Houston County Ring Tests To Begin June 9
The Minnesota State Live Stock Sanitary Board and U S Bureau of Animal Industry plan ring tests in Houston County starting the week of June 9 for about one week. A trailer laboratory will operate in Caledonia with a veterinarian in charge to collect milk samples from creameries and stations and test them. Reacting herds receive letters urging blood testing and calf vaccination programs. Blood tests confirm final diagnosis. past tests showed 50 percent positive reactors, 17 percent suspicious, 33 percent negative.
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Minnesota
Dairy Set-Aside Period Begins in Wisconsin
Wisconsin dairy farmers begin a 60 day ADA set aside period to boost year round market building via a self-help program sponsored by the American Dairy Association. D N McDowell, director of the State Department of Agriculture, notes the supply and demand law drives income when demand rises and supply remains constant.
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Wisconsin
D. N. McDowell
State Department of Agriculture
American Dairy Association
McDowell
Dry draft free sleeping quarters curb hog flu spread
Cold drafty sleeping quarters are a major factor in hog flu. Providing dry draft free sleep spaces for pigs helps prevent disease onset and spread.
Eber Lamb Heads SCS in Monroe County Wisconsin
Frank Mitchell of Wilton named Eber Lamb of La Grange to head the Monroe County soil conservation service committee. The SCS panel plans continued honors for three farmers and approved 26 new farm plans since February amid a meeting with county and district conservationists.
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Sparta
Wis
Frank Mitchell
Wilton
Monroe County Board
Eber Lamb
la Grange
Soil Conservation Service Committee
Mitchell
SCS
Monroe County
Goodyear Rubber Company
Wisconsin
Vernon Oson
F. J
Pat) O’connell
Stauffacher
Baraboo
Lamb
Charles Wood
Frank von Haden
Clifton
Ollie M. Swanson
Series Of Clinics On Pressure Cookers Slated In La Crosse
Edith Brevig La Crosse County home agent announces pressure cooker checking clinics for canners this week. Gauges and safety valves will be tested at five locations from June 4 to 6 including Bangor High School and West Salem High School venues with specific times.
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la Crosse
Edith Brevig
la Crosse County
Bangor High School
Mindoro High School
County Extension
van de Steeg
West Salem High School
Holmen High School
Monroe County
Arcadia High School
Allamakee County
Waukon High School
Jackson County
Black River Falls
Houston County
Linus Einster Farm
Westby
Trempealeau 4-H Beekeeping Lesson Held Near Ettrick
Trempealeau County 4-H club members will attend a beekeeping project lesson at the Dr C O Rogne and Sons farm near Ettrick on Monday evening June 9. The lesson is presented by B M Smith of Blair, with Ray Shanklin, county club agent, reporting.
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Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County
Dr. C. O. Rogne and Sons
Ettrick
Ray Shanklin
B. M. Smith
Blair
Green Lake
Dr. C. OO
Rogue and Son
Whitehall Courthouse
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Houston County
Caledonia City Hall
Calendar Of Farm Events
A June list of farm bureau and 4 H activities across Minnesota and Wisconsin counties. Events include farm tours at multiple farms, achievement days in Genoa and Kendall, pressure cooker clinics in Bangor and La Crosse, 4 H leaders meetings, and a moonlight Guernsey breeders gathering between Whitehall and Blair.
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Guernsey
Trempealeau County
Amos Nehring
Whitehall
Blair
Dairy cows endure cold with dry beds and warm floors
Dairy cows tolerate low temperatures when provided a thick dry bed and moderately warm floor conditions. A dry resting surface reduces cold stress and helps maintain comfort and productivity during chilly periods.
Martin Brothers disperse Brown Swiss herd at Elmhurst Farm sale
The Martin family disperses 28 registered Brown Swiss cattle at Elmhurst Farm West Salem raising 55 years on a 200 acre operation. Average sale price $456 with top bid $910 for Elmhurst Jennifer and total sale receipts $12,790. Buyers include John Alder Carver MN Norvic Farms Lake Mills WI and Earl Curtis Cuba City WI.
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Tribune
Coulee
Elmhurst Farm
West Salem
Milton
Clifford Martin
Milton Martin
Mary
Elmhurst
Mildred S
Willie Olson
Norman Magnussen
Martin E. Fromm
Silas
Jennifer
Martin Brothers of
Andrew J. Martin
Norman E. Magnussen
Brown Swiss Sales Service
Lake Mills
Wis
Waukesha
Fromm
Willie L. Olson
Walker School Pta
John Alder
Carver, Minn
Muriel S
Sally Sue
Jane S
Jane’s Royal
Sally
Elmhurst Mildred S
Norvic Farms
Elmhurst Wonder Lad
Earl Curtis
Cuba City
Roses Need Proper Care For Best Growth In Gardens
The article from Hort icultural Service at the University of Minnesota stresses roses require eight hours of sun, cool moist soil, and mulch to retain moisture. It details fertilizer use, with guidance based on foliage color, and notes hardy shrub roses suit foundation plantings while hybrids need prepared beds.
Blair Area Farm Sells to New Owners in Wisconsin
In Blair Wisconsin the Jerome Skorstad farm also known as the Lars Trones farm sold to William Salzwedal of Ettrick. The Skorstad family moves to Milwaukee. The Elmer Thurston farm east of Blair sold to George R Knutson. Thurston to live with his daughter Mrs L D Hoganson.
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Blair, Wis
Jerome Skorstad
Lars Trones
William Salzwedal
Ettrick
Skorstad
Milwaukee
Elmer Thurston
Blair
George R. Knutson
Thurston
L. D. Hoganson
Salem FHA Style Revue Showcases Homemade Creations
West Salem Wisconsin special report details the Future Homemakers of America style review titled Pretty As a Picture held at the high school last Monday. Ruth Johnson led the event with Elizabeth Huxsahl Barbara Rowe and Valary Anderson handling script theme decorations and publicity.
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Tribune
Wilma Waldenberger
Ruth Johnson
West Salem Future Homemakers of America
Waldenberger
Donna Mashek
Marilyn Oldenburg
Valary Anderson
West Salem
Wis
Future Homesmakers of America
Elizabeth Huxsahl
Barbara Rowe
Donald Hix
Joyce Raymer
Jeanette Wehrenberg
Delores Mikkelson
Merlein Jaekel
Monroe hires summer 4 H agent and home agent
Elroy Lueder of Cedarburg was hired as Monroe County summer 4 H Club agent, starting June 23 and running to September 30, while Agnes Wehrley of Fenimore becomes home agent July 1. Vernon Olson has recently taken over as the new county agent.
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College of Agriculture
Agnes Wehrley
Fennimore
Vernon Olson
Tremple Agent Heads to UW Summer Term
Miss Margaret Goodell Trempea leau County home demonstration agent will attend summer school at the University of Wisconsin Madison in June after the district 4-H camp at Chetek June 3 6 She returns for annual homemakers achievement day at Central High School Eleva Strum on Tuesday June 10.
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Whitehall
Wis
Margaret Goodell
Trempealeau County
University of Wisconsin At
33 Gale FFA'ers Take Fishing Trip
Thirty three members of the Galesville Chapter of Future Farmers of America went on a fishing trip to northern Wisconsin. Their adviser J O Beadle accompanied them along with two adults Allen Loft and Rudolph Benrud.
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Galesville, Wis
Galesville
Future Farmers of America
Wisconsin
J. O. Beadle
Allen Loft
Rudolph Benrud
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