Alfalfa Cutting Timing Relies on Winter TNC Stores
Vance Haugen Shawano County crops agent warns that alfalfa stores energy as TNC in roots and crowns for winter hardiness. September and October are critical. avoid grazing or cutting Sept 1 to Oct 1 to let TNC replenish, or risk weaker plants and reduced yields in subsequent years.
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Vance Haugen
Shawano County
USDA to Buy Up To 30 Million Dollars Beef Aid
The USDA plans to purchase as much as 30 million dollars of fed beef to aid cattle producers and feeders facing losses. The program targets high quality beef, starting with frozen boneless roasts and ground beef for school lunches and domestic feeding programs. Bids are requested weekly on a 38 000 pounds unit, with shipments starting the week of October 6.
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U.S. Agriculture Department
USDA
Oklahoma
David Boren
Livestock and Seed Division
Agricultural Marketing Service
Washington, D.C
Wisconsin Farm Tax Breaks Take Effect July First 1986
The 1985 87 state budget grants a sales tax exemption on milkhouse supplies farm animal medicine and animal bedding starting July 1 1986. Exemptions aim to save farmers about 2 million dollars over two years with the Department of Revenue supplying guidelines to farm suppliers before launch.
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Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Family's first car trip in a 1925 Model T touring car
A 9 year old recalls the 1927 purchase of a 1925 Model T touring car, the garage haggle, and family outings. They learn driving basics from Mr Brandwall, navigate muddy roads, and endure a comic close encounter with passing teens. The trip to River Falls with family lunch marks a turning point from horse era to modern roads.
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Dad
Wisconsin
Spooner High School
Brandwall
Tom
Gerry
Mother
River Falls
New Richmond
Al Harwig and Martha Griegel Wedding at Griegel Farm
A vintage wedding scene shows several children in attire at the Griegel farm near Baraboo. The ravine site north of Greenfield Lutheran Church hosts the ceremony with men holding beer mugs. Photo submitted by Shorty Bayer of West Baraboo.
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al Harwig
Martha Griegel
Griegel
Greenfield Lutheran Church
Baraboo
Shorty Bayer
West Baraboo
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Madison
Keith Sommerfeld
Dunn County
Congress
Don Carlton
Spooner
Washburn County
Mr. Brandwall
Twin City Railway Company
River Falls State Teachers College
Timmerman Farm
Old Main
Kinnickinnic River
Yesteryear