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DNR Board Slated To Vote On CAFO Manure Restrictions

January 23, 2018 - 10:20am

The state Department of Natural Resources is set to adopt new restrictions on large farms' manure spreading in hopes of protecting eastern Wisconsin groundwater.

Wisconsin Vegetable, Cranberry Growers Join National Lobby For NAFTA

January 22, 2018 - 5:55am

Wisconsin vegetable and cranberry growers say they're worried about losing trade if the United States pulls out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA.

State Fruit And Vegetable Growers Get Ready For Food Safety Changes

January 19, 2018 - 6:00am

Federal produce safety rules for large farms go into effect on Jan. 26 and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is working to educate farmers on what are called the biggest changes in 70 years.

2016 Export Numbers Highlight Wisconsin's Reliance On NAFTA

January 16, 2018 - 5:50am

A new report from the American Farm Bureau found 49 percent of Wisconsin's dairy exports went to Canada and Mexico last year.

Proposed Grant Could Lead To Sending More Wisconsin Produce To Food Banks

January 15, 2018 - 5:10pm

A bill in the state Legislature would create grant money for farmers to donate their extra produce to the state's food banks. Those funds could help offset the cost of donating.

Wisconsin Corn, Soybean Crops Down, Potato Crop Up In 2017

January 15, 2018 - 11:05am

Wisconsin farmers produced smaller corn and soybean crops last year than in 2016, while potato production was up slightly.

DOJ Picks New Environmental Protection Director

January 12, 2018 - 3:30pm

Assistant Attorney General Anna J. Wildeman has been chosen to be the new director for the state Department of Justice's Environmental Protection Unit.

Wisconsin Farmers Weigh In On Trump's Progress On Rural Issues

January 10, 2018 - 2:05pm

As President Donald Trump marks his first year in office this month, Wisconsin farmers disagree on whether the administration has done enough to address rural needs.

Number Of Wisconsin Dairy Farms Continues To Decline

January 5, 2018 - 1:55pm

Agriculture experts say many small dairy farms are closing or transitioning to another commodity because of the challenging milk market.

Cold Weather Brings Added Costs, Stress For Wisconsin Farmers

January 4, 2018 - 3:55pm

From frozen water pipes to protecting livestock from frostbite, below-freezing temperatures means more work for farmers.

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DNR Board Slated To Vote On CAFO Manure Restrictions

Wisconsin Vegetable, Cranberry Growers Join National Lobby For NAFTA

State Fruit And Vegetable Growers Get Ready For Food Safety Changes

2016 Export Numbers Highlight Wisconsin's Reliance On NAFTA

Proposed Grant Could Lead To Sending More Wisconsin Produce To Food Banks

Wisconsin Corn, Soybean Crops Down, Potato Crop Up In 2017

DOJ Picks New Environmental Protection Director

Wisconsin Farmers Weigh In On Trump's Progress On Rural Issues

Number Of Wisconsin Dairy Farms Continues To Decline

Cold Weather Brings Added Costs, Stress For Wisconsin Farmers

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