Federal Child Labor Law Reminder For Farmers Across Michigan
Regional Labor Director William Singley warned Michigan farmers that the Fair Labor Standards Act restricts work by children under 16 on farms during school hours and enforces the rule across interstate commerce. The act allows work before and after school and on weekends with one exception for children of farmers on their parents’ farm. The message urged contacting the Wage-Hour office for guidance.
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Michigan
Williams
Singley
U.S. Department of Labor
Cleveland
Engineers
Ontario Street
Ohic
Elevator For Silo Filling Consider Elevator For Silo Filling
An elevator offers advantages over a blower for filling silos says Richard Schroeder county agricultural agent. If buying silo filling equipment consider this option and note input from B I Cargill agricultural engineer at Mich.
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Richard Schroeder
Mich
4 H Club Speeches Reward 4 H Winners and Scholarships
State 4 H clubs promote public speaking through the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work program run by the State Extension Service. Top county winners receive gold medals, with 1957 state prizes including a 2.19 jewel watch for boys and silverware for girls. National prizes include $400 scholarships and eight sectional trips to Chicago Congress, plus certificates and all expense trips for top winners.
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National Committee On Boys and Girls Club
State Extension Service
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Chiscago
Callére
Ity
Chicago
ThefWm, Wrigley, Jr. Company
Nuitrogen is Wheat Yield Booster Amid Farm Elections
In Michigan counties the annual community committeemen election is under way led by Henry VanDeusen. Ballots mailed to farmers list nominees and must be returned by September 42 to the county ASC office. Agricultural agents explain nitrogen fertilization for wheat with timing and rates, stressing soil tests and precautions to avoid overapplication.
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Henry VanDeusen
Michigan
ASC
VanDeusen
County Election Board
Richard Schroeder
Schroeder
Merle D. Raber
Soil Conservation Service
Gordon Purdy
Farmers
Home’’ Administration
Warren White
Farm Bureau
Harrison
Vernal Alfalfa Emerges Promising In Michigan Trials
Vernal alfalfa shows strong potential in Michigan State University tests. H M Brown reports it yields higher than Ranger across 13 plots in multiple US regions. Vernal outperforms Ranger for winter hardiness, wilt resistance, and dark green color. It handles mismanagement better and resists leafhopper damage.
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Michigan State University
H. M. Brown
Brown
Ranger
Michigan
Vernal
United States
Freeze Out Rats With Forced Air Dryers In Corn
Michigan State University extension engineer Bob Maddox says using a forced air dryer in winter makes it uncomfortable for rats and other rodents. Farmers around Michigan find intermittent dryer use reduces corn damage by pests.
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Igan State University
Cargill
Bob Maddox
Michigan State Viversity
Michigan
Clean Shop Pays Off
An agricultural engineer from Michigan State University states that arranging tools and equipment so they are easy to find saves time. He adds that clearing trash from shops and machinery storage areas reduces fire danger.
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B. F. Cargill
Michigan State University
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