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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1981
Page
4
A regional weather summary covering Aug 3 to Aug 9 lists Barron Burnett Chippewa Clark Dunn Eau Claire Jackson Pepin Pierce Polk Rusk St Croix Trempealeau. Daily readings show temperature ranges, precipitation, and wind in each county, reflecting typical late summer patterns across the region.
The General Accounting Office says USDA mishandled steps to offset effects of the Russian grain embargo, raising costs for government and farmers. It urges a contingency plan for future embargoes, drawing fire from several Congress members who warn against assuming repeat actions. Former President Carter imposed the 1980 embargo and Reagan lifted it in 1980.
The 1981 Wisconsin oats harvest reached 18 percent by Aug 3, slightly below the 1980 first week of August average of 17 percent but above the 10 year average of 13 percent. Second crop hay about 50 percent complete, corn silking around 64 percent, topsoil moisture varied with 66 percent adequate and 10 percent surplus. Areas east central and northeast report rainfall shortfalls while southwestern Wisconsin shows 43 percent surplus moisture.
The Buffalo County National Farmers Organization meeting is set for August 20 at Bernard Ziegeweid’s farm. A potluck at 8:30 p.m. precedes the business session to finalize plans for the 3rd District NFO convention at Holmen on August 22. Meat grain and dairy reports will be shared.
National Weather Service daily highs and lows for Eau Claire for Aug 12–18 show record extremes: Aug 12 high 99 in 1947 and low 44 in 1967. Aug 13 high 101 in 1944 and low 44 in 1916. Aug 14 high 95 in 1944 and low 38 in 1964. Aug 15 high 103 in 1936 and low 45 in 1960. Aug 16 high 95 in 1972 and low 44 in 1958. Aug 17 high 101 in 1947 and low 41 in 1965. Aug 18 high 96 in 1976 and low 39 in 1950.
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