EPA official weighs pesticide rules amid farm concerns
EPA testimony highlights tensions between farmers and environmentalists over pesticide tolerances and water contamination. Dr. John Todhunter explains shift of standard setting to the Office of Drinking Water and cites aldicarb levels in Wisconsin wells while farmers urge science based, practical rules and local drift policies.
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EPA
John Todhunter
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Wisconsin
Golden Sands
Todhunter
Chetek Dairy Show Set for July 3 at Airport Park
The Chetek Dairy Show will be July 3 at Chetek Airport Park with registration 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Chetek Chamber of Commerce, the event is for Barron County 4‑H and FFA dairy members. Judge Bob Gillette of Turtle Lake will assess Holstein Guernsey Jersey Brown Swiss Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn entries. Prizes will honor three age groups based on Jan 19, with 10 years and under, 11–13, and 14+.
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Chetek
Bob Gillette
Turtle Lake
Guernsey
Jersey
Ayrshire
Twilight meeting for Guernsey breeders in Augusta
Eau Claire Area Guernsey Breeders sponsor a twilight meeting at 8 p.m. June 30 on the Ron and Carol Strauch farm Rt. 2 Augusta. Dale Staupe of Tri-State Breeders will discuss the genetic recovery program. Arnold Knight of the state association will attend. A dairy cow judging contest is planned and attendees should bring utensils and a dish to pass for the potluck. Gary Preston at 715-926-3257 provides details.
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Guernsey
Ron and Carol Strauch
Rt. 2
Augusta
Dale Staupe
Tri-State Breeders Cooperative
Guernsey Association
Arnold Knight
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