Merging lows create dandy storm across Midwest
Forecasters describe a February storm as a dandy deep system after two low pressure fronts merged over the Great Lakes region. Winds reached 103 mph in Cleveland, with heavy snow piling in Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania while Minnesota saw less severe impact. Public hearing set in Bear Bluff for Beaver Creek drainage case.
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Beekeepers Elect Officers at Polk Burnett Group
The Polk Burnett Beekeepers association re elected Paul Ekblad of Grantsburg as president at the annual meeting. David Michaelson of Balsam Lake will serve as vice president and Joanne Weber of Clayton as secretary treasurer. The next meeting is at 8 p.m. February 16 in Balsam Lake.
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Budget reveals $15.6 billion USDA request amid farming concerns
The Country Today outlines President Carter's 1979 budget proposal for the Agriculture Department totaling $15.6 billion for price supports, conservation and food programs. It breaks down allocations across agencies including ARS, CSRS, extension, the library, economic and foreign services, and notes the CCC and REA funding levels, along with cuts in FCIC and foreign aid. The report highlights rising fertilizer costs, farm income pressures, and the administration's call to monitor the farm situation.
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ASCS to issue two week farmer payment reports
ASCS will issue payment statements to area farmers within two weeks, aiding income tax prep. Farmers must report ASCS payments as taxable income. The notice details allocations across agencies, including $164 million for agricultural credit insurance and $53 million more for SCS, with other programs and totals listed.
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Chippewa Valley Electric Co op to Hold 41st Annual Meeting
About 400 patrons are expected at the 41st annual meeting of Chippewa Valley Electric Co op at the high school starting 10 a.m. Saturday. Reports by Allen Hoel Charles Veidht and Dairyland Power public affairs chief Howard Nestigen. William Farrell of United Power Association delivers main address. Directors from Districts 3 and 5 to be elected and two bylaw amendments on meeting timing and RBC News subscription proposed. Music by Glen and Clara Reeve and The Duffers.
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Northern Wisconsin Beef Producers Co op annual meeting planned
The Northern Wisconsin Beef Producers Cooperative will hold its annual meeting at Lehman's Supper Club near Rice Lake on Feb. 11 with registration at 11 a.m. A noon luncheon precedes a 1 p.m. start. Three directors will be elected, including seating directors from Eau Claire and Chippewa counties. Potential directors should contact Lauren Gehler Cameron Larry Dukerschein Glen Flora Gilbert Durand Spooner Jake Gullickson Shell Lake or Ed Miniatt Bruce. Howard McCarty of Rice Lake's First National Bank will discuss agriculture's future and Equity Livestock Co op reporters will review last year's beef sale. The board will meet after to elect officers. Luncheon tickets cost 3.25 each and must be sent to Gene Meier by Feb. 6.
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