Stray voltage seminars planned in western Wisconsin
Four seminars planned in western Wisconsin over the next two weeks will address stray voltage issues for farmers electricians and dairy suppliers. Speakers include University of Minnesota experts Dr. Robert Appleman and Dr. Harold Cloud and NSP engineer Duttee Holmes Jr. Sessions run 10 a.m. to mid afternoon with lunch. Reservations should be made through local electric utilities prior to attendance.
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Wisconsin
Northern States Power Co
Robert Appleman
Harold Cloud
University of Minnesota
Duttee Holmes Jr
NSP
Eau Claire
Grain reserves face U.S. policy shift risk
Bread for the World warns the Reagan plan to end the farmer owned Grain Reserve and the Food Security Wheat Reserve could threaten world food security and the rural economy. Hunger crisis lessons from the 1970s spurred U S grain reserves, now at stake amid proposed smaller discretionary stockpiles.
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U.S
Bread For the World
Christian Citizens’ Movement
John Pender
Soviet Union
Mr. Pender
USDA
Food Security
State oil leasing continues in Wisconsin lands
More than 200000 acres in Wisconsin have been leased for oil exploration since October 1983 with Bayfield County holding about half and Ashland County second. Pierce County has 27000 acres under lease while mineral leasing dropped in 1984 to 2729 new acres. Low metal prices and caution over the Exxon permit process slow Wisconsin leasing amid potential Minnesota gold finds. Legislative changes may clarify the dormant mineral rights act, which requires refile every three years and may face constitutional questions.
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Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Ashland County
Pierce County
Exxon
Minnesota
Test your soil soon this spring to guide fertilizer use
Farmers without a soil test in three years should sample fields when the ground thaws. Early testing enables plans for appropriate fertilizer and lime, reducing waste. Nutrients vary by soil. nitrogen and other leachables can be lost, especially in sandy soils, while clay retains boron and sulfur for years. Dr. Tom Koszarek Trempealeau County agent.
Pigs weaning tips from UW extension swine expert
Madison swine specialist Vern Leibbrandt outlines key management steps to ease pig weaning. Ensure balanced nutrition and a warm dry draft-free space, provide ample feeding space with two pigs per feeder hole, install nipple waterers for each 4 by 4 foot deck, and keep manure away from pens and feeders with elevated slatted decks. Avoid overcrowding and anticipate problems, focusing on humane care over routine drug use.
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Uw-Extension
Vern Leibbrandt
Madison
Not Ordinary Campfire on the Rib River Campdrive
Samuel H. Thut recalls a 1921 log drive on the Rib River near the Dells in northern Wisconsin. A 21 day march of hardship, heat and cold, with rivermen drying woolen underwear at a blazing campfire and living in a bare tent, showing grit and dignity amid rough work and primitive comforts.
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Rib River
Dells
Steamboat on Rice Lake in historic logging shift
A late 19th to early 20th century steamboat on Rice Lake helped Knapp Stout & Co move logs above a dam. Logs were floated to the dam area then carried downstream toward the Cedar River sawmill at Menomonie. Photographer's name unavailable.
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Rice Lake
Knapp-Stout & Co
Cedar River
Menomonie
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