Record M W Series price set in November reflects plant bids
The M W Series price for manufacturing-grade milk rose to 12.72 dollars in November, eight cents above October and five cents above the previous March 1981 peak. Wisconsin and Minnesota plants paid more to prevent producer switching, with analysts like Dr. Bob Cropp cautioning that prices may decline as butter and cheese prices drop.
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Press time changes for Christmas holiday schedule
The Country Today prints one day late this week due to the Christmas holiday. Next week staff will not work Tuesday, so the paper will be printed on Wednesday and arrive Thursday. The Ottawa business office closes Monday at noon and reopens Wednesday at 8 a.m.
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Dairymen face smaller diversion checks in policy shift
Wisconsin ASCS officials confirm a federal change will deduct overdue storage and facility loan amounts from next quarterly dairy diversion checks. Only arrears are taken, not all payments, and deductions align with broader USDA directives. Some lenders may renegotiate loans as checks shrink, with about one producer losing around five thousand dollars. Page 2 continuing.
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Wisconsin Forecast: Rain or Snow Into Weekend
Weather across Wisconsin will be varied over the next three days with a chance of rain or snow Friday and a chance of snow Saturday and Sunday. Highs Friday in the low 30s, mid 20s for Saturday and Sunday. Lows Friday in the teens, 5 to 10 degrees Saturday and Sunday.
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