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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1985
Page
1
A circus parade drew large crowds in Milwaukee with over a million viewers along the route. Farmers across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois glimpsed the colorful wagons on the circus train while baling hay or spraying fields along the rails. Photo by Jan Shepel.
The USDA Crop and Grain Stocks Report held few surprises and little promise for rising prices, with forecasts for a large corn harvest and ample carryover. Traders warn the weather over the next two weeks will shape yields, while milk and beef production may stay steady or rise despite the dull outlook.
The National Weather Service in Madison predicts thundershowers Thursday and Friday with showers Saturday for southern Wisconsin. Highs will range from the mid 80s to mid 90s and lows from the mid 60s.
In Pierce County eastern part, Wiff Farms reports the 1985 harvest under way with barley and soon wheat. Owner Tom Wiff explains low grain prices help feedlots but hurt his beef production, noting their mixed position amid a grain glut and a unique feedlot ration plan. The family also sells corn, wheat, and barley.
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