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Maine farmers divided about raw milk sales restrictions
NEWCASTLE (AP) — Lee Straw has spent most of his 59 years on farms and is a firm believer in the health benefits of raw milk, but he believes a Maine bill that would allow farmers to sell unpasteurized product without a license is going too far. “Small producers say they know their customers, which […]
Gassy cows blamed for German barn explosion
BERLIN — A herd of dairy cows nearly lifted the roof off their barn in central Germany when methane released by the animals caused an explosion. Police in Hesse state said in a statement that a static electric charge apparently triggered the detonation, and a spurt of flame, on Monday at a farm in Rasdorf. […]
Readfield sues farmer over loose cows
AUGUSTA (AP) — The town of Readfield is taking its beef with a local farmer to court. Readfield said in a lawsuit filed against Edward Munson that his cattle are a threat to public safety because they keep getting loose. The town alleges in the suit that Munson’s cattle have escaped 30 times between September […]