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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
2
The Saline Observer lists editor publisher Myron B. Gallagher and reporter Esther Landwehr. Subscription prices are five cents for single copies and two dollars per year within Michigan or out of state.
The piece notes urban financial strain as populations and costs rise, with Detroit led by Mayor Jeffries urging reform. It warns of federal deficits and high taxes, urging Michigan to examine tax structures and consider aid to distressed local governments amid a 3 percent sales levy.
Crop Association from East Lansing outlines events at Peoples Church East Lansing with talks on Successful Seed Distribution and the election of association officers. Farmers Week lists include Sil Conservation Districts February 5 Purebred Breeders February 6 Wool Growers February 7 Beef and Swine February 7 Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers February 13 Onion and Celery February 14 Muck Farmers February 14.
C G Card, poultry department head at Michigan State College, urges buyers to select only high quality baby chicks for 1946. He notes egg production is inherited and paying a small premium for better stock yields higher returns, and warns to place orders carefully and not overbuy beyond rearing quarters.
Seed stocks are ample for spring planting in Michigan says A A Johnson extension farm crops specialist at Michigan State College. He notes top quality seed of many varieties will be in short supply and early buyers will have choice. Alfalfa and red clover seed are most critically short while hybrid seed corn supplies are adequate though much of it is inferior quality.
Michigan certified hybrid seed corn will cover about 25 to 30 percent of hybrid seed needs with remaining seed from other states likely inferior. About 20 percent of Michigan germination may fall below 90 percent. Extensions offer hybrids list via agent or Bulletin Office East Lansing. Wet harvest halved Michelite bean yield but seed supply remains adequate. oats have fair supply of certified Huron Marion Worthy. barley seed will be short. a directory of certified seed growers is available.
County agricultural agents discuss crop guidance from Michigan State College Farm Department and the Crops Delegate program. The report notes outreach, field trials, and extension activities aiding local farmers.
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