Old Farmer's Almanac June 22 1987 notes and quotes
Almanac column features dates and events including George Armstrong Custer June 25 1876 last stand, Helen Keller born June 27 1880, Irean War began June 25 1950, a June week average of 15 hours 17 minutes, an Air India crash June 23 1985 killing 329, plus reader questions about buzzing noises from locusts or cicadas and home hints about removing type fluid with bees present.
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Rain ends Milwaukee area driest June in 116 years
Rain cooled southeastern Wisconsin quenching a record dry June. Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport recorded 1.12 inches Sunday raising the month to 1.25 inches, making it the seventh driest June since records began. Widespread showers boosted totals in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties, with Rome in Adams County hit hard and notable rain reported across Pewaukee, Brookfield, and nearby towns.
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Veal price pinch hits Wisconsin growers facing higher costs
Veal growers in Wisconsin wrestle with elevated calf prices as buyers seek smaller or lower quality calves. Barbs Huffman notes many barns sit empty while some farmers push for a 105 pound blocky calf. Growers fear higher costs force changes in buying, selling, and timing of market entries.
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Gratz Named Wisconsin Alice In Dairyland Successor
Gratz, a Darlington High School graduate and UW Platteville dean’s list student active in the National Agri Marketing Association, becomes the first Lafayette County woman to hold the Alice in Dairyland title. She aims to promote Wisconsin agricultural products through innovative marketing and the Wisconsin product label.
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Jersey convention features tours and sale viewings
Tour and sale events begin at 6 30 p m with the National All Jersey break fast at 7 30 a m Thursday at the Civic Center, followed by the AJCC awards breakfast and annual business meeting. Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association notes international visitors. The Pellett and Smith farms showcase Jersey herds with milk yields around 11 8k pounds and 560 pounds butterfat.
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