Poultry Prices Rise Alongside Beef and Pork
USDA analysis shows broiler chicken prices rising this year, with wholesale broiler costs forecast higher and retail prices expected to follow. Turkey prices may be steadier by fall, while overall red meat demand and moderating feed costs push up poultry and meat prices amid shrinking beef herds and slower pork output.
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USDA
Agriculture Department
Cathcart
Mr. Cathcart
Pepin County Dairy Day Set for Friday in Durand
Pepin County announces Dairy Day on Friday in Durand. Events start at 7 p.m. at the NSP Building with two 4-H dairy poster judging displays and the dairy bake-off. Dairy quick breads will be judged and sampled with prize money and cheese provided by Eau Galle Cheese Factory and Ellsworth Creamery. Karen Cooper of Eau Claire County extension will judge.
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Durand
NSP
Eau Gallo
Ellsworth Creamery
Karen Cooper
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Caution on earthworm schemes from Minnesota expert
St Paul Minnesota warns against earthworm raising ads. University of Minnesota extension entomologist David Noetzel explains advertised worms are manure worms not suited for garden or field life. They fail for garbage decomposition and fetch little value beyond posthumous soil fertility.
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David Noetzel
University of Minnesota Extension
Noetzel
Harsdorf friends plan pork roast and barn dance
Beldenville residents plan a pork roast and barn dance at the Harsdorf farm on Hwy 35 near Beldenville with events June 4. The roast starts at 3 p.m. and the dance runs 7 to 11 p.m. Leslie and Anne Waxon chair the event with tickets at 4.50 for adults and 1 for youths 6 13, under 6 admitted free. The farm lies between Ellsworth and River Falls.
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Friends of
State
Jim Harsdorf
Harsdorf
Hwy. 35
Beldenville
Leslie
Anne Waxon
Beef Producers Plan Picnic At Narrows Park
Northern Wisconsin Beef Producers Co op will hold a 11 a.m. picnic at Narrows Park in Rice Lake on June 11. It is potluck with attendees bringing a dish to pass and their own utensils and plates. Beverage and ice cream are provided. The group also announced a fall feeder cattle sale on Oct 27 at Equity in Eau Claire limited to 1 200 head.
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Northern Wisconsin Beef Producers Co-op
the Narrows Park
Co-op
Ed Minnatt
Trempealeau County earns state conservation award
Trempealeau County wins first in Wisconsin for top conservation education work among all soil and water districts in 1977. Harold Hendrickson announced the honor as the county reinforces its Goodyear Award legacy. Trempealeau sponsors an annual field day for fifth graders and eyes regional and national competition for a $1500 prize.
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Harold Hendrickson
West Bend
Trempealeau County
Fred Forst
Wisconsin Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Lafayette County
SWCD
Trempealeau
Wisconsin
Allis Chalmers
The
National Association of Conservation Districts
Farmers Union Plans Second Quarterly Meeting
The Chippewa County Farmers Union will hold its second quarterly meeting on Saturday June 3 at 8 p.m. at Camp Kenwood. The program includes a slide presentation and an explanation of the Farmland Preservation Act, plus handicraft night for youth.
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Chippewa County Farmers Union
Camp Kenwood
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