Free Stall System Keeps Cattle Clean at Wisconsin Farm
Clarence and Clare Johnson of Bangor Wisconsin showcase a three-section dairy layout with a concrete floored free stall loafing area and enclosed feeding barn. The setup includes a 56 free stalls block a large concrete feed bank and an 18 by 60 foot silo with 430 ton capacity. The Johnsons report easier cleaning reduced odor and labor as they move toward a year round feeding plan with roughage including corn silage haylage and dry hay.
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Clarence Johnson
James Johnson
Clarence
Johnson
Tribune
John C. Ellenbecker
la Crosse Tribune
Bangor
Wis
Wees Johnson
Ruth Ann
Detroit
Mich
Johnsons
Bangor High School
Johnson Farm
Kastenmeier Criticizes Agriculture Budget Cuts
Congressman Bob Kastenmeier condemned recent Agriculture budget cuts led by Secretary Freeman. He cited a $167 million Food for Peace reduction as harming hunger relief and risking future conflicts, and warned cuts to Farmers Home Administration and Rural Electrification will harm Wisconsin farmers and long term food needs. He noted large reductions in Madison and UW research funding, including a $284,000 cut to the barley malt lab construction.
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Washington, D.C
Bob Kastenmeier
Dwatertown
Freeman
Kastenmeier
America
Vietnam
Wisconsin
É Kastenmeier
Farmers Home Administration
Rural Electrification Administration
Madison
University of Wisconsin
University
Farm Union head Urges Output Curb
Minneapolis AP The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union backed by U S Department officials urged farmers to hold the line against over production for 1968. Edwin Christianson, vice president of the National Farmers Union, called on farmers to reduce output in beef cattle hogs milk and soybeans to avoid harming prices and income.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota Farmers Union
U.S. Agriculture Department
Edwin Christianson
National Farmers Union
Minnesota
Christianson
La Crosse 4-H Junior Leaders Elect Officers
James Tauscher of Pleasant Valley 4-H was elected president of the La Crosse County 4-H Junior Leaders at a recent meeting. Officers include Kathy Stratman Bangor Township Club secretary Doug Langrehr Lower Big Creek treasurer and Curtis Bergton. The group planned to meet February 7 at 8 p.m. at Hamilton Town Hall for future work with clubs.
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la Crosse County
James Tauscher
Pleasant Valley
Al-er
Bert Becker
Hamil
Curtis Berg
Ton Town Hall
Planned Meeting On Bees For Pollination In Wisconsin
Wisconsin honey producers plan a Feb 6 meeting in Wautoma to discuss pollination needs for fruit and vegetable crops. W C Lueschow notes that the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association will host a session for those renting or supplying honeybee colonies.
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Wisconsin
Wautoma
R.E.A
W. C. Lueschow
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Lueschow
Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
Hixton Man Named To Stock Board
DENVER Colorado Gilmen Bergh of Hixton was elected an area director for the National Livestock Dealers Association at the national convention in Denver. Price making rather than price taking dominated the gathering as live stockmen from across the United States criticized chain stores the federal government and themselves. J H Jackson manager of the Production Credit Association at Rifle described the present cost price squeeze as a catastrophe the worst in history and condemned chain stores as gigantic monopolies urging farm and ranch producers to unite in collective bargaining for higher prices.
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Denver
Colo
Gilmen Bergh
Hixton
National Livestock Dealers Association
United States
J. H. Jackson
Production Credit Association
Rifle
4-H Club Enrolls Five New Members
SPRING GROVE Minn The Black Hammer Swift Scooters 4-H Club enrolled Daniel Alstad Rita Fruechte Karen Holm Laurie Ike and Robert Morken as new members.
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Spring Grove
Minn
Black Hammer Swift Scooters
Daniel Alstad
Rita Fruechte
Karen Holm
Laurie Ike
Robert Morken
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