Pride of the patch wins 100 in Cameron pumpkin contest
Ray Hanson of Route 1 Chetek claimed first prize of 100 for the largest pumpkin in Barron County’s Cameron pumpkin growing contest. His 252 pound entry topped the runner up by 12 pounds in the event sponsored by Rice Lake potato grower Myron Mommsen. Photo by The Country Times.
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Chetek
Cameron
Barron County
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Future of the Family Farm and Justice in Rural America
Catholic advocate Greg Cusack urged Diocesan Rural Life Day listeners that in the near term family farmers face a bleak forecast, but long term change requires shifting public policy toward the common good. He warned of land concentration, erosion of rural communities, and a two tier agriculture system if action falters. He urged Christians to reembrace justice and stewardship in policy and daily life.
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National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Cusack
Diocese of
LaCrosse
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
America
Jesus
Reagan Loses Clout on Farm Cost-Cutting Efforts
President Reagan suffers defeats as the House blocks dairy and sugar price-support cuts in the farm bill, signaling diminished administration influence on agriculture. Despite lobbying by Agriculture Secretary John Black, Republicans and Democrats clash as the five-year, 141 billion measure advances amid contentious debate.
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Congress
Agriculture
John Black
House
Chamber
Weather outlook for southern Wisconsin weekend
The National Weather Service in Madison warns a wet weekend for southern Wisconsin. Thursday looks fair, with a chance of showers Friday and Saturday. Temperatures rise to the mid 60s then drop to the 50s, with overnight lows in the 40s.
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Wisconsin
National Weather Service
Madison
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