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Dairy’s dive into the unknown

May 23, 2013 in The Daily Republic

It’s one of American agriculture’s best truisms: Only six people in the world understand U.S. dairy policy and none of the six milks cows.
It’s not true, of course. Only four people understand U.S. dairy policy.
And soon it’s about to get worse. Continue Reading

Brands enter digital age

May 23, 2013 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE Using a hot brand to permanently mark cattle and horses remains the legal proof of ownership in western South Dakota. But one piece of that Old West tradition is changing in the digital age. Continue Reading

White Lake grain elevator sold

May 23, 2013 in The Daily Republic

WHITE LAKE White Lake Grain and Feed began Tuesday morning under new ownership. Continue Reading

Applications now accepted for new Fairest of the Fair

May 23, 2013 in New Richmond News

Hello everyone! I’m Heidi Feyereisen, your 2012-2013 St. Croix County Fairest of the Fair. It is that time of year again.
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Farmers, Flea Market will start on June 1

May 21, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The James Valley Community Center Farmers and Flea Market will open for the season on June 1 at the Fifth and Main parking lot, Mitchell.
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Outdoors, ag provisions include paint, bees, farmers

May 21, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid.
And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built in the Mississippi River. Continue Reading

Didier receives Ridgewater College ag award

May 21, 2013 in The Osakis Review

Ridgewater College student Kayla Didier of Osakis was among several agriculture students to be honored Continue Reading

New winery approved by Troy Township

May 21, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Area News — Wineries are popping up in western Wisconsin, and the town of Troy is no exception.
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Raw milk trial enters second day

May 21, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin News — The raw milk trial of Sauk County dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger enters its second day in Baraboo. Continue Reading

State milk production continues to increase

May 21, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Wisconsin News — Wisconsin dairy cows continue to pump out more milk than the national average. New federal figures show that Wisconsin made just over 2.3 billion pounds of milk in April.
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