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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1981
Page
13
West central Wisconsin faces alfalfa risk from warm days and cool nights causing alternate thawing and freezing. Ice around the crown can separate crown from roots, killing plants. Alfalfa may die in winter from extreme cold or suffocation beneath snow without adequate dormancy. Cal Kraemer, Chippewa County agent.
Rising fertilizer costs boost the value of farm manure. A 50 cow herd yields 10 250 pounds of nitrogen 5 750 pounds of phosphorus and 11 250 pounds of potash annually worth 4 755 dollars at current prices. If half the liquid is lost in the field only part of nitrogen phosphorus and potash remains usable, reducing the manure’s crop value. Proper handling determines the actual nutrient benefit to crops.
Farmers may depreciate standby replacement parts as part of machinery even if unused. IRS rulings permit depreciation and potential investment tax credits for spare parts kept on hand. Buy parts now and deduct them on 1981 tax returns, with records linking each part to its machine, advises James Janke, St. Croix County resource agent.
Barron County ASCS has new aerial photos from 1980 and staff are transferring land lines and farm numbers to the new photos. The office offers measurement service to farmers at 12.50 per farm plus 1.75 per field to settle acreages, reducing renter landlord disputes. Apply before spring rush.
This piece recalls the early Clark County Extension Homemakers program born from Farm and Home Week ideals. It follows 1930s rural life, drought and low mood, the rise of home economics work, electrification, and the community effort that transformed homemaking into a recognized profession through clubs, education, and practical innovations. It highlights figures like Wallace Dandra, Mary Purcell, Alice Olson, and community efforts to improve farm living.
A memoir excerpt reflects wartime shortages and rationing, family growth through adoption, and loss including Rose and Clara's sons. Postwar life shows a surge in homemakers activity with a large county membership, 4-H events, scholarships, and community support as women regain civic roles.
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