Bishops to Study Rural Land Issues in Midwest Hearings
Catholic bishops in 12 farming states plan two hearings on the family farm and related rural issues including land ownership and zoning. In Eau Claire on Dec 11 a La Crosse Diocese spokesman presented a five page document outlining church interest, and Bishop Freking will hold a February 21–22 hearing to collect information for a forthcoming task.
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Wisconsin farm receipts near 3.5 billion in 1978
Wisconsin farm products marketed in 1978 may exceed 3.5 billion dollars, about 10 percent above 1977, driven by higher milk, livestock, and crop prices. Milk alone accounts for 60 percent of annual farm income, with 1978 milk prices reaching a record high. The report notes record cattle, calf, hog, and lamb prices, with overall index up about 12 percent from 1977.
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