Olivia Cohen / The Cedar Rapids Gazette, Author at Wisconsin Watch

Cows graze in a green pasture under a clear blue sky, with one black and white cow in the foreground wearing an ear tag labeled "53."

As cover crop use grows, many farmers struggle to commit to the practice

by Olivia Cohen / The Cedar Rapids Gazette November 20, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

In states along the Mississippi River, Wisconsin has the highest percentage of its cropland using cover crops, nearly 8%.

Poison hemlock is shown, with green leaves sprouting from a stem.

‘Highly toxic’ hemlock widespread in Midwest — and spreading

by Olivia Cohen / The Cedar Rapids Gazette August 6, 2025September 22, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Man stands among green plants.

A warming climate is changing growing conditions, shifting planting zones northward

by Olivia Cohen / The Cedar Rapids Gazette July 25, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch