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Wisconsin declares ag state of emergency to help western drought relief

Wisconsin farmers sending forage to drought-stricken South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana will have fewer transportation restrictions.  Governor Scott Walker signed an executive order declaring a 30-day agricultural state of emergency.  Walker’s order allows over-width and over-height vehicles to transport baled straw, hay, cornstalks, and stover on state and federal highways including the Interstate system.

The Governor’s order also waives the fees for 72-hour oversize trip permits and permits vehicles not enrolled in the International Registration Plan or International Fuel Tax Agreement to transport forage for drought relief.

The permit fees will be waived until September 15th.

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