Butter ad agency picked for $7 million account
The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board selected Grey Advertising of New York to handle the butter advertising account after reviewing three agencies. The board also plans budgets of $8 million for adult milk, $6 million for children’s milk, $16.5 million for dairy calcium, $20.5 million for cheese continuity, $7 million for butter, $5 million for ice cream, and $1 million for test programs, financed by a dairy-producer checkoff.
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Juglone in Black Walnuts Harmful to Nearby Plants
Dennis Dornfeld of Waushara County warns that juglone, a toxin released by black walnut trees, diffuses through roots and decaying leaves to stunt or kill nearby plants. The chemical is strongest under the crown edge, affecting pines, birch, tomatoes, potatoes, alfalfa, and other species, so gardens should be kept away from walnuts and walnut material should not be used as mulch.
Wisconsin SOS survival program boosts farmer participation
The Survival On Strategies program from University of Wisconsin Extension saw a sharp rise in early 1986 interest statewide with 12,700 farmers requesting guidance. Since its 1985 launch, 1,644 families shaped farming plans, 415 pursued off farm income, 1,015 improved finances, and 2,056 tackled stress under ag agent Greg Andrews in Pierce County.
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University of Wisconsin-Extension
Wisconsin
Oatmeal Bonds Augie Derleth and Sauk City Memories
In the summer of 1913 the author recalls August Derleth befriending her as a child over oatmeal in Sauk City Wisconsin. She describes family routines, the little red brick house on Jackson Street, neighbors, and the early bond that later ripened into a lifelong friendship and literary connection.
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Derleths
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Virginia Derleth Ferber
University of Wisconsin
Farm costs and earnings dip across crops and livestock
The 1985 farm sector review shows costs of production and capital replacement fell for most farmers while lower market prices reduced earnings for crop growers and many livestock milk producers. Some oats and barley faced their worst net returns in a decade. others gained modestly from 1984. Cash receipts per planted acre declined for corn wheat and soybeans. Fed beef receipts dropped to a 1978 low. Farmer feeder numbers shrank as large operations gained size advantages.
Barley comeback questioned by Dunn County ag expert
Dunn County agriculture author Keith Sommerfield notes barley shows potential returns with modern genetics while acknowledging past lodging and scratching irritants. He cites yields around 65 bushels per acre versus a 48 pound per bushel standard and mentions varieties that may ripen near August 1, but doubts milling-quality barley will be widely produced.
Free trees offered to farmers under soil erosion program
Landowners may receive 500 to 3000 trees of specified species to protect soil and water. Trees may be planted in erosion areas and windbreaks under Soil Erosion and Conservation Reserve Programs, with cost sharing through ACP, FIP, and related programs. Sign up ends August 15. details at county land conservation offices. Betty Plummer, Pepin land conservationist. Weather forecasters claim they’re in the same league as doctors no matter if they’re right or wrong.
The Country Yesterday Westward Quest Photo Fragment
A vintage scene from around 1900 shows young men heading West for fortune and adventure with scarce households beyond a lone chair on a wagon. The only identifiable figure is Albert Garbush of Loyal, father of Florence Garbush, noted for years roaming Montana and the Dakotas. he stands center wearing a vest under a coat.
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