Farm safety alert urges dairy farmers guard against pesticide exposure
A state agriculture agency warns dairy farmers to store pesticides in original containers away from livestock and feed during planting season. Don Konsoer of the Department of Agriculture stresses separate areas for application equipment, immediate cleanup of spills, and recognizing poisoning symptoms. He cites a Wisconsin incident where 13 cattle died from contaminated feed and urges veterinary contact if symptoms appear.
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Don Konsoer
State Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Mr. Konsoer
Wisconsin
Barron County dairy iodine advice amid Russian reactor event
Don Drost Barron County ag agent notes reports urging higher iodine in dairy rations due to the Soviet reactor accident. No measured radiation rise or expected fallout in Wisconsin, despite state monitoring. UW Extension says no justification for extra iodine and no contamination present. West Coast levels not triggering action.
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Don Drost
Barron County
Wisconsin
State Department of Agriculture
Drost
United States
Mr. Drost
Terry Howard
Uwextension
Soviet Union
West Coast
Wisconsin Statutes Prohibit Cultivating Along Highways
Barron County Highway Committee notes that Section 86.021 forbids plowing or cultivating lands within a public highway. The highway includes the right of way, and violators face fines up to $50, up to 30 days in jail, and restoration costs.
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Barron County Highway Committee
Remembering CCC service and the war on drought forest fires
In 1932 18 to 25 year olds joined the Civilian Conservation Corps under Army rules with Forestry oversight. The author recalls boot camp at Fort Sheridan Summit Lake Wis and Elcho Camp training in tree planting bridge building and porcupine control. They faced cold tents drills fires and a Texas II plan and express gratitude to Roosevelt.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
America
Cccs
1986 Wisconsin Yarns of Yesteryear winners named
Winning reminiscences include gypsies midwives covered wagons and WWII memories. First place Marion Nereim and second place Maybelle Riach both live on Sheboygan Ave Madison. Awards announced at WRWA spring conference in Wausau May 3. 15 cash prizes 10 memberships 25 certificates.
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Madison
Marion Nereim
Sheboygan Ave
Maybelle Riach
WRWA
Wausau
CCC Camp Photo at Summit Lake Langlade County 1933
Leo Czerniak prepared for Saturday inspection when the picture was taken at his Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Summit Lake in Langlade County. The photo and story were submitted by Czerniak, now living in Chelsea, Taylor County.
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Leo Czerniak
Civilian Conservation Corps
Summit Lake
Langlade County
Mr. Czerniak
Chelsea
Taylor County
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Frunn County
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Nelson
Ccs
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Neopit
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Yesteryear
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Menomonie
Country Today
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Stanton & Lee Publishers Inc
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