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Newspaper

Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1986

Page

11

New Butter Tagline Approved By National Dairy Board

The National Dairy Board selected America’s Dairy Farmers as the new butter tagline in New Orleans. The old National Dairy Board logo will appear in smaller lettering below the new slogan on the banner and the first butter commercial, to air during CSB’s 60 Minutes on Feb 2.

America Dairy Farmers National Dairy Board New Orleans America’s Dairy Farmers CSB

Fewer Black-Operated Farms Across the United States

The Census Bureau reports 33 000 black operated farms in 1982, down from a peak of 926 000 in 1920 which was 14 percent of all farms. Black operators represented 1 percent of the nation s 2.2 million farms, with over 55 percent situated in Mississippi North Carolina Texas South Carolina and Alabama.

Census Bureau United States U.S Mississippi North Carolina Texas South Carolina Alabama

Recognition set for Ausman dinner honoring retiring official

A volunteer committee plans a recognition dinner on February 13 at the Sheraton Inn Madison for retiring state Agriculture Secretary LaVerne Ausman. Reception 6 PM, dinner 7 PM, program 8:15 PM. Dinner $15 per person, RSVP by February 7. A block of 20 hotel rooms reserved. Checks to Ausman Recognition Dinner at 6101 Queensway, Madison 53716. Call 608-251-2300 for hotel and 608-221-8698 for more information.

LaVerne Ausman Sheraton Inn Madison Sheraton Queensway Wis

Reading forage tests for dairy feed values

Keith Sommerfeld of Dunn County explains forage test interpretation centered on four numbers. Crude protein signals cut timing and legume content while acid detergent fiber relates to digestibility and lignin. NDF governs intake and RFV ranks forage value for dairy cows.

NORML reports 1985 US marijuana value at 18.6 billion

NORML asserts U S grown marijuana rose 12 percent to 18.6 billion in 1985, surpassing corn by 17.56 million as the top cash crop, though USDA estimates place corn at least 20.49 billion. The DEA disputed NORML’s figures amid intensified anti pot campaigns.

The National Organization For the Reform of Marijuana NORML Pot USDA Drug Enforcement Administration

Ice Cream Social Plans From January Ice Harvest Memory

In a January church meeting, the Ladies Aid Society of a Methodist church discusses securing ice for next summer’s social. Mr Johnson, owner of Johnson Lake and Park, will harvest and deliver blocks, stored in the family ice house. Summers feature milk sales, skate days, and a beloved homemade recipe.

Ladies Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Reckneyer

Country Store Scene From Rural Wisconsin Century Ago

A black and white photo shows a country store with full shelves and potatoes sold by the basket. Clerks wear aprons and use extra sleeves to keep shirts cleaner. brooms hang on the wall and wrapping paper roles are noted. Photo submitted by Nettie Carnes Hanson of Cushing Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Nettie Carnes Hanson Cushing Wis

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University of Wisconsin Dairy Research Inc Ausman Keith Sommerfeld Dunn County Alice Gaines Oetting Menomonie Johnson Johnson Lake Johnson Park Mr. Johnson Mama Ladies Aid Leonard Jersey Gertrude Papa Grandma Sis Yesteryear
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