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Episode 69: The Truth About Grassfed Beef

The Truth About Grassfed Beef

March 2, 2026

Amy visits Starry Nights Farm in Burlington to learn about some groundbreaking research—involving beef raised right here in Wisconsin—that's changing the way we look at food and nutrition. …

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Ethanol plant near corn field

Proposal to increase E15 ethanol use would cause substantial health harms in Wisconsin

February 5, 2026

A proposal in Congress to allow 15% ethanol blends (E15) in auto fuels year-round would increase dangerous water contamination and air pollution across Wisconsin.…

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Natural Climate Solutions Roadmap

January 23, 2026

This first-of-its kind analysis uses detailed scientific research and on-the-ground case studies to build a viable path toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in Wisconsin’s agricultural sector.…

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Defender Episode 62: What to know about PFAS Pesticides

What to know about PFAS pesticides

December 15, 2025

A look what could soon be sprayed on food and farm fields across Wisconsin.…

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Defender Podcast episode 61 "Goodbye Grocery Store?"

Goodbye Grocery Store?

December 8, 2025

Meet the Wisconsin native who is foraging 100% of his food.…

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Episode 57: Lily Hislop, Savanna Institute

Wisconsin’s Forbidden Fruit

October 22, 2025

The amazing story of one Wisconsin food that was banned, burned, disappeared from our plates – and the comeback that’s being helped along by solar farms.…

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Filling up a glass with drinking water from kitchen tap

New report: Nitrate Contamination Driving Health Crisis and Rising Costs in Wisconsin

October 2, 2025

Wisconsin faces a growing public health crisis from nitrate contamination in drinking water.…

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A Natural Climate Solutions Roadmap to Net-Zero by 2050 for Wisconsin Agriculture

July 8, 2025

Using the best science available, we can now definitively point to the agricultural practices that have the greatest potential for reducing agricultural emissions in Wisconsin.…

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Defender podcast artwork featuring Amy and Jerry

Cows, Tall Grass and Wind Turbines

June 30, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stand next to a wind turbine? You're about to find out.…

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Bipartisan grazing bill will help Wisconsin farmers implement more grazing practices

April 1, 2025

Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats are coming together to help farmers incorporate more grazing practices on Wisconsin livestock farms.…

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