Ziegeweid vows renewed bid to oust ag secretary
Arcadia board member Jim Ziegeweid plans another push to remove La Verne Ausman as agriculture secretary. He predicted firing within three months, citing a Democratic board majority and a 5-2 vote against an executive session to discuss the issue. Ausman, overseeing a $60 million two year budget, said he felt good about his job and would consider stepping down only if the board demanded it.
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Ethanol tax break favored by Wisconsin board
The State Board of Agriculture backed a 3-cent per gallon tax exemption for Wisconsin produced ethanol at a meeting in West Allis. The move supports Assembly Bill 168 to establish an ethanol market, with a Capitol hearing set for August 20. The board cited potential economic benefits and corn usage, while opponents warned of reduced transportation revenues.
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Ag budget over sixty million approved for DATCP
The 1985 87 biennial budget for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection tops $60 million as lawmakers tighten spending. Erosion control funds are cut from 4.8 million to 2.1 million, and an Asian trade office request is reduced to 310 thousand. The volunteer farm credit advisory program remains funded, while overall yearly requests of over 32 million are trimmed by about 3 million per year.
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