Agriculture rebounding in Northern Plains says Fed economist
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis economist Stanley L. Graham reports a regional recovery in agriculture across Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Michigan and Wisconsin. Surveyed bankers note higher third quarter income, steadier land values, lower costs, and continued reliance on government payments, with debt repayment and weaker short term loan demand signaling cautious improvement.
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Christmas Tree as Long Term Farm Income in Iowa
Iowa State University forester Paul Wray notes Christmas trees can offer supplemental income for farmers over the long term. Plant now, wait about seven years for returns, and avoid expecting immediate cash flow. ISU Publications offers a 25 cent bulletin titled Alternative Ag Enterprise Series with details on Christmas trees.
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Guide helps cut farm pollution
A Soil and Water Conservation Society guide assesses environmental impacts of fertilizer and pesticide use on water quality. It suggests economical steps to improve nitrogen and phosphate efficiency and reduce manure risk. Free single copies are available from SWCS in Ankeny Iowa. bulk copies priced 15 to 30 cents.
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Iowa farm economy shows improvements but warns of rising costs
Iowa farmers report positive 1986 profits for the first time since 1978 and record cash income, aided by government payments and high livestock prices. USDA projections remain favorable, yet fertilizer and pesticide costs are rising 5 to 8 percent next year, with mixed outlook for machinery and fuel. Economist Mike Duffy of Iowa State University urges careful spending and use of government programs like the conservation reserve program.
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New Wisconsin highway maps released for 1987 88 season
The state issues new CADDS designed maps replenishing 1.4 million copies used since August. They show mileages among 35 cities, populations of all incorporated places, enlarged urban-area maps, and park and trail camping information.
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Midwest farmland values rise for third straight quarter
The Chicago Fed says upper Midwest farmland values rose 3.3 percent in Q3 from 525 bankers across Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin led by a 5.5 percent gain in Iowa. Wisconsin and Indiana posted under 1 and 3 percent increases while Michigan showed no change. Most bankers remain cautious with 74 percent expecting values to hold steady in Q4 though 24 percent foresee an uptrend.
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Quiet farm memories of bogs and dogs in Fond du Lac County
The author recalls childhood on a large boggy marsh across from home in Eden Fond du Lac County. She and brother Allen hopped bogs, explored a fort, picked berries, watched wildlife, and rode with their dog Jack and other pets. The marsh is drained now, owned by a brother, but memories of simple farm life endure.
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Nebraska Wheeler County High School Band Concert 1918
Public concert at Wheeler County High School in 1918 where students and faculty were automatically members of the band. Photo submitted by former teacher and band member Alice Gaines Oetting of Menomonie.
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