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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
5
Economists say farm service buildings form the largest long term investment after land. They note buildings recover value over 20 to 40 years and on small or intensive livestock farms the building outlays may equal or exceed land investment.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports the commercial value of cultivated blueberries exceeds 41 million dollars annually. The Farmers' Bulletin No 1951 titled blueberry growing offers guidance for home gardeners and commercial growers and is available from the Office of Information in Washington DC.
A compact guide advising low heat to melt cheese without toughness. Excessive heat makes cheese tough and stringy, while gentle heat yields smoother texture and better melting for fondue or grilled dishes.
Agriculture Department officials say farm real estate values will keep rising. By March 1 farmland and buildings averaged 94.52 an acre, up from 88.63 in 1956, with increases across most states and only a few drought connected declines. Demand for land for nonfarm uses is lifting values beyond farm earnings. Our Want Ads Get Quick Results.
Billy Pearson and Burl Ives told TV Guide how they hid a 64 000 dollar quiz show prize in a refrigerator ice cube tray. Water spilled on the check froze it solid, they split it with an ice pick and tried to thaw part over a toaster. the plan failed. The bank refused the charred remains, and a substitute check was issued and cashed.
The Agriculture Department foresees wider use this year of chemical sprays by commercial fruit growers to thin apples and other deciduous trees. Dinitro compounds in the West and hormone-type sprays in the East have produced more marketable, uniformly grown fruit and ended biennial bearing. Spray thinning costs far less than hand thinning, saving from 75 to 200 dollars per acre to about 5 to 6 dollars per acre.
Guidance on cheese storage emphasizes portioning to avoid waste. Wrap the remainder tightly after cutting the needed amount and refrigerate. If mold appears, trim it away and continue using the rest as safe if still good.
Grange Gleanings notes industrial growth and population shifts into rural areas require long-range county and community planning. Edward F. Holter outlines a new era driven by highways and urban influx, urging careful planning to minimize disruption. Farm City Week on November 22-28 will highlight 1957 accomplishments with Granges voting on policy before state and national sessions.
The Grange held its anniversary meeting at Purdue University last week and sent delegates to a world conference. The group provides rural representation at international events and has been a key force in creating IFAP.
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