Tag Archives: dry conditions

• News

  Christmas tree growers lose seedlings to drought

  MADISON (AP) — The drought has killed many of the newly-planted Christmas trees in southern Wisconsin. Growers say they’ll have…
• News

  Some stores running low on items that help beat the extreme heat

  MEQUON — Southeastern Wisconsin got a bit of a break from the extreme heat Tuesday, July 24th, after a heat…
• News

  Despite some recent rainfall, farmers say it’s not enough

  MEQUON — Southeastern Wisconsin has seen some rain here and there since last Thursday, July 19th, when it was declared…
• News

  Officials: 43% of WI corn crop in very poor or poor condition

  MILWAUKEE (AP) — As the drought continues, Wisconsin’s corn crop remains in sad shape. In its weekly crop progress report…
• News

  WI farmers allowed to harvest on state land due to drought

  JANESVILLE — Despite a bit of recent rainfall, farmers remain concerned over this summer’s drought. A severe drought declaration has…
• News

  Farmers schedule emergency meetings to discuss drought concerns

  WAUKESHA — Area farmers have scheduled emergency drought meetings for Monday, July 23rd, as dry conditions continue. On Thursday, July…
• News

  Gov. Walker declares drought emergency in ALL 72 WI counties

  MADISON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has declared a state of emergency in ALL 72 Wisconsin counties due to the…
• Politics

  Obama calling on Congress to provide drought assistance

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is calling on Congress to provide assistance to farmers suffering from the worst drought…
• News

  Germantown issues watering ban in wake of “severe drought” declaration

  GERMANTOWN — The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows southern Wisconsin classified as being in a severe drought….
• News

  12% dip in corn production means increase in meat prices

  MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee butcher shop says Wednesday morning, July 11th the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a 12% dip…
• News

  Drought conditions may mean increased prices at grocery store

  MUKWONAGO — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Monday, July 9th declared a state of emergency due to drought conditions in…
• News

  Some farmers say official drought declaration doesn’t help

  GRAFTON — The lack of recent rainfall across the state of Wisconsin has many concerned, and Gov. Scott Walker issued…