Amery 15 year old Brad Burke leads dairy judging drive
Polk County teen Brad Burke has had his best summer yet winning district and state dairy judging awards. He led the Polk County senior team to a second place in state and earns a spot at the All American Cattle Judging Contest in Harrisburg. He is among the youngest to top state scores, with 649 of 700 points.
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Dairy judging builds skill and memory through practice
Brad says Pennsylvania bound judging trips rely on coaches, family help, and farmers who allow barn practice. Dairy cattle judging teaches physiology, terminology, and how to differentiate similar cows. Senior judges must place 10 classes and provide oral reasons for four, in a field aimed at accuracy and consistency.
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Aldicarb screening begins in Barron County Wisconsin
Wisconsin DNR expands aldicarb groundwater screening to Barron and eight other counties with sandy soils and potato farming after Portage County found 14 wells contaminated. Sampling aims to be completed by month end with Union Carbide analyzing results by October 20 and follow up label changes planned for 1982 growing season.
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Amery 15-year-old wins dairy judging at Wisconsin State Fair
Brad Burke of Arlenda Holsteins farm near Little Falls claimed first place in dairy judging at the Wisconsin State Fair. Coach Neil Jensen praises Brad’s early exposure to cattle and hard work, noting his concentration under pressure and ongoing effort to improve oral reasons. County 4-H agent Sid Bjorkman calls judging a strong lesson in decision making and self expression.
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