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MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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49:49

Dairy Month & FFA Convention -- Let's Talk June!

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2026/06/19

Stu says we may have to dodge a little rain for Father's Day, but otherwise looking to be a sunny weekend! Traditionally, Father's Day means family outings and bbqs. A recent report from CoBank says the grill isn't the only place people are choosing protein. Abbi (Prins) Groves is a Livestock Economist who says that meat snacks are rising in popularity. She predicts whether it's a short-term fad or a long-term trend. Sarah Hagenow stops in with a quick recipe that pairs June Dairy Month and Father's

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Stars Over Wisconsin Announced As Well As State FFA...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/18

Hunger Task Force, based in Milwaukee, received a $2.5 million grant from the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection to connect Wisconsin farms with individuals who need a little extra assistance putting food on their plates. Pam Jahnke helps people understand the scope of work being done through the grant with Jonathan Hansen, chief strategy officer at Hunger Task Force. He explains the 180 different locations they help coordinate statewide. Hansen says they're also accumulating names

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Teacher Shortages Still Challenge Ag Education & FFA...

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2026/06/18

It's the gift that will keep giving! Fox Valley Technical College just received a generous donation of land that they're already putting to work for students. Kiley Allan gets the story from Paul Groell, Department Chair Natural Resources Program@Fox Valley Technical College.Fox Valley Technical College received an anonymous donation of a160-acre plot of land, intended to preserve the habitat from development and serve as an educational tool for the school's two-year Natural Resources program. The

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FFA Day Of Service A Key Success And Auctions As An...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/16

If you're taking the time, and spending the money to dine out, you want to know what you're getting. Susan Quam, executive vice president of the WI Restaurant Association says information is power - even for restaurant menus. Quam tells Pam Jahnke that today diners are looking for "clean labels" on menus. The "buy local" mantra continues, and restaurants are complying. Quam says heat and spice continue to be popular flavor profiles that attract shoppers, but there's other taste bud tempting options

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50:00

The Wisconsin Take On New World Screw Worm Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/16

New World Screw Worm. It's all over agriculture headlines. Could that worm ever make its way into Wisconsin and our livestock/pet population? That's the question poised to P.J. Leisch, UW-Madison Extension Entomologist. Leisch has been watching this worm for a while. He tells Pam Jahnke that this insect has been around since at least the 60's in numbers that threatened livestock. He says experience has taught researchers that trying to spray the insect away just isn't effective. Bio controls like

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Milking 25 Cows And Ready To Host Dane Co Dairy...

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2026/06/12

Wisconsin's grape growers have been keeping a close eye on the changing weather. Kiley Allan gets an early season forecast from Phillipe Coucard, owner/operator of Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac. With 70 acres of vines to manage, his staff mobilizes early to evaluate conditions. He says so far things have been going well. Insect pressure has been low and so has early disease concerns. He already anticipates a smaller crop this year just because of the colder April temperatures the vines were

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Welcome to Wisconsin — America’s Dairyland

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/12

We may be a little biased here in Wisconsin, but the best time of year is here. June Dairy Month is upon us. It's an opportunity to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. Today, we catch up with 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow. Dairy isn't just something we produce here in Wisconsin. In fact, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin say it best: it's something we're born to do. We're Born to Dairy™. Learn more at

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Weather Cuts Asparagus Crop In Half

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/12

An early start to this year's asparagus season brought a lot of excitement to the patch. But as the season progressed, the weather didn't pan out any favors. Nathan Boula joins us, he's the owner of Spears R Us. Nathan, tell me about the 2026 asparagus season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:53

Alfalfa Weevil, True Armyworm & Slugs Noted In First...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/12

While we're still relatively early in this year's growing season, Dr. Emily Bick tells us we've already seen the first wave of pests. She's an Extension Specialist of Insects for Field and Forage Crops. Emily, explains what we're seeing right now in the fields. More information and tools: - https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/pest-management/insect-pest-alerts/for signup for the Pest Text Alert service.- Information on the slugNet:https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/slugnet/and the slugNet

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9:49

Farm Offers Training Opportunity For Local Fire...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/12

Hands-on educational opportunities are crucial for students going through their academic career. It can also play a crucial role in career-specific trainings. Luxemburg Fire Department is taking advantage of all hands-on opportunities they can get. Brad Zellner joins us. He's the safety and training officer for the fire department. He tells me about a recent hands-on training opportunity provided by a local farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Alzheimer's Strikes Regardless Of Location And Nonfat...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/11

Fair season in Wisconsin brings with it a few changes for livestock exhibitors. Jill Welke chats with Dr. Meg Mueller about her engagement in the dialog. Also, while New World Screw Worm may not make it to the state, Dr. Mueller says it could still deal a financial blow to local producers. Her priorities include sourcing animals from outside the state and making pet owners who might adopt aware of the risks. Wow - severe weather on Wednesday is causing clean-up on Thursday. Stu Muck explains some of

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Watch Out For Insects Here - And Insects There. From...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/11

Hot, sticky weather is conducive to insects, and Wisconsin's a perfect example. Kiley Allan gets a quick update on what new arrivals have made Wisconsin home from Dr. Emily Bick. Bick is a UW-Madison Extension Entomologist that tracks everything from armyworm to alfalfa weevil. Both of those insects pop up in this conversation. It's an alert day for much of Wisconsin. Warm, moist air and gusting winds will create some potentially severe weather statewide. Stu Muck focuses in on specific areas of

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Research Develops Relationship Between Farmers & AI

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/09

UW–Madison's Data Science Institute is a campus-wide research institute that focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. The group isn't just working with computer scientists, though. Rather, they work with researchers across campus to leverage artificial intelligence in their individual products. Kyle Cranmer is the director for the Data Science Institute. He gave Kiley Allan a closer look at the research they're doing to tie together artificial intelligence and the dairy

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22:55

Summer Fun Doesn't Mean Safety Relaxes - Chris Schlechta

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/09

Summer is a busy time on Wisconsin farms. While we're between planting and harvest, farmers are checking fields, monitoring crops, maintaining equipment, and preparing for the months ahead. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings safety risks that can have devastating consequences. Pam Jahnke visits with Chris Schlechta, Safety and Loss Control Manager for Rural Mutual Insurance. Together they have a quick conversation on the things we all look forward to in the summer. Relax, grill out, ride

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Market Nervous With New World Screw Worm - Heinberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/09

Wisconsin is home now to 79 weather stations that dot the state. These stations are generating real time information that farmers and outdoor enthusiasts can tap into. Pam Jahnke visit with Chris Vagasky, Research Program Manager for Wisconet. Vagasky says one new element they've added to these stations are soil sensors. The 400 soil sensors provide "plant available water" readings at multiple depths in the soil profile. Heat and humidity are building in Wisconsin today with some severe weather that

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Farmers Speak Up At Trump Rally And June Dairy Duties...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/09

The small community of Ashippun in Dodge County is using farmland preservation tools to keep consistency as a part of land transition. Robert Guenther,dairy farmer and member of the Town of Ashippun Planning Commission says the community is facing increasing growth pressures, including recent applications for a private golf course and a solar energy farm. Ashippun's growth is largely driven by its location directly north of the rapidly growing village of Oconomowoc. Geunther says the community is

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7:59

160 Acres Of New Learning Opportunities

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/08

Fox Valley Technical College is the only place in the state of Wisconsin where students can explore a two-year natural resources education program. It's recently received an addition that has campus buzzing with excitement. A 160-acre anonymous donation was made by a community member who wanted their land to stay in habitat and not be developed. A priority in education made the program the right fit for the donation. Paul Groell is the chair of the Natural Resources Department at Fox Valley

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11:11

What Questions Are Beef Consultants Answering?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/08

As agriculture's ever-changing landscape sees high input costs and changes in the marketplace, Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting has been getting a lot of phone calls. We started our conversation with one of the two most common question he's been receiving. How can anyone make any money when calves are valued at $1,500 at just three days old?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What Do You Need To Know About Screw Worm - Curt Larson

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/08

The loss of a crop is awful. The loss of a tradition, even more painful. This year's erratic weather has caused some Wisconsin strawberry growers to rethink their plan. Kiley Allan gets the story from Danielle Clark of Mayberry Farms in Mayville. Their strawberry harvest is over before it started. They have pick-your-own strawberries, honeybees, row crops, and a newly planted apple orchard, backyard livestock collection of chickensand show lambs, makes skincare with farm grown ingredients such as

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Less Guessing On Soil Moistures In The State - Chris...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/05

The states weather network keeps getting upgrades that help Wisconsin farmers, and anybody that enjoys the outdoors. One of the latest tools added is Plant Available Water readings. Chris Vagasky, Research Program Manager for Wisconet, the states mesonet of weather stations, says they now have 400 soil sensors to tip off farmers when things are too dry, or too wet. Vagasky says the soil sensors measure moisture at 2, 4, 8, 20 and 40 inches of depth. It compares the values to the maximum amount of

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