Public hearings planned on aldicarb ban near groundwater
Wisconsin state health and agriculture officials advance a rule to ban aldicarb in a one mile radius around sampling sites when groundwater exceeds 10 ppb. Hearings may occur in Stevens Point. 5 to 10 ppb triggers citizen notification.
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Gunderson to Hold Farm Forums Across Western Wisconsin
Congressman Steve Gunderson plans six Farm Forums in his 16 county district over the next two weeks to discuss dairy policy and farm credit with rural residents. The meetings will feature UW Extension economist Dr. Robert Cropp and FmHA officials as the House considers new dairy legislation. Forums include Strum, Baldwin, Mondovi, Westby, Black River Falls and Boscobel with sessions for multiple counties at each site.
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin State Fair honors top butter and cheese makers
Ernest Schmitz of Cashton won top honors for sweet cream butter with 98.5 points. Roland Tess of Kiel earned top in All Cheddar and Colby, scoring 98.5 on a 40-pound semi aged block. Billi Lehner of Valley View Cheese Factory won Swiss, Brick, Munster and Open Class. Open class entries rose 25 percent as string and cold pack cheese makers entered. Norm Maier notes total entries reached 247. An environmental forum at Wascott town hall features State Sen. Dan Theno and David Kedrowski in a free event at 8 p.m.
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Sparta
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South Wayne
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Equity Eau Claire expands auction site for calves and pigs
Equity Livestock Cooperative at Eau Claire adds an 80 by 110 foot west end facility to speed calf sales and allow concurrent auctions with other livestock. Expected calves per hour rise toward 200, with 40 to 50 buyers in the new seating, and completion targeted later this month.
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