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Pork Production Is In Trouble At Wisconsin State Fair
At the 1973 Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee hogs drew judges’ eyes as farmers worried about hog production amid high costs and possible price ceilings. Rex Whitmore urged action to stabilize supplies while officials reported a strong paid attendance of 43,579 on Wednesday and a six day total of 352,085, aided by favorable weather. A 1,000-pound heifer bolted near the cattle barn prompting a security chase before being returned unharmed. Grand champion hog was Tom Walsh’s 240-pound Hampshire with Tim Lee Farms’ 214-pound Duroc as reserve. Percheron and Clydesdale champions were also noted.
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