Articles by Rich Kremer

UW Study: Deer Overpopulation Harms Soil, Limits Plant Growth In State Forests

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 5:05pm
New research out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison suggests an overpopulation of deer is having a long-term impact on the state's forests.
Series: Wisconsin's Wolves

UW Study: DNR Underreported Wolf Poaching

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - 5:00pm
A new study suggests the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has been underestimating the number of wolves killed illegally for years.
Series: Growing Cranberries In Wisconsin
Series: Wisconsin Ag And Global Trade

Amid A Boom, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Look To Future Markets

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, February 3, 2017 - 12:05pm
Wisconsin growers produced between 5.85 and 5.9 million barrels of cranberries in 2016, according the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. That harvest would come close to a record they set in 2013.

Scientists At UW-Stout Discover New Honeybee Disease

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, January 12, 2017 - 9:35am
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Stout have discovered new bacteria that could play a role in the death of honeybees during winter months.
Series: Growing Cranberries In Wisconsin

Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station In The Works

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 5:05pm
Despite leading the nation in cranberry production, Wisconsin doesn't have an outdoor research station for the tart fruit, but a partnership between growers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is about to change that.

Energy Industry Weighing How Bullish To Be On Wisconsin Frac Sand In 2017

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 10:10am
Companies that mine western and central Wisconsin's coveted silica sands, which are well-suited to use in hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas, have encountered mixed business prospects over the course of 2016.
Series: Bullying and Cyberbullying

UW-Eau Claire Bullying Expert: Trump Provides Teachable Moments For Kids

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 2:25pm
A leading researcher on cyberbullying at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire said Trump's style on Twitter offers teachable moments.
Series: Challenges To Wisconsin's Rural Schools

Two Wisconsin Schools Superintendents Reflect On Winning, Losing Referendums

Scott Gordon
WisContext
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Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, December 1, 2016 - 12:20pm
With the state cutting aid to public schools and capping how much money they can raise through tax increases without voters' approval, school districts around Wisconsin have been seeking more funding through local referendums, especially those in rural areas.

Hunters Across Wisconsin Preparing For 9-Day Deer Season

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 5:25pm
Thousands of deer hunters are expected to head into the woods Saturday for the nine-day gun deer hunt in Wisconsin. But there are concerns about a major regulation change, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Officials Worried About Declining Participation In Local Government

Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Thursday, November 3, 2016 - 3:35pm
More than half of the state's cities and villages report having a hard time finding enough candidates for local offices. Officials around the state say local government is critical to communities, which is why they're worried about the lack people interested in putting in the time to serve.