Hobby helps Strum to bloom across Halvorson farm
Don Halvorson, 34, farms 250 acres with his brother Richard near Strum in Trempealeau County. While dairy, beef, and crops occupy most days, his evenings and Sundays are reserved for tending 200 rose varieties and 465 iris and lilies, a hobby that brings emotional lift and local fame as a lily growing champion. He also keeps Morgan horses and studies farm life, balancing work with his flowering beds.
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Farmers not taxed on dairy assessment for 1983 income
Washington D C US dairy farmers will not report the 50 cents per hundred milk assessment as income for federal tax purposes. An IRS informal review found the dairy levy is required by law and funds collected are not gross income.
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Wisconsin dairy survey shows farmers blame government and processors
The Country Today published 25 survey forms at Farm Progress Days showing 84% blame either the federal government or milk processors for the dairy surplus, 15% blame farmers. Responses reveal varied fair market prices, strong resistance to PIK programs, and mixed willingness to pay for Farm Progress Days admission.
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Weather forecast for west central Wisconsin period
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities reports partly cloudy skies across west central Wisconsin from Thursday through Saturday. The best chance for showers or thunderstorms is Thursday and Saturday. Highs will be in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
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