With hemp farmers harvesting their crops across Wisconsin, we discuss tensions over the timeliness of state inspections. Then, a UW scientist joins the program to explain how researchers discovered a disease affecting many bald eagles.
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Hemp Growers: State Not Testing Fields On Time
The harvest season is underway and some hemp growers say state agriculture officials are not testing their fields on time. Our guest explains how that affects farmers when their crops exceed a certain THC level. Plus, we take a closer look at the testing process.
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Researchers Discover Virus Infecting Bald Eagles
UW scientists discovered a new virus plaguing bald eagles that could be linked to Wisconsin River Eagle Syndrome. An expert joins us to discuss the researchers’ findings about this new disease and how it affects the nation’s eagle population.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Courtney Everett Producer
- L. Malik Anderson Producer
- Keegan Kyle Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- FL Morris Guest
- Tony Goldberg Guest
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