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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1978

Page

8

Senator Harnisch Polls Back Ban on Nonreturnable Bottles

State Senator Thomas Harnisch cites 1975 and latest surveys showing about 70 percent support a ban on nonreturnable beer and soft drink containers or mandatory deposits. He argues deposits would conserve iron and bauxite, cut litter costs, and save energy, noting opponents cite jobs loss and minimal litter impact. He cites Oregon's drop in litter and a federal study predicting 32 to 43 percent energy savings, while criticizing breweries for data gaps and backing his bills 617 and 605 that have failed.

Thomas Harnisch Dneillsville Harnisch

Chippewa County hosts Jan. 20 alfalfa clinic

Chippewa Falls alfalfa clinic set for Friday January 20 from 1 15 to 4 15 p m in the courthouse assembly room. Garit Tenpas of the UW Agricultural Experiment Station will discuss varieties alfalfa vs alfalfa grass seeding rates soil prep fertilization and long term stand management Cal Kraemer will cover soil testing lime and corrective fertilizer timing for pH adjustment Randy Knapp will discuss forage inventory and testing.

Chippewa County Garit Tenpas University of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station Marshfield Cal Kraemer Randy Knapp

Wisconsin milk production hits record 21 billion pounds in 1977

Wisconsin farm milk output totaled 21 billion pounds in 1977, up 3.7 percent from 1976. Despite fewer cows, output per cow rose to a record 11,685 pounds, aided by better pasture, abundant feed, and improved milk feed price ratios. December production reached 1.6 billion pounds with per cow output at 910 pounds.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Statistical Reporting Service

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