Deep winter greenhouses (DWGs) and geodesic dome greenhouses (GDGs) are promising systems for extending the growing season and supporting local food production in cold northern areas.
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Since the first cases of bird flu were confirmed in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, Wisconsin had been among a handful of states where dairy cattle had managed to escape the virus. That is, until this weekend when the highly pathogenic avian...
Tis' the season for ice dams, Wisconsin. When icicles hang from the edge of your home's roof after snowfall, it's a sign this fickle, recurring winter concern might be plotting a leak into your home.
Policy experts predict small, specialty farms will be on the losing end of the latest federal agricultural bailout meant to offset farmers' losses from rising production costs and the market disruptions from new tariff policies.
Conservation organizations are making a difference for Wisconsin’s land. Here’s how to help. One thing about Wisconsinites is we take pride in our land. Whether it's the winding rivers that span the state or a family-owned farm, the Wisconsin landscapes are what...
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It was a long road to bring blackout license plates to Wisconsin. First, a constituent who saw the black-and-white design explode in popularity in Iowa alerted a lawmaker. Two years in a row, he introduced a bill and got public hearings, but momentum seemed to stop...
Wisconsin educators are shedding light on the unique dilemma rural school districts face as they work to meet a large portion of the state’s student needs despite significant funding and resource uncertainty.
Earlier this month, members of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association (WCTPA) donated more than 700 Christmas trees for the annual Trees for Troops program.
