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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Bill Barth is the former Editor of the Beloit Daily News, and a member of the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame.

Thank a farmer for your food and freedom

Bill Barth, Contributor October 20, 2024

Autumn brings crisp cool air and a burst of color as Mother Nature stages her big annual show. It also brings the farm harvest season, which is the topic for today. Big machines move across the ground...

Journalist Rick Barrett points to his presentation on rural and urban polarization.

Milwaukee journalist speaks on farming struggles

Rori Leonhard, Lifestyle Editor October 23, 2022

1%, 2% or Whole. Whether you’re looking for a complimentary taste to your cereal or simply something to drink with your dinner, milk is a common choice. According to business and agricultural reporter...

Owner and manager Janet Gamble alongside other crew members

Celebrate National Agriculture Day

Kali Anditon, Assistant Biz & Tech Editor March 21, 2021

With National Agriculture Day on March 23, understanding the importance of farming is important in an agricultural area like Whitewater. For some local farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) helps...

Many farms rely on immigrant workers, some of whom are undocumented citizens. Some are concerned that deportations could leave farms shorthanded.

Should immigrant workers fear ICE?

Brad Allen, Biz & Tech Editor May 3, 2017

The United States government is not “rounding up illegal immigrants,” some officials say, but many farm workers – some of whom are undocumented citizens – still hold fears regarding the prospect...

Tom Philpott warns students about world efforts

February 26, 2014

Feb. 26, 2014   By Allyson Karnowski   Health, food and agricultural writer Tom Philpott spoke with students and locals on Feb. 17, at the Young Auditorium about the current state...

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