298 . iSTAlTE BOARD OF A'aRIOULTUHiE 



Eight counties have soybean variety demonstrations containing seven 

 leading varieties, planted this year, the ohject of such demonstrations 

 being to determine the highest forage yielding variety for different sec- 

 tions. Many farmers are unfamiliar with the different varieties and 

 their habit of growth and these demonstrations furnish them with an 

 opportunity to see some of the varieties growing side by side. Many 

 Mammoth Yellow Soybeans are being sold yet they are one of the lowest 

 yielding varieties in Michigan. 



The Robust field bean, which has consistently proved to be the high- 

 est yielding variety at the Experiment Station, was used as a check in 

 the three counties which conducted field bean variety demonstrations. 

 The Robust again proved to be the highest yielding including those strains 

 grown locally. 



Two oat and two barley varietal demonstrations were planted and 

 and harvested this year. These demonstrations included the best varieties 

 developed by the College as well as those grown locally. 



Five wheat varietal demonstrations were harvested this year 

 and three more were planted this fall, one in each of the following 

 counties: St. Olair, Shiawassee, and Monroe. These demonstrations 

 include some of the best known wheats in Michigan and Ohio, as well 

 as local varieties and new ones recently developed by the Experiment 

 Station. 



REPORT OF EXTENSION WORK IN DAIRY HUSBANDRY 



BY H. E. DENNISON 



The work of the Dairy Extension Specialists for the period closing 

 November 30th has been carried on in conformity with the plan of 

 work adopted July 1st. Cow Testing Associations, Pure Bred Bull Associa- 

 tions and County Dairy Campaigns have received the greater part of 

 the Specialists attention, but a considerable portion of time is necessarily 

 given to judging and demonstration work at Fairs during the autnmn 

 months. Work of a miscellaneous nature must necessarily be handled 

 from time to time. 



cow TESTING ASSOCIATION 



It is the opinion of the Dairy and Extension Departments that Cow 

 Testing Association work is of prime importance in Dairy Cattle Im- 

 provement in Michigan. Problems relating to better care and feeding 

 and eliminating unprofitable cows are solved directly through this me- 

 dium. It also serves as one of the most logical and effective agencies 

 through which to attack the scrub sire problem. As a result of definite 

 efforts on the part of the Cow Testing Association testers during the 

 past five months, practically every Association in the State reports 100 

 per cent pure bred bulls in its herds. 



