Hope Kirwan

La Crosse, Milwaukee

Reporter at Wisconsin Today

Reporter for @wprnews. Formerly at @KBIA. @mujschool Grad.

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Federal cuts threaten Wisconsin farm safety center for children, rural communities

2 days ago | wpr.org | Hope Kirwan

A Wisconsin-based research center focused on improving the health and safety of farmers and their children is under "existential threat" due to federal funding cuts. The National Farm Medicine Center at the Marshfield Clinic Health System researches the causes of farm injuries and fatalities and provides education to rural communities both in Wisconsin and around the country.
‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

1 week ago | urbanmilwaukee.com | Hope Kirwan

Staff of Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden said “a credible threat” was made against the western Wisconsin congressman’s family. In a statement released Tuesday evening, Van Orden’s office said he would miss votes and reschedule a virtual town hall planned for Wednesday. The threat was made against Van Orden’s wife, children and grandchildren in a letter delivered to his office in Washington, according to the statement.
'Credible threat' made against family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

1 week ago | wpr.org | Hope Kirwan

Staff of Republican U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden said "a credible threat" was made against the western Wisconsin congressman's family. In a statement released Tuesday evening, Van Orden's office said he would miss votes and reschedule a virtual town hall planned for Wednesday. The threat was made against Van Orden's wife, children and grandchildren in a letter delivered to his office in Washington, according to the statement.
Federal cuts to Medicaid could cost Wisconsin billions in health care spending

2 weeks ago | wpr.org | Hope Kirwan

The head of Wisconsin's Medicaid program says potential cuts to federal Medicaid funding would lead to higher costs and more barriers to coverage for the state's residents. The state Department of Health Services released a report Monday analyzing the impacts of reduced federal reimbursement for Medicaid, the joint federal and state health insurance programs that serve people who are elderly, have disabilities or have low incomes.
Tornadoes, hail possible for much of Wisconsin on Monday evening

2 weeks ago | wpr.org | Hope Kirwan

Nearly the entire state of Wisconsin is under the threat of severe storms Monday evening, bringing the possibility of tornadoes and severe hail. A line of severe storms is expected to move into western Wisconsin and sweep across the state between 6 p.m. and midnight.
With growing tariffs, fewer soybean acres planned for Wisconsin, US

3 weeks ago | leadertelegram.com | Hope Kirwan

Spring planting is around the corner for Wisconsin farmers. The latest data shows producers intend to put a lot fewer acres of soybeans in the ground amid retaliatory tariffs from China and higher production costs. Federal data shows Wisconsin farmers plan to plant 1.9 million acres of soybeans this year. That’s 250,000 acres, or nearly 12 percent, less than in 2024. Nationally, planned soybean acres were down about 4 percent. kAm$:?46 !C6D:56?E s@?2=5 %CF>A 7:CDE A=2465 E2C:77D @? r9:?6D6 8@@5D :?
WI farmers intend to plant fewer soybeans acres amid retalitory tariffs from China

3 weeks ago | wisfarmer.com | Hope Kirwan

Spring planting is around the corner for Wisconsin farmers. The latest data shows producers intend to put a lot fewer acres of soybeans in the ground amid retaliatory tariffs from China and higher production costs. Federal data shows Wisconsin farmers plan to plant 1.9 million acres of soybeans this year. That’s 250,000 acres, or nearly 12 percent, less than in 2024. Nationally, planned soybean acres were down about 4 percent.
Tariffs impact what crops some US farmers are choosing to plant this year

3 weeks ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Hope Kirwan

Some farmers pivot to cornBy comparison, U.S. corn has more international buyers and is less dependent on exports in general. Kevin Bernhardt, agribusiness professor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, said that makes corn less vulnerable in the escalating trade war. Corn prices have also been on the rise in recent months. But Bernhardt cautions that doesn’t mean switching crops is a sure path to profits for farmers.
Tariffs Impact What Crops Some U.S. Farmers Are Choosing to Plant This Year

3 weeks ago | m.farms.com | Hope Kirwan

By Hope KirwanThe spring planting season is getting started for many Midwest farmers. Federal data suggests that fewer acres will be planted in soybeans than last year, in part because of the U.S. trade war with China. Farmers are planning on putting fewer acres of soybeans in the ground this spring amid retaliatory tariffs from China and higher production costs. Federal data shows intended soybean plantings are down 3.5 million acres, about a 4% drop from 2024.
Tariffs are impacting what crops some U.S. farmers are choosing to plant this year

3 weeks ago | kosu.org | Hope Kirwan

Farmers are planning on putting fewer acres of soybeans in the ground this spring amid retaliatory tariffs from China and higher production costs. Federal data shows intended soybean plantings are down 3.5 million acres, about a 4% drop from 2024. The decline was even larger in some states, with a 12% decline in Wisconsin and a 6% decrease in Nebraska. Since President Donald Trump first placed tariffs on Chinese goods in February, the trade war between China and the U.S. has continued to escalate.