Don't panic on herd buyout
Farmers are urged to prepare for dairy buyout details as the farm bill evolves. While final procedures may not be ready until April 1, producers should gather financial records, especially net worth statements, to project net income and analyze trends. Keith Sommerfeld, Dunn County agent, advises calm preparation and future use of analysis tools.
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USDA
Farm census test to begin nationwide in 1987
The U S Census Bureau will conduct a nationwide test in California Pennsylvania North Carolina Illinois South Dakota Texas Florida and Washington to assess farmers ability to answer questions on the next Census of Agriculture in 1987. The tests will be in person for a sample of producers and aim to improve data collection wording instructions and response methods including a booklet format and mail techniques.
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U.S. Census Bureau
California
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Illinois
South Dakota
Texas
Florida
Washington
Diesel engines start in cold weather use ether warning
A warning on starting diesel engines in cold weather notes that using ether can severely damage engines if added after cranking and unignited fuel pools in the cylinder. Follow manual directions and spray only in designated portals. Use 10W-30 oil and premium diesel with cetane 45 to 50 to ease starts. Ed Henderson of FS Petroleum Division.
Seaway Toll Freeze Sought as Canada Proposes Increases
U S transportation officials oppose Canada’s plan to raise Seaway tolls arguing higher charges would make the waterway less competitive with trucks, rails, and Mississippi River barge lines. A freeze is urged for jointly run sections while Canada seeks up to 30 percent on its section.
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U.S
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
James L. Emery
U.S. Seaway
Seaway
Great Lakes
Tastes of a Wisconsin cheesemaker life and family misadventures
An American immigrant recalls early years as a cheesemaker in Wisconsin. The memoir details factory contracts, milk sourcing, and living quarters, plus vivid episodes such as a lead mine pit rescue, a chicken house fire from a kerosene cleanout, and a pea nose incident. It also notes awards earned by the father at dairy shows and a child's memories from 1910 onward.
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Charles R. Collins
Blue Mounds
Wis
Mount Vernon
Clara
Cross Plains
Paula Angelina
G. Nitardy
Verona
Frau
Catherine Erb
Herr Friedrich Erb
Erb
National Dairy Show Association
Jacob Erb
Women prepare for Rose Bowl parade from Santa Barbara
The Country Yesterday shows Christina Lindauer Elsie Eliza Heuer and Eige E Heuer getting ready to travel from Santa Barbara California to the 1918 Rose Bowl parade. The photograph was submitted by Elsie E Thomas of Cobb Wisconsin.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Christina Lindauer
Elsie Eliza Heuer
Eige E. Heuer
Elsie E. Thomas
Cobb, Wis
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Edo
Ed Henderson
FS Petroleum Division
Jennie Erb Joos
Dane County
Diemtigen
Switzerland
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Papa
Paula
Jennie
Collins
Mama
International Daily Show Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Monroe
Yesteryear