Health care leaders worry rural hospitals could be hit hard by Medicaid spending reductions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." In the Midwest and Great Plains, Oklahoma and Kansas could face the highest risk of hospital closures and service reductions.

A Wisconsin nonprofit is working with farmers in Wisconsin to educate communities about the importance of agroforestry, with plans to establish its first urban site in Milwauke

A growing number of people are starting to change their approach to how their land and environment is managed following the principals of permaculture.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is developing a framework for assessing drought in a changing climate. It's a difficult task, as what's considered drought is often situational.

Data centers are expanding across the central U.S. to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. That's raising concerns about growing energy demand and freshwater usage.

A small farm in Lincoln County sells its produce by a simple motto--“pick what you need, pay what you can afford.”The couple who runs Tranquil Acres says it’s their way of helping their community eat healthy.

Soil and Water Conservation Districts have worked with farmers for decades in every U.S. state to reduce soil erosion and promote conservation. After two years of funding cuts in Illinois, conservation advocates worry that soil health could suffer – and dust storms could become a greater risk.

In this episode, Katie Thoresen talks with Minocqua Area Visitor’s Bureau President and CEO Krystal Westfahl about the Minocqua Farmer’s Market. Plus, a recipe for some pickled asparagus.

A three-day ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power, some for weeks. Three months later, clean-up efforts are focused on millions of acres of the state's forests, where broken and fallen trees could affect the forest's long-term health.

Wisconsin's agriculture industry could see both wins and losses under the new federal budget