Secret crop near first harvest at ginseng gardens
Ginseng crop at Blue River ginseng gardens in southwestern Richland County nears its first harvest. The 70 acre Ag-Re-Co operation partners with University of Wisconsin Madison researchers to test disease resistance and seed production traits on this large scale Wisconsin site. Harvest is expected after three to four years with potential yields around 3 000 pounds per acre and prices of forty to sixty dollars per dried pound.
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Uw-Madison
John Mitchell
Gary Tainter
Ag-Re-Co
Blue River
Richland County
America
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Highway 60
Wisconsin
United States
Marathon County
Mr. Tainter
Agricultural Research Company
Midwest
Canada
Tainter
University of Wisconsin
Aldicarb study links low doses to immune suppression
Madison scientists report that low aldicarb levels consistently suppress mouse immune systems in several experiments. Aldicarb, a Temik breakdown product from Union Carbide, is EPA approved for multiple crops and used mainly on Wisconsin potatoes. Water tests since 1981 show the chemical in Portage and other counties, with a high of 54 ppb in a Portage County well, as the DNR monitors wells in 21 counties.
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Union Carbide
Portage County
Adams
Barron
Juneau
Langlade
Wood
Waushara
Waupaca
Marathon
Portage
DNR
Aldicarb study links low dose exposure to immune impact
University of Wisconsin Madison researchers report that mice given the lowest aldicarb concentration in drinking water showed the greatest immune impairment after exposure. The team plans further work over two to three years, noting no current health risk but emphasizing the need for immunotoxicity studies before pesticide approvals.
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Ronald Hinscill
Bacteriology
Madison area forecast partly cloudy with a chance for rain
A partly cloudy period is forecast for the southern half of Wisconsin Thursday through next week by the National Weather Service in Madison. A chance of showers or thunderstorms is noted for Saturday. Expect daytime highs in the 70s to low 80s and overnight lows in the 50s.
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Wisconsin
Tional Weather Service
Madison
The Master Stockman State Fair Coverage
Coverage of the state fair features master stockman profiles and highlights from the event. Details on judging, prize winners, and notable exhibits showcase the agriculture and livestock competitions.
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