USDA invites comments on proposed RCA changes in Wisconsin
Wisconsin residents are urged to comment on the USDA proposed Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act program. Comments due January 15. In 1980 over 3,100 Wisconsinites commented on program basis assessing national resource conditions. Copies of the appraisal and proposal available at county SCS and ASCS offices plus state address for comment forms. Ed Weber outlined 30 programs under USDA policy at a Dunn County hearing, noting a budget drop from 837 million to 719 million over five years and the need to set priorities.
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USDA
Wisconsin
Scs
ASCS
State Conservationist
Soil Conservation Service
Hammersley Road
Madison
Ed Weber
Dunn County
State Assembly Agriculture and Nutrition Committee
Weber
Soil and Water Conservation Policy
David Stute
Public program on soil conservation gains support and questions economics
In 1977 RCA spelled out, 9 000 local meetings in 1978 assessed needs, and a 1979 poll of 7 000 people. Three draft proposals in 1980 drew 65 000 written responses, yielding a preferred program. Most favored redirecting current programs or bonus-for-conservation incentives. least popular was regulation. State Sen. James Harsdorf pressed why farmers don’t adopt practices, while Mr. Weber blamed economics and short-term needs. Top priorities: reduce soil erosion, cut upstream flooding, and improve water quality with targeted grants and expanded local roles, shifting funds from wildlife habitat to erosion and flood control. He noted Dunn County soils show varied losses, and questioned handling walk-ins with reduced SCS staff under funding cuts.
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RCA
Weber
Sen
Harsdorf
Wisconsin Farm Builders Conference set for Eau Claire
The Wisconsin Farm Builders Conference will be held January 12 to 13 in Eau Claire to help builders work smarter amid current economic conditions. UW Extension and industry advisers organize the event with eight farm tours, a keynote by John Wick of Wick Building Systems, and sessions on building design, financial management, and stray voltage and insulation topics.
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Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Brian Holmes
Uw-Extension
John Wick
Wick Building Systems Inc
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Menomonic
SCS Soil Survey
Fmha
James Harsdorf
Beldenville
Mr. Weber
Agribusiness
Agricultural Conference Office
Johns Hall
Uw-Madison
Agricultural Conference Ofice
Massey-Ferguson
Massey Ferguson
Massey
Harmon Implement, Inc
Plum City
U.S. Hwy
Barron Implement Co. Inc
Barron
Lindstroms
Modena
Menomonie
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