New Device Determines Good Soil Management Jackpot for Farmers
Ithaca based Cornell extension staff Hugh Wilson and Harry Kerr unveil a teaching gadget named the one armed bandit. The device links a land use capability chart and an analyzer with four concentric circles to display 768 possible combinations. A green, yellow or red light shows soil balance status after establishing land use capability from slope, drainage, texture, erosion and humus.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Hugh Wilson
Harry Kerr
State Extension Staff
Cows Infested With Lice Give Poor Milk Output
Ohio State University extension entomologist T. 4H Parks reports cows with lice perform poorly in weight gain and milk production. He advises treating cattle promptly using rotenone or DDT. two rotenone applications 15 days apart, or one DDT treatment. Lice symptoms include rough hair and hairless patches from rubbing.
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Parks
Ohio State University
Young Swift Wins Grand Hog Carload at Chicago Show
Stanley K Swift, 23, Gilman Iowa, owned the grand champion carload of hogs at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. The Berkshire breeders were pure bred, and Swift is regarded as the youngest carload champion in the history of the event.
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Chicago
Stanley K. Swift
Gilman
Towa
Swift
Insects and Teams Up on Bad Bugs in North Dakota
Scientists say beneficial insects that prey on pests may join with new insecticides to control harmful bugs. Reports describe spraying that killed friendly insects in North Dakota and caused a pause to allow predator species to recover.
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North Dakota
Michigan Sets Cream Acidity Standard for Butter Making
Michigan will enforce cream quality rules starting January 1, 1964 with an acidity cap of 0.8 percent to curb sour cream used in butter. Extension dairyman Don Murray notes producers must chill cream after separation, store below 60 F, and deliver twice weekly with clean equipment.
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Michigan
Don Murray
Michigan State College
Michigan Creamery Owners Association
Bureau of Dairying
State Department of Agricuture
MSC Dairy Department
Murray
Lansing
Michigan State football lowers rates for 4 H club fans
Michigan State College offers reduced admission for 4 H club members to home games against Maryland William and Mary Marquette and Indiana. Club members pay $1 and accompanying adults receive a reduced price with no minimum group size. Contact Isabella county 4 H Club agent Stanley P. McRae before the chosen game.
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Michigan State College
Michigan State
Stanley P. McRae
Isabella County
Maryland
William and Mary
Marquette
Indiana
Potato Referendum Ballot Sent to Clare County Growers
Fruitful turnout expected as potato growers in Clare County receive mail ballots for a six state referendum on continuing an amended Federal marketing order and price support for the 1950 Irish potato crop. Voting runs September 25 to 30 with a two thirds favorable tally required. law ties price support to referendums.
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Clare County
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Indiana
Iowa
PMA
Andrew J. Keyser
Congress
Fertilizer delivery planning saves time and trouble
Michigan State College soil specialists urge farmers to plan fertilizer orders and take delivery early. By trucking fertilizer to the farm soon, growers avoid delays and low line-ups that can occur during peak seasons.
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Michigan State College
Second Annual Auction Sale at Elmac Hills Ranch Gaylord
Isabella County Agent reminds 4-45 Club members of upcoming beef sale dates. The nearest event is the Second Annual Auction Sale at Elmac Hills Ranch in Gaylord featuring eight bulls and 42 females for sale plus 10 head of purebred steer calves. Purchases aim for preparation for the State 4 H Club Show next year and additional Hereford events are planned with updates from the agent.
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Isabella County
Elmac Hills
Gaylord
Check Hazards Now To Stop Fires Before They Start
Fire prevention week runs October 8 to 14 with reminders to guard against barn fires from hay heat and faulty wiring. County agents warn of spontaneous combustion in wet hay and unsafe outlets filled with chaff and webs, urging year round vigilance and checks.
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Clare County
More Farmers Ask Pleading Help In Six Months
In six months 2200 Michigan farmers sought technical help from the U S Soil Conservation Service for erosion problems. State conservationist BH G Sackrider released a mid year report at Hast Lan sing detailing growing public interest and rising demand for technical assistance.
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Michigan
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Hast Lansing
BH. GC. Sackrider
Sackrider
SCS
Soil Conservation District
Ben Bosink
Grave County Soil Conservation District
Myr
Bosink
Adjustments Can Save Tractor Fuel
Michigan State College farm machinery specialists warn high fuel use raises costs. Faulty spark timing improper valve tappet setting leaky valves or a partially plugged radiator can raise consumption. Checking the carburetor load needle valve is advised as even a quarter turn too far can add at least two gallons daily, but avoid a too lean mix that causes misfire and power loss.
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Michigan State College
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