Fennimore farmer Porter named regional Star Farmer in 1987
Michael Porter, 21, of Fennimore, built a dairy herd of over 200 cattle on a 318 acre farm with wife Nancy. He was chosen Central Region Star Farmer for 1987, with aims to boost production and efficiency using Germania computerized feeding. Porter plans to reach 20,000 pounds per cow within 5 to 7 years and possibly expand crops and cattle later. He and Nancy own the farm on land contract, after purchasing it from his parents.
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Nancy
Star Farmer of America
FFA
Kansas City
Star Farmer
Michael
Nancy Porter
Grant County
George
Beverly Porter
George Porter
Fennimore
Michael Porter
Mr. Porter
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Star Farmer finalists profile including farm careers and guidance
The piece profiles four regional Star Farmer contenders, detailing their farming scale and livestock holdings. Franklin Howey manages over 2,100 acres with 60 cattle. Lyle Blakley runs 240 beef cattle and 1,000 hogs on 370 crops. Bary McWilliams oversees 3,100 cropland with 100 cattle. Porter credits his father and outlines persistence and finding retirement opportunities for starting farmers. Opportunity and hands-on progression are urged for aspiring young agriculturists.
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Star Farmer of America
Franklin Howey
Monroe
N.C
Lyle Blakley
Oologah
Okla
Bary McWilliams
Halls
Tenn
Mr. Blakely
Mr. Blakley
Wisconsin to review reduced fat cheese standards
An ad hoc committee of dairy industry reps university officials and consumers will draft standards for reduced fat and low fat cheeses in Wisconsin prompted by Kraft Co labeling and marketing practices Kraft products have been sold since 1986 and faced labeling concerns while state officials plan a staged process to set uniform standards with possible enforcement by FDA and a first meeting slated for Sept 1.
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Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Kraft Co
Kraft
Kraft Light Naturals
United States
Jim Tillison
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
State Department of Agriculture
Elmer Alexander
State Agriculture Department
Alexander
William Mathias
State Agriculture Departments Food Division
FDA
Mathias
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Thompson
State Ag Department
Steve Steinhoff
Food Division
Dairy Advisory Council
Board of Agriculture
Tillison
Madison
Krall
Wisconsin receives Alabama hay amid drought emergency
Alabama farmers donated about 200000 pounds of hay to rural Wisconsin as officials urge emergency supplies for winter. Governor Thompson declared agricultural emergencies in 10 counties. Milo Olson notes 740 dairy farms in Polk County face shortages while 7.5 million bales are needed before winter. Illinois and Iowa aid is offered. state agencies report 40000 bales donated so far with private help continuing.
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Tommy G. Thompson
Wisconsin
Polk County
Milo Olson
Sean Malone
Iowa
Illinois
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