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Newspaper

Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1987

Page

15

Highway 29 debate questions land use and rail options

Doug Fields of Withee argues against widening Highway 29 from Owen to Chippewa Falls. He says adding two lanes would destroy cropland and wetlands, damaging food and wildlife production. He suggests using an underused rail line to move freight and create regional terminals, promoting energy efficiency and jobs while urging creative transport solutions.

Owen Chippewa Falls

Farm Bureau opposition and parity talks spark farmer anger

A reader argues dairy policy ignores farmer needs. He recalls 1932 butterfat parity and 1984 dairy targets, saying cheese prices lag parity and small family farms vanish while corporations grow. The letter praises farmer-owned coops and urges driving work through the Department of Agriculture with proper leadership and contracts.

Department of Agriculture

Minnesota State Fair boosts livestock premiums in 1987

Cash premiums for winning livestock exhibitors at the Minnesota State Fair rise 20 percent to a record 450000 dollars. Open class contests cover cattle sheep swine poultry dairy goats and horses with 4 H and FFA events. Cattle and sheep split across dates August 27 to September 3. wool contest returns with 500 dollars.

Minnesota Future Farmers of America

Wood County plat books on sale via 4-H groups

The 4-H Leaders Association announces new Wood County plat books will be ready in six to eight weeks. Orders may be placed through local 4-H clubs or at the county Extension office.

Wood County County Extension Office

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