NASA says humans drying out Amazon, increasing threat of fires
A newly-released NASA study has found the atmosphere over the Amazon rainforest in South America has been drying out over the past 20 years and that human activity is the primary cause.
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State officials warn residents of wildfire danger
Warmer days, gusty winds are perfect combination for starting wildfire
The Madison area is finally experiencing some warmer temperatures, and while we might enjoy basking in the sun, the Department of Natural Resources admits that warmer days and gusty winds are just the right combination to start a wildfire.
Severe drought expands in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Severe drought expands in Minnesota and western Wisconsin
This week's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that an area of severe drought in central Minnesota has expanded eastward into Wisconsin.
Severe drought expands in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Severe drought expands in Minnesota and western Wisconsin
This week's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that an area of severe drought in central Minnesota has expanded eastward into Wisconsin.
Severe drought expands in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Severe drought expands in Minnesota and western Wisconsin
This week's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that an area of severe drought in central Minnesota has expanded eastward into Wisconsin.
Severe drought expands in Minnesota, Wisconsin
This week's update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that an area of severe drought in central Minnesota has expanded eastward into Wisconsin.
Dry weather stressing out Wis. crops
The recent dry spell, along with up-and-down temperatures this summer, are stressing Wisconsin crops.
Dry conditions affect insect population
Mosquitos are down, other bugs more prevalent
Dry conditions in southern Wisconsin not only affect crops and home gardens; the drought has an impact on the insect population.
Dry conditions affect insect population
Mosquitos are down, other bugs more prevalent
Dry conditions in southern Wisconsin not only affect crops and home gardens; the drought has an impact on the insect population.
Outdoor burning ban issued for most of Green Co.
Ban covers nearly the entire county
The Green County Sheriff's Office will implement an outdoor burning ban for most of the county, beginning Sunday at 8 a.m.
Outdoor burning ban issued for most of Green Co.
Ban covers nearly the entire county
The Green County Sheriff's Office will implement an outdoor burning ban for most of the county, beginning Sunday at 8 a.m.
Farmers desperate for relief
Corn crop a 'total loss' without rain, grower says
It has already been a tough year for farmers, but some corn farmers are saying the real disaster could come in just a couple of weeks as the pollination process beings.
Farmers desperate for relief
Corn crop a 'total loss' without rain, grower says
It has already been a tough year for farmers, but some corn farmers are saying the real disaster could come in just a couple of weeks as the pollination process beings.
Walker asks feds for farm disaster declaration
2 requests would cover fruit farmers, maple syrup producers
Gov. Scott Walker has asked the federal government to declare a disaster for all of Wisconsin's fruit farms.
Walker asks feds for farm disaster declaration
2 requests would cover fruit farmers, maple syrup producers
Gov. Scott Walker has asked the federal government to declare a disaster for all of Wisconsin's fruit farms.
Dry weather concerns farmers
Higher food prices could be price to pay for thirsty crops
Farmers are warning that time is running out for some crops thirsty for rain.
Dry weather concerns farmers
Higher food prices could be price to pay for thirsty crops
Farmers are warning that time is running out for some crops thirsty for rain.
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