Polk County 4-H heads to state fair with cattle quota
Polk County ends its 84th fair but 4-H youths resume fair duties at West Allis this week. Sid Bjorkman, 22nd year agent, notes 25 head of cattle shipped to the state fair to avoid daytime heat, with about 5 000 other livestock expected in a new barn by morning. Older youths arrive this afternoon for evening milking and to ease travel stress.
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Sid Bjorkman
West Allis
Bjorkman
4-H
Polk County fair auction sets grand lamb record at $4.15 a pound
Polk St Croix Falls 4 H and FFA youths sold animals at the Polk County fair auction drawing buyers from 50 to 60. Grand champion lamb owned by Kathy Moore of Clear Lake sold for 4.15 a pound to an Amery law firm grossing 618 dollars. Hog champion Debbie Armstrong of Cushing sold for 2.10 a pound to PCA of Amery and Luck. Grand champion steer Terry Baillargeon of Star Prairie brought 1.30 a pound totaling 1565 dollars. Reserve steer Brenda Aasmundrud sold at 0.80 a pound for 1057 dollars. Prices climbed versus last year though overall gross fell from 44,661 to 36,776 dollars.
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Terry Baillargeon
Star Prairie
Kathy Moore
Clear Lake
Suffolk
Amery Law
Debbie Armstrong
Cushing
PCA
Amery and
Luck
Gary Kurtz
Scott Nelson
Stacy Peterson
Rick Hanson
Brenda Aasmundrud
Terry
Barrow
Timm Sandstrom
Shan Betzold
Daniel Ruck
Brad Williamson
Kathy Moo
Craig Peter
Craig Peters
California
New Zealand
Turkey
Polk County Fair Winners and Community Honors
Polk County Fair announced champions across dairy breeds with Paul McAbee's grand female and Elizabeth Zeigler as senior and reserve titles among others. The show highlighted Sara Kuske, Stephanie Lewis, and Diana Hansen as multiple champions, with Kristen Jensen and Peggy Kuske securing reserve and grand titles. Community figures like Mrs. Howard Sievert received Fair Man of the Year honors for lifelong service, while Wayne Kruizenga's recovery from a farm accident underscored resilience for the county fair narrative.
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Paul McAbee
Elizabeth Ziegler
Elizabeth Zeigler
Peggy Kuske
Sara Kuske
Valerie Ellefson
Oknes
Stephanie Lewis
Diana Hansen
Sheldon Betzold
Guernsey
Kristen Jensen
Jersey
Peaseas
Renee Walsten
Jon Christensen
Eric Christensen
Farmers Cash Prices for Fresh Dead Cattle and Horses
The notice lists the highest cash prices offered by Farmers for large, fresh dead cattle and horses that are down or disabled.
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