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Wisconsin Supreme Court Asked To Rule On DNR Authority To Regulate Agribusiness

January 17, 2019 - 6:15pm

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is being asked to rule on cases challenging the state Department of Natural Resources authority to place certain conditions on permits regulating high-capacity wells and large farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).

Environmental Groups Win Lawsuit To Overturn State Settlement With Dairy Group

January 17, 2019 - 6:00am

Four environmental groups have won a lawsuit to overturn part of a settlement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and a dairy organization.

Some Wisconsin Producers Worried About Tight Supply Of Hay For Livestock

January 14, 2019 - 12:30pm

Livestock owners and feed suppliers in Wisconsin are reporting local shortages of hay this winter. —

As CBD Products Grow In Popularity, Retailers, Scientists Suggest Caution When Buying

January 2, 2019 - 6:00am

Cannabidiol, a derivative of industrial hemp, appears to be growing in popularity in Wisconsin for its claimed wellness benefits. In December, a Madison brewing company even launched CBD-infused beer and cocktails.

Milwaukee County Looks To Grow, Process Industrial Hemp At The Domes

December 27, 2018 - 4:05pm

Milwaukee County is considering growing and processing industrial hemp at the Mitchell Park Domes.

Invasive Pest Found In Wreaths Sold In Wisconsin

December 26, 2018 - 4:15pm

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is encouraging residents to burn wreaths and other decorations with live branches from evergreens in order to keep an invasive bug called the elongate hemlock scale from taking hold in Wisconsin.

Wildfire Relief Fundraiser On Tap At Wisconsin Breweries

December 26, 2018 - 5:30am

More than 25 Wisconsin breweries are helping wildfire victims in California by brewing a special beer.

Wisconsin Lost Record-Breaking Percent Of Dairy Farms In 2018

December 17, 2018 - 4:05pm

Wisconsin lost 638 dairy farms in 2018, according to the latest data from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. That's a 7.25 percent decline in the number of registered dairy herds — the biggest drop since records started in 2004.

Hundreds Of Escapes From State Deer Farms Reported Since 2013

December 14, 2018 - 1:00pm

Hundreds of escapes were reported at deer farms and hunting preserves across Wisconsin between 2013 and 2018. Two of the farms from which deer escaped later tested positive for the fatal neurological disorder chronic wasting disease.

Mount Pleasant Has Acquired 85 Percent Of Land Needed For Foxconn Development

December 13, 2018 - 2:40pm

One of Racine County’s largest property owners is selling about 10 acres of land to the Village of Mount Pleasant for the Foxconn development.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Asked To Rule On DNR Authority To Regulate Agribusiness

Environmental Groups Win Lawsuit To Overturn State Settlement With Dairy Group

Some Wisconsin Producers Worried About Tight Supply Of Hay For Livestock

As CBD Products Grow In Popularity, Retailers, Scientists Suggest Caution When Buying

Milwaukee County Looks To Grow, Process Industrial Hemp At The Domes

Invasive Pest Found In Wreaths Sold In Wisconsin

Wildfire Relief Fundraiser On Tap At Wisconsin Breweries

Wisconsin Lost Record-Breaking Percent Of Dairy Farms In 2018

Hundreds Of Escapes From State Deer Farms Reported Since 2013

Mount Pleasant Has Acquired 85 Percent Of Land Needed For Foxconn Development

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