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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1957
Page
6
The Freedom Farm Bureau group of 45 met at Mr. and Mrs. Reno's home Friday evening. After the business portion the group split into three study sections on Farm Marketing. The Renos provided entertainment with travel photos. Tea, cream and cake with coffee followed.
Seven families attended the Wide Awake Farm Bureau January meeting held at the home of Mr and Mrs Days. Mrs Norman led the discussion while Ran Gall conducted the topic. Cards were played and refreshments served with arrangements for the February meeting at the Aiton Holderie.
The agricultural marketing service reports a substantial rise in participation across associations dealers agencies and individuals in its programs. Milk marketing orders cover most of the eastern U S while over 190000 producers marketed 30 billion pounds of milk last year.
Michigan State University soilsman R L Cook told a Farmers Week session that continuous corn planting can work on some fields but requires liberal fertilization. The main need is nitrogen with about one pound per bushel expected yield, plus 40 to 100 pounds per acre of phosphate and potassium depending on soil and tests. Rotation on livestock farms can leave fertility that lowers nitrogen needs, especially after alfalfa or manure. A starter of 200 pounds of 5-20-10 or 5-26-20 per acre may cut need for potassium and phosphate.
The agriculture department reports July through November 1956 exports rose 36 percent in value and 42 percent in quantity over the same period in 1955. Exports valued at 1.8 billion dollars in fiscal 1957’s first five months versus 1.328 billion in 1955.
The Agriculture Department forecasts milk production will stay high this year due to favorable milk and feed prices and record feed levels. Northern hay quality is uneven. Early 1957 output is above 1956 with cows producing at record rates. total 1957 output may rise about two billion pounds to 127 billion. Per-person dairy consumption shows little change from 1955 to 1956. Prices received by farmers for milk increased four percent in 1956, aided by higher manufacturing milk and butterfat prices.
Actress Monique Van Vooren says men prefer women in a pretty frilly gown and that a title covering here and there makes them more interesting. The comment reflects her view on style and allure.
The saying notes that establishing positive routines is simpler than altering established bad behaviors. It emphasizes proactive self-discipline and consistent practice to build lasting change.
At Kellogg Center East Lansing January 29 30 the Christmas Tree Growers association and Michigan State University Forestry Department led sessions on tree growing marketing and marking problems. About 300 attendees heard from Gale H Gibson Paul Herbert and others with proposals for new markets and revised tax guidance.
The 1954 agricultural census reports most U.S. farmers owned land, tenant farming declined, and average farm values varied by farm type. It notes a drop in overall livestock since 1900, with cattle at 95 million, hogs 57 million, and sheep near 32 million, while horses and mules also fell.
University of Chicago geographer Chauney D Harris told a Michigan audience that Soviet agriculture trails behind population growth with low yields per acre and limited crop variety. He cited short growing seasons poor drainage and subsoil frost as barriers to northward expansion and noted the Fertile Triangle underperforms compared with the United States.
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