Farm groups balk at cut to brucellosis control plan
Washington officials debated reducing the Brucellosis Eradication Program from 91 million to 60 million as critics warned of major cattle losses and human illness. C W McMillan disputed claims of over 1 billion in losses, urging careful budgeting while acknowledging eradication goals and urging tighter administration. Farm bureaus warned against delays, while the National Cattlemen's Association backed some reduction but opposed deeper cuts.
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Agriculture Department
USDA
McMillan
Reagan
National Cattlemen’s Association
Pierce dairy day draws about 500 visitors near Ellsworth
About 500 people attended Pierce County Dairy Day on June 30 at Huber Farm Inc near Ellsworth. Sponsors included Pierce County Dairy Promotion chaired by Tony Shafer in cooperation with Ellsworth Commercial Club farm organizations and area businesses. Winners spanned hand milking, milk drinking, poster, and recipe contests with entrants from KCUE and WIXK stations, River Falls and Baldwin, plus 4-H clubs.
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Pierce County
Huber Farm Inc
Ellsworth
Pierce County Dairy Promotion
Tony Shafer
Ellsworth Commercial Club
Chuck McMillen
KCUE_ radio
Chuck Rank
WIXK_ radio
Brad _ Siebold
WIXK
Jack Hines
Wevr Radio
Spike Toth
Cenex
Blythe Bjerkeset
Pierce County Herald
John Hanten
River
Dairy Day
Marian Pechacek
Big River Homemakers
Diana Gifford
Merri-Heirs 4-H Club
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