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State Looking For Volunteers To Monitor These!
15+ hour, 5+ min ago (306+ words) Madison's Country Q106 State Looking For Volunteers To Monitor These! - Madison's Country Q106 Sunday, 12: 00 am - 7: 00 am [ - ] - Country Countdown USA Sunday, 7: 00 am - 10: 00 am [ - ] The Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers for the Karner Blue Butterfly Volunteer Monitoring Program to help survey for this endangered…...
Grassland CRP Enrollment Now Open
1+ week, 3+ day ago (315+ words) Madison's Country Q106 Grassland CRP Enrollment Now Open The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) starting May 4, 2026, through May 29, 2026. USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers Grassland…...
Springtime In The Barn
3+ week, 2+ day ago (298+ words) As spring arrives in Wisconsin, a local agricultural tourism destination has shifted into its most demanding and rewarding season. Eugster's Farm Market in Stoughton balances a commercial vegetable operation with a petting farm. It is currently in the thick of…...
Sand County Foundation Enhances Grasslands Resilience
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) Sand County Foundation is among six nonprofit organizations nationally to receive the first round of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's (NFWF) "Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative funding." The initiative will help cattle ranchers enhance wildlife habitat, conserve water resources,…...
Farmers Reduce Emissions Equivalent To 6, 800 Cars
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (325+ words) Farmers in the Upper Midwest are expanding their sustainable farming efforts. This is according to Farmers for Sustainable Food's recent member conservation survey. The survey results, released today, showcase the conservation practices utilized by farmers across Wisconsin and Minnesota. It…...
Conservation Farming Improves Sheboygan River Basin
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (449+ words) Mark Loehr is dedicated to improving his farm's soil health and enhancing sustainable practices. He's motivated to create a better environment for his children to one day join the farm and for his community to thrive. Loehr farms alongside his…...
WFBF Releases Statement On Foreign Land Ownership Veto
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (180+ words) Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement from WFBF President Brad Olson today following the veto of Senate Bill 7 that would have created a strict ban on land ownership by a citizen of or business based in countries considered…...
DNR Announces Friends And Volunteer Awards
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (160+ words) The DNR congratulates the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin State Park System Friends Group of the Year and Volunteer Awards. The annual awards recognize Friends Groups and volunteers who provide extraordinary service and demonstrate dedication to protecting the natural resources. Their…...
Farmers Lead The Charge On Water Quality Amid Urban Sprawl
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) The 2026 cost-share sign-up for Yahara Pride Farms is open now. Established over a decade ago to address water quality in the Madison chain of lakes watershed, Yahara Pride Farms has grown from a dozen initial farms to a network of…...
Second Generation Bison Farmers In Mount Calvary
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (149+ words) As soon as she could walk and talk, Isabella Tondi developed a love of bison while visiting her grandparents" bison farm in Mount Calvary. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Agronomy, Isabella landed her dream…...