State crop production forecasts down as drought persists

Wisconsin crop forecasts for this year are down across the board, as farmers in parts of the state continue to grapple with drought conditions.  The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports state corn production is expected to be 515 million bushels, which would be 6 percent lower than last year’s

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UW scientists develop method to improve plastic recycling

Scientists in Madison have developed a method for turning plastic waste into more valuable materials, according to a new study.  The work was led by George Huber, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at UW-Madison. In a release from the university, he says “there’s a huge market” for the

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