Wisconsin DATCP chief views 1977 as mixed for farmers
Gary E. Rohde secretary of the Wisconsin DATCP cites a year of mixed fortunes with record grain and hay harvests amid low prices, while dairy profits rose on cheaper feed and better milk prices. He warns of a real cost-price squeeze and notes growth in cattle exports and a department name change plus new land use tax credits under farmland preservation.
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Wisconsin dairy leads 1977 farm income and output rise
Wisconsin farms expect record milk output of 21 billion pounds in 1977, up nearly four percent from 1976, with cheese and butter also at or near record levels. Cash receipts may edge up despite crop income decline, as livestock profits rise on higher milk prices.
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Wisconsin reports record crop yields in 1977 season
Crops statistician Charles LeGrande says 1977 was exceptionally productive across Wisconsin with timely rainfall and warm springs driving high yields. Corn, oats, winter wheat, potatoes reach new highs. alfalfa hay multiplied harvests. soybean output up with more acreage. cranberry production stayed top ranked despite 1976 bog damage.
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Charles LeGrande
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DATCP
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