Harvest Accidents Rise With Early Snow Slows CornPicking
In Polk County several farmers were injured while hurriedly harvesting frozen corn as early snows hit. Darryl Klawitter of Centuria suffered crushed and severed fingers after a husking roller pulled into his hand. He spent hours trapped before rescue, later needing pins and a skin graft. He and neighbor hardships underscore dangers of frost damaged stalks and active machinery. Kevin Hagen John Marten will keynote the Wisconsin Grain Dealers Convention in Madison February 26-28, 1986.
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Polk County
Darryl Klawitter
Centuria
John Marten
Farm Journal Magazine
Wisconsin Grain Dealers
Sheraton
Madison
Accidents in Polk County Corn Harvest Highlight Risky Habit
Polk County farmers suffered hand injuries from husking machinery after repeatedly clearing clogs with bare hands. Larry Pullin, Ted Tolass, and Bob Thompson recount near-misses and amputations, noting early snows and frozen stalks forced risky actions. Agricultural agent Willis Erickson calls it a dangerous trend despite experience.
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Polk County
Willis Erickson
Kevin Hagen
Zantons Named National Grange Young Couple of the Year
Avalon couple James and Mary Jo Zanton were honored as National Grange Young Couple of the Year at the national convention in Oregon. They met through the Grange and have built a farming life with a 280 acre crop and dairy operation, five young children, and active roles in Grange youth programs, local chapters, and community groups.
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Avalon
Grange
Oregon
Zanton
State Grange
Zantons
Jim
National Grange
Grange names Avalon couple national Young Couple
Rural Avalon pair Jim and Mary Jo Zanton are honored as national Young Couple of the Grange after years of activity. They met and married through the organization and receive the national recognition for their service and commitment.
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Grange
Barneveld
Jim
Mary Jo Zanton
Rural
Avalon
The
Farmers could share in food price increase
The 1986 Agricultural Outlook Conference projects modestly rising consumer food prices, a 2 to 4 percent gain next year, with farmers receiving a slightly larger share of the food dollar. Farm value for most foods should rise 2 to 4 percent, led by cattle and hogs, while fresh vegetables may fall nearly 6 percent due to ample supplies. Dairy prices are expected to rise.
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Agriculture Department
USDA
Ralph Parlett
Karen Bunch
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Ted Tolass
Mr. Tolass
Bob Thompson
James
Mrs. Zanton
Appleton
Joseph Simon
Mr. Zanton
FFA
Mary Jo
Patrons of Husbandry
England
Geoffrey
Jennifer
Patricia Jo
Marie
Whitewater
Charter
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Rock Prairie Homemakers
Jan Shepel
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