Raw milk on Wisconsin farms fuels Senate bill clash
Wisconsin Senate debates SB 448 to legalize regular raw milk sales direct from dairy farms. Supporters led by Sen. Jim Harsdorf argue it helps surplus milk and consumer choice, while critics from the state agriculture department warn brucellosis risk, quality erosion, and public health concerns. The measure would require monthly testing, farm sales in designated areas, lab checks, and state oversight with an estimated annual cost of about 177000 dollars. Hearing date to be set by Sen. Tom Harnisch.
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Farmers Seeks Raw Milk Sales Rules and Testing Plans
Menomonie SB 448 would allow farmers to sell raw milk on farm to buyers who come, and would require the state agriculture department to set sanitary codes and herd testing. Senator Harsdorf says broad support but expects dairy coop opposition and controversy amid milk surpluses. Dunn County agent Keith Sommerfeld to receive NACAA honors for service and leadership. four agents to be awarded in Ithaca New York.
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Soil scientist urges sludge use on St Croix County fields
UW Madison soil scientist Professor Art Peterson spoke at a June meeting in St Croix County supporting land application of treatment sludge as recycling of essential nutrients. He argued heavy metals risks are managed by guidelines and cited decades of UW Madison research, urging rejection of landfill or incineration as wasteful.
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