dairy farming Archives - Wisconsin Watch

Black-and-white cows stand in individual stalls behind metal rails, with numbered ear tags visible as they face outward.

Economy, Government

CAFOs want in on proposal meant to help Wisconsin’s small dairy farms

by John McCracken / Investigate Midwest January 24, 2026January 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Records requests reveal how industry groups and legislators approach plans to alleviate rising costs to operate dairy farms.

Justice & Safety

Following the death of an 8-year-old on a Wisconsin dairy farm, officials look to bridge law enforcement language gap

by Melissa Sanchez / ProPublica and Maryam Jameel / ProPublica June 21, 2023June 19, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Does Wisconsin produce more milk than any other state?

by Erin Gretzinger / Wisconsin Watch February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Government, Health & Welfare, Water Watch Wisconsin

After criticizing judge, DNR secretary declines to ‘correct’ ruling on Kewaunee dairy water permit

by Kate GoldenNovember 25, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Kewaunee mega-dairy asks DNR secretary to overrule judge’s permit modifications

by Kate GoldenNovember 20, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Government, Health & Welfare, Water Watch Wisconsin

Judge blames toxic Kewaunee County wells on ‘massive regulatory failure’

by Ron SeelyOctober 30, 2014October 31, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Government, Health & Welfare, Water Watch Wisconsin

Environmental groups ask EPA to study drinking water pollution from Kewaunee County dairies

by Kate GoldenOctober 22, 2014March 6, 2015 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Government, Health & Welfare, Water Watch Wisconsin

Bad wells spur Kewaunee County to mull waste-spreading restrictions

by Kate GoldenAugust 26, 2014November 29, 2022 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Endocrine disruptors, Environment

Hormonal wells found in state’s karst region; dairy farms possible source

by Kate GoldenDecember 15, 2013April 19, 2016 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Government, Rural Slide

Hispanic immigrants help rural county stave off population dip

by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch October 9, 2012September 28, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Dairyland Diversity, Economy

Immigrant dairy workers transform a rural Wisconsin community

by Jacob Kushner July 11, 2010April 25, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Dairyland Diversity, Economy

Wisconsin dairy farms are growing — along with their immigrant work forces

by Jacob Kushner May 26, 2010July 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch