Wisconsin Agriculture Takes A Hit From Overproduction, Increased Rates In Rare Muscle Weakening Illness

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Cranberries being harvested
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We explore how overproduction may be the biggest challenge facing Wisconsin farmers now. And we discuss the extremely rare illness acute flaccid myelitis and why it’s on the rise.

Featured in this Show

  • Alternatives To Overproduction in Wisconsin Agriculture

    From risings tariffs to uncertainty over a new farm bill, Wisconsin’s agriculture industry is facing some serious issues. But our guest says overproduction is actually what’s harming farmers most. We discuss how we got to this state of overproduction, and what governments and farmers can do to reverse the trend.

  • What Is Acute Flaccid Myelitis?

    Acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, is an extremely rare illness that causes muscle weakness and paralysis. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that less than two in a million children will contract AFM every year. But there’s been an uptick in cases over the past several years, and there have been six confirmed cases in Wisconsin so far this year. An expert explains what acute flaccid myelitis is and potential reasons for the increase in cases.

Episode Credits

  • John Munson Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Kara O'Connor Guest
  • Dr. Marc Patterson Guest

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