Increased Yields Seen as Key to Higher Farm Income
Michigan State University economist John Doneth, after reviewing 500 dairy livestock and general farm records in Michigan, finds that boosting yields and production reduces unit costs and raises labor income. The study notes farms specialize expand and modernize, with de dehydrated potato flakes as a potential Michigan market and premium on soft white wheat over red wheat.
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John Doneth
Michigan State University
Doneth
Michigan
Genesee
Cornell
Yorkwin
Housed Hens Do As Well As Range Grown
Michigan State University researchers J A Davidson and H S Johnson compare 756 Single Comb White Leghorn pullets reared in confinement versus on a grass legume range. Both groups fed all mash, then placed in laying houses at 20 weeks, with egg production, egg size, mortality, and feed consumption showing only insignificant differences.
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Michigan State University
J. A. Davidson
H. S. Johnson
Davidson
Michigan
Best sowing window for rass seed in Michigan lawns
For thickening turf sow rass seed in the southern half of the lower peninsula from August 15 to September 1. In the northern half of the lower peninsula and the upper peninsula sow from August 10 to August 25.
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Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
4 H Contest Winners Named At East Lansing Show
Larry Anderson of Rosebush placed second in the State Livestock Judging contest at East Lansing during the State 4 H Club Show. Ellen Combs of rural Shepherd won first in livestock demonstration on Fitting a Steer. Ellen, 14, attends Shepherd High School and Taylor 4 H club member.
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Harry Densmore
Larry Anderson
Harold Anderson
Rosebush
Theowen
Secon
East Lansing
Larry
Michigan State University
Ellen Combs
Charles Combs
Shepherd
Ellen
Taylor
Shepherd High School
Michigan trains poultry inspectors at MSU program
Michigan leads in poultry inspection. Michigan State University with the Department of Agriculture conducts short courses to train health inspectors for poultry plants. Graduates receive certificates as technician inspectors of poultry wholesomeness. The second course runs September 9 to 20 at East Lansing.
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Michigan
Michigan State University
Michigan Department of Agriculture
State Department of Agriculture
East Lansing
M.S.A
Poultry Department
MSU engineers tout forced air dryer for corn storage
Michigan State University engineers propose a forced air drying system to increase corn storage. They suggest placing the dryer's flue through a drive-through crib and using the entire building for cob corn storage.
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MSU
What Makes A Dairyman Michigan’s Dairy Surge
Agricultural notes discuss building a foundation dairy herd with breed choice by region, upgrading through bulls, and methods to keep records. Fertilizer types and application timing are explained, plus three dairy record programs and a fly free date for Clare county. Genesee wheat recommended for growers.
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Richard Schroeder
Michigan
Clabs
Farmers of America
Michigan State University
Clare County
Genesee
Flat sour spoilage in home canned tomatoes explained
Michigan State University specialist Roberta Hershey warns flat sour arises from improper canning, not bad tomatoes. Likely causes include long stand time, insufficient heating, slow cooling, or open kettle processing. proper boiling water bath and correct method cut risk.
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Roberta Hershey
Michigan State University
Miss Hershey
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