What many view as a mushy, smelly nuisance is treasure to some people around this time of year. It's held Sept. 3-4 at Marion Park in nearby Prairie du Sac. Size matters, too. Regulation chips must be at least 6 inches in diameter.
Thickness is also important.
Experts agree that 1999 appears to be a very good year for chips. This year, the concern was the hot weather in July. Cows are temperamental, and when it's too hot, they won't eat, and then they don't produce enough byproducts. We welcome your feedback. All rights reserved.