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Weekend Roundup: UW-Madison students with disabilities say return to campus has shown lack of accessibility

October 9, 2021 - 10:00am

A rundown of relevant and interesting reads from across the state, shared every Saturday.

Evers announces $4.5M in state tax credits for new, automated cheese plant

October 4, 2021 - 4:55pm

A new cheesemaking facility near Appleton will receive several million dollars in state financial support, Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday.

DNR sets quota of 130 wolves for Wisconsin's fall wolf hunt

October 4, 2021 - 2:50pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says it’s setting a quota of 130 wolves for the fall wolf hunt, rejecting a move by its own policy-setting board to more than double the amount of wolves that can be harvested.

New trade deal with Taiwan will help struggling Wisconsin ginseng growers

October 1, 2021 - 11:25am

A newly announced trade agreement with Taiwan will open up new markets for Wisconsin ginseng growers. But the central Wisconsin-based industry remains battered by trade-war tariffs and pandemic limits on international travel.

Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station Offers New Opportunities To 'Move The Industry Forward'

September 30, 2021 - 7:55am

After years of construction, the new Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station near Black River Falls hosted a dozen research projects this summer on issues like cold hardiness, plant disease and pest management.

Report: Proposed Changes To DNR Rule Could Cost Farms Millions In Management Costs, Lower Yields

September 22, 2021 - 5:25am

Researchers say more data on fertilizer use and manure management is needed to understand the total economic impact of stricter runoff regulations for farms.

Female Workers At Wausau Ginseng Farm Faced Persistent Sexual Harassment, EEOC Lawsuit Claims

September 16, 2021 - 5:40am

Workers at Baumann Farms in central Wisconsin ginseng farm were subject to sexual harassment and were fired after they complained, according to a new lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Wisconsin Crop Specialists Say Farmers Seeing Mixed Corn, Soybean Yields Thanks To Inconsistent Rain

September 14, 2021 - 5:05am

While many counties in the state received enough rain for crops to catch up after a dry spring, some farms in southeastern Wisconsin are still struggling under severe drought.

As Fall Harvest Nears, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Expecting Near-Average Crop Size

September 6, 2021 - 6:45am

After two consecutive years of below-average crops, the latest estimate puts Wisconsin's cranberry production closer to normal at 4.92 million barrels.

Wisconsin Farmers Will Receive Additional $50M In Direct Payments For Pandemic Recovery

August 18, 2021 - 11:10am

Gov. Tony Evers announced the new round of farm aid will be available this fall through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

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Weekend Roundup: UW-Madison students with disabilities say return to campus has shown lack of accessibility

Evers announces $4.5M in state tax credits for new, automated cheese plant

DNR sets quota of 130 wolves for Wisconsin's fall wolf hunt

New trade deal with Taiwan will help struggling Wisconsin ginseng growers

Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station Offers New Opportunities To 'Move The Industry Forward'

Report: Proposed Changes To DNR Rule Could Cost Farms Millions In Management Costs, Lower Yields

Female Workers At Wausau Ginseng Farm Faced Persistent Sexual Harassment, EEOC Lawsuit Claims

Wisconsin Crop Specialists Say Farmers Seeing Mixed Corn, Soybean Yields Thanks To Inconsistent Rain

As Fall Harvest Nears, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Expecting Near-Average Crop Size

Wisconsin Farmers Will Receive Additional $50M In Direct Payments For Pandemic Recovery

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