Wisconsin Agriculture Panel Recommends Funds For FmHA Loan Processing
The Governor's Commission on Agriculture urged the Legislature to fund a program to speed Farm ers Home Administration spring operating loans. The plan includes hiring limited-term workers to support seven regional FmHA offices and using the governor's office as a volunteer staffing clearinghouse. No dollar amount was set, though $100,000 was floated. The group also endorsed extending feed grain sign up and the diversion program. Additionally, a separate loan support program from Farm Credit Services aims to provide about $50 million in new, low interest loans to distressed Wisconsin farmers at 9.5 to 10 percent, with delinquencies noted in Farm Credit loans and PCA loans. The commission will forward recommendations to Gov. Anthony Earl for a March legislative push.
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Governor’s Commission On Agriculture
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Caldwell
Farm Credit Services
Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Association
Rommel
Wisconsin
Federal Land Bank
Land O Lakes eyes mergers to boost efficiency and cut costs
Land O Lakes officials say mergers and consolidations among farmer owned co ops may strengthen operations amid a shifting dairy industry. President Ralph Hofstad notes competition should not be eliminated but co op rivals could field fewer sure producers in some regions. The co op reported 1984 earnings of 11 million on 2.3 billion in sales with $3 million patronage payments, while revenues slipped slightly to 2.276 billion.
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Land O'Lakes
Ralph Hofstad
Land O’lakes
Charles Fagin
Co-Op
FmHA Expands Centers to Speed Farm Loan Processing
The state Farmers Home Administration plans seven new processing centers to handle over 10 000 loans for farmers before spring planting. Ron Caldwell states the effort will alleviate a backlog with volunteer help from farm credit lenders. Fred Cox coordinates site selection and staff contact with potential cooperating institutions.
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Ron Caldwell
Fmha
Fred Cox
Wisconsin FmHA Mortgage Help Centers Set Early March Start
Wisconsin FmHA announces hotlines 715-341-5606 5607 5608 for farmers needing credit advice. Centers to process guaranteed loans at Stevens Point Fond du Lac Madison Eau Claire Wisconsin Rapids Spooner Oakdale and Stevens Point will handle backlogged direct loans. Training planned for March 11 with additional sessions as needed and space donated at multiple sites.
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Wisconsin Fmha
Stevens Point
Cox
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin Rapids
Eau Claire
Social Services Lakeview
Madison
Electric Co-op
Oakdale
Monroe County
State Agricultural Experimental Station
Spooner
Tax reform hearing planned for Clintonville
A Clintonville tax reform hearing is scheduled for March 11 at 8 p.m. at the Starlite Bowl. Citizens worried about income and property taxes are urged to attend. Public comments will be included in a special April report to state legislators, the congressional delegation, and the media.
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Clintonville
Erty
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Tigerton
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Larry Carson
Lancaster State Bank
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Carson
Lorna Miller
Uw-Madison Department of Rural Sociology
Don Haldeman
Walk
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
LaVerne Ausman
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Anthony Earl
O’lakes
Spencer Reef
Schuyler
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Spencer Beef
Excel
Cargill Meat-Packing
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Igls Homestead, Inc
Antigo, Wisconsin
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