Oil spills drop sharply worldwide in past two years
A Cambridge based research team reports global oil spills fell to 26.1 million gallons in 1984 and 43.9 million in 1985, continuing a decade long decline from 241.8 million in 1983. Lead researcher Richard Golob cites tighter procedures, regulation, aging fleet retirement, and reduced Persian Gulf shipments as factors. The 1985 top spill was the Nova collision near Kharg Island with 21.4 million gallons spilled.
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Richard Golob
Cambridge, Mass
Golob
Persian Gulf
International Maritime Organization
Nova
Kharg Island
Milk fever control hinges on balanced ration and calcium limits
Dairy guidance notes milk fever is a manageable metabolic issue with careful calcium and phosphorus balance. Dry cows need about 40 grams calcium and 30 phosphorus, while high producers require over 1250 calcium and 130 phosphorus. avoid exceeding 100 grams calcium and use forage modestly, reserving high quality forage for milk cows.
Citrus prices loosen as U.S. forecast rises in 1986-87
As of Oct 1 U.S. citrus production is forecast at 12.4 million tons, up 14 percent from the prior year despite less bearing acreage. Total orange output for 1986-87 is projected at 201 million boxes, 14 percent higher than last season and 27 percent above 1984-85, with orange prices below a year earlier and likely to fall further with larger supplies.
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U.S
12th District Farm Credit Services faces $132 million loss
The 12th District Farm Credit Services reports a net loss of $131.6 million in the third quarter as non earning assets costs, $96.75 million in aid to other FCS institutions, and $16 million in future loan-loss provisions weigh on results. Loans total $4.1 billion, down $381 million from year end 1985.
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Farm Credit Services
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Wyoming
FCS
Indian and Frenchman share friendship across Wisconsin woods
On a brisk October day in 1896 Pierre Durand, a French Canadian homesteader in Wisconsin, is aided by a Chippewa friend when his wife is ill and he seeks meat. Their unlikely bond grows through shared work, fiddles, and mutual respect, lasting decades until a roadside farewell at a snowbound grave. The tale, recounted by Pierre’s son, honors their enduring cross cultural friendship.
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Pierre Durand
Wisconsin
Pierre
Farm Home and Lets Talk It Over Booklets Ad
University of Wisconsin Madison College of Agriculture promotes publications including The Farm Home Lets Talk It Over and agricultural short courses. Poster, 18 by 24 inches, photographed for display at State Historical Society in Madison.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture
State Historical Society
Madison
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