Corn Field Day and Dairy Plans Spotlight Local Agriculture
October deadlines for wheat signup at the ASC office and milk testing year plans, DHIA Owner-Sampler and Weigh-A-Day-A Month, are urged by Clare County Extension. A Corn Field Day October 10 near Remus showcases corn production plots, harvesting and drying equipment, plant population studies, weed control, and sorghum trials with MSU specialists.
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Clare County
Clare
Richard Schroeder
Seamer Stickler
Remus
Mecosta County
Church
Blanchard Corner
Jughead
Michigan State University
Michigan
County planning meeting outlines October 8 agenda
Extension staff announce a county wide planning meeting October 8 with agricultural leaders. Attendees include the Agricultural Committee of the Board of Supervisors, the Agricultural Council, 4 H Council representatives, and Home Economics leaders to discuss a coordinated plan of work and service needs.
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Agriculural
Board of Supervisors
Agricultural Council
4-H Council Home Economics Executive Board
Cooperative Extension Service
Ram Truck Stop to Offer Purebred Sheep Rams in Clare County
Michigan sheep breeders plan a ram truck stop at J. W. Schaefer farm in Clare County on October 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. The Michigan Sheep Breeders Association and MSU extension services organize the event to provide buyers with carefully selected purebred rams priced $50 to $75.
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Scheffer Farm
Michigan
Michigan Sheep Breeders’ Association
Animal Husbandry
Extension Service
Michigan State University
Flack
Thorougny
Oxford
Shropshire
Hampshire
Corriedale
Suffolk
Clare County
J. W. Schaeffer
MSU Hosts Fifth Annual Boar Day Purebred Sale
About 75 of Michigan's top spring purebred boars will be exhibited and sold at MSU on October 7. The event features all major breeds with blue ribbon boars auctioned and others sold privately. Morning shows begin 10 30 am and sale starts 1 pm. Buyers can inspect arrivals for disease signs and backfat data is provided.
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Michigan State University
Richard Schroeder
Agent Schroeder
Ed Miller
M.S.A
Schroeder
Miller
Michigan
Department of Animal Husbandry
East Lansing
Michigan “Swine Breeders, Association
Mich. State University Cooperative Extension Service
Warning of Frozen Sudan Poison to Cattle Farmers
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns cattle owners that frosted Sudan grass can develop prussic acid making livestock dangerous to graze. Poisoning acts quickly with drowsiness, labored breathing, and inability to stand. rapid veterinary antidotes can save some animals.
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Sudan
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Lunch packing tips for kids with colorful foods and fun extras
Practical tips emphasize colorful healthy options like red apples and carrots, plus fun add ons such as stuffed olives and dip for dunking. Suggestions include using colored napkins as placemats and lap protectors, and moms often surprise children with cartoons, pictures, or small candies.
Wheat Soil Bank Ends Oct. 4
October 4 is the deadline for farmers to sign up in the 1958 winter wheat acreage reserve program. Charles Beer of Michigan State University notes this date also allows changes or cancellations. County agricultural agents can advise on where the program fits on individual farms and eligibility rules for 1958 entrants.
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Michigan
Mecosta
Clare
Isabella County
Wee
State Department
Charles” Beer
Michigan State University
Plastic Is Effective Silo Cover
Richard Schroeder Clare county agricultural agent notes plastic sheets make silos airtight and protect silage though costing three to five cents per square foot with a medium horizontal about sixty dollars. Michigan State University expert Bob Maddox adds snow fence plus plastic can form a temporary airtight silo and plastic suits permanent silos as well.
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Richard Schroeder
Clare County
Schroeder
Bob Maddox
Extension
Michigan
State University
4-H Girls Envision 300 Mile Sewing Circle
Miss Eloise Johnson estimates that if all 4-H Club girls learning to sew joined hands it would form a circle about 300 miles around. The program Getting the Most out of Your Sewing Machine trains 700000 girls ages 10 to 21 through 431 leaders and Extension staff with Singer sponsorship.
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Eloise Johnson
National Committee On Boys and
State Extension Ser
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Johnson
Singer
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ASC
MSU
Dhia
Robert Clark
Arnold House
Norman Gross
William Block & Sons
Cotter & Bogan
Arnold
By B. C. Mellenchamp
Clare County Court House
Clare Court House
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office
Kendall
Earl Cradit
Farwell Hotel
Lake Thirteen Road
Farwell, Mich
Allis Chalmers
Massey-Harris
David Bradley
Gandy
Farwell State Bank
W. Cook
Prop
Farwell Bank
Jeff Willey
Farwell
Evart
Harrison
Leota Road
Jersey
McCormick-Deering
Ade
Vanle
Clarence Beal
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