May DHIA records show top herds and cows in Trempealeau County
Whitehall Wisconsin Cordell Herbert supervisor of the Trempealeau County Dairy Herd Improvement Association reports May results. Top five 12 month rallying herds include Athol Jackson Eleva 32 cow 12123 pounds milk 4.3 test 516 butterfat and Douglas Kopp and Sons Whitehall 38 cow 13193 pounds milk 3.6 test 473 butterfat. The month’s top cows Patsy owned by Douglas Kopp and Sons produced 2892 pounds milk 3.4 percent test 98 butterfat No 43 owned by Gerhard Nelsestuen Arcadia produced 2108 pounds milk 4.5 percent test 95 butterfat. Cows with lactations over 500 pounds fat in 320 days or less include No 35 Leslie Grover Galesville 4 year old Holstein 305 days 1209 pounds milk 4.1 percent test 21 pounds butterfat.
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Whitehall
Wis
Cordell Herbert
Trempealeau County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Athol Jackson
Eleva
M. E. Lyon
Douglas Kopp
Patsy
Sonherd
Gerhard Nelsestuen
Arcadia
Leslie Grover
Galesville
Pea Aphids Abundant On Some Alfalfa In Wisconsin
Wisconsin farmers are warned that pea aphids are abundant on alfalfa in some areas. Entomologist E H Fisher advises treating fields where aphids cluster on stems, especially alfalfa two weeks from harvest, with malathion or parathion while avoiding harvest or grazing for seven to fifteen days after application.
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Madison
Wisconsin
E. H. Fisher
University of Wisconsin
Fisher
ASC Committees To Be Elected In La Crosse County
Eleven Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation community committees will be elected in La Crosse County at the annual elections July 20 at 8 p.m. Two of the twelve townships are combined into one committee. Committees will be in Bangor Barre Burns Campbell Medary Farmington Greenfield Hamilton Holland Onalaska Shelby and Washington.
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la Crosse County
Roland Bergman
ASC
Bangor
Barre
Burns
Campbell-Medary
Farmington
Greenfield
Hamilton
Holland
Onalaska
Shelby
Washington
Terry Koss Wins Calf At Jersey Twilight Meet
Terry Koss of Mindoro won the purebred Jersey heifer calf for top score in a boys and girls judging contest at the La Crosse County Jersey Breeders Twilight meeting at Elton Heinz farm Bangor. Dorothy Nehls placed second but did not win calf as she does not raise Jersey cattle. Floyd Jones won the men's contest. Mrs Donald Koss won the women's. Leonard Anderson advised on pasture use and insect protection. Milk from Sanitary Dairy. judged from four cattle classes with a point system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Ross
A. R. Richele
First National Bank of Bangor
la Crosse
Bangor
Wis
Terry Koss
Howard Koss
Mindoro
Dorothy Nehls
Ross
Jersey
David Garbers
Floyd Jones
Wilfred Garbers
Conrad Nehls
Donald Koss
Merlien Jackel
Howard Ross
Leonard Anderson
Monroe
ASC
Sanitary Dairy
Albert Field
Mindoro 4-H Club Reviews Conservation Projects and Safety
The Mindoro 4-H Club with President Gary Goodenough held a meeting at LaVerne Mikkelson’s home. Members reported on conservation efforts and a trip to Bohemian Valley. Demonstrations covered tractor safety, dairy care, cooking, photography, and garden planting. Plans included a June window display and county 4-H picnic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindoro
LaVerne Mikkelson
Gary Goodenough
Karen Rommel
Jackie Thompson
Susan Register
Kay Pfaff
Bohemian Valley
Kathy Herold
Mary Jean Manske
Leslie Manske
Cinda Dingeldein
Karen Dingeldein
Plainview Workers 4-H Club
Janice Hanson
Gary Johnson
Verlyn ‘Hanson
Larry Mueller
Ralph Johnson
Scarstad
Holmen Creamery
Diana Albers
Christine Knudson
Sherry Nelson
Arlan Anderson
Douglas Heuer
Maple Shade
Sharon Zok
Douglas Brevig
Loren Callum
Adams Valley Burns Corner
Susan Jerome
Dorothy Elsen
Milk production in 1961 may exceed 1956 peak says Hood
Dr. Kenneth Hood of the American Farm Bureau predicts 1961 milk output will surpass the 124.9 billion pounds reached in 1956, driven by favorable milk to feed ratios and higher output per cow. He notes rising consumer prices for dairy products and stronger milk and butterfat supports, with industry leaders Burdette Fisher and Lyman McKee adding viewpoints at the Dairy Month luncheon in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Kenneth Hood
Commodity Division
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
Dr. Hood
Hood
Burdette Fisher
Wisconsin Milk and Ice Cream Products Association
Wisconsin
Lyman McKee
American Dairy Association
Madison Milk Producers Cooperative
August Baumann
Farm Bureau
Women’s Organization
Frank Wing
Cherry Mound Chargers 4-H Club Plans June Meeting
Soil sample tests were explained and soil sample boxes distributed at the June meeting. A club tour was set for June 24. The club authorized money to pay part of the expenses of the convention delegate and camp delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Mound Chargers
4-H Club Notes Farm Projects And Safety Talks
Lafayette Cornhuskers 4-H members discussed soil sample collection and show fitting and showing. Francis Kernan led legume parts study then quizzed the group while Mary Burgess demonstrated a box cake mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Cornhuskers 4-H Club
Monte Steiber
John O'Neill
Francis Kernan
Holmen 4-H Club votes monthly meetings through fair time
The Holmen Achievers 4-H Club votes to hold special project meetings every month until fair time. Junior leaders will guide younger members. A hay ride for all 4-H Achiever members is set for July 7 at 8 p.m. at the Joe Knutson home. Dennis Knutson named softball captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmen Achievers
Joe Knutson
Shirley Halverson
Dennis Knutson
Wisconsin insect early warning system aids farmers
A Wisconsin survey reports a cooperative insect warning program begun in 1955 by USDA, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, UW College of Agriculture and Wisconsin Conservation. Entomologists count aphids and bugs, track moths, and issue weekly bulletins guiding timely field treatments benefiting producers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin College of
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Wisconsin
USDA
College of Agriculture
Wisconsin Conservation and Agriculture Departments
Strawberry Tour Planned At UW Branch Station
Madison Wiscon s in summer strawberry growers tour set for July 10 at the University of Wisconsin Branch Experiment Station in Sturgeon Bay starting 10 am. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Berry and Vegetable Growers Association and the university, visitors will view strawberry breeding programs select seedlings indexing nursery new cultivation machinery and talk on pest and disease control. Strawberry shortcake and coffee will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay
Wisconsin Berry and Vegetable Growers Association
Wisconsin Junior Dairymen elects Larson president
David Larson of Cashton aged 19, a 1960 Sparta High School graduate and UW student, is elected president of the Wisconsin Junior Dairymen's Association at Marshfield. Sparta entrants total three cows, Sparta ranks sixth of 50 in dairy show. Giraud wins Jersey calf. Allan Schlaver and Sherwin Giraud earn top places, with Mike Guy second in Brown Swiss. Advisers Quast and Olsen accompany the delegation.
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David Larson
Levoid Larson
Cashton
Sparta High School
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Junior Dairymen’s Association
Marshfield
Allan Schlaver
Louis Schlaver
Sherwin Giraud
Herbert Giraud
Bank of Sparta
Sparta Feed and Seed
Sparta Brush Co
Schlaver Seed Farms
Beaver Creek Dairy
Monroe County Telephone Co
Two Oat Diseases Found in State Warn of Blight Spread
Madison reports two bacterial oat blights halo and stripe are showing in many fields. University of Wisconsin experts note warm wet weather favors blight and that control methods are not effective. Some fields may suffer localized damage, but overall yields should recover as weather warms.
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Madison
Earl Wade
University of Wisconsin
Wade
D. R. Peterson
Wisconsin
Oatifields
Peterson
La Crosse County DHIA May Test Totals Reported
La Crosse County Herd Improvement Cooperative released May figures with 167 herds and 5 017 cows on test. High standard cows include Niedfeldt No 14 Holstein 2 756 milk 124 fat and Pralle Seren a 1 925 milk 119 fat. Other top herds listed at West Salem Bangor and La Crosse County Hospital with detailed milk and fat yields.
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West Salem
Wis
la Crosse County
Bernard Pralle
Onalaska
Guernseys
Martin Brothers
Bert Brown
Edyth Swarthout
F. D. H. Niedfeldt
Bangor
la Crosse County Hospital
Serena
Guernsey
Rosalita
Pralle
Samuel Stromstad
Coon Valley
Sigurd Everson
Drop in Calf Vaccinations Puzzles Wisconsin officials
Wisconsin calves vaccinated through May 31 totaled 466 794, down 133 724 from 1960, with April and May showing declines. Dr A A Erdmann urged farmers to vaccinate remaining eligible calves, warning that unvaccinated livestock pose economic and disease risk.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Department of Agriculture
A. A. Erdmann
Halls Attend National Jersey Meet in Corpus Christi
Westby Wisconsin Mr and Mrs LaVerne Hall attended the third annual meeting of the national All Jersey and the 93rd annual meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Club in Corpus Christi Texas. Hall was a delegate from the Coulee Region All Jersey Milk Producers Association. The programs aim to boost demand for Jersey cows and Jersey milk while university tests cite higher protein calcium phosphorus and milk sugar in Jersey milk. The need for high solid milk is rising says Hall.
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Westby
Wis
LaVerne Hall
American Jersey Cattle Club
Corpus Christi
Texas
Hall
Coulee
Holsteins Delve High Production Records in Brattleboro Area
A number of Holsteins in the Coulee area achieved high production records per the Holstein Friesian Association of America. Listed cows include Mercedes Wis Beets Jones Ideal Byella Jones Roamer Arthene Iris Elmwood Jule Judy Alwyn Comet Echo Veradelda Deen Echo Posch Veradelda Ananda Admiral Duane Royal Comet Jill Duane Romaster Shirley Duane Romaster Rose, with owners Dr Sigurd B Gundersen Floyd Jones Miller s Holstein Farm Dr Edyth Swarthout Bert Brown Clayton Thompson Duane Hoffman and others. All cows milked twice daily.
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Brattleboro
Coulee
Holstein Friesian Association of America
Mercedes Wis Beets
Sigurd B. Gundersen
West I
Salem
Jones Ideal Byella
Jones
Arthene Iris
Floyd Jones
Bangor
Elmwood
Miller's Holstein Farm
la Crosse
Alwyn Comet Echo
Edyth Swarthout
Bert Brown
West Salem
Deen Echo Posch
Veradelda Ananda
Admiral
Clayton Thompson
Elroy
Duane Royal Comet Jill
Duane Romaster Shirley
Duane Romaster Rose
Duane Hoffman
Black River Falls
Special ACP Renovation Work Approved in Houston County
Caledonia Minn A special ACP practice is approved for Houston County to restore land by filling holes leveling and deep plowing sand and silt deposits on flood damaged land. Cost sharing may apply to completed or pending work. Farmers must file at Houston County ASC by July 15 for started or planned projects.
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Caledonia
Minn
Houston County
ASC
Brown Swiss cow sets high milk production in Iowa show
Minnie Joan, a Brown Swiss cow owned by Edward Opfer in Waukon Iowa, completed 281 days of lactation producing 13010 pounds of milk with 3.87 percent butterfat and 504 pounds of fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Iowa
Minnie Joan
Edward Opfer
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Carol Irons
Plainview Workers
Holmen
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la Crosse Tribune
RFD
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Highway 16
Pig Club
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Willis
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Tribune
Roger McClintock
Joy
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Janell
Earl Pralle
B. F. Schomberg
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Joe Blumentritt
Aluminum
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