Ram Truck Ram Visit Planned for Clare County Sheep Growers
Michigan State College livestock specialists promote Ram Truck tour across Clare area with a September 80 stop at Julius Schaeffer farm from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Agricultural agents urge sheepmen to evaluate current lamb crops and consider ordering a purebred ram to boost flock profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Paul D. Gibson
Michigan Sheep Breeder's Association
Julius ‘Schaeffer
Glare
Mellencamp
Leaner Hogs In Demand Under New USDA Grading
The U S Department of Agriculture will implement a new hog grading system favoring lean, meaty hogs. Grades range from Choice No 1 for high lean yield to Cull for underfinished carcasses, with back fat thickness guiding lean proportion for objective grading.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
No. 1 DHIA Annual Meet Highlights Record Fat Yield
Isabella County Dairy Herd Improvement Association held its annual meeting at Union Township Hall with Dr. N P Ralston and George Parsons as speakers. The DHIA reported a new all time fat yield per cow of 448.3 lbs for the year, while Robert Becker of Shepherd noted a Holstein cow producing 19 960 lbs of milk and 745 lbs of fat on twice a day milking. Ronald Smith summarized last year’s records. Chester Brown chaired the session and directors were elected.
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B. Co. Mellencamp
Isabella County Agricultural Agent
No. 1
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Union Township
N. P. Ralston
George Parsons
Dairy Dept
Ralston
D.h.ila
Dhia
Robert Becker
Shepherd
Ronald Smith
Chester Brown
Short Courses To Start At Michigan State College
Young farm boys may enroll in six short courses at Michigan State College this fall with starts on September 26 1952 except Forest Practice starting January 7 1953 Special placement training under college supervision accompanies each course Entrance requires a high school diploma or relevant industry experience For details contact the county agricultural agent or the department of Short Course Michigan State College East Lansing.
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Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Michigan State College
al Oliver
Department of Short Course
Department of
Hast Lansing
Duo-therm Oil Burners Sold at Clare Store
Duo-therm oil burners are offered by Household Appliances Inc at 509 McEwan St Clare with no down payment required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwousehold Appliances, Inc
McEwan St
Clare
Grassland Grassland aids soil with tree planting on Cornwell land
The article argues for grassland and soil conservation, highlighting a partnership with tree planting on the Cornwell land to improve soil holding and cover. It notes doctors’ openness to new techniques and urges farm owners to adopt grassland practices with support from agricultural agents, soil conservation districts, colleges, and cooperating farmers nationwide. It mentions Don Zeiter's Isabella county ranch where most of 472 acres are cover crops and grass with ladino clover introduced.
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Carter
Bob
Don ‘Zeiter
Isabella County
Zeiter
Don
Michl
Grow Into Grasslanding Promises Improved Yields and Savings
The article highlights grass farming as a cost saver with higher milk to grain ratios and better pastures. It cites Zelter and Don’s beef and dairy results, notes limited protein supplements, and praises working with Michigan State advisors. It stresses gradual conversion to grassland and long term soil restoration.
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Zelter
Don
Zeller’s
Michigan State
Carter
Zeller
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