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Cooperative spirit carrying dairy through difficulties
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Cooperative spirit carrying dairy through difficultiesCoronavirus impacts were swift and severe for dairy farm families across the U.S. - Editorials
Activated USMCA welcome news for struggling farmers
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Activated USMCA welcome news for struggling farmersThe expected $2B annual increase in U.S. agricultural exports and overall increase of $65B in gross domestic product will provide a welcome boost. - Columnists
Mowing is just another chore
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Mowing is just another choreWhile mowing was fun for Bob, Susan finds that its 'just a job' for her. - Columnists
The ups and downs of a farmer's milk price
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The ups and downs of a farmer's milk priceCommodity prices have experienced ups and downs over the past couple of weeks. - Columnists
Diverse diners gather on Susan's back porch
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Diverse diners gather on Susan's back porchWhat started out as feeding one shy cat during a blizzard has turned into a dining experience for domesticated and wild visitors on the Manzke porch. - Columnists
Madison company has worldwide impact
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Madison company has worldwide impactAlthough Tier 1 Nutritionals is deep in the background of the feed scene, the 60 year old company is a major player in the livestock industry. - Columnists
Jerry Apps: Vegetable gardens come in all sizes
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Jerry Apps: Vegetable gardens come in all sizesThis 32-square foot of garden may be small in size, but every inch is dedicated to production! - Columnists
Making hay, then and now
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Making hay, then and nowLong back-breaking days of making hay are a memory of from the past...fortunately, says columnist John Oncken. - Columnists
Apps: Next year will be a better year
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Apps: Next year will be a better yearWhile the cancellation of a county fair is disappointing, there is always next year. - Editorials
Legislators demand answers in Food Box contract awards
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Legislators demand answers in Food Box contract awardsFederal, state officials say they're still seeking clarity on how contracts were awarded. - Columnists
Cancelling a fair is a tough decision; Let’s respect that
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Cancelling a fair is a tough decision; Let’s respect thatNo matter how you slice it, WI fairs want to host their fairs; but sometimes you just can’t get all the ingredients in place to complete the recipe. - Editorials
Perdue: Producer's need tools to grow crops
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Perdue: Producer's need tools to grow cropsAg Secretary asks EPA for flexibilities, allowing farmers to continue use of already purchased dicamba products.
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How much more can dairy farmers endure?
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How much more can dairy farmers endure?Many dairy farmers are calling regarding of the problems they are having in receiving monies that are geared for the dairy farmers. - Editorials
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Building on-farm resiliency reduces stress
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Building on-farm resiliency reduces stressThe increased variation in planting, growing and harvesting conditions due to our changing climate continues to keep farmers’ stress high. - Columnists
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The rescue of the whiskered hitchhiker
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The rescue of the whiskered hitchhikerCase of the hitchhiking kitten solved at auto repair shop. - Columnists
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Remembering D-Day and a farmer who lived it
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Remembering D-Day and a farmer who lived itAlthough this farmer came home from WWII without a scratch, this quiet, unassuming farmer was really a hero to author John Oncken. - Editorials
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Dairy industry begins recovery
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Dairy industry begins recoveryEconomically the revival of business is obviously good news, especially for milk producers and processors. - Columnists
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How does your garden grow?
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How does your garden grow?Author Jerry Apps shares his garden's Memorial Day progress report. - Columnists
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Romanski: What's next for Wisconsin?
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Romanski: What's next for Wisconsin?Responding to short and long-term impacts of pandemic will require immediate funding opportunities to address issues in ag economy, food supply chain. - Columnists
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Taking stock of our mental and emotional well-being
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Taking stock of our mental and emotional well-beingFarming can be a high stress endeavor. Here's how to identify potential signs for those needing help. - Columnists
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Author's online blog brings hopeful news
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Author's online blog brings hopeful newsFor Susan Manzke, having followers for her online blog makes the extra work worthwhile. - Columnists
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Farmers take new normal in stride
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Farmers take new normal in strideThere is one profession however were the stay at home edict is not a major dilemma - that of farming. - Columnists
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How will COVID-19 affect international trade?
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How will COVID-19 affect international trade?The health and economic effects of COVID-19 are far greater and complex than first anticipated. - Editorials
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Stand with WI Dairy Farmers during National Dairy Month
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Stand with WI Dairy Farmers during National Dairy MonthAs a state, we must stand together in support of our farmers and all they do for our communities
