Milk scare spurs new rapid milk testing methods
In Madison a false anonymous milk contamination alarm sparked rapid laboratory innovations. The State Agriculture Department general lab developed quicker screening techniques enabling about 200 samples daily. Beyond arsenic testing, the lab annually checks 2 800 food samples for pesticides and over 50 000 bacteriological tests, including dairy products and anti freeze samples.
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Madison
State Agriculture Department General Laboratory Division
John G. McClellan
Department
Total Consumer Protection
Wisconsin Moves to Tighten Hog Cholera Controls
Wisconsin lawmakers advance hog cholera measures to curb outbreaks. July 1 will ban feeding raw garbage to pigs and modified live serum immunizations will be largely outlawed except in declared emergencies. Indemnity rules cap payments at 60 dollars for registered swine and 20 for grade stock.
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la Crosse Tribune
Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
State Department of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Honor Group Elects Area Youth Treasurer
Hillsboro Wisconsin Joseph Sebranek son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Sebranek R 2 Yuba a sophomore majoring in agriculture at Platteville State University has been elected treasurer of Phi Eta Sigma a men's national honor society.
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Hillsboro
Wis
Joseph Sebranek
Marvin Sebranek
Yuba
Platteville State University
Phi Eta Sigma
State Moves to Tighten Stock Health Oversight
Madison reports rising confinement of livestock increases stress and disease risk. UW Veterinary Science forecast says future emphasis will be on consumer protection and veterinary input in Wisconsin’s livestock and food sectors. Salmonella testing may extend to packing rendering and processing plants as mandatory meat inspection expands this month. University Extension aids training for inspectors and staff.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin Department of Veterinary Science
Wisconsin
State Meat Inspection Service
Juneau County Agents Honored for Pest Education
Madison Wisconsin Extension honors three workers for meritorious pesticide use education programs. Robert Mitchell a farm management agent since 1956 and A J Karasch a county agent since 1963 are among the Juneau County honorees. Karasch previously served as assistant agent in 1954 and later worked in Langlade and Wood Counties before returning.
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Madison
Juneau County
University of Wisconsin Extension
Robert Mitchell
A. J. Karasch
Karasch
Langlade
Wood
Juneau
Farm Legislation Topic at Caledonia Young Farmers Meeting
L. L. Duxbury, speaker for the Minnesota House, will address the Caledonia Young Farmers at 8 p.m. Thursday January 11 in the Caledonia Public School Agriculture room. The talk covers Farm Legislation and other laws affecting local farmers. All-area farmers aged 40 and under may attend.
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Caledonia
Minn
L. L. Duxbury
Minnesota House of Representatives
Caledonia Public School
Vse
Farmers To Study Crop Insurance In Spring Grove
SPRING GROVE Minn W R Tabor area supervisor for Federal Crop Insurance will speak on crop insurance at the January 8 agriculture evening school meeting at 8 p m in the vocational agriculture room of Spring Grove High School.
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Spring Grove
Minn
W. R. Tabor
State Animal Health Watched Says Head
Dr Erdmann notes Wisconsin must maintain strong animal health programs due to rapid livestock movement. Milwaukee reports indicate two hog cholera cases, one from illegal imports and one from a 600 pig herd with indemnities paid. Rabies cases totaled sixty one, mostly in the south, with seventeen in cats or dogs.
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Erdmann
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Animal Health Division
WDA
Department
Animal Health, Diagnostic Laboratories
Erdmann de Ielates
New Buyer Named For Stock Firm In Waukon
Waukon Iowa Osmond Quandahl becomes buyer in Waukon Sales Commission. Quandahl has ties to FM Supermarket and formed southwest of Waukon. Curt Nordheim owns and manages the livestock firm north of Waukon on Highway 13.
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Waukon
Iowa
Osmond Quandahl
Waukon Sales Commission
Quandahl
Curt Nordheim
Highway 13
Spring Grove 4-H Club Names Heads
Spring Grove Hustlers 4-H Club in Minnesota names new officers Katherine Solum president David Solum vice president James Onstad secretary Mark Rud treasurer James Solum reporter and Eric Mathsen song leader for the term.
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Spring Grove, Minn
Spring Grove
Rural Electric Agency Serves 20 Million Users
Secretary Of Agriculture Orville L Freeman reports 20 million rural consumers receive electric service from REA backed cooperatives and power systems, with 4 to 5 million also getting telephone service via REA funds. Since 1961, borrowers have cut rates over 650 times, saving rural customers more than 20 million dollars, though rural residents pay more than nearby urban residents on average.
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Washington
Orville L. Freeman
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Dairy Group Studies New Promotion
Dairy group in Richland Center outlines a plan to use a milk marketing order to promote dairy products. Alvin Helgeson leads the District 3 meeting with UW dairy science expert Dr James Crowley and a Department of Agriculture representative expected to attend. Delegates listed include James Bjornstad, Dave McClurg, James Martin, Frank Fradette, Harold Harness, Earl Evenstad, Sylvan Dregne, and Ronald Johnson. district covers Richland Vernon Crawford counties.
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Richland Center
Wis
Masonic Temple
Alvin Helgeson
Viroqua
Green Bay
James Crowley
Dairy Science Department
University of Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture
Donald Brace
Lone Rock
Lyle Schuerman
James Bjornstad
Westby
Dave McClurg
James Martin
Frank Fradette
Seneca
Harold Harness
Blue River
Earl Evenstad
Sylvan Dregne
Ronald Johnson
Mount Sterling
Richland
Vernon
Crawford Counties
Viroqua Student Heads Soil Group
VIROQUA Wis David Ostrem son of Mr and Mrs Harold Ostrem of Viroqua a junior at Platteville State University has been named president of the Platteville chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of America The chapter promotes soil conservation The aardvark whose name is Dutch for earth pig spends days in burrows he digs himself.
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Viroqua
Wis
David Ostrem
Harold Ostrem
Platteville State University
Platteville
The
Soil Conservation Society of America
Aardvark
Area Holsteins Top 100000 Pounds of Milk in Wisconsin List
The Holstein Friesian Association of America names numerous cows and herds in Wisconsin and Vermont with lifetime production over 100 000 pounds of milk and substantial fat. Notable entries include Glen Forest Leader Tulip La Crosse and Marloret Johannah Gundersen cows, and many others from La Crosse County farms, Hoards Dairies and hospitals. The list highlights cows achieving high milk yields across multiple farms and owners.
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Westby
Glen Forest
Tulip
Robert Skemp
Gus Wendorf
la Crosse
Veradelda
Echo Jane
Illeen
Clayton Thompson
Elroy
Brattleboro
Valera Kaye Bessie
Sigurd Gundersen
Holstein Friesian Association of America
Wayne J
Helen T. Hood
West Salem
Miller Holstein Farm
Edyt
Gundersen
Dixie Lee
S R F Peerless Burke Frosty
the Hood
Twincreek Burke Frieda
Kaybud Lwm Recovery
Betty
Dunn County
Princess
Lind
Millers Sensation Ormsby
Millers Ad Judy Juma
Millers Bubb Fobes Faye
Millers Ad Fobes ‘Oak Ona
Duane Hoffman
Duane Royal Comet Fairlane
Duane Romaster Irene
Duane Royal Comet Jean
Duane Forward Rose
Duane Romaster Freckles
Floyd Jones
Jonesway
Joy
Alex Helen
Peggy
la Crosse County Hospital
Plain View Supreme Star
Lake-Co
Ruby
Charlotte
Nell
Arthur
Robert Franke
Mauston
Rayhurst Watson
Ormsby Lass
Everett L. Galster
Alma Center
Roberts View
Lucy
Robert W. Galster
Schultzholm Wayne Joan
Francis Heller Jr
Knollside
Burke Presto Canary
Gordon Sherry
Seed price rises seen for alfalfa and other forages in Wisconsin
Wisconsin farmers face higher alfalfa seed costs in 1968 with Ranger and Flemish varieties pricier due to tight California supplies. Vernal stays the same while red clover seed remains ample and Ladino stays costly. Grass seeds mostly plentiful though Canadian smooth bromegrass and some brome varieties rise. orchardgrass and timothy seeds priced lower. Forage seedings entering winter looked better than average.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Chuck Krueger
University of Wisconsin Extension
California
Krueger
Third Annual Chemical Application Training Sessions Planned
Whitehall Wisconsin announces Sparta sessions January 11 12 and 17 for custom applicators and dealers of pesticides. Courses run 9 am to 3 30 pm except the final 9 am to 1 pm in the courthouse annex. Sponsored by Extension Service and College of Agriculture. certification available after exam. Nearly 700 already certified. existing names need not attend.
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Whitehall
Wis
Sparta
Peter Bieri
Trempealeau County
Courthouse Annex
University of Wisconsin Extension Service
College of Agriculture
The
Bieri
Larry Davis
Monroe County
Wool Payment Applications Must Be Filed
CALEDONIA Minn Payments for the 1967 marketing year under the federal wool program depend on whether marketing of wool or lambs was completed by December 31 1967. Late marketings will become 1968 and not be paid until 1969. Applications should be filed with the county ASCS office, preferably before January 31, with payments likely starting in April.
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A. Erdmann
Rural Electric Agency
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Lacrosse
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