Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to intervene in transmission line approvals
What happened
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation announced it will act as an intervenor in the public approval process for industrial high-voltage transmission lines, including BECI, MariBell, and WISE. The organization estimates that these lines could cause roughly $2,330 per mile in direct and near-tower crop losses for a typical corn-soybean rotation.
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Why it matters
The WFBF cited concerns over the use of prime farmland and the unprecedented scale of the projects in Wisconsin. The organization's intervention could impact the utility approval process and potential rate setting decisions.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regulates agricultural and trade activities in the state.
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Who's involved
- WisconsinState where the proposed transmission lines are located and agricultural losses are estimated.
- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionGovernment agency that regulates agricultural and trade activities in Wisconsin.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection could face increased workload regarding agricultural land use due to the intervention.
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The entities involved
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Wisconsin
state of the United States of America
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Chicago
city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America