Booster heaters blamed for several Wisconsin barn fires
State and local officials blame booster heaters for multiple dairy barn fires across Wisconsin. A Columbus milkhouse fire on September 9 caused $167,000 damage, starting in the booster heater, according to Beaver Dam Fire Chief Peter Westra. Dairy inspector Everett Johnson notes booster heaters are often unnecessary except for long milk-pipe runs.
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Dairy support prices rise as 1981 farm bill eyed
The support price for 3.5 percent milk climbs to 13.18 dollars from 12.80, with the Reagan administration's proposed 1981 farm bill linking future levels to parity. Government pay prices for butter cheese and nonfat dry milk also rise, affecting dairy product costs nationwide.
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Nov. 7 Feeder Cattle Sale Set by Northern WI Producers
The Northern Wisconsin Beef Producers schedule a feeder cattle sale for November 7 at the Equity Co op sale barn south of Eau Claire. Cattle delivered November 6. Conditions mirror the October 24 sale. switch requests and extra consignment blanks handled by sale manager Gene Meier at 715 564 2645.
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