Conservation practices rise amid cost sharing and fear of cutoff
In a Country Today interview, experts note heightened soil conservation efforts by farmers, aided by ASCS cost sharing. Grants and counties push 1985 programs, shifting focus to waterways and terraces, with fewer barnyard projects due to funding limits. The economy and milk prices influence participation, while long term soil savings remain the goal.
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Maguire
Country Today
U.S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Pete Finley
LCS
Lafayette County
Finley
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Olin Fimrelte
SCS
Trempealeau County
Debate over replacing agency boards with governor appointees
Wisconsin lawmakers spar over SB 32 to move DNR and DATCP to governor appointed administration arguing more accountability and less politics. Supporters cite rising budgets and responsiveness. opponents warn of reduced continuity and public access, while former officials advocate a cabinet model with public board meetings and longer terms.
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Datcp’s
DNR
Natural Resources Board
Rohde
Sturm
Cattlemen Set Regional Meet Across Midwest States
Region 3 gathering brings cattlemen from Minnesota Iowa Missouri Illinois and Wisconsin to Don Q Inn north of Dodgeville June 28 29. Events include a beef producers seminar luncheon and afternoon business meeting with social hour and 13 dollar prime rib dinner. Don Butler NCBA president elect from Tuscon Ariz will speak. Farm tours and a House on the Rock visit are planned. contact Walt Watts Barneveld at 608 967 2187 for details.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa County
Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association
Dodgeville
Don Butler
National Cattlemen’s Association
Tuscon, Ariz
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Grant County
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Calumet County
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Dane County
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Shawano County
David Gruber
Kewaunee County
Kewaunee River
Mr. Gruber
Sparks Board
DATCP
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Kincaid
Department
Sen. Harsdorf
Gary Rohde
Arthur Sturm
Manawa
UW River Falls School of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Lucey
Schreiber
Dreyfus
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Agriculture Board
Mr. Sturm
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Senate
WDI
P.O. Box
Aunky
Green Acres
Brazil
Colibra
Money Bock
Walt Watts
Barneveld
Buffalo
Murn Tire & Tool
Green & Bank
Kendall Lumber CO
Kendall
Elmwood Rd
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Sperry New Holland
Interstate Farm Equipment, Inc
Bristol
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