigan State University entomologist Gordon Guyer reports a new cattle pest the face fly. These flies are larger than a house fly and feed on mucus around cows eyes and mouths, with 50 to 100 gathering on a cow at once. They breed in fresh pasture manure and rarely enter barns. Guyer notes uncertain spread of pink eye and that no strong preventive chemical exists. daily pyrethrin repellents are the current option. The issue affects Ohio Indiana and parts of Canada and appeared in the United States around 1953.
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Gordon Guyer
Michigan State University
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Ohio
Indiana
Canada
United States
Mayor Nivison Receives First Soil Conservation Stamp
Virgin Newman, chairman of the local Soil Conservation District, presented the first sheet of the new soil conservation stamps at Clare post office to Mayor Gerald Nivison at 11:00. District members present included Robert Clute, Dorothy Collins, William Walter, and Elvin Budd. The stamp shows a modern conservation farm with stripcropping, pasture improvement, farm pond, and windbreaks. a city in one corner notes urban dependence on farmers for food.
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Elvin Budd
Harrison
Pruning Tips From Michigan State Experts
Landscape specialists at Michigan State University advise pruning trees now. Cut branches flush with the trunk to promote smooth healing and a healthier tree.
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Michigan State University
Disability Protection For Farmers Begins In October 1959
Beginning in October 1959 farmers gain Social Security disability protection for the first time. Under the new rule a disabled farmer must be disabled for six months before benefits start, but since coverage began for farmers in January 1955, most will have earned five years or 20 quarters by October. E Q O Wiles, Traverse City social security district manager, notes the change allows eligibility after six months of disability.
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Clare
Ers
Soil Bank Deadline Set for Clare County Farmers
Floren J. Pudway, chairman of the Clare County ASC Committee, said farmers may file requests August 24 to September 10 to set a basic annual rate for cropland offered to the Soil Bank Reserve program. After the rate is set, they may apply for a contract below that rate and will be notified of the return deadline.
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J. ‘ Pudway
Clare County
ASC
Rhea Moore Wins Isabella Soil Conservation Picture Contest
Rhea Moore of the Bowen 4-H Club Clare wins the Isabella Soil Conservation picture contest sponsored by the Isabella Pomona Grange and Soil Conservation District. Gary Mogg Isabella-Denver Club Rosebush takes second. Carolyn Graham Mt. Pleasant R-5 third. Lois Clu ley Bowen Rosebush fourth. The first four exhibits advance to the state contest at the State Pomona Grange meeting.
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Bowen
Clare
Isabella
Pomoxia Grange
Annd
Gary Mogg
Isabella-Denver ‘ Club
Rosebush
Carolyn. Graham
Isabella-Denver
Mt. Pleasant
Carol Sandy
Lois Cluley
Bowen Club
Kay VanBuskir
Calories at the Frozen Dairy Counter Compared
A half cup sherbet contains about 120 calories while a half cup vanilla ice cream has about 150 calories. The comparison highlights sherbet as the lower calorie option per serving.
Hessian fly and barley guidance for Michigan farms
Farmers are advised to aim for September 12 as the Hessian fly free date in Clare County. Insecticides like Thimet and Di-Syston help but have drawbacks. seed treatments may harm stands and promote weeds. Michigan varieties like Dual resist the fly, while Genesee is a leading soft white winter option. Barley should be planted by early September in southern Michigan, with Hudson as the certified variety. The piece also notes 4-H activity at MSU and lists Clare County participants and exhibits.
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Genesee
Michigan
Hudson
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
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