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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1987
Page
15
A reader writes that landowners, whether owning 500 acres or a single acre, deserve respect as rulers of their own spot. They argue that such space, granted by God, offers unique peace and a place where one contemplates life's meaning away from wealth and bustle.
A reader questions how much WMMB and related programs add to dairy bills, noting 10 percent from WMMB 25 percent from Commodity Credit Corp and 5 percent from National Dairy Promotion. The letter urges farmers to scrutinize the money taken from checks, asks why milk prices stay low, and includes a reflective seasonal meditation and a note inviting further letters to Albert Widner in Westby Wisconsin.
The writer argues the No 1 problem for farmers is a fair price for produce. They propose 100 percent of parity plus 10 percent profit and blame Extensions and most of the Agriculture Department for driving high production. They urge shifting costs to consumers and highlight farm papers glorifying yields as misdirected.
The Kew Kountry Klassic sale in Marathon Park drew 70 head with an average of $2,034. The top bid reached $3,450 for a Very Good Sweet Haven Tradition daughter milking 115 pounds daily from an 89-point dam. Four other consignments sold for $3,000 or more including a bred heifer at $3,400 and a fresh 2-year-old at $3,000.
The National Cattlemen's Association sponsors a two week September tour to China for members and friends. From September 11 to 25, participants will meet animal husbandry professionals at Shanghai University, tour farming communes, and visit major Chinese cities and attractions.
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