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The Battles That Shaped Great Lakes Water Politics

April 24, 2018 - 7:00am

Two centuries of urbanization and industrialization around the Great Lakes have often hinged on tension among those who've desired their extraordinary supplies of fresh water.

Proposed Federal Changes Could Remove Barriers For Wisconsin Hemp Industry

April 23, 2018 - 6:15am

Proposed federal legislation could make it easier for industrial hemp growers and processors to set up shop in Wisconsin. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 would remove industrial hemp from the federal list of controlled substances.

Democratic Party Congressional Candidate Calls For Legalizating Marijuana

April 20, 2018 - 4:00pm

Kyle Frenette, a Democratic candidate for Congress in northern Wisconsin, has come out in favor of the national legalization of marijuana.

Pushing Back On Despair Among Western Wisconsin's Dairy Farmers

April 17, 2018 - 8:30am

As the dairy industry struggles with low prices in the face of a long-mounting milk glut, more farmers are finding that their woes are escalating.

Winter Weather Puts Wisconsin Farmers Slightly Behind Schedule For Fieldwork

April 16, 2018 - 3:20pm

With most of the state under several inches of snow, some Wisconsin farmers are starting to worry about a late start to this year's growing season.

Starting Seeds Indoors Jumpstarts The Growing Season

April 16, 2018 - 2:20pm

Growing vegetables from seeds started indoors can be fun and rewarding.

2018 Farm Bill Could Better Safety Net For Wisconsin Dairy Producers

April 13, 2018 - 4:20pm

Wisconsin dairy farmers could see more changes to a federal safety net program under the 2018 Farm Bill. The proposed bill would reduce premiums paid by dairy producers for coverage under the Margin Protection Program.

How Americans Forgot And Rediscovered The Values Of Farmers' Markets

April 13, 2018 - 4:35am

In a highly connected age of smartphone shopping and new automated grocery delivery services, a trip to a local farmers' market can seem like an anachronistic journey to the past.

Foxconn Taps Into The Plenitude And Perils Of Great Lakes Water

April 11, 2018 - 11:05am

Cities and businesses seeking to access Great Lakes waters often emphasize how minuscule their water use would be compared to even the supply of just one of the individual lakes.

Farmer Groups Call For Mental Health Funding As Economic Stress Increases

April 10, 2018 - 5:00am

More than 30 organizations sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. House and Senate Committees on Agriculture asking for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.

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The Battles That Shaped Great Lakes Water Politics

Proposed Federal Changes Could Remove Barriers For Wisconsin Hemp Industry

Democratic Party Congressional Candidate Calls For Legalizating Marijuana

Pushing Back On Despair Among Western Wisconsin's Dairy Farmers

Winter Weather Puts Wisconsin Farmers Slightly Behind Schedule For Fieldwork

Starting Seeds Indoors Jumpstarts The Growing Season

2018 Farm Bill Could Better Safety Net For Wisconsin Dairy Producers

How Americans Forgot And Rediscovered The Values Of Farmers' Markets

Foxconn Taps Into The Plenitude And Perils Of Great Lakes Water

Farmer Groups Call For Mental Health Funding As Economic Stress Increases

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