Piersons win top Holstein at Wabasha County Fair
In Wabasha Minnesota, a 4 year old registered Holstein owned by David and Dennis Pierson of Lake City, shown by David’s son Todd, topped the final judging. Judge Evelyn Stransky praised the animal’s correct line and appearance as eight top entries were chosen for advancement to the Minnesota State Fair.
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Wabasha, Minn
David
Dennis Pierson
Lake City
Todd
Evelyn Stransky
Minnesota
Pierson
Todd Pierson
Gillford
Wabasha County
Princess Angela Evers Crowned Wabasha County Fair Princess
Princess Angela Evers 18 of Lake City crowned fair princess with dairy farming family from Wabasha County. Pierson family operates an 80-cow dairy with 20300 pounds milk and 740 fat under DHIA. focus on profitability and high quality forage. Runners up included Ila and Kevin Siewert for Holsteins. fair shows amid wet start. other top winners include Risa Loppnow, Kurt Martin, and Amy Siewert with hogs and lambs.
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Angela Evers
Lake City
Wabasha County
She
Mary and
Elmer Evers
Risa Loppnow
Barrow
Kurt Martin
Mezeppa
Bradley Mussell
Plainview
Federal grain agency drops new wheat grading policy
The Federal Grain Inspection Service announced a temporary change effective immediately to classify non traditional hard red winter wheats by marketing area rather than visual traits. Critics said the policy could save farmers about 25 cents per bushel on part of the 1986 crop. Public hearings are planned this summer to consider a broader revision for 1987.
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Federal Grain Inspection Service
Leafhopper impact on second crop hay yields
University data show leafhopper aphids can cut second crop alfalfa yields by up to 0.75 tons per acre. Losses in value range from $30 to $80 per acre, totaling $3,000 to $8,000 per 100 acres. Blomberg urges weekly field scouting and notes pest scouting services via extension offices are available.
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Garry Blomberg
Winnebago County Ag
Rural co op loans draw partisan fire and praise
Fifty five rural electric cooperatives seek to borrow up to 9.6 billion dollars from Treasury enabled private lenders, with Republicans backing the plan despite critics like Senator Gramm citing future cost. Supporters say cash helps the Treasury and reduces federal credit exposure while co ops argue savings exceed risks.
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Reagan
U.S. Treasury Department
Congressional Budget Office
Senate
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Mr. Gramm
Bob Bergland
Carter
Treasury
Bergland
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Todds
Piersons
Roy
Princess
Lake Elmo, Minn
David Pierson
Ila
Kevin Siewert
Zumbora Falls
Chuck Schwartau
Aryshire
Larry Paul
Pine Island
Amy Siewert
By Are Hotman
Wabasha
Minn
Marcus
Michael
John
Jeremy
Carl
Vicki Mancilman
Jennifer
Wabasha Co
Allen Atwood
FGIS
Oshkosh
Reas
Sen
Phil Gramm
Texas
Quentin Burdick
D-N.d
Sen. Gramm
Hunter
Department of Agriculture
REA
Alan Simpson
Wyoming
Mr. Simpson
Crick
Mr. Bergland
Mr. Hunter
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Herbert St
Chippewa Falls
Tri-State Area
Culpitt Roofing Inc
West Ave. North
West Salem
Sheahan
Sheahan Industries Inc
R.R. 3
Reedsville
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