Drought Dampens Washburn County Fair Activities
Drought and hay shortages shadowed the Washburn County Fair with canceled haystack scramble and fewer weather sensitive exhibits though crowds and livestock showmanship remained strong. Exhibitors faced scorching 90 degree days, while hundreds of bales of donated hay aided relief. multiple youths, including Becky Lawrence and Rodney Lawrence, earned top honors in dairy and sheep divisions as market livestock sales topped $19,250.
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Extension introduces PEPS yield contest at UW program
The University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service unveils PEPS Profit through Efficient Production Systems as a new approach to corn and soybean yield contests. Buffalo County agent Carl Daley says the program recognizes efficient practices and shares insights for growers educators and researchers while stressing soil water conservation and profitability.
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UW Cooperative Extension Service
Carl Daley
Buffalo County
PEPS
Mr. Duley
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