Wisconsin senators call for Block resignation
Three Wisconsin State Senate farmers urge U S Agriculture Secretary John Block to resign citing farm economic pressures. Senators Kreul Harsdorf and Lasee warn Block not acting in farmers interests and say state officials should press for stronger national farm policy while relaying farmer concerns to Washington.
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M W milk price rises first since 1984 in September
The Minnesota Wisconsin price series for manufacturing grade milk rose to 11.12 per cwt for 3.5 percent milk in September, the first increase since November 1984. Milkfat rose to 3.70 percent, the highest September level since 1981, while the price remains 1.52 below a year ago. Senator Kreul criticized the Farm Bill process and urged leadership changes at the USDA to aid agriculture.
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Americans Support Social Security Despite Calls for Reform
A Yankelovich study for AARP shows 80 percent of non-retired Americans plan to rely on Social Security in retirement and 88 percent oppose phasing it out. Seventy percent want at least an adequate standard of living, while 62 percent regard the tax as about right.
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