A U.S. Forest Service research biologist says scientists are hopeful of development of an EAB resistant variety of ash tree in the next several years. The Emerald Ash borer has devasted ash tree populations in a number of states and threatens Wisconsin’s ash trees. Research biologist Rob Venette says there is promise in an EAB resistant ash variety. But Venette says it could be several years before these trees are ready for planting. “Seeds from those trees have been collected and are currently being evaluated and its very promising,” Venette told WFDL news. Meanwhile, Venette says the good news is last week’s record bitter cold temperatures will kill off at least half of the invasive Asian beetles in Wisconsin.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
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A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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