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It takes several years to establish a commercial pick-your-own blueberry enterprise, Dawn Becher said. She examined a variety that passed the winter-hardiness test and will bear fruit this month.
State Holstein show rule suspended after flooding
BARABOO - The Wisconsin Holstein Association is temporarily suspending a rule to compensate state Holstein breeders who were unable to participate in district shows earlier this month after recent flooding.
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Conference tackles forestry issues in Great Lakes area
MADISON - The Upper Midwest has a vast forestry resource that could be used to produce cellulosic energy, but a national conservation leader said he is concerned the forests could be harmed in the process.
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Fruit of the loam
CAMPBELLSPORT - Armed with a doctorate in inorganic chemistry, Dawn Becher's first job involved climbing smokestacks in upstate New York to test the quality of air emissions.
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Westfield cow tops national Holstein sale
BARABOO - Eighty-six lots sold for an average of $12,785 June 24 at the Wisconsin Nationals Holstein Sale at Heatherstone Enterprises.
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Sally and Keith Schnese of Wild Rose trained their Piedmontese to the halter as calves so they can be easily handled as adults. Their 4-year-old cow, Hanne, and her 2006 calf were the grand champion cow/calf pair at World Beef Expo in Milwaukee. Neighbors work to promote Piedmontese
WILD ROSE - When Sally and Keith Schnese of Wild Rose were looking for a way to add value to their mixed-breed cow/calf herd about eight years ago, they didn't have far to go to find what they thought was the solution.
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