Agriculture

Strauss Feeds of Watertown was fined more than $160,000 after OSHA inspectors uncovered two dozen health and safety violations.

The legal fight between the large dairy farm in Ledgeview and the city government is an example of a growing trend in the nation’s Dairyland.

Wisconsin farmer groups say they’re concerned about proposed changes to the national system for pricing milk.

Michael Perry is in La Crosse for an event highlighting the need for mental health resources taking place at The Pump House on Sept. 14.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified 65 people across nine states who were infected by salmonella, 24 of whom have been hospitalized.

Madison Gas and Electric’s 6-megawatt Tyto Solar project came online in February. It’s generating renewable energy, while allowing sheep to graze.

Groundwater standards are lacking for dozens of contaminants statewide, including 18 PFAS chemicals.

Wildlife officials are working with northern Wisconsin farms to install predator-proof fences to reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock

Ten Wisconsin breeders were listed on the Humane Society’s 2024 “Horrible Hundred” report. The report’s author suggests that the actual number of problematic dog breeders in the state is likely even higher.

UMOS recently confirmed that long-time employee Jose Martinez will become the organization’s next permanent president and CEO. He joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to discuss its programs and the impact they have on farmworker families.