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Memories, wildlife mounts and Packers lore fill this one-of-a-kind Wisconsin bar
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (1022+ words) LENA, Wisconsin " One of Russell Demmith's earliest memories is coming to Hunters and Fishermans Bar as a kid with his father. "I got a Baby Ruth candy bar that was like half a pound or a quarter pound for a…...
Glass Nickel Pizza chain's growth rooted in Wisconsin dairy industry
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (730+ words) What business in Wisconsin sells over 450, 000 pounds of cheese annually " roughly the equivalent weight of 300 dairy cows? Hint: Last year, this Madison-based business served nearly 694, 000 pizzas across its 10 locations in Wisconsin. The answer is Glass Nickel Pizza Co. That's a…...
What do you do when Fair deadline nears and perfection feels just out of reach?
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (563+ words) With the county fair deadline fast approaching, I'm juggling last-minute fixes, creative frustrations and a collection of well-worn treasures'hoping that what I bring may not be perfect, but will still tell a story worth sharing. The Outagamie County Fair opens…...
A year on the road ends for Wisconsin's Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (30+ words) Wisconsin Farmer A year on the road ends for Wisconsin's Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow...
Sarah Hagenow reflects on year as Wisconsin's agriculture ambassador
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (781+ words) Wisconsin Farmer Sarah Hagenow reflects on year as Wisconsin's agriculture ambassador Dairy cattle have been a central part of my life from an early age. From visiting my father's home dairy farm, helping with chores when I became old enough…...
Ag Briefs: DNR probes fertilizer spills after fish kill in Sheboygan Co.
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (672+ words) Wisconsin Farmer Ag Briefs: DNR probes fertilizer spills after fish kill in Sheboygan Co. DNR investigating fertilizer spills resulting in fish kill in Sheboygan County SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wisconsin " Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff are monitoring a fertilizer spill that…...
New World screwworm Texas cases climb: Map, pet risk
1+ week, 1+ day ago (11+ words) Wisconsin Farmer...
Got a lawyer? Wisconsin law firm challenges national dairy marketing program
1+ week, 1+ day ago (523+ words) Three Wisconsin dairy farmers, with the help of a conservative law firm, are challenging the federal dairy checkoff program responsible for promotional efforts like the'Got Milk?" campaign. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Libertyfiled the lawsuit Tuesday against U. S. Secretary of Agriculture…...
A long tradition of local fod lives on at farmers markets across Wisconsin
1+ week, 1+ day ago (551+ words) Wisconsin Farmer A long tradition of local fod lives on at farmers markets across Wisconsin Summer is here which means it is the high point of the year for farmers markets. Farmers markets across the country offer fresh produce, meat,…...
As ag emissions rise, report says bold change needed to reach net-zero
1+ week, 5+ day ago (832+ words) Wisconsin Farmer As ag emissions rise, report says bold change needed to reach net-zero A recent report finds Wisconsin farming would have to undergo a major transformation to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Even so, authors admit the changes…...