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WisContext: A Twist In The Tale Told By Muck At The Bottom Of Lake Mendota

October 1, 2019 - 9:55am

The vast majority of what happens under the surface of lakes goes unrecorded, meaning potentially important ecological stories are often lost to history. These stories are the currency scientists use to better understand natural resources in Wisconsin, yet they slip away in even the most highly monitored places. Madison's Lake...

US-Japan Trade Deal Will End Import Taxes On Important Wisconsin Goods

September 27, 2019 - 6:05am

Starting in January, Japan will no longer charge an import tax on some of Wisconsin's important agricultural products, like cranberries. Some farm groups say this could release some of the pressure the U.S.-China trade war is putting on farmers.

Residents Concerned About PFAS Contamination On Farm Fields In Marinette, Peshtigo Area

September 19, 2019 - 2:40pm

People in the Marinette and Peshtigo area voiced concerns about PFAS contamination stemming from treated sewage sludge spread on farm fields on Wednesday evening.

Community Speaks Mostly In Favor Of Plan To Save Mitchell Park Domes

September 19, 2019 - 9:15am

Community members are reacting positively to the $66 million proposed plan for revitalizing the Mitchell Park Domes.

Key State Lawmaker Vows To Kill Manure Storage Rules

September 18, 2019 - 12:45pm

A key Republican state lawmaker is promising to kill potential new restrictions on manure storage after farmers complained they weren't consulted and the rules are too onerous.

The Regal Fritillary Is In Danger Of Going Extinct. Why Haven't More People Heard Of It?

September 18, 2019 - 4:45am

WHYsconsin received a question from listener Rachel Potter of Fitchburg wondering, "Why don’t more Wisconsinites know about the majestic Regal Fritillary butterfly?"

Dairy Groups Applaud Legislation To Crack Down On Dairy, Meat Alternatives In Wisconsin

September 17, 2019 - 5:35am

The Republican-sponsored bills would create stricter standards for what products can use dairy and meat terms on their labels.

The Seeds Of Tomorrow: Defending Indigenous Mexican Corn That Could Be Our Future

September 13, 2019 - 12:10pm

There is an unusual, giant corn in southern Mexico that gets its own nitrogen from the air — no manufacturing required.

Ancient Grains, Native Corn And The Doomsday Seed Vault: How Growing Food Might Survive Disaster

September 13, 2019 - 6:05am

Most of us get our food from the grocery store, not the fields where it grows. But if you really want to understand where our food comes from — and the potential threats to the food supply — you have to think about seeds.

WisContext: Wisconsin Is America's Dairy Goat Land

September 12, 2019 - 9:40am

Wisconsin's self-proclaimed moniker as "America's Dairyland" is taking on fresh meaning in the 21st century thanks to a growing market for milk from an animal that bleats rather than moos. While the state's traditional dairy cattle industry continues to hemorrhage producers at a record pace, Wisconsin's dairy goat industry is...

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WisContext: A Twist In The Tale Told By Muck At The Bottom Of Lake Mendota

US-Japan Trade Deal Will End Import Taxes On Important Wisconsin Goods

Residents Concerned About PFAS Contamination On Farm Fields In Marinette, Peshtigo Area

Community Speaks Mostly In Favor Of Plan To Save Mitchell Park Domes

Key State Lawmaker Vows To Kill Manure Storage Rules

The Regal Fritillary Is In Danger Of Going Extinct. Why Haven't More People Heard Of It?

Dairy Groups Applaud Legislation To Crack Down On Dairy, Meat Alternatives In Wisconsin

The Seeds Of Tomorrow: Defending Indigenous Mexican Corn That Could Be Our Future

Ancient Grains, Native Corn And The Doomsday Seed Vault: How Growing Food Might Survive Disaster

WisContext: Wisconsin Is America's Dairy Goat Land

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