Barrows Says Wisconsin Not Highest in Property Taxes
State agricultural economist Richard Barrows told Sauk City farmers that Wisconsin is not the highest state for property tax per acre. He cited eastern states like Massachusetts and Rhode Island with higher per acre assessments and noted Wisconsin’s tax load as a share of farm income and production costs is not a major competitive disadvantage.
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Barrows
Richard Barrows
Cooperative Extension Service
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sauk City
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Midwest
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South
No compensation law for 80 grain embargo in 1980
State officials say no law authorizes compensation to grain farmers for losses from the January 4 1980 embargo under Public Law 96 494 Section 206. The statute excludes grains and soybeans, despite farmer inquiries in Wisconsin and nearby states.
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Peter Senn
ASCS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Wisconsin
Secretary of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Ussr
Senn
Correction to Funks Seed ad on seed corn payment terms
Jan Shepel notes last week ad should state pay for seed corn by January 15 1986 and receive an additional 12 percent discount. He adds that state values may adjust terms of sale over time and may include more forced sales based on land nearby and premium factors.
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Funks
Welfare debate prompts letters on need and dignity
Readers defend welfare for the elderly disabled and children while criticizing fraud. They urge fair prices for farm products and question the push for advertising aid. J Duss of Hixton asks Mr Meinen if he will join in supporting those in need.
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Meinen
Mr. Meinen
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