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Deepening drought conditions stir fears of Wisconsin farmers

By Marisa Wojcik | Here & Now

June 23, 2023 • Southwest Region

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Farmers are worrying about their crops as drought conditions expand across the majority of Wisconsin — Green County farmer Stan Turner and UW Extension educator Josh Kamps discuss the situation.

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