Wisconsin Cranberry Board members elected

David Bartling of Manitowish Waters and Nicole Hansen from Necedah are the newest members of the Wisconsin Cranberry Board, which oversees the state’s cranberry checkoff program.  They replace Robert Detlefson of Wisconsin Rapids and Gabriella Mubarak Liddane from Tomah, whose three-year terms expired. The Wisconsin Cranberry Board oversees the collection and use of approximately $385,000…Continue Reading

Compeer Financial: What’s Next for the Farm Bill

The farm bill covers more than just crops and livestock. Perry Aasness, vice president of legislative affairs, discusses the state of the current farm bill and important updates as we approach the end of September. Learn more about Compeer’s priorities for the next farm bill in this episode of the Compeer Financial Podcast. The post…Continue Reading

More mild to warm, largely dry weather ahead next week for most of the Heartland

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the West, North, and southern Texas having the greatest likelihood of experiencing warmer-than-normal weather.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across the western and north-central U.S., as well as northern New England, should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions from the central…Continue Reading

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