Stories tagged: "farmers"

Elections Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, held a virtual roundtable with U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-LaCrosse, on May 20 that focused on rural issues.
Elections Biden Addresses Trump’s Coronavirus Mismanagement in Virtual Wisconsin Appearances

Presumptive Democratic nominee says farmers and taxpayers deserve better than the President’s trade wars and Foxconn support

May 21, 2020 1:06 pm CDT
Agriculture Dairy cows at Tina and Duane Hinchley’s farm in rural Cambridge are milked by a robotic system. The couple are among dairy farmers across Wisconsin who are receiving lower milk prices during the coronavirus pandemic. (Contributed photo)
Agriculture ‘You Can’t Make It at Those Prices.’ Dairy Farmers Say They’re Done Without More Federal Help.

Individual efforts to purchase milk and cheese help, but only Congress and USDA can prevent another wave of farm losses as school and restaurant closures pummel the market.

April 17, 2020 10:14 am CDT
Agriculture Farmers discuss the trend toward wetter fields at Governor's Task Force on Climate Change
Agriculture Farmers Wonder if Wetter Fields Are New Norm

Central Wisconsin farmers share stories of soaked fields, delayed planting and harvesting with Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change

March 10, 2020 7:41 pm CDT
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Politics The Real Reason the Factory Farm Bill Died

Last minute pull due to language technicality, not environmental concern

March 1, 2020 8:13 pm CST
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Natural Resources Factory Farm Bill Had Lost Support

GOP leader forced to pull bill back to committee at the last minute

February 20, 2020 2:08 pm CST

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From Zero to 85,000 Tests Per Week: The Inside Story of How Wisconsin Turbocharged Its COVID Testing Science From Zero to 85,000 Tests Per Week: The Inside Story of How Wisconsin Turbocharged Its COVID Testing
Long-Term Care Providers: $100 Million in Federal Funds Is Not Enough To Help Coronavirus Long-Term Care Providers: We Need a State Commitment, Not Just Federal Funds
More than 70 COVID positive after attending large gathering. Coronavirus The Right-Wing Activist Behind the Madison Protest Is Suing To Kill All Local Stay-Home Orders
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, held a virtual roundtable with U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-LaCrosse, on May 20 that focused on rural issues. Elections Biden Addresses Trump’s Coronavirus Mismanagement in Virtual Wisconsin Appearances
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Environment Speedy Deal for Big Farms Criticized

Senate GOP pauses bill as concerns mount about impact, loss of control

February 19, 2020 9:32 pm CST
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Environment Bill Would Ease Factory Farm Oversight

Breaking: Already getting public hearing Thursday morning

February 13, 2020 7:21 am CST