Wisconsin Farmers Protest Reagan in Wisconsin Farm Crisis
A dozen Wisconsin farmers from the Wisconsin Farm Unity Alliance protested President Reagan during a Midwest campaign swing. They delivered a statement to Charles Wallen at the Farmers Home Administration office in Waukesha calling for a temporary foreclosure moratorium, a reversal of direct loan cuts, and an immediate halt to policy directives. They urged a public Senate debate on farm issues.
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Waukesha
Midwest
Wisconsin
State Farmers Home Administration
FIHA
Charles Wallen
Fmha
U.S. Senate
Carl Kalbus
Protesting farmers press FmHA reform in Wisconsin
Farmers led by Carl Kalbus of Fremont voiced anger at the Reagan administration’s farm policies and FmHA’s role as lender of last resort. They urged a supply management program, fewer red tape hurdles, and long term credit terms to keep more family farms, noting low protest turnout and persistent paperwork demands.
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Kalbus
Fremont
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John Deere introduces 3150 tractor with caster action MFWD
John Deere expands its line with the 3150 all purpose tractor featuring Caster Action MFWD, matching 4020 horsepower yet delivering 950 PTO HP from a 359 cubic inch six cylinder engine and 5 percent better fuel efficiency. The 3150 adds a 16 speed TSS Hi Lo transmission, clutchless upshifts, and superior turning with a 12 degree caster angle for tighter turns and improved traction.
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