Wisconsin Junior Livestock Exposition Plans 33rd Show
The 33rd annual Wisconsin Junior Livestock exposition will be held at the University of Wisconsin stock pavilion in Madison on October 25. Exhibitors from 21 counties entered 1381 animals including 572 beef calves, 161 lambs, and 648 pigs. Judges are Ralph White, Wilbur Benk, and Rex Whitmore. auctioneers E A Heberlein, Dean George, and Joseph Donahue.
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University of Wisconsin Stock Pavilion
Madison
Wisconsin
Arlie Mucks
Wisconsin Livestock Breeders’ Association
Mucks
Ralph White
Melbourne
Iowa
Wilbur Benk
Sun Prairie
Rex Whitmore
Burlington
E. A. Heberlein
Fennimore
Dean George
Evansville
Joseph Donahue
Darlington
University of Wisconsin
State Department of Vocational Education
State Department of Agriculture
Allamakee Farms In Soil Conservation Program
Decorah Iowa special report notes 414 farms in Winneshiek county cooperating in the soil conservation plan with 10 more possible by year end. County district established 1942 and 356 farms were enrolled at this time last year.
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Decorah
W. A. Edwards
Winneshiek County Soils District Association
County Soil Conservation District
Buying Protein Feed Now Good Idea Says
Gus Bohstedt, feeding specialist at the college of agriculture, says protein feeds are selling at relatively low prices now. Prices tend to rise through the winter feeding season, and Bohstedt expects a price increase this year despite a heavy corn crop. He urges farmers to check storage space protected from rats and mice and consider stocking part of the protein feed supply.
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Gus Bohstedt
The
College of Agriculture
Bohstedt
Meat consumption on farms doubles from 1910 to 1945
In 1910 the average farm dweller consumed 436 pounds of meat. By 1945 this average increased to 900 pounds, reflecting growing household meat intake over the period.
Hillsboro FFA Chapter To Host Leadership Training Day
Hillsboro Wis Special an afternoon and evening leadership training for FFA chapter officers is set for Hillsboro High School on Tuesday with 21 area leaders attending John L Wachter sectional VP adviser will welcome visitors and officers from Adams Friendship Bara Boo Cashton Elroy Holmen Kendall La Farge Mauston Ontario Reedstown Reedsburg Sparta Tomah Viola Viroqua Westby West Lima West Salem Wilton Wisconsin Dells and Wonewoc Topics include program of work duties of officers farm safety financing the chapter, national convention and writing the chapter news A contest will select one winner from each school with questions from the FFA manual and a prize.
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Hillsboro
Wis
FFA
John L. Wachter
Secional
Adams-Friendship
Baraboo
Cashton
Elroy
Holmen
Kendall
la Farge
Mauston
Ontario
Reedstown
Reedsburg
Lem
Wilton
Wisconsin Dells
Wonewoc
Robert O'Rourke
Region Lists Two Holsteins
BRATTLEBORO Vermont region lists two Holstein cows with notable production records registered with the Holstein-Friesian association of America. Clayton Thompson Elroy Mae Ormsby Walker Jewel produced 560 pounds butterfat and 16,749 pounds of milk in 365 days, aged eight years, 11 months. Ralph May Mondovi Brook Lane Legis Home stead produced 549 pounds butterfat and 15,887 pounds of milk in 365 days, aged 10 years, one month. Testing was supervised by the University of Wisconsin in cooperation with the association.
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Brattleboro
Wisconsin
Holstein — Friesian Association of America
Coulee
Clayton Thompson
Elroy
Mae Ormsby Walker Jewel
Ralph May
Mondovi
Brook Lane
Legis Homestead
The
University of Wisconsin
Holstein-Friesian Association
Wisconsin Agric Council Sets 20th Annual Farmers Meet
The Wisconsin Council of Agriculture schedules its 20th annual farmers gathering at Madison on Oct 28 and 29. Milo Swanton says the program covers farm prices, co operatives, and cost issues. Discussion topics include food prices, machinery, labor, land values, and farm economics.
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Wisconsin Council of Agriculture
Madison
Milo Swanton
Council of Agriculture
House flies show resistance to DDT worldwide
House flies appear to be developing immunity to DDT with reports from 25 U S states and observations from Greece and Egypt. While some strains resist, most flies still respond to properly prepared DDT, especially in cool weather when effectiveness improves.
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United State
Department of Agriculture
Greece
Egypt
A good cornerie will pay for steels in Jess Lume
A brief rural note states a cornerie will finance steels in Jess Lume and then fund other farm buildings, indicating agricultural construction needs and local trade activity.
Turkey Prices To Hit New Peak This Year
Department of agriculture economists forecast a record turkey price for this year as buyers pay more for holiday birds. They also project a larger 1949 turkey crop due to favorable prices and abundant feed, which should push prices lower next year.
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Turkey
Department of Agriculture
Country Has Feed To Spare For Winter
The article reports a U S Department of Agriculture tally showing 165 million tons of livestock feed on hand. It breaks down 134 million tons of corn oats barley and sorghum 19 million tons of byproduct feeds 4.5 million tons rye and wheat and 8 million tons carried over from last year. Farmers are assured feed will cover the season with a buffer.
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Department of Agriculture
USDA
1949 Milk Output Seen Rising Despite Fewer Cows
U S Department of Agriculture officials in Washington project that 1949 total milk production may exceed 1948 even with fewer dairy cows. They note a five year decline in herd size, record feed per animal, and a favorable milk to feed ratio, predicting an average over 5000 pounds per cow.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Department
Meat Identification Contest Draws Wide Participation
A National Live Stock Meat board event at a Midwest fair attracted 7,123 participants from 427 cities and 22 states in a meat identification contest showcasing broad public interest.
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National Live Stock Meat Board
Allamakee AAA Plans Farm Tour to La Crosse
Allamakee soils district AAA sponsors a farmer tour to the soil erosion experimental station in La Crosse on Oct. 21. The itinerary includes a 9 30 a m departure from the Farm Bureau office, dinner in La Crosse, and an afternoon tour.
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Allamakee
AAA
la Crosse
Waukon
Farm Bureau
Northern Tobacco Pool Holds Twenty Sixth Annual Meeting
In Viroqua Wisconsin the Northern five Tobacco Pool held its 26th annual meeting on Oct 12 with 51 voting delegates. N Wilson of the Wisconsin department of markets reviewed finances and noted 4 689 118 pounds of tobacco handled in the past crop year with a sales value of 1 862 571 02, compared with 693 879 pounds and 96 676 78 in 1936. Talks by Walter P Ela and W L Witte preceded remarks by George C Nygaard and Ira N Baldwin on quality, democracy, and industry costs. Deadline set for new members October 31, 1948.
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Viroqua
Wis
Northern Five Tobacco
Dc. N. Wilson
Wisconsin Department of Markets
Walter P. Ela
Madison
W. L. Witte
State Department of Markets
George C. Nygaard
Ira N. Baldwin
University of Wisconsin
Emerson Ela
M. T. Jenson
Elk Mound
L. A. Peterson
Soldiers Grove
P. J. Stromstad
Coon Valley
Chaseburg
Clarence Arnodt
Carl Klomsten
Osseo
L. A. Swiggum
Ferryville
George W. Schaller
Holmen
Clarence Huntzicher
Melvina
Ole Quale
Chippewa Falls
Gothern Liddle
Sparta
M. T. Jensen
A. J. Peterson
Fillmore Agent Outlines Best Way to Preserve Vegetables
Fillmore County Agent Milton Hoberg says harvest timing and proper storage keep vegetables crisp longer. Squash and pumpkins need early harvest after frost, then two weeks warm air curing, with storage around 60 degrees F. Root crops should wait until mid October for cooler rooms, carrots in 10-gallon crates, potatoes at 36 to 40 degrees F, plus thorough cleaning of the storage area before use.
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Fillmore County
Milton Hoberg
L. C. Snyder
University of Minnesota
Snyder
Elroy Milk Judging Team Wins Seventh
Elroy Wisconsin special report states six Elroy high school boys joined 500 contestants in Madison for state schooling contests. Dairy products team members Bob Paulson Don Hedding and Don Kingsley placed seventh in milk judging. LeRoy Steffen Max Stageman and Charles Rogers earned a good rating in dairy cattle judging. Teffen won a fourth place award in his division. awards were presented Tuesday in the high school auditorium.
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Elroy
Wis
Madison
Russell Lamb
Bob Paulson
Don Hedding
Don Kingsley
LeRoy Steffen
Max Stageman
Charles Rogers
Geeteffen
Potato Violations Prompt Court Action
Potato shipping violations include lack of federal state inspection, shipment below United States grade two, and failure to pay assessments. Violations require and receive court action.
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United States
Calendar Of Farm Events Highlights October Meetings
A dense list of farm clubs and homemakers gatherings in Wisconsin counties runs October 19 to 30. Events include 4-H programs, Farm Bureau meetings, soil conservation tours, sewing and clothing sessions, and livestock showcases with dates, places, and leaders across Trempealeau, Houston, Allamakee, La Crosse, Monroe, Polk, and surrounding counties. The calendar notes school venues, homes, and farm locations for planning.
Meeting To Organize Fillmore Crop Improvement Association
Harmony Minn special distribution of two new oat varieties Andrew and Zepher and the plan to form a Fillmore county crop improvement association will be discussed at a county meeting on Wednesday Oct 20 at 8 pm in Harmony High School. Milton Hoberg county agent and Norman Braakken with Charles W Simpson principal speaker outline objectives to provide quality seed, unbiased variety information, and weed control through certified seed.
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Crop Improvement Association
Fillmore County
Harmony High School
Money Creek
Houston County
George Fittings
Franklin Club
Ernest Arneson
Caledonia City Hall
Harmony
Minn
Fillmore County Crop Improvement Association
Milton Hoberg
Hoberg
Norman Branken
Charles W. Simpson
Waterville
The
Minnesota Crop Improvement Association
Andrew
Zepher
Minnesota Agricultural Station
Braakken
Wisconsin Marks 4500 Acre Forest Restock Effort
Wisconsin national forests are being restocked with more than 4500 acres reforested in the year ending July 1. The work used a new tree planting machine and a technology using rays to kill weeds and brush to give young trees a better start.
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Wisconsin
Forest Service
Allamakee DHIA Records Highlight 26 Herds in Month
WAUKON Iowa Allamakee county DHIA records show 26 herds tested with 420 cows in milk and 146 dry. The average per cow including dry was 576 pounds of milk and 21.9 pounds butter fat. Top producers include K B Simmons Waukon and Gerald Stevn Waukon with high lactation yields and fat, followed by several others from Waukon Dorchester Luana and Postville.
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Waukon
Allamakee County
Clement Larkin
K. B. Simmons
William P. Kruse
Dorchester
Gerald W. Stevn
John Livesind
Lyle Zieman
Luana
Kenneth Roth
Postville
Paul Heitman
New Albia
Gerald Stevn
David B. Flage
John Sivesind
H. H. Kerndt
Three Credit Groups Become Farmer-Owned
In the seventh Farm Credit district covering Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota three production credit associations will become entirely member owned this month. About 10 other short term PCAs with government capital largely phased out are expected to reach near zero by Jan 1 1949. PCAs at Lancaster Wis and Windom Minn join these efforts to become farmer owned this month.
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Farm Credit District
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Pcas
Lancaster
Wis
Windom
Minn
Achievement Day Scheduled in Jackson County High School
Walter Bean Jackson county agent chairs the 4 H achievement day program set for November 5 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Achievement pins county fair premiums and honor pins will be awarded. Chief Evergreen Tree Wisconsin Dells entertainer will perform bird and animal calls archery lessons and an Indian lore talk. Eva Bell Roth home agent assists.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Walter Bean
Jackson County
Evergreen Tree
Wisconsin Dells
Bean
Eva Bell Roth
Preston FHA Official Attends St. Paul Meet
G. E. McMillen of Preston attended the district Farmers Home Administration meeting for county supervisors in St. Paul on October 13. The session covered new loan servicing methods and borrower classifications. McMillan reported that funds for new loans are nearly exhausted, while outlooks for lower feed costs suggest this year is optimal to fully feed dairy cows.
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Preston
Minn
G. E. McMillen
Farmer's Home Administration
St. Paul
McMillan
Fillmore Fha
Plowing Contest Demonstrates Clean Plowing and Terracing
Demonstrations on a Wisconsin plowing contest at Edward Newburg farm seven miles south of La Crosse show clean plowing to fight the corn borer. E H Fisher and Orrin Berge discuss control methods and equipment. terraces built with a whirlwind treater and bulldozer feature.
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Edward Newburg
la Crosse
Mormon Coulee Road
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Wisconsin
Soil Conservation Service
L. A. Davis
E. H. Fisher
Orrin Berge
Charles Raymond, Jr
Combine
Rosenthal Corn Husker Company
Milwaukee
Wilbur Labus
West Salem
Emil Schiesser
Babson Brothers Dairy Equipment Company
la Crosse County
Robert E. Lee
Viroqua
Ivan Wright
County Highway Police
St. Thomas More Church
Tractor exports rise as diesel crawler demand grows
About eighty thousand wheel type tractors were exported in 1947 and demand remains strong for crawler type and large wheel diesel tractors.
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Mormon Coulee Farm
Arcadia
James Lacey
Byron Bluem
Tribune
Frank Rosa
Bluem
A. C. Esterday
Westby
George J. Russell
Rice Lake
Orland Vieregge
Norwalk
Harvey Roberge
C. E. Cook
Richland Center
Ed Hanson
H. C. Allness
Mormon -Coulee
West Salem, Wis
Agric Council
Fillmore
Elroy Milk
Trempealeau County
Whitehall
Houston
Union Mills Club
Segar Johnson
Hillsboro High School
Neshonoc Club
Neshonos School
Centerville
Bangor Center
al Swerman
Galesville Fairgrounds
Chipmunk Coulee
Mark Corcoren
Caledonia
Onalaska
Wilfred Marco
West Salem High School
West Salem Village Hall
la Crosse Rural Center
Northern States Power Company
Monroe County
Wilton Village
West Salem Center
LaVerne Meinking
Maple Shade
Stanley Moen
Mindoro Center
Dana Roberts
Crawford County
Seneca
Hollywood
Washburn
Fillmore Crop Improvement Association
Allamakee Dhia Records
Preston Fha
Rae
Walter Bay
Stoddard
Chet Dahlby
George Schmitz
Mormon Coulee
George Knoblach
St. Joseph Ridge
Rus
Andrews - Wright - Mato
Vernon
Randolph Scott
Robert Mitchum
B. F. Goodrich Store
Fifth Ave
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