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MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” the guest is Sandy Padala of Rex Academy, a winner in the 2022 Elevator Pitch Olympics at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. Rex Academy aims to fill a chronic national need – computer science education for students in grades K-12. Click here to view the latest...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- American Dairy Coalition (ADC) wants dairy farmers to know there is now updated research that accurately calculates methane from cows. This new calculation metric is known as GWP* (it is very different from the inaccurate livestock metric currently used which is known as GWP 100).  “Let’s stop blaming cows and...

In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” the guest is Sandy Padala of Rex Academy, a winner in the 2022 Elevator Pitch Olympics at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. Rex Academy aims to fill a chronic national need – computer science education for students in grades K-12. Click here to view the latest episode of...

Representatives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the United States Department of Defense (DOD) signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday, launching a two-year pilot program to work collaboratively on training, consultation and resources for environmental-related issues for the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). “UW–Madison’s leadership in environmental studies positions us...

The Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities Reports for 2019 and 2020 show farm fatality numbers remain high, and incidents on public roadways continue to be deadly. The reports compile statistics about agriculture-related deaths in the state. In 2019, roadway deaths accounted for 15 percent of the farm related fatalities (six out of 40) while in 2020 they...

Madison, WI – Today, Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) was appointed to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. The Board provides WEDC with strategic leadership and operational oversight, representing statewide public and private economic development interests. After the appointment, Senator Pfaff released the following statement: “I appreciate the opportunity to...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) announced that his staff will be available for mobile office hours at the times and locations listed below. These office hours give constituents the opportunity to meet with Sen. Johnson’s staff to request assistance with a federal agency or other federal matters. Note: Staff-led mobile office hours are closed to...

(Green Bay, Wis.) – More than 146,000 tons of cargo moved through the Port of Green Bay in November, bringing the year-to-date shipping total to more than 1.6 million tons. With the shipping season expected to conclude in mid-January, year-to-date shipping is down about 11% from this time last year. “There have been a...

MADISON, WI – New and experienced Wisconsin dairy exporters may apply now for grants to help bring their world-class products to the global marketplace. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has funds available to support nine dairy companies in growing their businesses through trade shows, marketing and promotion, consulting services, and export education.  “Wisconsin dairy...

GREEN BAY — Wisconsin Clean Cities recently honored the top sustainable transportation leaders in Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Clean Cities Transportation Conference & Annual Meeting, the nonprofit announced. “It's rewarding to see Wisconsin Clean Cities members demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through the use of clean transportation fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and energy-saving strategies."...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative have hired a decorated leader in the agricultural policy space to serve as director of public affairs, a new role for the advocacy organizations. Karen Gefvert will direct and oversee external communications for DBA and Edge government affairs, working alongside...

Milwaukee, Dec. 14, 2022 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) will provide $1,474,350 in funding to 31 projects selected through a competitive application process focused on promising biomedical research and community-based initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of Wisconsin residents. During its Aug. 1 – Sept. 12, 2022, application period, AHW received...

While the field of public health may have only become widely familiar with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, soon-to-be University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire nursing graduate Nicole Wolfe has been interested in a career in public health since 2019. “In 2019, I took a University Honors course called Global Health Issues which...

December 14, 2022 – SUN PRAIRIE, WI, has been selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as one of 12 communities nationwide to adopt the innovative solar permitting platform SolarAPP+. Through the program, Sun Prairie is eligible to receive $15,000 if SolarAPP+ is adopted successfully. “We’re excited to see NREL’s announcement and the fact that residential solar...