Farmers push back on proposed manure handling rules
Lawmakers and many farmers voiced opposition to a rule requiring largest livestock operations to store manure in steel lined or reinforced concrete pits and to set distance limits from homes and wells. Supporters cited groundwater protection, while critics warned of economic strain and overreach, with hearings delayed until the committee finishes its review.
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Gervase Hephner
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State Natural Resources Board
Labor-saving equipment payback in dairy farming analysis
An UW Extension overview presents a formula to judge when buying labor-saving gear is worth it. With a $4 per hour wage, the maximum annual value is $1,460, then divided by a 0.20 fixed-cost factor to yield about $8,111. If the item costs more, hiring labor is cheaper. It also notes seasonal labor shortages and cautions that mechanization must cover year-round needs.
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Rick Klemme
Uw-Extension
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