Holstein crossbreeding yields high calf weights in study
University of Wisconsin researchers report crossbreeding Holstein heifers to beef bulls raises birth weights and calving difficulty. First-year results show higher mortality in Angus and Shorthorn crosses with significant birthing challenges, as plans continue with Simmental and Charolais sires and early versus standard weaning trials.
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University of Wisconsin
Dan Schaefer
Uw-Madison
Dan Peschel
Lancaster Experiment Station
Wisconsin
Simmental
Wisconsin eyes gasohol subsidy reform in tax plan
Walker criticizes high subsidies as Wisconsin plans to tax leaded fuel to cover gasohol incentives. He notes states fear revenue loss from transport funds and warn motorists may face higher gas taxes to sustain roads and subsidies.
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Walker
Environmental Protection Agency
Wisconsin
Wisconsin corn fuels hope for ethanol market in Chicago area
Wisconsin farmers say ethanol from corn could create a new market and support gasohol in Chicago, with gluten byproducts feeding livestock locally. They anticipate central plants reducing transport costs and a potential shift from livestock feed to industrial uses by 2000, urging supportive legislation to deter cross border investment.
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Wisconsin
Four firms chosen for eight million in pollution research
On July 18 the government named Bechtel Drake? Bechtel Corp Bechtel Corp of San Francisco Dravo Engineers General Electric Environmental Services and Raycon Research to develop cheaper scrubber tech for sulfur dioxide. The aim is retrofit able costs under 500 dollars per ton and a 50 to 70 percent emission reduction over three years for older coal plants under the Clean Air Act.
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Bechtel Corp
San Franciso
Dravo Engineers
Pittsburgh
General Electric Environmental Services
Lebanon, Pa
Raycon Research & Development Inc
Brookline, Mass
Porter
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