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Wisconsin Dairy Leaders Say Dean Foods Bankruptcy A Sign Of Bigger Problems For The Industry

November 12, 2019 - 5:10am

Dean Foods, the nation's largest milk processor, announced on Tuesday that it was filing for bankruptcy and looking to sell to a national marketing cooperative.

Wisconsin Assembly Approves New Hemp Regulations

November 11, 2019 - 6:00am

State Assembly lawmakers have approved updates to hemp regulations in Wisconsin.

Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson's 'Ginseng Roots' Start With His Central Wisconsin Childhood

November 9, 2019 - 11:00am

Graphic novelist Craig Thompson's autobiographical book "Blankets" told the story of growing up in rural central Wisconsin. For his new project, "Ginseng Roots," he's returning home — and also doing things he's never done before in his work.

Lafayette County Board's Resolution Warning Media About Water Quality Coverage Dropped

November 8, 2019 - 8:00pm

Lafayette County officials say the resolution has been removed from the county board's agenda after it was introduced on Thursday.

Evers Promotes Deputy After State Senate Fires Agriculture Leader

November 7, 2019 - 12:05pm

Gov. Tony Evers has promoted the deputy agriculture secretary after the state Senate fired the head of the agency earlier this week.

PSC Sends Project That Would Convert Manure Into Renewable Energy Back For Review

November 7, 2019 - 5:40am

The Public Service Commission is directing state agencies to take another look at a roughly $66 million project that would convert manure into energy in Brown County.

Wisconsin Senate Votes To Fire Evers' Cabinet Secretary Brad Pfaff

November 5, 2019 - 5:30am

The state Senate has voted to fire Gov. Tony Evers’ pick to lead the state Department of Agriculture, a move that hasn't happened in more than 30 years at the Capitol.

Wisconsin Farm Groups Rally Support For DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff Ahead Of Confirmation Vote

November 4, 2019 - 4:40pm

Wisconsin agriculture groups are continuing to support Brad Pfaff ahead of the state Senate’s vote on his appointment as agriculture secretary.

Wisconsin Ag Officials Say New Hemp Rules Won't Impact 2020 Growing Season

November 1, 2019 - 5:25am

The state industrial hemp program has a year to comply with new federal guidance and get approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Governor Declares Energy Emergency As Farms, Rural Residents Create High Demand For Propane

October 31, 2019 - 5:55am

Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in Wisconsin as propane retailers scramble to keep up with demand from farms and rural residents.

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Wisconsin Dairy Leaders Say Dean Foods Bankruptcy A Sign Of Bigger Problems For The Industry

Wisconsin Assembly Approves New Hemp Regulations

Graphic Novelist Craig Thompson's 'Ginseng Roots' Start With His Central Wisconsin Childhood

Lafayette County Board's Resolution Warning Media About Water Quality Coverage Dropped

Evers Promotes Deputy After State Senate Fires Agriculture Leader

PSC Sends Project That Would Convert Manure Into Renewable Energy Back For Review

Wisconsin Senate Votes To Fire Evers' Cabinet Secretary Brad Pfaff

Wisconsin Farm Groups Rally Support For DATCP Secretary Brad Pfaff Ahead Of Confirmation Vote

Wisconsin Ag Officials Say New Hemp Rules Won't Impact 2020 Growing Season

Governor Declares Energy Emergency As Farms, Rural Residents Create High Demand For Propane

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