It's Pet Week At UW-Vet School And Ashippun Pivots On Farmland Development

This week we're celebrating all pets and "Pet Week".  The UW-School of Veterinary Medicine touts the phrase 'small but mighty' when it comes to their staff size and the research and innovations developed.  Star Cameron is the clinical assistant professor in veterinary neurology and neuro surgery.  She also recently became the assistant dean for clinical and translational research.  Pam Jahnke listens in as she explains the various types of research they undertake to help all animals.  Cameron says the entire team is driven by their passion for animals. More ups and downs in the weather this week.  70's today with gusty winds, but back to the mid-50's tomorrow with more rain in the forecast.  Stu Muck gives us the rundown. The U.S. House has concluded its work on the 2026 Farm Bill and now it's up to the Senate.  Arkansas Senator John Boozeman chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee and says things look different for his committee.  Boozeman specifically cites the filibuster they're working with and how quickly votes can move.  Boozeman says he's working to build consensus with the help of MN Senator Amy Klobuchar.Maria Woldt has been named the next director of the state funded initiative designed to help America's Dairyland maintain its industry.  Woldt will oversee the Dairy Innovation Hub which works with UW-River Falls, UW-Platteville and UW-Madison to integrate staff, research and innovations.The small community of Ashippun in Dodge County is struggling to maintain its farm land.  Stephanie Hoff finds out The town of Ashippun in Dodge County has successfully approved starting the process to transition to farmland preservation zoning.about measures it's deploying to try to slow down urban development on valuable farm acreage.  Robert Guenter is a dairy farmer and also a member of the Town of Ashippun Planning Commission.  The town of Ashippun in Dodge County has successfully approved starting the process to transition to farmland preservation zoning. The town is facing increasing growth pressures, including recent applications for a private golf course and a solar energy farm. Ashippun's growth is largely driven by its location directly north of the rapidly growing village of Oconomowoc. He says local studies have shown that every dollar collected in taxes on farmland costs the town about 75 cents in services, whereas every dollar collected from development land costs about $1.25 in municipal expenses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.