Wisconsin Dairy Quality Program Marks 2000 Milk Houses
Preliminary estimates show more than two thousand milk houses built on Wisconsin dairy farms as part of the dairy quality improvement campaign. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture cites new dairy plants and remodeling, added plant equipment, revised MUK ordinances, pooled resources among small cities, county quality associations, and installation of laboratories for production control as major achievements.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Department of Agriculture
Registered Holstein Purchased By Doctor
Brattleboro Vermont Dr Sigurd B Gundersen La Crosse recently acquired a registered Holstein-Friesian from Carl G Hilger Alma Change of ownership for Penny Ormsby Champion Ster 2576271 has been recorded by The Holstein Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Vermont The association issued 27196 registry and transfer certificates to Wisconsin breeders during 1945.
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Brattleboro
Sigurd B. Gundersen
la Crosse
En & A
Carl G. Hilger
Alma
Penny Ormsby
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Brattleboro, Vt
Wisconsin
First Natural Gas Well Opened in 1821
A historic note marks 1821 as the year America's first natural gas well began operating, signaling early development in the country's gas industry and energy exploration.
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America
County District Fair Reports To Be Made At State Meeting
The La Crosse Inter-State Fair may be represented at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs annual meeting in Milwaukee January 7 and 8. Secretary Joseph W. Frisch announced the two day program with speakers led by A. W. Kalbus of the state department of agriculture, Madison, who will report on 1946 county and district fairs in Wisconsin.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin Association of Fairs
Milwaukee
Joseph W. Frisch
Schroeder
Charles B. Drewry
Marinette
State Association
Douglas J. Curran
Black River Falls
A. W. Kalbus
State Department of Agriculture
Madison
Wisconsin
Archie W. Putnam
Chippewa Falls
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
R. T. Glasseo
Janesville
Einar O. Hammer
Carl Brandly
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
C. C. Woody
Milton H. Button
R. F. Seyforth
Mondovi
Cooperative Week Launches February 22 Observed in Wisconsin
The tenth annual Cooperative Week in Wisconsin runs February 17 to 22 with the theme Cooperatives democracy in action. Chair Milo K. Swanton and a statewide committee outline events including an essay contest for youths, radio and newspaper participation, and local programs. The schedule features talks by state agricultural leaders and experts on fairs, poultry disease, harness racing rules, and postwar fair plans.
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Madison
Wis
Democracy In Action
Wisconsin
Milo K. Swanton
Wisconsin Council of Agriculture
Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales
Milwaukee
Milton Bliss
WHA
College of Agriculture
William Kasa Kallas
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Claude Lyons
Farmers Union
R. 4
Lewis Nelson
Brooklyn Grange
Oregon
Erich Lenz
Wisconsin Association of Cooperatives
William Perdue
Pure Milk Products Cooperative
Fond du Lac
Proper Farming Q&A Roundup from Local Dairy and Orchard Advice
Answers cover feeding soybeans in dairy rations, handling sick White Rock poultry, scalding hogs, lime and fertilizer interactions, walnut pruning, cow stall width, and risks from wild crab apples. Practical tips include 9–20 percent soybean use, ventilated poultry houses, 60–70 degree temps, proper scalding, lime nitrogen loss cautions, pruning height targets, stall dimensions, and spray control for crab trees.
Farm Surpluses Loom In 1947 After Year Of Crisis
The Middle West soil improvement committee urges farmers to raise yields per acre to avoid land inflation and ride high prices. A soil fertility program emphasizes crop rotation legumes fertilization liming and better farm management with fertilizer industry as ally. Immediate 1947 fertilizer orders are advised to meet peacetime demand amid material shortages and transport challenges.
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Chicago
Middle West
Minnesota crops set all time value despite lower acreage
Minnesota’s 1946 crop season yielded above average per acre results across major crops while harvested acreage fell about 2 percent from 1945. The season produced a record 683 million dollars in field crop value, driven by high prices and strong output in corn flaxseed oats and hay. Minnesota ranked among top states for multiple crops including third in corn and first in flaxseed, alsike and sweet clover seed.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Federal
Farm Sale In French Creek Township Reported
L C Harden sold his 300 acre farm in French Creek township to Bea real estate agency for $6. The land is mostly rough, with 65 acres under cultivation and the buildings in fairly good condition.
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Waukon
L. C. Harden
French Creek Township
Bea Real Estate Agency
Whitehall visitors spend Christmas with Wrights
Mr and Mrs Donald Wright and daughter Donna of Chicago spent several days over Christmas with Mr and Mrs A W Wright in Whitehall Wisconsin. Wayne Wright and wife of Eau Claire joined them for the holiday visit.
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Whitehall, Wisnees
Donald Right
Donna
Chicago
A. W. Wright
Wayne Wright
Eau Claire
Farm price drops seen as healthy U S adjustment
Clarke Beach reports a December fall in farm price averages about 6 percent from late October to mid December. Economists say the move reflects a necessary correction toward realistic levels, with prices still 24 percent above parity and well above prewar figures.
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Agriculture Department
U. S
Wisconsin pig crop seen rising next spring despite 1946 lull
Wisconsin pig production in 1946 reached 2 943 000 head the lowest since 1938 and reflects a 10 percent drop from 1945. Officials forecast a spring 1947 rise with more sows bred, while national hog output is also expected to increase after a smaller 1946 crop.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Walter H. Ebling
United States Departments of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Farm Bureau Holds 28th Annual Meeting in San Francisco
The 28th annual American Farm Bureau Federation meeting drew over 12 000 farmers to San Francisco this month. Wisconsin Farm Bureau sent 87 members and staff, while leaders including Edward A. O Neal Clifford R Hope and Richard B Russell spoke on production, prices and loan programs. Wisconsin board elected L E Jewett to the state service executive board. La Crosse county gains representation as district field staff briefed local agents December 19 on Rural Mutual Fire Insurance changes.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
San Francisco
United States
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Fred F. Miller
American Farm Bureau
Edward A. O'Neal
Clifford R. Hope
R-Kan
Richard B. Russell
Dga
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
N. E. Dodd
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Board of Directors
L. E. Jewett
State Service
Farm Bureau
Casualty and Fire Insurance
la Crosse County
Veith
Holiday visitors brighten Caledonia with family reunions
Ensign W H Alberts of the navy air base in Jacksonville Florida is home on leave to spend holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs H Alberts. Clifford Christian senior and son Noel of St Paul visit Mrs Christiansen's mother Mrs Margaret Hoffman. Ernest Knoke and sons Earl and Norman of Decorah Iowa were guests of Mrs Knoke's sister Mrs Melvin Johnson and have now returned home.
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Caledonia
Minn
W. H. Alberts
Navy Air Base
Jacksonville
Fla
H Alberts
Clifford Christiansen
Noel
St. Paul
Christiansen
Margaret Hoffman
Ernest Knoke
Earl and
Norman
Decorah
Mrs. Knoke
Melvin Johnson
County Youth To Visit Top Farms In State
Irvin Nuttleman Jr. 16 of West Salem awarded by the Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders as top 4-H Guernsey club member in his district. He earns an all expense two day trip to outstanding purebred Guernsey farms in Wisconsin with four other winners, set for December 30 and 31 after a Milwaukee meeting. He is active in school honors and 4-H bands and serves as Future Farmers of America president. This is his seventh year in 4-H with prior dairy judging and showmanship wins at state fairs.
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Irvin Nuttleman, Jr
Wisconsin Guernsey Breeders Association
Wisconsin
Nuttleman
Milwaukee
West Salem High School
Future Farmers of America
Four Swine Sales In Sauk County
Four statewide swine sales are scheduled at the Sauk county fair grounds near Baraboo from late January to early February. Duroc breeders auction January 28, an all breed sale February 4, Spotted Poland China hogs February 6, and Poland China sale February 21. A heated sale pavilion and a February 3 banquet at the Warren hotel accompany the events with officers to be elected and Dr. Sam McNutt speaking.
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Madison
Wis
Sauk County Fair Grounds
Baraboo
Harold C. Marquardt
Wisconsin Swine Breeders’ Association
Duroc
Poland
Swine Breeders Association
Warren Hotel
Sam McNutt
University of Wisconsin Veterinary Science
Local youth on 12 day vacation in Readstown
Paul Thompson of Readstown visits home during a 12 day vacation from Great Lakes Illinois where he attends school. He is the son of Swain Thompson and is spending time with his father in Readstown Wisconsin.
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Readstown
Wis
Paul Thompson
Great Lakes, Ill
Swain Thompson
Politics Big Issue In 46
In 1946 wheat and hogs dominated politics as food shortages and rising prices shaped public debate. The Agriculture Department projected record crops with 358,532,000 acres planted and a spring pig goal of 58 million. Prices stayed high, OPA ceilings sparked battles, and rural living costs hit a peak as Democrats lost control in November.
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Chicago
Halls of Congress
Agriculture Department
OPA
Congress
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R. C. Swanson
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Father Krembs
Waupaca
Ben F. Rusy
Schroeder Hotel
Ora Rice
State Disease Control Laboratory
Linden Drive
Guernseys
Beebe
Hess
Conkey
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Prescription Pharmacists Corner
Fifth Ave
Sells Iown Farm
Whitehall
Wioguai
Wee
Tonite
Jackie
Butch) Jenkins
Io “Boys’ Ranch
Vernon
Gail Russell
Adolphe Menjou
By Clarke Beach
Washington
Department
State Federal Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Paris
Farm Bureau Report
Salem
West Salem
Garfield - Fitzgerald
Gala Midri
Speedy
Community Motors
Tribune
Sauk County
By William Ferris
Mt Hat
A. Grams & Sons
Straw-Steel Division
Great Lakes Steel Corp
Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes Steel Corporation
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