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DNR Working With Private Forestland Owners To Develop Sustainability Plans

April 2, 2019 - 11:25am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to work with private forestland owners on sustainability plans.

UW-Parkside To Become One Of First Universities In State With CBD Testing Lab

March 29, 2019 - 3:15pm

More and more cannabidiol, CBD, products are hitting the market in Wisconsin and nationwide. But questions about regulation and what exactly is in the products remain unclear.

Report: Climate Change Brings Rising Temperatures, Extreme Weather To Great Lakes States

March 21, 2019 - 3:15pm

More flooding and extreme weather are in store for Wisconsin and other Great Lakes states, according to a new report from regional scientists.

Report Highlights Continued Financial Stress For Wisconsin Dairy Farmers

March 21, 2019 - 3:00am

The number of Wisconsin farms filing for bankruptcy has more than doubled since milk prices fell in 2014, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Spring Flooding Could Mean Summer Algae Blooms

March 20, 2019 - 5:45am

Wisconsin scientists say the recent flooding and heavy rains could lead to more blooms of toxic algae later in the year.

Dutch Cheese-Maker Who Made Wisconsin Home Found Market For Gouda

March 18, 2019 - 5:20pm

Adding more acolades to her collection, Marieke Gouda's Marieke Penterman took home awards in the categories of 2019 First Runner Up and Second Runner Up for her Marieke Gouda Premium and Overjarige varieties, respectively in the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest.

Task Force Meets To Discuss Protecting, Promoting Wisconsin's Dairy Industry

March 18, 2019 - 9:45am

Wisconsin dairy stakeholders want policy changes to keep their businesses viable.

How To Get Your Garden Ready For Spring

March 18, 2019 - 5:40am

After a long — and snowy — winter. Spring is finally here. There's no better time than now to start gearing up for gardening season.

State Agencies Step Back From Walker-Era CWD Regulations

March 13, 2019 - 10:20am

Wisconsin natural resources and agriculture officials say they'll start from scratch on regulations to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease between wild and captive deer after emergency rules proposed by former Gov. Scott Walker last year were scrapped or allowed to expire.

Evers' Budget Would Add Funding For UW-Extension

March 11, 2019 - 7:45pm

Gov. Tony Evers is proposing to restore $3.5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Extension under the next budget and boost the number of county agriculture agents.

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DNR Working With Private Forestland Owners To Develop Sustainability Plans

UW-Parkside To Become One Of First Universities In State With CBD Testing Lab

Report: Climate Change Brings Rising Temperatures, Extreme Weather To Great Lakes States

Report Highlights Continued Financial Stress For Wisconsin Dairy Farmers

Spring Flooding Could Mean Summer Algae Blooms

Dutch Cheese-Maker Who Made Wisconsin Home Found Market For Gouda

Task Force Meets To Discuss Protecting, Promoting Wisconsin's Dairy Industry

How To Get Your Garden Ready For Spring

State Agencies Step Back From Walker-Era CWD Regulations

Evers' Budget Would Add Funding For UW-Extension

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