Holcomb Named New Jackson County 4-H Agent
David Holcomb is appointed Jackson County 4-H club agent succeeding Darrel Apps who resigned. Holcomb, acting agent for 10 months, was a former Viola vocational agriculture teacher and has worked with Cooperative Extension Service. He and his wife Ruth live near Alma Center with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Falls
Wis
David Holcomb
Jackson County
Eugene Savage
Darrel Apps
Agriculture Committee
Apps
University of Wisconsin
Holcomb
Viola
Cooperative Extension Service
Farm Progress Days
Vernon County
Readstown
Platteville State University
Walnut Grove Products Inc
Green County Farm Bureau
Ruth
Irvin Bowen
R. 2
Alma Center
Seventeen La Crosse County 4-H Members Go to State Club Week
Seventeen area 4-H members join nearly 1,000 youths from Wisconsin at the 45th annual State 4-H Club Week on the University of Wisconsin campus June 15 to 18. Theme Your Neighbor and You features speakers tours music and drama finals, with Linda Jones of Bangor among 15 state finalists in the speaking contest. The group travels by chartered bus with Monroe County delegates, picking up at Onalaska West Salem Bangor and returning June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
Linda Craig
Sandra Severson
Bangor
Karen Rommel
Mindoro
Linda Jones
Connie Trocinski
Merlin Melstrand
Diane Johnson
Phillip Johnson
Holmen
Sandra Cook
Larry Olson
Bill Witte
All
James Johnson
Raymond Hoyer
Brookside 4-H
Monroe County
Pertzsch School
Onalaska
Curve Cafe
West Salem
Corner Cafe
Hay Reseeding Sign Up Opens in Monroe County
Sparta Wisconsin Monroe County farmers eligible for cost sharing must enroll at the county ASCS office within two weeks. Seeding must be completed by June 15 with a nurse crop allowed. Cost sharing tops at 2 dollars per acre for seedbed prep and 2 dollars per acre for seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
Monroe County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Nelson Named Delegate to Holstein Parley
Nelson Marlowe E. Nelson of Westby on the staff of Tri-State Breeders Co operative was elected delegate to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America national convention in Seattle from June 1 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Marlowe E. Nelson
Westby
Tri-State Breeders Cooperative
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Area Guernsey High Producer Denise Completes Record
Fauver Hill Denise a senior three year old registered Guernsey co owned by Bernard Pralle Onalaska has produced 13220 pounds of milk and 712 pounds of fat in 304 days according to the American Guernsey Cattle Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
N.H
Fauver Hill
Denise
Guernsey
Bernard Pralle
Onalaska
American Guernsey Cattle Club
New Zealand Farm Youth Visits Wisconsin Dairy Farm
Winston Marshall a 24 year old sheep rancher from Ishburton New Zealand visits the James Wells farm near Leon Monroe County for three weeks as an International Farm Youth Exchange student. He helps in barn chores milking with a modern pipeline system and assists in spring field work while observing U S rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Winston Marshall
Ishburton
James Wells
Leon
Wells
Steven
Larry
Sparta
Wis
Monroe County
United States
International Farm
Marshall
England
Australia
Canada
Janice Cairns
La Crosse County 4 H'ers at Upham Woods Camp
Fifty one La Crosse County 4 H members aged 11 to 13 attend Camp Upham Woods near Wisconsin Dells for their annual summer camp period. County 4 H club agent Thomas E. O Connell and home economics agent Mrs Nanna Christman accompany several counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
4-H
Camp Upham Woods
Wisconsin Dells
iThomas E. O'Connell
Nanna Christman
Farm Census to Add New Details and Revenue Questions
Census officials will release new farm data starting July 1 with county previews this summer. For the first time crops and livestock treated with chemicals will be recorded, and off-farm income details will be sought. The 500-item census covers farms, people, livestock, crops, equipment, and revenue sources for Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Scheibel
Bu Crosse Tribune
Washington Bureau
Hington
Uncle Sam
Wisconsin
Census Bureau
Wisconsin NFO Opposes Drop in Class 2 Milk Price
Ray Johnson of the Wisconsin division of the National Farmers Organization opposes Federated Cooperative requests to cut the Class 2 milk price in Chicago. He warns price cuts would lower dairy farmer incomes statewide and accuses cooperative leaders of self interest and neglect of members and consumers. Johnson, a Rock County farmer from Durand Illinois, criticizes current leadership amid dairy promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Johnson
Wisconsin
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Federated Cooperative
Chicago
Johnson
Vernon 4-H Members Head to State Club Week
Twelve Vernon County 4-H members will attend the annual state 4-H Club Week at the UW Madison campus June 15 to 18. Chaperones include Vernon County agent Robert Frederick for both Vernon and La Crosse boys and a La Crosse County leader for the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Alice Ekern
Mary Lewison
Linda Nerison
Jerry Vikmyer
Mary Lebion
Chaseburg
James Stoltz
Jean Wurster
Jim Lombard
Mike
Sherry
Westby
Cecil Miller
Cashton
Sharon Vangen
de Soto A
Robert Frederick
Vernon
la Crosse County
Vernon County Dairy Members To Judge Cows
Vernon County 4-H dairy project members will judge cows in a dairy judging contest on Monday June 14 at three Westby area farms. Judging starts 9 30 a.m. at the Harold Strangstaken farm with Laurence Anderson and Lloyd Leum farms also involved. Participants bring a sack lunch. beverages provided by the 4-H Leaders Association. Members may go directly to Strangstaken or meet at the Viroqua courthouse at 9 a.m. Two county teams will be chosen for a district contest later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
4-H Dairy Project
Westby
Harold Strangstaken
Laurence Anderson
Lloyd Leum
4-H Leaders Association
Strangstalien
Soil Is Not Just Dirt Factory of Life for Plants and Humans
Our soil is not merely dirt. it acts as a factory producing everything required to feed plants, animals, and people, sustaining life across ecosystems.
Farm Progress Days Set June 17 18 at Manitowoc
Wisconsin farmers will attend Farm Progress Days June 17 18 and 19 at two Manitowoc area farms near Highways 141 and 151. The event features field day demonstrations all electric home tours dairy market row tours cooking demos tiling hay moisture tests and farm pond displays. State youth land judging contests and an egg recipe cooking contest are scheduled with a TV tent program at noon. Admission and parking are free with 300 exhibitors over 440 plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Manitowoc
Tent City
High Nitrate and Bacteria Found in Houston County Wells
In Caledonia Minnesota 43 private wells tested over the past year show high nitrate content in about 25 percent of samples and bacteria above safe levels in more samples. The county extension service will run a voluntary water testing program with $5 nitrate bacteria analysis per sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Minn
Houston County
Russell Krech
County Extension Service
Krech
Houston County Extension Office
Post Office
Measuring of Tobacco Land Urged VIROQUA Wis
Vernon County ASCS urges farmers planning tobacco in spring to have acreages measured before planting. Minimum $10 covers first three hours. $2 for each additional hour. Stakes set to mark planting area to avoid destroying excess tobacco. Apply at the ASCS office or mail a $10 check to schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Vernon County
Milk Guessing Contest at Dunworken Farm Wonewoc
Mr and Mrs Russell Thompson of Dunworken Farm Wonewoc announce a June Dairy Month milk and butterfat guessing contest for Juniors ages 10 to 16 in Juneau County. Entrants mail estimates before July 1. Dunworken Creamelle Kate will complete her production around Nov 25. First prizes are 50 half dollars each for milk and fat guesses. ties split. Cecil Vinz will judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maulton
Wis
Russell Thompson
Dunworken Farm
Juneau County
Wonewoc
Elroy
Dunworken Creamelle
Kate
Cecil Vinz
Dhia
Thompson
Free Milk Dispensed For Tourists In Viroqua Weekend
Vernon County 4-H junior leaders team up with the Viroqua Chamber of Commerce to set two free milk dispensers on Main Street from 8 a.m. Saturday June 26 to 8 p.m. Sunday June 27 as part of the June Daily Month. Tourists may take milk by stopping at the curb and registering to count visitor traffic. Carol Hagen heads the arrangements with assistants Linda Nerison James Hornsby Kathy Mills Cecil Miller Jean Wurster Ole Yttri Sonja Jerman Sharon Vangelin and Brad Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
Viroqua Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Carol Hagen
County Junior Leaders Association
Linda Nerison
James Hornsby
Kathy Mills
Cecil Miller
Jean Wurster
Ole Yttri
Sonja Jerman
Sharon Vangenl
Brad Erickson
Resources Are Heritage of the Nation
The article proclaims natural resources as America's heritage to be conserved and utilized for the benefit of all citizens across the country. It emphasizes national ownership and stewardship of the land and resources for public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress is Doing Nothing for Farmers Says O KONSki
Rep Alvin O Konski addressed about 1500 at a National Farmers Organization feed in Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. he criticized Congress for lacking farm bills and urged farmers to unite to gain price parity and self reliance. Rev L Holsbauer urged self help and noted rural church declines. Norbert Connor served as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin O’konski
Edward Lind
Viroqua
Donald Allen
Mindoro
Donald Lobe
Tomah
Vernon
la Crosse
Monroe
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Marvy E. Sawyer
O’konski
Tribune
Congress
R-Wis
La _ Crosse
Monroe, Vernon
Mary E. Sawyer
John
Ellenbecker PLC
United States
Con
L. Holsbauer
Waterloo
Ind
NFC
Norbert Connor
New Veterinarian In Spring Grove
Dr. James Gray joins Dr. Roger Bender in Spring Grove Minnesota veterinary practice. A 1965 Iowa State University veterinary medicine graduate, Gray will work with local clients as his wife Karen, also a 1965 graduate in English and speech, plans to teach in the local school system next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Minn
James Gray
Roger Bender
Gray
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Karen
Kickapoo FFA Elects Officers for Year
Kickapoo High School FFA announces newly elected officers: Larry Wanless president, Bill Baker vice president, Rod Gilman secretary, Charles Blazek treasurer, Dave Larson reporter, and Roger Anderson sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola, Wis
Kickapoo High School
FFA
Larry Wanless
Bill Baker
Rod Gilman
Charles Blazek
Dave Larson
Roger Anderson
Sentinel
Dairy Days Plans Highlight Vernon County Event
Vernon County Dairy Days in Viroqua features a queen contest to crown Patricia Vangen’s successor, home talent show, square dance festival, and parade on June 19 and 20. Activities include drum and bugle corps competition, multiple bands and floats, with a single ticket granting access to all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viroqua
Wis
Vernon County
Patricia Vangen
Park Bowl
Jim Graham
Robert Fredrick
Diverted Acreage Measured by Monroe County Team
Sparta Wis Harold Woolley as county compliance supervisor leads five reporters in Monroe County to measure diverted and corn feed grain acreage. The team includes Orville Gaboner Alvin Stelter Clarence Schroeder Paul Quinn and William Engans. Victor Peterson ASCS Manager expects completion by June 30 with notices mailed to feed grain participants after processing in the county ASCS office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Harold Woolley
Monroe County
Orville Gaboner
Alvin Stelter
Clarence Schroeder
Paul Quinn
William Engans
Victor Peterson
ASCS
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O'Konski
la Crosse Tribune
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