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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1987
Page
2
Old Farmer's Almanac notes dog days begin, new moon July 25, and the moon's farthest Earth distance. It mentions Neil Armstrongs moon walk in 1969, Hemingway born July 21, and Franklin as colonial postmaster general. Includes tips to clean antique glass with vinegar and rice, plus home hints for roses.
The Taliesin milk house and barns, once used for storage and horses, have been remodeled from regular structures into long hillside forms. Two years ago the barn became apartments and a chicken coop may become apprentice dormitories. Plans include a maintenance shop for Wright design furniture and staff housing. Tours at Hillside Home School run through October.
After three days the Barron County Farm Progress Days winds down with 115000 visitors, 733 lots, 165 booths, and 500 exhibiting companies. Organizers, led by Don Drost, express relief yet pride, noting ideal weather, strong attendance, and exhibitors calling it among the finest shows. Local hosts Butch and Val Sutherland, and Jon and Cindy Becker, hail the hosting as a success for Barron County.
Three young dairy exhibitors from Barron County won calves in a 220-entry junior dairy show at Farm Progress Days. Ten-year-old Scott Magnuson won Wayside Acres Ned Boy Sails in Holstein, and 10-year-old Charles Strabel won a Guernsey heifer from 21st Century Genetics. A 14-year-old John Pogue won a Jersey, with prizes donated by Michigan Animal Breeders. Exhibitors praised the event and noted strong regional turnout from Minnesota plates and Wisconsin farms. Local organizers highlighted past hosting attempts and the positive reception from exhibitors and attendees.
CBOT analysts say based on the July 9 USDA crop production report corn and soy prices may not rise above loan rates this year. They note shifts in acreage, with soybeans growing in the Midwest and potential larger wheat yields offsetting smaller overall grain output. Carryover supplies and regional acreage changes underpin a possible bumper fall harvest.
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