Farming
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On the farm: Van Orden and Cooke have different priorities for Congress
The 3rd Congressional District is among the most farm-loaded in the country. Rebecca Cooke has plans, while Van Orden defends cuts.
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Wisconsin’s Dust Bowl, lessons learned from the storm changed farming
In 1934, the Dust Bowl came to Wisconsin, and it changed agriculture in the state forever.
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Wisconsin farmers can cash in on trees through new federally funded program
A sustainable agriculture project incentivizes Wisconsin farmers to plant trees on their land.
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The flavors of summer: Wisconsin-inspired ice cream takes center stage
With July marking National Ice Cream Month, northeast Wisconsin’s ice cream parlors are in the midst of their busiest season with customers seeking relief from summer heat.
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What exactly did Trump tell Wisconsin about his farm record?
The president said prices for fuel, fertilizer, and other inputs are “all coming way down,” but it’s not clear there’s a plan to make that happen.
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Berry lovers, take note: Wisconsin’s pick-your-own season is almost here
Ask most Wisconsin strawberry growers and they will likely admit it hasn’t been the ideal spring for growing the red, succulent fruit.
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President Trump will visit Wisconsin and say he’s been good for farmers. His claims need a fact check
Inflation, tariffs, and healthcare costs have all taken a big bite out of farm families’ income as Trump becomes the latest major figure trying to save Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
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Tom Tiffany had two chances to protect Wisconsin’s SNAP. He chose Trump both times
Over the past year, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites have lost FoodShare after Rep. Tom Tiffany voted for two bills that pushed for and locked in SNAP cuts.
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Wisconsinites share their favorite ice cream spots
Looking for a new spot to grab a scoop? Our readers have you covered.
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Beef Month highlights the impact of Wisconsin’s beef community
As warmer weather arrives across Wisconsin, grills are firing up and beef is taking center stage.
