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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1987
Page
14
The writer surveys dramatic gains at the Wisconsin State Fair livestock auction, noting record sums and nine animals selling for a total of 127 500 dollars. He cites champion animals selling far above prior years and questions whether such wealth shifts impact youth values, stressing education and intangible lessons beyond money.
Dean Kleckner surveys public access to private farmland sparked by Marion Shoard's This Land Is Our Land. The book argues for a universal public right to farmland, backed by tax penalties and land-use plans, challenging private ownership and urging government-backed access.
Wisconsin faces gaps in mineral rights law affecting sand and gravel beneath farms. Experts warn about uncertain dominance between mineral and surface owners and lack of required compensation when minerals are mined. The article urges legislative fixes to ensure equitable outcomes for surface and partial mineral owners.
The article surveys biotechnology shifts in agriculture, focusing on potential patents for animals altered by genetic engineering. It notes 15 patent applications, rising congressional scrutiny, and proposed two year moratoriums, while emphasizing safeguards to protect farmers, consumers, and ecosystems.
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