Milk quality standards tighten in July for all milk grades
Beginning July, all grades of milk must meet stricter quality standards. Somatic cell count falls to 1 million cells per milliliter from 1.5 million, and bacteria level for manufacturing grade milk drops to 1 million from 3 million. High counts signal mastitis. producers should act promptly as reductions may take months or years. Greg Blonde, Waupaca County age
Wisconsin hay stocks slump to 35-year low in May
May 1 hay on Wisconsin farms totaled 1,112,000 tons, down 54 percent from a year earlier. Nationally U S farm hay stocks rose 1 percent to 27,148,000 tons, with Missouri and Texas posting large gains while Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota saw notable declines.
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Farm cash expenses forecast to drop in 1986
USDA Outlook notes 1986 cash expenses may fall 5 to 6 billion from 1985, nearly 11 billion below 1984, the first two-year decline since the early 1930s. Net cash income projected at 42 to 46 billion, while net farm income edges lower. Farmland values fell 12 percent in 1985, rents trending toward pre 1974 levels, with potential stabilization amid lower interest rates. Planting will be down about 5 percent and fertilizer use about 4 percent, with per acre use rising slightly on less productive land.
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Insurance hot line assists buyers and agents
A commercial insurance assistance hot line, not toll free, helps buyers and agents locate hard to find coverage nationwide. Operated from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., the line can be reached at 414-453-0123.
Government Hiring At IRS Hearing Sparks Debate
At an IRS hearing witnesses suggested that passing a Civil Service exam might not be required for government employment, signaling questions about hiring practices and qualification standards.
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Dad Had a Date With Lizzie and Our First Car
The letter confirming delivery of a Ford Model T Lizzie sparks a family’s life shift in 1920. Dad learns to drive with help from Mr. Erickson while Mom tests her driving, and the car’s simple dependability and odd repair tricks redefine daily living and leisure from kneeling, skating, and weekend trips to Zion City and Twin Lakes.
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Family Poses Before Frame Home in Menomonie Yard
A black and white image shows a small family seated in front of their frame house in Menomonie. The undated photo is from UW Stout Area Research Center files and donated by Mary E Hansen and Ann N Hansen.
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