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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1979

Page

6

Erosion Rates Highlight Midwest Soil Loss

The Soil Conservation Service released figures showing Midwest erosion at 8.1 tons per acre annually, nearly double the national average, with regional losses ranging from 10.6 tons in Appalachia to 1.3 on the Pacific coast. Experts say 4–5 tons per acre is a permissible natural rate.

SCS Midwest Tal and Public Affairs Appalachian States Pacific Coast Butler

The Bencks and Babe Face Hardware Disease Challenge

Larry Benck recounts buying Babe the high producing cow, her battle with hardware disease, and uncertain future. Babe still yields about 78 pounds daily and over 20,000 pounds this lactation despite illness, while neighbors weigh her value and possible sale amid perishable dairy risk.

Babe Mr. Bartel Wisconsin Bartel

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