Wisconsin farmers use big round bales for art tribute
Dan Reiland and Si Big bale art shows two large round bales repurposed beyond feed use. One near Eau Galle in Dunn Pepin county line sports a smiling face, while another near Eau Claire Trempealeau county line serves as a Thanksgiving tribute to neighbors who aided with crops after illness.
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Higher grain prices seen in 1988 reports
U S Department of Agriculture November crop report confirms high cash prices for corn and soybeans into 1988. Iowa State economist Robert Wisner notes little immediate effect on corn prices but possible small soy price gains with strong export demand and limited farmer marketings. Reports cite 1987 corn production at 7.17 billion bushels and 1987 soybean crop at 1.96 billion. carryover stocks expected to tighten, influencing next year's prices amid farm program details and external factors like stock market and weather.
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Wisconsin rabies cycle may raise cases in coming years
Wisconsin veterinary officials say rabies cases follow a long standing cycle and are likely to rise after hitting a 1986 bottom. Epidemiologist Don Bosman notes a 330 case peak in 1981 and cites skunks as a key factor while dog vaccination increases aim to curb spread.
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Rabies Testing in Wisconsin Animals in 1985
Wisconsin reports 1985 rabies tests show 98 skunks with 40 positive, 465 cats with 3 positive, and 311 dogs with 5 positive. Bats and cows also test positive. a physician or official must submit samples, not pet owners. Vaccines have improved human treatment outcomes.
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Dairy Price Cuts Trigger Grassroots Reform Move
House Agriculture leaders announce pending corrective legislation over dairy price sequestration under Gramm-Rudman-Hollings. Rep. E. Kika de la Garza says an oversight causes dairy farmers to face an 8.5 percent cut in market price, potentially far larger income loss than others. Also named are Edward Madigan James M. Jeffords and Charles Stenham as sponsors.
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Gingerbread village lights up Green Bay hotel lobby
A gingerbread village with 52 houses and a brick wall stands in the Embassy Suites lobby in downtown Green Bay. Built from 12,000 pounds of gingerbread, the display used thousands of pounds of flour sugar and spices, with bricks baked in house. The display runs until December 23 after which houses are donated to fundraisers benefiting the Salvation Army.
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