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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1987
Page
2
A Nature report based on a 50 year Spokane area comparison shows organic farming yields richer topsoil, higher organic matter, and better moisture retention. The study credits green manure crops and reduced tillage for erosion resistance, urging integrated practices to safeguard long term productivity.
Farmers ask why foot health affects cow reproduction. Cows with tender feet struggle to stand for mounting during heat, leading to longer calving intervals and lower profits. Suggest feeding a slice of long dry hay before grain and using a buffer early lactation to maintain rumen pH.
An Eau Claire insurance agency halted operations after providers withdrew approvals to market policies. Regulators investigate a $500,000 premium forwarding failure and unpaid wages as the firm loses carriers and agents. Employees note the office at 3635 N Hastings Way closed after a caretaker takeover by First Interstate Bank.
The Chippewa Valley Forage Council, formed recently, elected a dozen directors at the December 1 meeting in Chippewa Falls. Board members include Ron Cooke, Bill Custer, Doug Mueller, Harold Peck, and Joe Smith from the farm segment. Agribusiness reps are Frank Borg, Gary Evans, Ron Myhers, Merrill Wachter. Land Conservation reps Jean Schomisch, Dan Mastepole. UW Extension reps Cal Kraemer, Mahlon Peterson. The group will elect officers and plan a membership drive at 8:15 p.m. December 17 at the Eau Claire County Agriculture and Resource Center in Eau Claire. The council aligns with the Wisconsin and Western Wisconsin forage councils.
Chippewa Falls The search committee for Chippewa Fire Protection District will interview candidates in January. After reviewing applications from more than 50, 10 finalists will be called for interviews to gather more information. Ron Salter, the department’s long‑time chief, is leaving to run a resort at Bruce and will stay on part‑time. The department serves Hallie Lafayette Wheaton Eagle Point and Tilden towns.
Dean Foods issued a voluntary recall of eight ounce cherry vanilla yogurt sold in eight states Illinois Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Iowa Michigan Kentucky Pennsylvania after staples and razor blade fragments were found. Affected cartons carry expiration Dec 6 and permit numbers 17 37.
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