Parity trends in U S agriculture show growing farm size
The data outline rising average farm size from 175 acres in 1940 to 450 in 1979, with 2 percent of farms controlling 37 percent of sales. Since 1950, 2,000 farmers weekly left business and 9,000 farm residents weekly moved 1970–1976. Non-farmers own up to half the farmland. only 25 percent of landowners are USDA-classified farmers. If unchecked, rural viability may decline, soil conservation may drop, and competition may lessen.
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No corn deficiency payments for 1980 harvests
The USDA will not issue deficiency payments on the 1980 corn and sorghum crops. Acting ASCS administrator Edward Hews cited the market price averaging $3.11 per bushel from October through February, above the $2.35 target price for corn, so no payments are required.
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Three times a day milking: costs and returns
Vic Wagner notes that adding a third daily milking can raise per-cow production by 15-17 percent but raises labor, feed, cooling, and milking-supply costs. Efficiency depends on current herd production, with under 16,000 pounds per cow signaling limited return. For 16,000 to 18,000 pounds, the third milking may yield better labor value.
Farm safety items deductible for income tax purposes
Virtually all farm safety items are income tax deductible including safety shoes hard hats goggles gloves respirators dust masks and boots used for applying chemicals The criterion for deducting work clothes is whether they can be used for ordinary wear If special clothing is only for chemical application or hazardous jobs and not suitable for ordinary wear it is deductible Prescription safety glasses used when tasks hazardous to the eyes are deductible If used for regular wear the added cost over ordinary glasses is deductible.
Family roots in horse era shape Eau Claire story
A son recalls his father who lived through a horse and buggy era. His grandfather ran a harness shop on Eau Claire’s north side, illustrating the community’s reliance on horses and tack before modern transport.
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Vanished Trades of a Wisconsin Town Harness Shop Era
A family harness business on Barstow and later Galloway Street evolves with the times as the horse era ends. Ernie and John Fischer grow up learning repair, coaching and shop craft from their stern father Old John, while automotives and awning metalwork displace leather and canvas trades. The shop closes after 1932 as cars, tops, upholstering and metal awnings replace traditional skills.
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