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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1986

Page

15

Wisconsin farm year in review 1986

The Country Today highlights a year of farm policy shifts, drought fears, auctions, and elections. Major items include dairy policy debates, Conservation Reserve changes, USDA crop projections, and notable events from January through July across Wisconsin. It notes key figures, agencies, and farm groups shaping 1986.

Gil Barlass’s Bessie dominates World Dairy Expo

George and Shirley Barlass of Janesville celebrate Gil-Bar Unique Bessie as Supreme Champion at the 1986 World Dairy Expo. Long-Haven Sally sells for a record $350,000 at the WDE sale. Doug Porter sweeps all four divisions of the WDE Forage Superbowl. Also notes include a new garbage to energy incinerator in Barron County, Farm Progress Days success in De Forest with 120,000 visitors, and various dairy industry developments.

George Shirley Barlass Janesville Long-Haven Carlos Doug Long Clayton Michigan WDE Doug Porter ABS Almena Barron County Twin Town de- Forest

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