Exports question as world food output climbs
Ward Sinclair in the Washington Post argues that rising global food production reduces U.S. export markets. China Bangladesh and India show strong gains, challenging Reagan era hopes of farm prosperity from exports. The five year farm bill offers little relief amid uncertainty for American farmers. Page 14.
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Earl pledges state loans and tax credits for farmers
Gov. Anthony Earl outlines a three pronged plan to aid Wisconsin agriculture with increased state backed loans, property tax credits, and support for ag products. He seeks to expand the Crop program, potentially up to 20 million in guaranteed loans for up to 1600 farmers in 1986, noting low loan default and urging continued relief during an ag recession.
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Farmers Halt Repossessed Equipment Auction in Clear Lake
More than 100 protesters halted an auction of Mike and SueAnn Croes dairy equipment, prompting Bank of Clear Lake executives to cancel the sale to avoid a penny auction. The bank plans private bids next week, while the bankruptcy case remains unresolved in Eau Claire. Farm Unity mobilized demonstrators, and some bidders, including implement dealers, offered bids on scrap paper as observers voiced disappointment. Local deputies present, but no violence occurred.
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Moment at Farm Auction Draws Large Crowd and Protests
By 12 30 sale time the crowd grew to about 200 including 100 Farm Unity Alliance and Groundswell activists from Iowa. More than 100 vehicles lined the roads as the bank repossessed the Don Althoff farm east of Clear Lake. Protests disrupted the sale as some equipment was briefly targeted, voices clashed, and observers debated the community impact while bidders hovered over remaining items.
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Iowa
Weather Outlook for Twin Cities Snow Thursday Then Cold
National Weather Service forecasters expect a snow chance Thursday followed by variable clouds Friday and Saturday. Highs near 30 Thursday, cooling to the teens in northern areas, with overnight lows in the 20s Thursday and near zero by Saturday.
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