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Series: Managing Japanese Beetles

The Top 10 Wisconsin Insect Trends Of 2016

PJ Liesch
UW-Extension
With the first green shoots of spring appearing across the state, Wisconsin's insect populations are likewise emerging and preparing for the warmer months ahead.
Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

Wisconsin Soybean Farmers Face Problems Of Plenty In 2017 Season

Scott Gordon
WisContext
A glut of milk and cheese has had the dairy industry struggling with lower and more volatile prices for a several years. Now there's growing price uncertainty on the horizon for soybean growers.
Series: Wisconsin In The 2016 Presidential Election

Why 13 Counties All Over Wisconsin Voted Multiple Times For Both Parties Since 2008

Chris Bumbaca
The Observatory
Thirteen counties across the state of Wisconsin have flip-flopped over the last eight years and played a key role in securing Donald Trump's victory in the state.
Series: The Dairy State Economy

Silvopasture Offers A Sustainable Approach For Growing Forests And Livestock

Samantha Nash
PBS Wisconsin
Silvopasture is the practice of planting feed and grazing animals like cows, sheep or poultry in managed forest lands. It's a type of agroforestry that helps landowners provide livestock sheltered space, preserve soil quality and generate income from surplus forage and harvested trees.
Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

Declining Enrollment Intensifies Funding 'Carousel' For Rural Schools

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Schools in rural areas of Wisconsin with decreasing populations also face a decline in student enrollment, a trend causing budget anxieties for district administrators.
Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

The Evolving Terms Of Sparsity Aid For Wisconsin's Rural Schools

Scott Gordon
WisContext
The amount of money a school district in Wisconsin receives from the state in a given year depends on a series of funding equations that factor in enrollment, student poverty, local property values, transportation needs and other criteria.

Wild Bees Play Integral Role in Southern Wisconsin Agriculture

Karen Faster
WisContext
Farmers around the United States are contending with the collapse of honeybee colonies they depend on to pollinate numerous crops, including many fruits, vegetables, legumes and nut trees. But growers in southern Wisconsin look to be in better shape because the Badger State is home to about 500 species of native wild bees that are excellent pollinators.
Series: Drinking Water Quality

No Acceptable Level: Milwaukee's Struggles With Lead Poisoning

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Lead presents a continuing health threat in communities across the U.S., and has lingered in homes and drinking water in Wisconsin.
Series: The Yahara Watershed
Series: Phosphorus In Wisconsin's Land And Water

The Costs Of Soil's Phosphorus Stockpile

Scott Gordon
WisContext
Phosphorus is one of the most important components in the ongoing struggle to balance agricultural prosperity with water quality. What scientists call "legacy phosphorus" — or "legacy P," a common abbreviation — exists in a sort of nutrient limbo.
Series: Growing Container Gardens

How To Get A Good Start With Container Gardening

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Traditional gardens require ample space, appropriate sunlight and an ongoing time commitment, but container gardening offers an alternative way to grow fresh fruits and vegetables with more limited resources.