1985 Year in Review Highlights Wisconsin Agriculture
A 1985 retrospective shows Wisconsin agriculture dominating headlines with shifts in policy and markets. Senate reorganized to Agriculture Health and Human Services, dairy export rises, and a controversial farm bill proposal. Notable items include UW Extension cuts feared, new co unions, and cattle industry milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Wisconsin
Agriculture, Health and Human Services Committee
Reagan
Congress
Governor’s Conference On Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eau Claire
Anthony Earl
Midwest Breeders
Minnesota Valley Breeders Association
Uw-Extension
Larry Monthey
Shawano County
Consolidated Badger
AMPI
Cargill Inc
U.S
Hollywood
Chuck Koval
Cooperative Extension
Monsanto Corp
Farmers Cooperative of
Spencer
Marathon County
Donald and
Keith Long
Weyauwega
Wisconsin Holstein Association
Case International
Tenneco
JI Case
International Harvester
Earl
William Howell
Union Grove
Bob Hess
Bronson la Follette
Michael and
Gail Kubiak
Marinette County
City
Ames
Jo Ann Smith
Florida
The
National Cattlemen’s Association
Chicago
U.S. Agriculture
John Block
Green Bay
Dave and Mary Sobreck
Oneida
Robert G. Mayer
Deer Park
Polk County
Garit Tenpas
Marshfield
Ashland
Dave Troxel
Plainfield
Steve Olson
Stoughton
Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative
David Allen
Reedsburg
Matt Glewen
New Holstein
Consolidated Badger Cooperative of
Shawano
Morning Glory Farms
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Kenneth Lindquist
Highbridge
Harland Everson
Edgerton
State Agriculture Board
Mr. Lindquist
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Services
America
Farmers Union Milk Marketing Cooperative
John Wedberg
University of California-Berkeley
Madison
H.C
Ford
Buick
GMC
Whitehall
Neillsville Rendering Inc
Neillsville, WI
N.F
Drau
Oliver
A.c
Glencoe
Haybine
Kroning Equip
Gare
Lite
Sori
Branstiter Bros
Greenwood
Wis
Iowa
Univer
Bob Bosold
WAXX
National Association of Farm Broadcasters
University of Wisconsin/Madison
Future Farmers of America
Commodity Groups and
Soil Conservation Service
Stered
Mabc-Select
MABC
Forest Road
Lansing
Michigan
Ali
Wr Trust
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