Signups start Nov 17 for juiced-up Feed Grain Program
The U S Department of Agriculture unveiled a strengthened 1987 Feed Grain Program offering cash payments and commodity certificates for idling land, covering corn oats sorghum and barley with signups from November 17 to March 30 1987 at county ACSC offices. Producers receive half the diversion payment and half the deficiency payment at signup with 40 percent of the anticipated deficiency paid then also split between cash and certificates. To qualify producers must idle 35 percent of their base Corn base reduction and specific percentages determine eligibility for diversion and deficiency payments. The plan could cost up to 2 billion dollars and is seen as a significant shift by the Reagan administration ahead of the midterm elections.
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Wisconsin Governor Race Highlights Farm Votes and Policy Divisions
Wisconsin voters face a pivotal choice between Governor Anthony Earl and Republican challenger Tommy Thompson. Earl touts loans, refinancing for farmers, higher property tax credits, updated tax formulas, and keeping Agriculture and Natural Resources Boards under citizen control. Thompson, a farmer, pledges property tax relief, a federal trade center for farm products, inheritance law changes, and retaining capital gains exemptions, while noting success depends on a Republican Legislature.
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Wisconsin dairy future hinges on three major ifs
Wisconsin dairy leaders pin future on three conditions. By 2000 the nation may need 8 million cows, 3 million fewer than today, with cows staying home or moving sunbeltward. UW expert Edward Jesse calls for cutting fixed costs, boosting milk production, and raising prices to keep Midwest advantages intact.
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Weather forecast for Thursday to Saturday
Partly cloudy skies forecast for Thursday and Friday with a chance of showers Saturday. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 20s to low 30s according to the National Weather Service.
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