Corn Is Theme Of '73 Farm Progress Days
Corn is the focus for the 1973 Wisconsin Farm Progress Days set for Oct 9 to 11 at the Thomas Dooley farm northwest of Fond du Lac. About 200 acres of corn in 80 to 95 day maturities were planted to be ready for harvesting and handling demonstrations. The event features corn variety plots hybrid development weed and insect control demos and multiple tents including women’s programs educational tents tractor safety demos and a tent city.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Thomas Dooley
Harold A. Reinecke
Farm Progress Days
Reinecke
Farm Progress
Outside funds boost Wisconsin State Cheese Drive
The American Dairy Association of Wisconsin reports a 15000 boost from Nebraska and South Dakota to promote Wisconsin cheese. Nebraska farmers contributed 10000 and South Dakota 5000 to support festivals in Omaha during Oct 8 15 and to extend advertising. Wisconsin plans its own October festival and cites cross state support due to successful Wisconsin events.
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Madison
Wisconsin
American Dairy Association of Wisconsin
ADA Farmer
Nebraska
South Dakota
Robert A. Bird
Brownsville
Wisconsin Ada
Omaha
Neb
Bird
ADA
Columbus
Ohio
Los Angeles
Area Youths Bring Back Many Awards at Wisconsin State Fair
Monroe County 4-H youths led the Wisconsin State Fair showing with multiple blue ribbons. Jim Ebert of Sparta earned three blues and two reds for swine, while Steve Herrman of Sparta claimed two blues and two reds. Dennis Wagner of Tomah and Linda Von Haden of Tomah won several blues in sheep and lamb divisions.
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Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
Michael Graber
Jim Ebert
Steve Herrman
Spartan
Mike Rooke
Dawn Kortbein
Ridgeville
Merry Nauman
Ayrshire
Wayne Weiland
Kendall
Great Northern Guernsey Sale Set Aug 25 in Wisconsin
West Salem Wis The annual Great Northern Classic Guernsey sale will be held at the Farm Progress Building on the Crosse Interstate Fairgrounds Saturday Aug 25 according to Bernard Pralle Onalaska show chairman Some 53 head of registered Guernseys will be sold including power ball and at least one with an excellent rating
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West Salem
Wis
Farm Progress
A Crosse Interstate Fairground
Bernard Pralle
Onalaska
4 H Leaders Plan Meeting in West Salem
La Crosse County 4 H Leaders Association meets at 8 p m Wednesday August 22 in Hamilton Town Hall West Salem. Topics include a review of last year s activities and a look at What s New for 1973 74 Premiums from the La Crosse Interstate Fair will be distributed per Douglas O Transtad county 4 H and youth agent.
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West Salem
Wis
la Crosseounty 4-H Leaders Association
Hamilton Town Hall
la Crosse Interstate Fair
Douglas O. Transtad
County
Dairy Cows Die After Eating New Feed Near Nodine
Ronald C. Straight in Nodine reports 15 Holstein cows died after consuming a new pelletized feed. A veterinarian cited likely urea poisoning from excess urea in the stomach, with 24 more cows ill or at risk. Samples sent to the University of Minnesota for analysis.
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Nodine
Minn
Ronald C. Straight
Straight
University of Minnesota
Iowa
Beekeeper Mike Brauner Builds Honey Business in Jackson County
At 32, Brauner runs hundreds of thousands of bees in 250 hives across Jackson County. He markets honey through a Sioux City cooperative and ships 55 gallon drums, aiming for 150 to 200 pounds per hive yearly with a two queen system to boost output.
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Mike Brauner
Jackson County
Brauner
Black River Falls
Wis
Mike
University of Wisconsin-Madison
South
Sioux City
Iowa
Dubuque
Drama Music and Art Workshops at Camp Upham Woods
Youth leaders will attend separate drama, music and art sessions at Camp Upham Woods near Wisconsin Dells from September 23 to 28. University of Wisconsin Extension specialists and 4-H leaders will run the programs, with options to sign up for one area and opportunities to share ideas. A special rate covers meals lodging and supplies. scholarships may be available. contact Ken Kuemmerlein at 610 Langdon St Madison WI 53706 for details and forms.
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Camp Upham Woods
Wisconsin Dells
Douglas 0
Transtad
University of Wisconsin- Extension
Norm Everson
University of Wisconsin Extension
Everson
Ken Kuemmerlein
Langdon St
University of Wisconsin
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Caledonia ST. Shopping Center
LA Crosse
Farm Report
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Burns Valley
Highway 162
Bangor
Burns Community Club
Gary Berg
Jane Hershey
Margaret Young
Tribune
Jackson Plaza
Lacrosse Street
Bees Buzz
BRF
DR. Fixit
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