Fire kills 105 cows at Bazille dairy farm in Wisconsin
Fire at Henry Bazille’s 360 acre St. Croix County dairy near Glenwood City destroyed a milk house and equipment, killing 105 cows and injuring many more. Five barn fans drew smoke into the barn, detectors failed, and the cause remains unknown though an electrical short or kerosene heater is suspected. Insurance covers most losses. the Bazilles plan to rebuild toward a herd of about 100 milking cows within a month.
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Bazille
Emerald
St. Croix County
Laurilli
Aaron
Henry
Nola Bazille
Henry Bazille
Mr. Bazille
Glenwood City
O. Henry
Show on conservation tillage set for March 17
The Western Wisconsin Conservation Tillage Show steering committee has reviewed potential speakers for the educational program and begun contacting farmers for a discussion panel. Exhibitor reservations are open with a Jan 5 deadline, and outdoor display space may be available. William Taubman of UW River Falls leads inquiries. registrations go to River Country RC&D at 3120 E Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire.
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Wisconsin
Civic Center
Western Wisconsin Association of Land Conservation Committees
River Country Rc&d
William Taubman
The
College of Agriculture
Uw-River Falls
River Country
Rc&d
Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire
Conservation tillage exhibit speakers set for March 17
Sam Huffman of UW River Falls outlined a March 17 program with 5 6 speakers covering conservation tillage topics from plant varieties to pest control and equipment. A farmer panel will follow, with morning and afternoon sessions, and exhibitor setup March 16 from noon to 8 p.m.
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Sam Huffman
Uw-River Falls
Alfalfa Gains Seen as Equal to Soybeans in Protein Output
Forage researcher Garit Tenpas argues drainage and phytophthora resistance are essential for high quality alfalfa. He compares protein per acre with soybeans and nutrition value to corn silage, urging precision practices, rotation, and resistant seed to sustain yields in western Wisconsin.
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Garit Tenpas
Marshfield
Tenpas
Forage council elects officers in Western Wisconsin
Menomonie resident Mel Milbrath of Minneapolis was elected president of the Western Wisconsin Forage Council after the Dec 9 Forage Seminar. He succeeds two-year president Jim Doornink who declined a third term. Arlan Burke of Amery was elected vice president and Bruce Barnes of Baldwin was re elected secretary treasurer. Milbrath, founder of Pro-Ag Consultants, will push to expand council membership and aid farmers in managing insect, disease, and nutrient issues.
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Mel Milbrath
Minneapolis
Western
Wisconsin Forage Council
Milbrath
Jim Doornink
Jon de Farms
Baldwin
Council
Pro-Ag Consultants
Menomonie
Arlan Burke
Amery
Bruce Barnes
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Jim Lellicky
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UW Plattville Ag
Tom Coleman
Iowa State University
Frank Lessitter
Milwaukee
Richard Lute
Ortho Chemical
Jim Enlow
State Agronomist
Tom Burmood
Jacques Seed Co
Northrup King
Tom Daniel
Roger Springman
Eau Claire County
Jim Sanders
Senior Citizens Center
Chetek
Bill Nielsen
Harry Michelsen
Agnes Inez
Answer
Apollo
Waterman-Loomis
Forage Council
Mr. Doornink
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