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MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is planning to conduct prescribed burning on Quincy Bluff and Wetlands State Natural Area in Adams County in the coming weeks if appropriate weather conditions exist. Prescribed burning is part of an ongoing effort to preserve and restore the landscape found within DNR properties throughout Wisconsin. These burns reduce leaf litter, improve wildlife habitat, redistribute nutrients and help control invasive species. The window for conducting prescribed burns is relatively small, due to special weather conditions required. The moisture level of groundcover, wind speed and direction, and relative humidity must be just right for a safe and successful burn. Please note that planned

Qualifying entities have until January 5, 2018, to apply for grants from the Prairie du Sac Dam Aquatic Resources Enhancement Fund. The fund will provide monies for 2018-2019 projects focused on improving the waters of the Lake Wisconsin basin. The grants are for governmental units, conservation and river management groups, and educational institutions. “It’s important to be good stewards of Lake Wisconsin so everyone can continue to enjoy it and the surrounding waters for many years to come,” said Amanda Blank, Alliant Energy’s site manager for Hydroelectric and Gas Generation. “The construction of our Prairie du Sac Dam over 100 years ago gave birth to the lake, and there has

Planning is already underway for the Wisconsin Corn/Soy EXPO educational sessions and trade show, scheduled for February 1-2 at the Kalahari Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

The USDA announced that the October Class III milk price was released at $16. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Two state lawmakers are proposing legislation that would take a section of a former industrial area in Milwaukee and convert it into an urban farming center. Source: WisconsinAgConnection.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]