Landowners urged to avoid force in trespass cases
The Country Today reports a Manitowoc County land owner faced charges for pointing a gun at trespassers after a shot struck his repair shop. The piece notes prior rural incidents, DNR testimony against owners, and the tension between protecting property and excessive force. Jury acquitted the owner after a two day trial, while stressing stricter enforcement of trespass laws.
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Today
Country Today
Manitowoc County
Barron County hosts standout Farm Progress Days show
Barron County’s Farm Progress Days drew about 100000 attendees across three days, with praise from officials and exhibitors. The event, the state’s largest outdoor farm exposition, featured a full family program, 800 volunteers, and Food sales surpassing Dane County’s figures. Attendees and critics debated location impact while organizers touted the best show yet.
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Wisconsin
Heck
Dane County
FPD
Farm Progress Days, Inc
al Francour
Barron Show
Wisconsin urged to back Midwest milk order consolidation
Opinion urges Wisconsin dairy farmers and cooperatives to support consolidating eight federal milk marketing orders in the Upper Midwest and Chicago region. It argues a 30 cent rise in blend prices could bring $50 million annually to Wisconsin and similar gains for neighboring states, while addressing inequities and modernizing an archaic system. It calls for action with dairy leaders and elected officials.
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Wisconsin
Midwest
Minnesota
Upper Midwest
Chicago
Farmers Union Milk Marketing Cooperative
Florida
Gary
Ind
Soil stewardship and CRP signups urge landowners to act
Time tight for soil abusers as CRP enrollment rises and the 1990 soil and water conservation plan deadline nears. Discussions trace Coulee Country history from Coon Valley to Grandad’s Bluff, stressing individual owner decisions, neighbor cooperation, and USDA incentives shaping long term soil and water protection.
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Coon Valley
Ettrick
Coon Creek
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