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Outbreak Wisconsin: 'It Does Feel A Little Bit Like Groundhog's Day'

August 6, 2020 - 5:00am

Dairy farmer Bryan Voegeli feels lucky that none of his workers have tested positive for COVID-19. But as the pandemic stretches on, he thinks it may be inevitable.

Wisconsin Producers Spent Slightly More To Farm In 2019

August 5, 2020 - 1:50pm

A new report shows Wisconsin farmers reduced spending on livestock by almost half in response to higher feed costs and low commodity prices.

State COVID-19 Aid Likely Helped Farmers Left Out of Federal Programs

August 4, 2020 - 5:00am

New data shows payments from the Wisconsin Farm Support Program follow states with the highest farm numbers.

More Than 500 Wisconsin Residents Received Unidentified Seed Packages, Other Items

July 31, 2020 - 5:00am

State officials say they're working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the unsolicited seeds and warned residents against planting them.

USDA Report Describes Fast-Paced Consolidation In Dairy Industry, Centered In The Midwest

July 30, 2020 - 5:00am

A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows consolidation in the dairy industry is outpacing the rest of the agriculture industry, as more small farms exit the industry in the Midwest.

As Presidential Candidates Make Their Pitch To America's Dairyland, Farmers Divided On Whether Trump Has Helped Ag

July 28, 2020 - 6:20am

While many Wisconsin farmers remain supportive of President Donald Trump, Democrats are hoping to capitalize on frustration in the ag community over the president's trade policies as the 2020 election approaches.

Focus Shifts To Cleanup After Blaze At Burnett Dairy

July 21, 2020 - 5:40pm

Authorities said they believe a fire that broke out Monday night at Burnett Dairy Cooperative in Grantsburg was caused by a mechanical malfunction and began in the plant's boiler room.

EPA Signs Off On Standards To Reduce Phosphorus Pollution In The Wisconsin River Basin

July 21, 2020 - 5:20am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved site-specific criteria to reduce phosphorus pollution in several lakes within the Wisconsin River basin, a move that would impact more than 100 municipal and industrial facilities.

COVID-19 Aid For Farmers Reopened After Fewer-Than-Expected Applications

July 17, 2020 - 5:55am

Smaller farms will now be eligible for the Wisconsin Farm Support Program during a second sign up period in August.

With New State Grants Available, Food Bank Leaders Say Focus On Local Products Brings New Challenges

July 15, 2020 - 6:00am

DATCP is expected open applications for a $10 million

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Outbreak Wisconsin: 'It Does Feel A Little Bit Like Groundhog's Day'

Wisconsin Producers Spent Slightly More To Farm In 2019

State COVID-19 Aid Likely Helped Farmers Left Out of Federal Programs

More Than 500 Wisconsin Residents Received Unidentified Seed Packages, Other Items

USDA Report Describes Fast-Paced Consolidation In Dairy Industry, Centered In The Midwest

As Presidential Candidates Make Their Pitch To America's Dairyland, Farmers Divided On Whether Trump Has Helped Ag

Focus Shifts To Cleanup After Blaze At Burnett Dairy

EPA Signs Off On Standards To Reduce Phosphorus Pollution In The Wisconsin River Basin

COVID-19 Aid For Farmers Reopened After Fewer-Than-Expected Applications

With New State Grants Available, Food Bank Leaders Say Focus On Local Products Brings New Challenges

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