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Wisconsin Crops Continue To Lag Behind As Harvest Nears

September 11, 2019 - 5:05am

State crop specialists say delayed spring planting and cooler summer weather will likely mean lower soybean yields this year in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the state's corn crop is two weeks behind the five-year average.

Fainting And Freezing In The Fields: Alleged Labor Trafficking Victim Tells Of Mistreatment In Wisconsin, Georgia

September 9, 2019 - 5:30am

"Roberto" says he was taken from Georgia, where he worked legally but was exploited, to Wisconsin, where he worked illegally — and in the shadows.

Milk, Tiny Towns, County Roads: Vote For The WHYsconsin Question We Investigate Next

September 6, 2019 - 6:00am

WHYsconsin wants YOU to decide what question we investigate next. From milk production to Wisconsin's smallest town to how we label county roads, which of these three questions would you most like to see answered?

Lawmakers Approve Funding For Farmer Mental Health Program

September 4, 2019 - 11:05am

State lawmakers have approved funding for a program aimed at supporting Wisconsin farmers’ mental health, more than a month after GOP lawmakers and the Evers administration first clashed over the subject.

Proposals Designed To Help Struggling Wisconsin Farmers

September 3, 2019 - 10:45am

Three proposals designed to help Wisconsin's struggling farmers pay off college debt, encourage diverse operations and plan for retirement are being circulated in the state Legislature.

Preserving The Harvest: Tips For Preserving 4 Summer Vegetables

September 2, 2019 - 7:45am

As the summer months wind down, it can be intimidating and overwhelming when imagining how to preserve the excess produce of the summer.

Scientist: Changing Soil Management Could Improve Crops, Capture More Carbon

September 2, 2019 - 7:35am

A recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows North America’s cropland soils have lost about half of their natural carbon.

Wisconsin Hemp Bill Passes State Senate Committee Unanimously

August 30, 2019 - 1:50pm

A bipartisan bill looking to encourage hemp production in Wisconsin is moving to a vote in the state Senate after passing the chamber's committee on agriculture with unanimous support last week.

Who's Behind The Shawano County Barn Quilts?

August 30, 2019 - 4:55am

More than 350 hand-painted artworks populate a rural Wisconsin community.

While Cutting Expenses, Wisconsin Farmers Look To Digital Apps To Help Weather Challenges

August 29, 2019 - 6:40am

As an international trade war and low prices continue, Wisconsin farmers are cutting costs and using new tools to deal with more challenging weather.

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Wisconsin Crops Continue To Lag Behind As Harvest Nears

Fainting And Freezing In The Fields: Alleged Labor Trafficking Victim Tells Of Mistreatment In Wisconsin, Georgia

Milk, Tiny Towns, County Roads: Vote For The WHYsconsin Question We Investigate Next

Lawmakers Approve Funding For Farmer Mental Health Program

Proposals Designed To Help Struggling Wisconsin Farmers

Preserving The Harvest: Tips For Preserving 4 Summer Vegetables

Scientist: Changing Soil Management Could Improve Crops, Capture More Carbon

Wisconsin Hemp Bill Passes State Senate Committee Unanimously

Who's Behind The Shawano County Barn Quilts?

While Cutting Expenses, Wisconsin Farmers Look To Digital Apps To Help Weather Challenges

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