Potatoes fed to dairy cattle gain traction in dairy farming
Portage County ag agent David Ankley discusses the growing use of potato byproducts as livestock feed at a Stevens Point seminar. He notes about 60,000 to 65,000 acres grow potatoes in Wisconsin, with processing plants in Portage County producing fries and patties. Byproducts, a palatable energy source, replace part of corn in rations, though protein remains low at 8 to 10 percent.
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David Ankley
Portage County
County
Ankley
Wisconsin
Stevens Point
American Potato Company
Ore-Ida Foods Inc
Guide to feeding potato byproducts for cattle
A guide on using potato byproducts in cattle feed notes slow adaptation, gradual ration changes, and using byproducts as energy substitutes for corn. It covers feeding limits, palatability, total mixed ration requirements, variability in byproduct composition, ensiling options, and transport costs.
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Ankley
NFU urges change to deficiency payment calculations
National Farmers Union executive committee members urge Congress to amend the 1985 farm bill to base deficiency payments on the first five months of the marketing year and finalize payments within 45 days. They call for repeal of the Findley amendment that lets the secretary of agriculture further reduce loan rates, citing cash-flow issues for family farmers and delays under the current-year-average method.
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Congress
Findley
National Farmers Union
Secretary of Agriculture
Task force formed on stray voltage issues in Wisconsin
State Secretary Howard Richards announced a task force coordinated by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. It includes agrarian groups, the Public Service Commission, industry, utilities, electricians, milking equipment makers, university staff, device dealers, and legislators. The aim is to inspect electrical systems by non utilities, license rural electricians, and pursue stray voltage research and education. As of November 25, 1,394 Credit Relief Outreach Program loans totaling over 18 million dollars have aided Wisconsin farmers since the 1985 start of CROP.
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Howard Richards
State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Public Service Commission
Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations
Wisconsin
State Senate Ag Committee
Rod Moen
Whitehall
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Menomonie
Slasons
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Chippewa Falls
Woods Mower
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ALUS
Allis
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Gilman Tractor & Implement Co
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