Policy Experts Examine Climate Change Options 
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Wildlife Ecologist Discusses Extreme Weather’s Impact 
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Meteorologist Offers Tips For Staying Cool September 13, 2012
The entire state of Wisconsin is now officially in a drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor issued a map Thursday that shows much of southern Wisconsin is classified as in a moderate to severe drought with a smaller area of extreme drought in far southern W…
September 11, 2012
A top climate researcher speaking in Milwaukee Monday says much of the nation went through a “flash drought” this summer. He also warned about what may be ahead for future growing seasons.
September 6, 2012
Some Wisconsin hog breeders are selling off some of their sows to contain costs. But, that has created a second problem for some.
August 28, 2012
Wisconsin horse shelters are seeing an increase in the number of calls from owners who cannot take care of their animals. Shelter operators want to take them in, but some say they are facing challenges of their own.
August 27, 2012
Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Ben Brancel has some advice for the state’s drought-stricken farmers. He says they need to start talking. There is an old adage that talk is cheap, but Ag Secretary Brancel says, for farmers who have lost their crop…
August 27, 2012
Mussel populations around the state are suffering as a result of extreme temperatures and drought. Lisie Kitchel works for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. She warns that if water levels continue to recede, the diversity of mussel species…
August 24, 2012
According to the US Department of Agriculture, around 30,000 more dairy cows were slaughtered this July than during the same month last year. Experts are blaming the drought.
August 24, 2012
It has been a difficult summer for hundreds of Wisconsin farmers who will open their properties to tourists next month. This year’s drought has brought some unique challenges to those in the agri-tourism business.
August 23, 2012
This summer’s drought is turning out to be a mixed blessing for dairy farmers in Wis. The price farmers earn for their milk is expected to rise, but drought-related costs could eat into their potential profit. The drought of 2012 has left some agricu…
August 13, 2012
Emergency burning restrictions will be lifted in 11 central Wisconsin counties on Monday. But the drought continues and burning permits may still be limited.
