A new statewide study maps Wisconsin’s licensed meat establishments against its pasture landscape. The research found that 26 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties have no inspected red-meat slaughter facility, creating barriers for livestock farmers seeking to participate in local commercial markets. …
(CNN) — Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, provides water and electricity to millions in the West. It has now has shrunk to its lowest level on record, in the latest sign of the alarming crisis unfolding on the drought-stricken Colorado River.
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Farmer sentiment improved in July, ending three consecutive months of decline,. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index increased from 113 points in June to 126 points in July. Both subindices also increased. The Index of Current Conditions increased by 20 points, while th…
Social media went wild recently after the United Kingdom’s second-largest supermarket announced it was going to stock only white eggs in its own brand. The company claimed they are more environmentally friendly.
Studying genealogy is a favorite pastime of folks. They take inspiration from the courage of their ancestors who took chances to immigrate to a new land or to new nations. Often family stories are passed down through generations. Some of the stories outline ways family members stayed alive t…
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The 2026 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days event at Stratford, Wisconsin, is now in the rearview mirror. Working on future years, show organizers are widening a search for host farms for 2027 and beyond – in an attempt to keep the 72-year tradition alive.
Owners of the world’s first floating dairy farm, in The Netherlands, have put it up for sale. They cite “ridiculous outdated demands” from the local environmental department as one of the main reasons forcing its closure.
World events and domestic policy continued to influence shipping at Wisconsin’s seaports during the early part of the 2026 season on the Great Lakes. Often the predictions of pundits prove wrong because there are myriad factors at play in the complex endeavor of shipping and the economic hea…
The noticeable switch from hot and humid weather to cool and drier weather, and back again, brought hope of rain as July melted into August in far-northern Wisconsin. Unfortunately the hope of rain did not turn into actual moisture for most. Much of northern Wisconsin remains dry with large …
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Cattle finishing is a tight-margin business where profitability relies on feeder-cattle prices relative to fed-cattle prices and feed costs. That means that relatively good fed-cattle prices, like we’re experiencing in 2026, or relatively reduced feed costs do not necessarily translate into …
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from Texas and briefly put its first 20 upgraded Starlink internet satellites into suborbital space July 24, the company's 13th test mission as it aims to begin routine service by the end of the year. The Starship rocket system blasted off about 6:50 p.m. …
HAYWARD, Wis. – Those who grow up on a family farm develop touchstones that define life. Those touchstones act as guideposts to gauge honesty, trust and cooperation. Often seemingly ordinary events on a farm become extraordinary due to the mix of work, personalities in a family and unpredict…
Dangerous heat has been spreading across much of the United States as a prolonged heat wave spread from the western United States eastward to the Midwest and South.
An estimated EF-2 tornado devastated the Fox Cities Monday, July 27, tearing through homes and businesses, downing power lines and closing major roadways.
Manderfield's Home Bakery - Menasha was destroyed by a July 27, 2026 storm, which struck Menasha and the western Fox Cities.
The City of Menasha declared a state of disaster on July 27 following severe storms and a tornado. An emergency shelter for residents is open at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 U.S. 10., Menasha.
McKenna Reichling remembers her big brother, Myles Reichling, for his outgoing and sometimes wild personality. In addition to working with his farming family, he enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, trucks, sports cars and riding his Harley Davidson.
A powerful tornado left behind extreme damage in the town of Menasha, Wisconsin, on July 27.
A destructive storm slammed into Menasha on Monday, July 27. The storm, which likely produced at least an EF-2 tornado, damaged or destroyed countless homes and businesses. A boil water order is in effect and thousands are without power.
The National Weather Service said Menasha received at least EF-2 tornado damage, which means wind gusts were between 111 and 135 mph..
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