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New Survey Data Finds Many Wisconsin Fields Treated With Disputed Herbicide

May 17, 2019 - 6:30am

While a growing number of lawsuits have been filed over a chemical in Roundup, new survey data shows many Wisconsin farmers use the herbicide

Pence Pushes For Congressional Support Of Mexico-Canada Trade Deal While In Altoona

May 16, 2019 - 3:30pm

Vice President Mike Pence Visited Altoona To Push For Congressional Approval Of trade deal known as U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Pence said the new deal will increase US exports, like dairy to neighboring countries and will level the playing field for American workers.

Wisconsin Dairy Groups Warn Continued Trade Tension With China Will Have Lasting Impact

May 15, 2019 - 11:15am

Some Wisconsin dairy groups say new tariffs exchanged with China will have a negative impact on the future of milk prices.

Wisconsin Farmers Brace For Additional Chinese Tariffs On US Products

May 14, 2019 - 5:30am

Farmers in Wisconsin are bracing for an additional round of Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods. They come in retaliation to a breakdown in trade talks between the countries and a pledge from President Donald Trump to increase tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports.

Midwest Has Always Been More Than Flyover Country, Historian Argues

May 13, 2019 - 12:45pm

In her new book " The Heartland ," Historian Kristin Hoganson looks to challenge stereotypes that the Midwest is "insular, provincial, simple," or perhaps even worst — flyover country.

Wisconsin Wineries Becoming A Major Player In State's Economy

May 13, 2019 - 5:00am

Wisconsin wine tourists drop about $50 million per year at wineries around the state.

Wet Weather Delays Planting For Wisconsin Farms

May 9, 2019 - 5:50am

The latest crop progress report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service shows only 7 percent of the state's corn crop has been planted. That's eight days behind the five-year average.

Chippewa County Study Links Sand Mining, Agriculture To Stream Declines

May 7, 2019 - 3:10pm

A multi-year study in western Chippewa County suggests that the amount of water in headwater streams will decline as frac sand mining, irrigated agriculture increases in region.

AG Kaul Reverses DOJ Position On DNR Authority In 2 Cases

May 3, 2019 - 3:55pm

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul reversed the Wisconsin Department of Justice position on two lawsuits involving a dairy farm expansion and high-capacity wells. The DOJ is now aligning its stance with an environmental group that’s challenging permits issued in both cases.

Pilot Program In Dane County Gives Aid To Farmers, Curbs Runoff

May 2, 2019 - 6:25am

Dane County is piloting a program this year that plans to spend $750,000 to pay farmers to plant cover crops that will effectively curb runoff into lakes and rivers that feeds algae.

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New Survey Data Finds Many Wisconsin Fields Treated With Disputed Herbicide

Pence Pushes For Congressional Support Of Mexico-Canada Trade Deal While In Altoona

Wisconsin Dairy Groups Warn Continued Trade Tension With China Will Have Lasting Impact

Wisconsin Farmers Brace For Additional Chinese Tariffs On US Products

Midwest Has Always Been More Than Flyover Country, Historian Argues

Wisconsin Wineries Becoming A Major Player In State's Economy

Wet Weather Delays Planting For Wisconsin Farms

Chippewa County Study Links Sand Mining, Agriculture To Stream Declines

AG Kaul Reverses DOJ Position On DNR Authority In 2 Cases

Pilot Program In Dane County Gives Aid To Farmers, Curbs Runoff

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