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β€˜We’ve seen this before’: Bird flu again hits Wisconsin poultry farms

6 March 2026 at 22:45

Two large-scale commercial poultry farms in southeastern Wisconsin have been hit with avian flu, each with roughly 1.5 million birds that will be culled.

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Bailout for specialty crops has yet to arrive. Growers warn they need more than $1B promised.

2 March 2026 at 10:49

Farm aid promised last December is still months away from being paid out to fruit and vegetable growers. But industry groups say it won't be enough to get them through tough market conditions.

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RSV cases are down. Health experts are optimistic a new vaccine is behind it

26 February 2026 at 17:03

RSV activity is down for a second winter in a row. Some of the state's top infectious disease experts are cautiously optimistic that access to immunizations are contributing to the declining numbers.

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Wisconsin farmers wait to see how the end of Trump tariffs plays out

20 February 2026 at 23:51

President Donald Trump's frequent use of tariffs over the last year has created plenty of economic uncertainty affecting Wisconsin farmers. But producers in the state say it's not clear what the end of the tariff policy will mean for them in the coming months.

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Home bakers say latest legislative push still misses mark for small businesses

12 February 2026 at 11:00

The GOP-authored legislation would take existing regulations around the sale of homemade pickles and similar canned goods and expand them to include makers of "nonpotentially hazardous foods" that don't need to be kept refrigerated or hot for food safety.

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Spiking demand for cottage cheese spurs new investments in Wisconsin processing

11 February 2026 at 11:00

Sarah Schmidt of Associated Milk Producers Inc., said cottage cheese demand has seen double-digit growth in recent years. And it's likely to see more thanks to the current way Americans are thinking about their diets.

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Full-fat dairy is back. But nutrition experts say it might not be so simple.

10 February 2026 at 11:00

New federal guidelines recommend Americans include full-fat dairy in their diets. While recent studies suggest full-fat milk may not harm heart health, scientists say more research is needed.

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La Crosse group offers care packages to Hmong elders who fear ICE enforcement

9 February 2026 at 11:00

One community leader says many elders struggle with English, making them fearful of interacting with immigration agents despite being U.S. citizens.

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