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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1982
Page
4
National Weather Service records show the week of June 9 to 15 in Eau Claire with daily highs and lows. June 9 94 high 38 low, June 10 95 high 33 low, June 11 94 high 32 low, June 12 93 high 30 low, June 13 97 high 37 low, June 14 93 high 42 low, June 15 96 high 38 low.
West central Wisconsin reports a good hay crop, not record setting, but a sharp rebound from last year. UW Extension agronomist Dr Dwayne Rohweder notes first crop at Arlington and Hancock is down from normal and drier than average due to May weather. Moisture tests due later this week may clarify overall quality. Nearby Minnesota shows demand.
The Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging led a ten county butter distribution pilot in Waterloo with 92 sites and volunteers from private firms labor unions and public agencies. Donated goods included wrapping paper cartons trucks and storage. A UNI computer system allocated butter to township areas to avoid surplus.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes beef producers in southwestern Minnesota push hay prices toward 175 a ton amid dry conditions. Wisconsin mid May hay averaged 82 a ton, with some top quality Nebraska alfalfa reaching 200 a ton. Dairy and livestock agents describe selective demand and pasture options as Wisconsin producers remain cautious while alfalfa begins first harvest. Outlook for summer temperatures from June to August 1982 is mentioned.
Plans remain unsettled for a cheese give away with two major changes. No delivery service to shut ins or those unable to reach sites. households must pick up and complete an application at Western Dairyland offices or municipal offices in Eau Claire or Trempealeau. The applicant must sign and the pickup person must co sign. Cheese allotments per household size will be 5 pounds for 1-3 members, 10 pounds for 4-6 members, and 15 pounds for more than six. Income levels stay the same as March. Distribution is on a first come, first served basis and sites may close after distributing their allotments.
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