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National Group Questions CAFOs' Impact On Public Health As More Wisconsin Counties Halt Expansion

November 22, 2019 - 6:40am

The American Public Health Association is advising federal, state and local governments to stop the expansion of CAFOs until researchers understand the impact on public health.

Hunters Urged To Submit Deer Samples For CWD Testing

November 21, 2019 - 6:05am

Gun deer season in Wisconsin starts Saturday, and the state Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters for their help again this year in tracking chronic wasting disease in the state's deer herd.

Tired Of Too Many Deer, Richland Center Allows Bow Hunting In City Limits

November 21, 2019 - 6:00am

Tired of deer-car collisions and worried about Lyme disease, Richland Center officials have approved bow hunting within the city limits of the southwestern Wisconsin community.

DNR To Hunters: Look Out For Feral Pigs

November 21, 2019 - 6:00am

Wisconsin wildlife officials are urging deer hunters to keep an eye out for feral pigs. The invasive species does billions in damage each year across the United States.

Johnson Controls, DNR Disputing Process For Investigating PFAS On Farm Fields

November 19, 2019 - 3:20pm

Johnson Controls International submitted a work plan to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Friday for investigating farm fields in the Marinette area, but it's suggesting that the agency and a consultant should do the work, not the company.

Survey Of Midwest Ag Bankers Shows Steady Land Prices, Increased Farm Debt

November 18, 2019 - 5:10am

A survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago found farm lenders in Wisconsin and neighboring states are predicting fewer farms will pay off loans this winter compared to 2018.

How Northern Wisconsin Resident Keeps His Garden Afloat

November 15, 2019 - 11:30am

As winter sets in early in Wisconsin, Paul Kuehn of Boulder Junction longs for spring and his unconventional garden.

WisContext: Whose Manure Smells Worse: Cows, Pigs Or Poultry?

November 13, 2019 - 5:15pm

Large livestock and poultry farms generate complaints for the stenches they can produce. But do any stink more than the others?

In Wisconsin, where dairy reigns supreme, such strong odors are often associated...

Lafayette County Officials Drop Plans To Prosecute Journalists, But Threaten Officials Who Speak Out About Water Quality

November 12, 2019 - 7:50am

Lafayette County officials modified and passed a resolution Tuesday morning that originally called for prosecuting journalists who edit an upcoming news release on a regional water quality study.

Despite Falling Numbers, Wisconsin Turkey Producers Report Strong Local Demand

November 12, 2019 - 6:15am

With many small turkey producers, Wisconsin specialists say demand for locally-raised birds continues to drive industry.

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National Group Questions CAFOs' Impact On Public Health As More Wisconsin Counties Halt Expansion

Hunters Urged To Submit Deer Samples For CWD Testing

Tired Of Too Many Deer, Richland Center Allows Bow Hunting In City Limits

DNR To Hunters: Look Out For Feral Pigs

Johnson Controls, DNR Disputing Process For Investigating PFAS On Farm Fields

Survey Of Midwest Ag Bankers Shows Steady Land Prices, Increased Farm Debt

How Northern Wisconsin Resident Keeps His Garden Afloat

WisContext: Whose Manure Smells Worse: Cows, Pigs Or Poultry?

Lafayette County Officials Drop Plans To Prosecute Journalists, But Threaten Officials Who Speak Out About Water Quality

Despite Falling Numbers, Wisconsin Turkey Producers Report Strong Local Demand

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