Agriculture

The Implications Of Falling Milk Prices

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PBS Wisconsin

Milk prices are cyclical, explained University of Wisconsin-Madison agricultural economics professor Brian Gould. While Wisconsin dairy producers saw an all-time high in 2014, an extended drop in prices will have a negative effect on the state's economy.

Series: Food Security And Assistance In Wisconsin

Hunger Task Force Director Calls FoodShare Reform A Failure

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Milwaukee-based Hunger Task Force Director Sherri Tussler said 65 percent of people who participated in the FoodShare Employment and Training Program lost their food assistance and did not gain employment.

Series: Food Security And Assistance In Wisconsin

Wisconsin DHS Hails FoodShare Training Program As A Success

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

Kevin Moore of Wisconsin Department of Health Services said 12,000 people enrolled in the FoodShare program entered the workforce as part of its employment and training program.

Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

Liquid Manure Workgroup Assess Safety Of Irrigration Practices

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Zac Schultz

PBS Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin professor Ken Genskow is chair of a work group studying the safety of liquid manure irrigation and its effects on health and the environment in places where it is used.

Series: CAFOs, Manure And Water

Why The Town Of Lincoln Banned Liquid Manure Irrigation

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Zac Schultz

PBS Wisconsin

Town of Lincoln chair Cory Cochart said the community banned liquid manure irrigation because of health risks related to inhaling pathogens, and the township is prepared to stand up to higher government officials who want to override its decision.

Series: Food Security And Assistance In Wisconsin

UW Research On Student Food Security Inspires Food Pantry

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Frederica Freyberg

PBS Wisconsin

A rising number of "non-traditional" students and their struggle to pay for college-related expenses led the Associated Students of Madison to set up a food pantry. University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. student Katharine Broton discussed research into food insecurity among college students.