Wisconsin farmers are hopeful that the preliminary deal between U.S. and Mexico will bring good news for their exports. We talk with a professor who studies the industry to find out what might be next for the deal and for farmers. We also hear about why frac sand may be in demand from our state in the future and what that could mean for our communities.
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What The Preliminary U.S.-Mexico Deal On NAFTA May Mean For Wisconsin's Dairy And Agricultural Products
The United States and Mexico have reached a preliminary deal to reform NAFTA and some Wisconsin farmers are hopeful about what this may mean for exports of dairy and agricultural products. We check in with a professor who studies the industry about what’s next as the deal is ironed out.
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Report Shows That Demand For Wisconsin Frac Sand Will Increase
A recent report says that demand for Wisconsin’s frac sand may balloon over the next five years. We check in with an analyst on the report before turning to a Wisconsin professor who studies frac sand mining in the state about what this may mean for our communities.
Episode Credits
- Carrie Kaufman Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Michael Dieringer Technical Director
- Brenda Boetel Guest
- Brandon Savisky Guest
- Thomas Pearson Guest
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