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Energy, Labor, Steel Tariffs, Competition Hurt Midwest Food Processors
Midwest vegetable growers and food processors face a perfect storm of soaring energy bills, severe labor shortages, and cheap foreign imports. Nick Novak represents the Midwest Food Products Association. He notes that rising expenses hit farmers, consumers, and food processors…
USDA Announces Value-Added Ag Grants In Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office announced $800,000 in four value-added agriculture projects across Wisconsin. The investments are through USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grants program. U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director…
Sun Prairie Launches New Economic Development Platform
A new online data hub created by the Sun Prairie Economic Development team will make it easier than ever for prospective businesses to locate their ideal place to set up shop in Wisconsin