Barrow Show Moderators Are Chosen for National Event
The National Barrow Show in Austin Minnesota selects three moderators for the September 8 to 10 event. Dale Williams from Iowa State University Robert E Jacobs from the University of Minnesota and Fred Giesler from the University of Wisconsin will lead judging commentary and explain placings to spectators. They begin at noon Monday September 8 with Berkshire and Chester White judging and continue for two days. A closing note mentions a moonbow contrasted with daytime rainbows.
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Austin
Minn
Dale Williams
Iowa State University
Robert E. Jacobs
University of Minnesota
Fred Giesler
University of Wisconsin
Williams
Ames
Robert Jacobs
St. Paul
Jacobs
Blue Earth
Madison
Berkshire
Chester
Worst in State Menominee County Economic Profile
A UW study for the Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission finds Menominee County faces dire living standards with high unemployment and low incomes. It calls for federal and state aid, new industries, and local governance support to improve housing, education, and job opportunities.
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Madison
Menominee County
University of Wisconsin
Douglas Marshall
Upper Great Lakes
Wisconsin
Menominee
Flock Selection Course Offered at Minnesota Campus
A two day course on Flock Selection and Pallorum Testing will be held June 19 and 20 at the University of Minnesota St Paul Campus. For information and registration contact the Office of Special Programs, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN 55101.
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St, Paul, Minn
University of Minnesota
Price Support Fees Rise for Farm Loans and Storage Provisions
The USDA raises service fees for price support loans disbursed after May 31, boosting on farm loan fees by four dollars and warehouse loans by two. Interest on price-support loans stays around 3 percent. New provisions also raise interest on farm storage and drying equipment loans to support on farm grain storage and dryers. Changes aim to curb inflation and limit government spending.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
USDA
CCC
Commodity Credit Corporation
Management and Chemicals Beat Weeds in Pastures
A Minnesota extension expert says combining good pasture management with chemical treatments is best for weed control. Recommendations include liming, fertilization, controlled grazing, periodic clipping, and careful use of 2 4 D for broadleaf weeds, with timing in June and July, plus options for mowing and reseeding to improve yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Oliver Strand
Strand
Minnesota 4-H Junior Leader Conference Set for June
About 700 4-H youths will attend the 1968 State 4-H Junior Leader Conference June 24 to 27 at the State Fairgrounds in St Paul. Theme is My Life In These United States and the program covers teen community problems teen adult relations and ways to share learning.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Juanita Fehlhofer
University of Minnesota
United States
Wisconsin Tobacco Crop in 1968 Sets Record Lows
Wisconsin's 1968 tobacco season produced 14,043,000 pounds from 7,700 acres, the smallest since 1934 and 1935 for acreage and crop size. Southern Type 54 yielded 1,990 pounds per acre from 3,700 acres, while Northern Type 55 reached 6,680,000 pounds on 4,000 acres. Connecticut Valley and Wisconsin cigar binder totals hit 16.9 million pounds on 9,260 acres, both record lows.
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Wisconsin
Southern Tobacco
Northern Tobacco
Connecticut Valley
Iowa Cheese Contest Starts In September
National Cheddar Cheese Contest in Waterloo Iowa is sponsored by the Iowa Cheese Manufacturers Association with Earl Wright of Iowa State University as superintendent The dairy contest runs early September with entries displayed at the 1969 National Dairy Cattle Congress September 20 28 Jackpot prize money boosts the five winners to top earnings The Waterloo show will also feature the Red and Whites national show and sale alongside top pedigreed dairy stock from Ayreshires Brown Swiss Guernseys Jerseys Holsteins and Milking Shorthorns.
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Waterloo
Iowa
United States
Iowa Cheese Manufacturer’s Association
Earl Wright
Iowa State
University of
Midwest
Safety Course On Farm Machinery Offered At Sparta High
Fourteen and 15-year-olds seeking farm work on nonparent owned farms may enroll in a 20 hour safety course. The Sparta High School vocational agricultural department hosts classes June 9 and 10 from 8 30 a m to 4 p m with final equipment operation tests at Leon Implement Co on June 13.
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Sparta
Wis
Vocational Agricultural Department of Sparta High School
Leon Implement Co
University of Wisconsin seeks identical twin heifer calves
Livestock researcher E. R. Hauser at the University of Wisconsin seeks 30 sets of identical twin female Hereford and Holstein calves born this year. The calves will study nutrition growth feed efficiency reproduction and milk production. Owners may contact Hauser at Stock Pavilion Madison or call 608 262-2714 for examination before purchase.
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Madison
University of Wisconsin
E. R. Hauser
Hauser
Stock Pavilion
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wis
Tractor Care And Safety Course At Caledonia High
Forty two youths aged 14 and 15 from the Houston County area attend a 20 hour tractor care and safety course at Caledonia High School Vo-Ag department. The five 4 hour sessions use lectures movies worksheets tractor driving and a final quiz. Completion is required for a certificate to operate tractors and hired machinery. Cooperating groups include Spring Grove Houston and Caledonia Vo-Ag instructors and Extension Service with Implement dealers supplying equipment. The Bible notes two animals speaking like humans the serpent and Balaams ass.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County
Caledonia High School
Vo-Ag
Spring Grove
Houston
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