State regulators lack power to curb farm pollution wells
A Wisconsin legislative study committee heard that the state lacks authority to regulate chemical fertilizer storage disposal of animal wastes or septic tank pumpings and to prevent groundwater contamination from pesticides or underground tanks. DNR and county boards officials urged action, proposing state funds for pollution compensation and regional controls, while opponents warned about farmer competitiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Natural Resources
Wisconsin County Boards Association
Darla Hium
The
County Boards Association
DNR
Linda Bochert
C.D. Besaday
Anhydrous leak evacuation at Wisconsin fertilizer plant
An eight block area in Menomonie faced a two hour evacuation after anhydrous ammonia fumes leaked from a 30 000 gallon storage tank at a Farmers Union Co op plant. About 150 people left homes and 100 food plant workers plus UW Stout dorm residents were affected. 16 required hospital treatment for inhalation, including 10 firefighters. 2 600 gallons spilled after a truck driver failed to disconnect a hose, and crews shut the valve after about 30 minutes. The DNR said no lasting environmental damage occurred as most gas dissipated toward the Red Cedar River.
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Co-Op
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Cottingham Takes Deputy Secretary Post At Wisconsin DATCP
John E. Cottingham began duties as deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection on June 14. He will share in general department management and represent the department on multiple boards. Appointed by La Verne Ausman and approved May 20, he previously chaired agricultural economics at UW Platteville since 1966, succeeding retiree Joe Tuss.
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John E. Cottingham
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Cottingham
Agriculture
la Verne Ausman
Datcp Board
Department of Agricultural Economics
Uw-Platteville
Joe Tuss
4 Hers honored for poultry and rabbits in Ellsworth show
June 9 Poultry and Rabbit Fun Show honored 4 H members for best chicken Denise Osborn longest tail Robin Relander crookedest beak Brian Osborn most points on comb Sheila Grove best dressed Lynette Matzek in poultry. Rabbit Fun Show awarded Best Rabbit Tasha Buri reserve Katie Bennet beadiest eyes Timmy Ramberg longest ears Dennis Schultz fluffiest tail Tonny Gernets best dressed Rashel Chase. Workshops on poultry care and showing preceded the event led by Eugene King of Cadett for poultry and Keith Bennet with Al and Mary Moon for rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Osborn
Robin Relander
Brian Osborn
Sheila Grove
Lynette Matzek
Eugene King
Cadett
Keith Bennet
Mary Moon
Kuehn Elected Head of Wisconsin 4-H Foundation
Keith Kuehn of La Crosse has been elected president of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation board of directors. Four officers were chosen for one year, including Bruce Odeen of Westby as vice president and Donald McDowell of Madison as secretary. Gail Janssen of Kaukauna will serve on the executive committee as past-president.
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Keith Kuehn
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation
Mr. Kuehn
la Crosse
Bruce Odeen
Westby
Donald McDowell
Agriculture
Madison
Gail Janssen
Kaukauna
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Bob Ehart
State Agriculture Department
Wisconsin
Union Carbide Corp
Central Lands
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Roger Cliff
Farm Bureau Federation
Menomonie
Farmers Union Coop Plant
Charles Wind
Joseph Hotter
Red Cedar River
Department of Natural Resources
Dunn County Fairgrounds
Vonnie Olson
Dunn County
4-H
Patz
Bloomer Tire Center
Oak St
Bloomer
Jensen Oil & Tire
State St
Hixton
Dallas
Chetek
Churchill & Tire & Battery
6Th Ave
Country Today
P.O
Eau Claire
Ellsworth
Tasha Buri
Katie
Kuehn
4-H Foundation
Wisconsin Dells
Patz Company
Pound
Harnisch Sales & Service
Kasten's
New Richmond
King's Sales & Service
Durand
Patz Sales & Service
Spooner Phone
L.W. Sullivan, Inc
River Falls
Sedlacer Sales & Service
Jim Falls
Jerry Mohr Boyd
Orville L. Myren Eleva
Lester Thompson Ridgeland
Henrich Sales & Service
Woodville
Wis
Brian Stern
Melrose
Ableidinger
Mike Martin Patz
Hayward, WI
Tri County
Eletric
Rock Elm
Willard Holcomb
Elmwood
P&j
Sales Thorp
Arlyn Dahl Chetek
Arnold Volkert
Ken Westlund
Bruce
Russ Anderson
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