Wisconsin FmHA director quits as Caldwell named successor
Ronald W. Caldwell, a 48 year old Arlington farmer, has been recommended to become Wisconsin FmHA director by Senator Robert Kasten. Caldwell would replace Keith Kreul who leaves July 1 to run for national American Legion commander with the national contest set for August 25. Caldwell awaits White House clearance and FBI security checks before appointment becomes official.
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State Farm to Get 2 Million in PIK Corn
USDA figures show about 1.5 million acres of corn land idle this year under the Payment-In-Kind program. Wisconsin grain farmers participating in PIK will receive an estimated 243 million dollars worth of corn this fall. U.S. Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service officials reported the idle acreage and program totals.
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Wisconsin PIK program yields large corn entitlements in Dane County
Weather records indicate hot June dates while Wisconsin ASCS reports that over 30,000 participants, mainly in the southern portion of the state, will receive about 86.8 million bushels of corn in November under the PIK program. Entitlements valued at roughly $243.04 million derive from December futures at $2.80 per bushel, averaging about $8,000 per farmer. Dane County leads participation with about 106,000 acres, expecting roughly 6.5 million bushels valued around $18.2 million. Top recipients include Rippley Brothers Farm Waunakee, Caldwell Farms Arlington, and William F. Renk and Sons Sun Prairie, with entitlements and cash advances varying by size and base bids.
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Seven day outlook and PIK program debate
The seven day outlook lists daily highs and lows from June 16 to June 21. Robert Kippley warns PIK rentals may mislead and cost more tax money than anticipated. Dennis Schneller notes some participants rent idle land while a communications gap exists between ASCS and farmers about costs deadlines and coverage.
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Wisconsin and Minnesota acid rain study finds real threat
A report by state agencies on a 1.6 million acid rain study notes some northern Wisconsin lakes show higher rainfall acidity with potential long term damage. DNR director Thomas Sheffy says evidence confirms a real threat. the second half of the study, including four northern lakes and air pollution sources, is due next year.
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Total Solar Eclipse Ends Over Jogjakarta
Natives rejoice as the first total eclipse in three centuries sweeps Java. Five minutes of darkness gave way to the returning Matahari as markets and transport buzzed anew. Muslims who prayed for Ramadan began last minute shopping, signaling relief and renewed bustle in Jogjakarta.
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