Stamp marks 50 years of soil conservation in US
A 20 cent anniversary stamp honoring half a century of soil conservation is now available at Wisconsin post offices. First issued February 6 at the National Association of Conservation Districts convention in Denver. The design shows a hand holding a flower with color bands symbolizing water and soil layers. The celebration began August 25, 1983 and runs with recognitions through April 1985.
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National Association of Conservation Districts
Denver
Agriculture secretary extends feed grain signup to March 16
Des Moines secretary John Block reversed his prior stance and extended the 1984 price support signup by three weeks to March 16. He cited the need for greater farmer participation amid protests and low anticipated turnout in wheat, with changes to the wheat program to boost attractiveness. Also covering feed grain rice and cotton programs, the decision followed talks with wheat and corn growers and praise from Rep. Pat Roberts.
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John Block
Block
Credit crunch in Wisconsin dairy farming remains evident
Wisconsin bankers and farming officials told Congressman Steve Gunderson that 2 to 5 percent of area dairy farms may struggle to obtain operating loans this spring as income fails to cover debt. Delinquencies and shifting lender attitudes threaten private credit while FmHA programs aim to fill gaps through guaranteed loans and a new preferred lender initiative.
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Rosseo
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Office of Management and Budget
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Mild Week Ahead with Partly Cloudy Skies This Week
National Weather Service forecasters in Minneapolis expect mild conditions with partly cloudy skies on Thursday and Friday. Highs in the 30s and lows 15 to 20. Saturday turns mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. highs reach the upper 30s to low 40s and lows around the mid 20s.
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