Ginseng Wisconsin produces over 95% of the medicinal plant that's grown in the U.S, and it's exported to customers in China. Our next guest is one of the largest exporters of ginseng to Asia.

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Vapam® HL is currently registered for use on soils after harvest and before planting of various crops in Wisconsin, but not for ginseng, which is why a special registration is necessary. The special ...

Wisconsin is far more exposed to the risks of Trump’s tariffs than Minnesota, which traces to how each state responded to the ...

China, once a top buyer of Wisconsin ginseng and soybeans, sharply cut imports. Meanwhile, Harley-Davidson found itself caught between tariffs on steel and European retaliations, prompting it to ...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is seeking public comments until April 27, 2025, regarding a proposed special pesticide registration for Vapam HL soil ...

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DATCP is looking for comments on a proposed special pesticide registration for Vapam® HL soil fumigant in ginseng production.