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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1983
Page
5
Augusta area grower Paul Ehlert touts Jerusalem artichokes as a versatile crop for tubers, animal feed, fuel, and sweeteners. He claims 10 acres can yield 30,000 pounds per acre at 60 cents a pound, with costs around 1,700 dollars per acre, and envisions local processing plants within years despite skepticism from bankers and agents.
Enthusiasm for Jerusalem artichokes grows among growers and seed sellers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but skeptics warn that university research is limited and results are not transferable to farms. County agents and UW agronomists urge caution, noting uncertain yields, forage quality, and market contracts before planting or investing in alcohol or sugar ventures.
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