Nighttime feeding yields daytime calvings for Polk County cattle
Polk County producer Bill Kurtz calved 72 of 90 cows in daylight after shifting to nighttime feeding, a change that cut late-night checks and boosted calf survival. He cites two key changes: a gentler bull choice and feeding only what cows clean up before supper. UW experts offer theories on hormonal shifts, while Lancaster and Spooner stations explore similar tests.
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Mr. Kurtz
Angus
Lancaster
Spooner
Bill Kurtz
St. Croix Falls
Senate set to vote on new farm bill this summer
The Senate agriculture committee completed work on a four year farm bill to replace the current measure expiring Sept. 30. Dairy provisions set price supports 75 to 90 percent of parity with semiannual adjustments. Huddleston provision praised. Target prices and loans outlined for corn soybeans wheat cotton and rice. Cost projected at about 7 billion over four years with actions beginning late June.
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Senate
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee
Agriculture Committee
Jesse Helms
West Central
Wisconsin
Huddleston
Walter Huddleston
Kentucky
Congressional Budget Office
Agriculture Secretary
Status of House Bill As Reported On Page Eight
Page eight provides the House status update on a current bill including its progression through committees and any amendments. The report notes whether the measure advanced, stalled, or faced procedural hurdles with key committee votes and potential floor action.
Weekend Skies Forecast From NWS For Twin Cities
National Weather Service forecasters in the Twin Cities predict clear to partly cloudy skies Thursday through Saturday with a chance of showers or thunderstorms on Saturday. Lows will be in the lower to middle 50s and highs should be in the mid to upper 70s through the period.
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National Weather Service
Twin Cities
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Polk County
Cushing
Dale Carrier
Iowa State University
Uw-Extension
Dick Watthauer
UW. Madison
Mr. Watthauer
Country Today
Kevin Hagen
Washington, D.C
Sen. Helms
Ann Landers
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