PULLMAN, Wash., June 22 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
The Washington State University Board of Regents recently approved a $13.5million upgrade to bring the equipment currently used to make WSU's beloved CougarGold cheese up to modern standards and increase cheese production.
Originally designed with a 20-year life expectancy, the current equipment has been in use since 1992. After 34years of service, it is well beyond its expected lifespan.
"Our equipment has had a long and productive work life, but we need a refresh," said John Haugen, WSUCreamery manager. "We can no longer get replacement parts quickly, and we've noticed some mild burning because the steam used in the cheese vat isn't distributing p...