Michigan Leads US Blueberry Production Says MSU Expert
Michigan remains the top blueberry producer with about 4 500 acres, nearly 40 percent of the national total. Extension specialist Harry Bell notes more land is suitable in southwestern Michigan along Lake Michigan and that MSU researchers are developing a cross between high and low bush types to improve hardiness and berry size, with results expected in four to five years.
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Michigan
Harry Beil
Michigan State University
New Jersey
Bell
Lake Michigan
Muskegon
Stanley Johnston
MSU
South Haven
Johnston
Breakfast and blueberry farming tips from Clare County notes
Phyllis Pearson writes on child breakfast importance including fruit milk and cereal and Vitamin C needs. The piece also discusses starting a low bush blueberry farm in the Upper Peninsula with $200 per acre plus plants, plus cautions about soil conditions and market choices.
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Upper Peninsula
Bell
Michigan
Thrify Dinner Ideas Highlight Budget Produce and Meats
The note suggests a balanced evening meal with budget friendly options. Carrots onions cabbage and potatoes are affordable staples while ground beef pot roast turkey and fish remain sensible for thrifty shoppers. Michigan honey rock cantaloupes and apples are in good supply for pies and sauces.
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Michigan
Christmas Crafts Highlight from Home Extension News
Ruth McIlnay reports on a weekly craft session featuring Snowflake Star Centerpieces in multiple sizes and colors, agate jewelry pieces shipped from New Mexico, secret candy recipes, liquid stenciling demonstrations, and a range of exhibits including pajama pillows and novelty items from the Gratiot County Home Demonstration group.
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Lessor
New Mexico
Colorado AI
Creel Laidley
Rufus Westbrook
Milo van. Vranken
Neéva
BE. Pickard Group
Buel Adams
Dale Graham
Recreation school to be held October 4 at Alma
An Adult Recreation School for training in leading recreational games for all ages will be held October 4 in Alma. Organizing groups should contact the Home Demonstration Agent by September 25 to send a representative. Mr Arden Peterson of Michigan State University will lead as Recreational Director and run the all day event.
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Alma
Arden Peterson
Michigan State University
Be Prepared At Home For Illness Training Meeting
Illness preparation guidance from Equitable Life Assurance Medical Department advised at a Methodist Church basement meeting on Friday September 20. The program covers home readiness, supply checks, and organizing services for sick days, plus officers' session on district rally and Homemakers’ Conference.
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Methodist Church
Clare County votes to slaughter brucellosis reactors by Oct 15
The Clare County Board of Supervisors asked the Director of Agriculture to order the slaughter of all brucellosis reactor cattle starting October 15 1957. Between now and then staff veterinarians will test all cattle in affected herds with certain exemptions and instruct owners on indemnities milk records and required steps. Mecosta County hosts a Corn Field Day October 10 at the Stickler farm near Remus with details to come.
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Commission of Agriculture
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Director of Agriculture
Mecosta County
Seamer Stickler
Remus
Mecasta County
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