Farmers return as cows re-enter dairy life after chemical spill
Four townships evacuated after an overturned railroad car released acetic anhydride causing a chemical cloud near Cornell. Cattle were sprayed or hedged to prevent lung damage, with dairy farmers awaiting evaluation on possible internal injuries as experts advised on care and milking delays. Local families found shelter in town and at Thorp High School.
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Brunel Island State Park
Cornell
Thorp High School
Meunier farm near Thorp hampered by chemical spill
Farmers in Clark County faced a chemical spray incident that contaminated land and a small Eau Claire River tributary. Acetic acid from silage processing and lime sprayed on a derailed car brought health concerns, though officials say the spill is not serious for cattle. The Meuniers fear milk production and cow health may suffer, recalling past mastitis tied to stray voltage.
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Meunier
DNR
Eau Claire
Meunier Farm
Jerry Meunier
Rt. 1
Thorp
Arrow
Barnie
Preparing cattle for fair takes a full summer
Fred Larson and Jan Radcliffe, seasoned 4-H and open class cattle exhibitors, advise a full summer of prep. They urge selecting top animals, matching judge expectations, daily handling, calm barn routines, proper feeding, ventilation, and grooming. Stay curious, observe shows, and give cattle lots of TLC.
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Fred Larson
Larson Hereford Farms
Spring Valley
Jan Radcliffe
S&r Angus Farms
Mindoro
Fred
Jan
Uw-River Falls
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Livestock prices edge up in second half outlook
Agriculture Department economists forecast higher livestock prices in the second half of the year as meat production declines and demand improves with a stronger economy. Hog prices are in the low 50s per hundredweight, fed cattle around 70 per 100 pounds in Omaha, with pork production about a tenth below last year in the second half and broiler output up. Exports of grain stay strong, and a larger grain harvest may ease feed costs later, while weather could lift yields and feed production.
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Agriculture Department
Clark conservation tour scheduled in Neillsville area
Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District hosts a July 13 tour to view prairie practices including grassed waterways tiling and conservation tillage. The noon picnic features brats potato salad and beer with awards and a 1 pm conservation tour in Greenwood. A $2 donation funds the noon meal with rain date July 14 and reservations due by July 8.
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Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District
Neillsville
Greenwood County Park
Greenwood
Hwy. 73
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Don Birdsill
Mire Wi
Sawyer County
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Western Ave
Beau Claire
John Petto
Rice Lake
Jim Ruckmen
Feu Claire
Main Street
PRO Rodeo Cowboys Assoc
Girls Rodeo Assoc
Spooner, W Is
Spooner Area
Clark Conservation Tour
Jeff Smisky
Chippewa Falls
Mark Howard
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