Five area cheese plants cut off by Borden find new markets
Wisconsin state agriculture officials reported all 22 plants cut off by Borden, including five in west central counties, have found new markets. West central plants affected include Redville Dairy Greenwood, Crystal Lake Comstock, Gad Medford, Marshall Conrath, and Hiawatha Valley Pigeon Falls. Plants faced abrupt 30 day notices by Borden with limited patron loss, cost shifts, and new buyers stepping in from Pauly Cheese Green Bay, Plymouth wholesalers, and local co ops, easing potential milk surplus concerns.
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Cheese plants adjust as Borden pull impacts Wisconsin output
Five area cheese plants react to Borden quitting Wisconsin purchases. Stores in Eau Galle and Pigeon Falls report storage and new markets, with government sales aiding output. Plant managers in Sparta Black River Falls and Eau Claire note increased production and flexibility, while Loyal warehouse closes and workers fear milk payments.
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Sludge permit in limbo for St. Croix fields
Two landowners who first asked to spread wastewater sludge in St. Croix County reportedly withdrew requests. DNR says insufficient information to process the permit, with a decision expected to the state commission within two weeks. Farmers report ongoing requests but the spreading program is in limbo and unlikely to proceed this year.
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Weekend Hay Harvest Outlook From Twin Cities NWS
National Weather Service forecasters in the Twin Cities say skies will be clear to partly cloudy with little or no precipitation from Thursday through Saturday. Expect low temperatures in the mid-60s and highs in the low to mid-80s making a good week for harvesting hay or grain.
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