Tax tips for farm asset sales from UW extension specialist
University of Wisconsin extension agribusiness expert Phil Harris explains tax strategies for selling farm assets. Prioritize selling items with the smallest taxable gain or a loss, especially assets with a basis above market value to offset income. Consider depreciation recapture as ordinary income and consult the extension publication on Income Tax Management for Farmers.
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Phil Harris
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service
UW Ag Law
Wisconsin standardizes Baby Swiss cheese identity
The state Agriculture Department establishes a distinct standard for Baby Swiss. Norm Kirschbaum notes higher moisture and fat than regular Swiss, with 43 percent moisture and 45 percent fat minimum. Pasteurized milk is required for Baby Swiss sold within 60 days. Baby Swiss, developed in Iowa, now grows in Wisconsin with rising production and sales.
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State Agriculture Department
Norm Kirschbaum
Kirschbaum
Mr. Kirschbaum
Iowa
Wisconsin
Well-timed hay cutting boosts milk yield in dairy herds
Computer controlled feeding can raise per cow production on large free-stall operations but may not justify the cost for many Northeast and Midwest farms. For farms largely self supplying feed, proper forage management, especially alfalfa at early bud stage, is key, with delays cutting profits by up to 2000 dollars per day. Terry Howard, UW Extension dairy nutritionist.
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Northeast
Midwest
Wisconsin corn acreage report deadline nears
Farmers in Wisconsin must report corn and other spring seed crops to ASCS by July 15 to avoid a late filing fee. All 1985 Feed Grain participants must report planted crops, uses, conservation reserve acres and diverted acres. Non Feed Grain growers must report 1985 crop acres to stay eligible for future federal farm programs and protect acreage bases. After reporting, ASCS will randomly verify accuracy of acreage reports.
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County
ASCS
Wisconsin
Saliva in dairy cows reveals surprising daily volumes
University of Maine research shows Holstein cows produce 48 to 59 gallons of saliva daily with variation by lactation stage. Dr. Martin Stokes notes eight weeks after calving yields more saliva than four weeks, while feeding, rest, and ruminating change secretion levels. Saliva buffers rumen pH and aids digestion.
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University of Maine
Martin Stokes
Stokes
Maine
Fourth of July in Our Hometown Family Memory
On the Fourth of July the town wakes to celebration as the blacksmith sounds a cannon and the Livery and Sales Stable buzzes with activity. Papa plans events, Mama coordinates parade traditions, and children enjoy breakfasts, dress changes, a parade, contests, dances, and a grand fireworks finale before a wholesome, memory-filled night by the lake.
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Mama
Papa
Grandma
Business Houses
America
Scene at St Peter's Lutheran Church Mission Festival 1915
Photo from Bear's Grass Valley near Augusta shows a girl identified as Doris Geisler Klatt with two older women during the annual mission festival. The church, built 1893, held services in German until nearly 1920. first marriage recorded as Mr. and Mrs. Erdman. Pastor Rev Arleigh Lutz mentioned.
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Augusta
Eau Claire County
Bear's Grass Valley
Doris Geisler Klatt
Henry Erdman
Arleigh Lutz
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Uw-Extension
Keith Sommerfeld
Dunn County
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Oetting
William Jennings Bryan
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