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A nationwide salmonella outbreak has egg-producers in Wisconsin on edge, but one member of the industry says consumers shouldn’t be worried about the safety of their food.

Bill Rehm runs Daybreak Foods, headquartered in Lake Mills. He says the problem stemming from farms in Iowa make the entire industry aware of consumer worries. However, he says the facilities tied to the outbreak had some very poor sanitary conditions and do not reflect the rest of the majority of producers in the country. [click to continue…]

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Romanski to head DATCP

by Bob Hague 08/31/10 6:27 AM

Governor Jim Doyle has named Randy Romanski as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. That’s according to a statement released Monday from Doyle’s office. Romanski served as deputy secretary since December 2007 for Rod Nilsestuen, who he will replace. The 62 year-old Nilsestuen, who had served as secretary for seven years, [...]

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Man guilty of violating premises law

by Jackie Johnson 08/26/10 9:43 AM

It’s the first guilty verdict for violating Wisconsin’s premises registration law. Thirty-nine year old Patrick Monchilovich of northwestern Wisconsin will have to pay a $390 fine after declining again to register his premises. The Cumberland man pleaded no contest, and was found guilty Tuesday of violating Wisconsin’s premises registration law. Whether there will be further [...]

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Warm weather impacts state dairy industry

by Jackie Johnson 08/23/10 10:08 AM

The early spring combined with the warm and humid summer makes for a plentiful cranberry harvest. But, not so for the dairy industry. When comparing this summer’s weather to that of the previous summer, Wisconsin Farm Bureau President, and dairy farmer, Bill Bruins says it’s like the difference between day and night. “What has affected [...]

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“Mooving” story about a kid’s talent

by WRN Contributor 08/19/10 9:55 AM

A youngster from Racine County is basking in the spotlight of a unique state championship. Ten-year old Austin Siok of Burlington will be going back to school soon with almost rock star status, based on all the attention he’s been getting for winning the “mooing” contest at the Wisconsin State Fair. Austin says his practicing [...]

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