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Wisconsin Agriculture Support For NAFTA Grows Louder

February 15, 2018 - 7:35am

More Wisconsin agriculture and food groups are joining Americans for Farmers and Families, a national coalition that supports continuing trade with Canada and Mexico.

St. Croix Tribe Sues AG Over Plans To Grow Hemp For CBD Oil Production

February 12, 2018 - 6:00am

A northern Wisconsin tribe is suing the Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel over its plans to grow hemp to produce CBD oil. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin argue the state doesn’t have authority over hemp processing on its reservation.

Without Mississippi River's Locks And Dams, Increased Traffic, Road Damage Would Impact Wisconsin

February 8, 2018 - 5:50pm

A new report shows Wisconsin and other states along the Upper Mississippi River could see millions of dollars in road damage if the lock and dam system above St. Louis shut down for a year.

Wisconsin Senate Committee OKs Wetland Exemptions Bill

February 8, 2018 - 12:20pm

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy approved a bill that would allow builders to fill state wetlands without a permit. The bill passed 3-2 Thursday afternoon, clearing the way for a full Senate floor vote.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Ungraded Butter Ban

February 6, 2018 - 11:50am

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Ohio dairy operation against Wisconsin officials over the state's ban on the sale of ungraded butter.

Judge Orders Portage County Drainage District To Pay Farmer To Restore Trout Habitat

February 5, 2018 - 6:20am

A judge has ruled in favor of a central Wisconsin farmer who turned a drainage ditch on his property into a trout stream. Clark County Circuit Judge Jon Counsell ruled the Portage County Drainage District has to pay Donald Justin Isherwood's legal fees and reimburse him for the cost of...

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Wisconsin Agriculture Support For NAFTA Grows Louder

St. Croix Tribe Sues AG Over Plans To Grow Hemp For CBD Oil Production

Without Mississippi River's Locks And Dams, Increased Traffic, Road Damage Would Impact Wisconsin

Wisconsin Senate Committee OKs Wetland Exemptions Bill

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Ungraded Butter Ban

Judge Orders Portage County Drainage District To Pay Farmer To Restore Trout Habitat

Assembly Committee Approves Wetlands Permit Exemption Bill

DNR Challenging 2017 Circuit Court Ruling Revoking 8 High-Capacity Well Permits

Walker 'Generally Optimistic' About DNR's New Manure Limitations

Western Wisconsin Led Nation In Farm Bankruptcies In 2017

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