Wisconsin tree farmer Deppeler named regional standout
Albert Deppeler, a Green County cheesemaker and 4-H woodworking leader, was named regional outstanding tree farmer of 1985 for a 12 state area by the American Forest Institute. Forester Ray Amiel cited his long term commitment to woods and extensive community involvement as key factors. Deppeler maintains a timbered estate with a written plan, runs a local sawmill, and mentors youths in woodworking, spending evenings and weekends in the woods and shop.
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Tree farmer honored for youth forestry work in Green County
The Green County Forestry Educational Center spans 21 acres of timber and an old Monroe School District building bought in 1968 by Mr. Deppeler and eight others. An educational trail highlights tree species while the schoolhouse hosts clubs. Members funded the school with 220 donors paying 25 dollars each. Deppeler’s slide program shows timber progression over 20 years, and thinning provides lumber to nearby schools. The center funds electricity and insurance by selling yearly cutting boards, supporting Deppeler’s broader 400+ acres timber holdings across Green and Dane counties acquired over 40 years.
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Wisconsin farmers may graze setaside acres under 1985 program
The USDA allows grazing or harvesting forage from setaside acres in 44 Wisconsin counties due to dry Midwest conditions. Producers must obtain county ASCS permission, pay a $17.50 fee, and comply with rules to avoid penalties. Violations can bring fines up to 60 per acre for grazing and 120 per acre for unauthorized harvesting, with spot checks possible.
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Wisconsin
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Warm July Weekend Forecast in Southern Wisconsin
The National Weather Service in Madison projects near normal temperatures for the 4th of July weekend in southern Wisconsin with dry conditions. Daytime highs near the lower 80s and overnight lows from the upper 50s to about 60 degrees.
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Farm bill work accelerates in House agriculture panel
Wisconsin congressman Steve Gunderson said the House Agriculture Committee will work morning, afternoon and evening next week to pass a new farm bill. The plan includes a paid dairy diversion program, an 18 member National Dairy Policy Committee, higher Southeast Class I dairy prices and government purchases of red meat to offset dairy surpluses. The dairy diversion feature is central to Midwest dairy interests amid looming debate over the final bill.
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Kika) de la Garza
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