Farming
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Schools feed their students using hydroponic Flex Farms designed in Wisconsin
Each compact, resource-efficient Flex Farm can grow more than 394 pounds of produce annually.
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Hundreds of fish killed by manure runoff in Monroe County
Manure runoff from a dairy farm in Monroe County has caused hundreds of fish kills in nearby waterways, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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The Trump administration pauses a moonshot push to grow biofuel crops with less fertilizer
Scientists in the Midwest and Great Plains were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas.
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This Wisconsin writer tried homesteading for 15 years in the Driftless Area
A new book of essays by Wisconsin author Tamara Dean reflects on homesteader life in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin soybean farmers worry about drop in exportsÂ
With Wisconsin’s production of soybeans valued at $1.3 billion, export concerns are in the spotlight as one of America’s key international markets looks to protect its future in food and agriculture.
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These workers helped Wisconsin farmers navigate changing weather. DOGE fired them.
Two early-career scientists from Wisconsin were terminated from the Midwest Climate Hub as part of the Trump administration’s massive cuts to the federal workforce, leaving them — and their research — in the lurch.
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Bracing for a trade war: Wisconsin soybean farmer looks ahead to new Trump term
About 60 percent of U.S. soybeans are sold to China. Wisconsin soybean farmers could suffer if President Donald Trump starts a trade war.
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Leopold Conservation Award recognizes farm near Green Bay for its sustainability efforts
Full Circle Farm’s efforts to minimize impacts on the natural environment and wildlife won the family the 2024 Leopold Conservation Award from the Sand County Foundation.
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Research suggests women farmers may improve local economies
New data suggests more women farmers might lead to more business creation and a drop in poverty rates. Two women farmers in Wisconsin share their experiences.
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Late harvest: How to extend your growing season
Shawn Kuhn of Vitruvian Farms visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to give advice to gardeners on extending their growing season.