Wisconsin Bill Seeks Relicensing for Canners Under New Pay Terms
A public hearing was held on Senate Bill 662 to let the state Department of Agriculture certify canning processors for relicensing if they agree to pay farmers per contract after March 31. Proponents led by Bill Kasten, representing Sen. Scott McCallum, argued current law blocks Green Giant and other Wisconsin plants from year round operation due to split contracts and late payments. The measure would let contracts set payment dates while protecting farmer settlement, aiding Green Giant’s Beaver Dam plant with about 1,200 harvest-season workers and 125 year-round staff.
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Groundwater contamination victims seek state compensation
A Wisconsin bill to reimburse victims up to 75000 from polluters drew broad support from the public intervenor the DNR and affected residents before the Assembly Environmental Resources Committee on January 14. Proponents urged faster action while noting gaps and proposing a single agency lead and an environmental compensation fund.
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Coulee Region Barrow Show slated for Sparta event
The Coulee Region Barrow Show for pork producers in Jackson La Crosse Monroe and Trempealeau counties will take place February 15 at the Equity Sales Barn in Sparta. Barrows weighing 210 to 250 pounds enter between 10 and 11 30 a m with no advance registration. Trophies and cash prizes go to purebred and crossbred classes, individuals in men women and students divisions, plus team trophies for top FFA or 4 H scores. The carcass contest follows February 17 at Pat's Country Market Arcadia.
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Veal Growers Set Feb 25 Meeting in Stevens Point
Wisconsin Veal Growers Association plans its annual meeting February 25 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point. Agriculture Secretary LaVerne Ausman will speak at a 12 30 p m luncheon after a 10 a m business session. Adjournment is 4 p m with limited trade show and awards to be given. Preregistration by February 15 costs 10 dollars. mail to Edie Grusling Rt 2 Box 66 Sheldon WI 54766.
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Wisconsin farmers oppose split payment contract bill at hearing
At a legislative hearing farmers and groups criticized the SB 662 split payment contracts in agriculture. Testifiers highlighted cash flow burdens, high interest, and risks of processors delaying payment. Advocates urged a 50 50 payment on harvest with 30 day follow ups and warned of broader industry impact if adopted. The state board of agriculture will review the bill at its January meeting.
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