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Newspaper

Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1986

Page

19

Weisensel’s BGH Letter Draws Farmer Debate

A reader critiques Weisensel of the Wisconsin Agri Business Council for downplaying objections to Bovine Growth Hormone. The letter argues opponents may be emotionally driven and compares the stance to past farm tech disputes such as DHIA artificial insemination and the electric era, urging openness to new developments.

Russ) Weisensel Wisconsin Agri-Business Council

Farmers' stance on BGH evaluation and adoption

Farmers defend independent judgment on bovine growth hormone. They urge objective analyses from government and universities but warn of potential bias and industry ties. Decisions hinge on profitability herd health labor impact consumer image and long term effects with no rush to adoption.

Mr. Weisensel

Lee BGH dairy debate aims to cut cows not farms

Chesie Lee, candidate for Wisconsin's 3rd District, urges cautious dairy technology progress. The House subcommittee reviews BGH amid claims of 10 to 40 percent higher output, with concerns about safety and long-term farm structure. Lee advocates preserving family farms while embracing productivity gains.

Chesie Lee U.S. Congress Wis

Direct Deposit Freeing Social Security Recipients From Checks

More than a quarter of Social Security and SSI recipients will receive payments by direct deposit next month. The new system lets people travel and relax, avoiding bank trips and check mail delays, while still letting some prefer the old method or cashing elsewhere.

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