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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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Resolving Want Versus Need In Ag Buildings And...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/17

The Farm and Industry Short Course has a new leader. Mary Holle is the new program director at UW-River Falls Farm and Industry Short Course. Mary and her husband operate a 480-acre farm in Baldwin, Wisconsin, where they manage a herd of 50 registered Holsteins. She tells Stephanie Hoff about the16-week course which is specifically designed for the "slow season,"running from the last week of October to the second week of March.Students spend roughly 80% of their time at the Mann Valley lab farm,

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Mexican Beef Producers Seek Safety In WI Plus Snow -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/17

The cartels that have been making news in Mexico are impacting more than just local neighborhoods. Bob Bosold visits with a group of Mexican cattle producers in attendance at the WI Cattlemen's Associaton winter convention. They explain that doing business in Mexico has become very dangerous, even for farmers! Now the group is looking at ways to transport their business into the U.S.Weather is the word for everybody in Wisconsin today. Most of the state continues with a blizzard warning until 4 p.m

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Cornerstone Dairy Academy Develops Farmer To Lead...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/16

Dairying takes a lot of skill from herd management to mechanics. For Matthew Fischer, the future of his family farm in Owen depends on a different skill set: leadership. Right now, Matthew is balancing his goal to expand the family business, Henar Acres Dairy, with his career as an educational leadership consultant for the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. But even as a professional in the leadership business, Matthew tells Stephanie Hoff that he has turned to the Professional Dairy

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4:45

A Recent HPAI Snapshot

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/16

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is keeping a close eye on highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Heather Roney is the program veterinarian with DATCP's Division of Animal Health. She tells us the current state of the disease in Wisconsin poultry flocks and dairy herds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:32

Kim Bremmer Encourages Women Advocates

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/16

Whether she's talking to a crowd of people or working behind the scenes for agriculture, Kim Bremmer can wear any number of hats. The recently elected president of American Agri-Women tells us about her agriculture advocacy journey. She mentions that with busy schedules, we must find the communication avenues we are most interested in and invest our time there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:44

Tournament Cheaters & What To Look For When Buying A...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/14

Temperatures are warming up and open water season is here for some. Trevor from OPS Experiences gives a look at how ice fishing went in the southeastern part of the state and some considerations for the early spring season. Host Ben Jarboe and him also talk about cheating in fishing tournaments and what it does to the fisheries. Stephen Manke the General Manager at Don's Marine in Lodi shares some things you should look for when you're buying a boat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:26

FoxRAP Addresses The Human Side Of Farm Succession

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/13

A recent USDA report reveals a stark generational divide in agriculture. Of the nearly 350 million acres of rented farmland nationwide, less than 12 percent is owned by anyone under the age of 55. Our guest today says that farmland access and farm transition are two sides of the same coin. Stephanie Hoff visits with Shelly Rothman, executive director of the Foxhead Regenerative Agriculture Project, a nonprofit based in the Upper Fox River Watershed in east-central Wisconsin. They specifically serve

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Delicate Balance Of Wolves And Livestock Plus Another...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/13

Wolf numbers in Wisconsin continue to grow, increasing concern from livestock owners on depradation. Jill Welke finds out how Bob Mitchell is working to deal with the conflict. Mitchell is a member of the WI Cattlemen's Association and also sits on the DNR Wolf Advisory Board. He explains the science behind how the state looks to manage the wolf population. High wind advisories are in effect across the state of Wisconsin today through the weekend. Stu Muck says we'll also have to manage through a

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9:37

The Spud Strategy -- Navigating Markets, Labor &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/12

As Wisconsin’s potato growers get ready for spring planting, they’re also looking toward their trade associations to promote policy that works for growers, not against them. Mike Wenkel is the COO of the National Potato Council. He tells Stephanie Hoff about his hefty to-do list ahead of the growing season. He’s watching that nutrition definitions are pro-potato; he’s navigating labor reform conversations in Congress; and he’s advocating for market access during a

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War Disrupts Dairy Product Movement - Windecker

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/12

Inspiring young minds about their future role in agriculture and food production is part of the motivation behind the World Food Prize. Kara Henderlight is theStudent Outreach Coordinator for CALS that's coordinating their outreach for the World Food Prize and Wisconsin Youth Institute. She explains what it is and why youth should give it a look. Windy! Dangerously windy! Stu Muck says Wisconsin is already populated with high wind advisories and soon it will involve mixed precipitation. Potato

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Marathon County Ready To Host Alice Finals Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/12

Marathon county is excited to host the "Alice in Dairyland" finals for the first time in decades. The county has been part of the educational experience for the current Alice, Sarah Hagenow, for the past year. Pam Jahnke sits down to visit with Julie Bohr, finance committee chair for Marathon county, and Hagenow about what's unique they have to offer. Windy and wet. Those two words sum up what Wisconsinites can expect today. On Tuesday Racine picked up more than an inch of rain. Exceptionally high

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6:45

Generational Service Builds Family's Fair Story

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/11

For the Immel Family, the Fond Du Lac County fair is more than just a fair. For 4 generations, the family has served in numerous coordination roles and find great enjoyment in giving to the community that helped to shape their passions. Pat and her grandson Saywer tell us how their fair story began.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fairest Of The Fairs Enthusiasts Encourage Contestants

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/11

The Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs program has been impacting people’s lives for over 60 years. Throughout the years, the sisterhood of the Fairests has remained a place where young women grow in confidence, poise and public speaking. But the community goes beyond the girls themselves. Nicole Nohl-Ress & Kevin C. Ress described themselves to me as Fairest of the Fair enthusiasts. They take joy in seeing the development the program instills in those who participate and enjoy giving back to

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5:51

Lessons Learned As A First-Year Fairboard Member

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/11

It takes a village to make a fair run and often the ringleaders are those on the fair boards. Melody Thiel is a new board member with the Calumet County Agricultural Association Board of Directors. Although she's only been in her role for a little under a year, Melody is no stranger to the fair. She tells Kiley Allan about her experience thus far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:37

Quality Cheese Speaks On The Palette

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/11

When a person spends over a decade critiquing and analyzing cheese, it becomes second nature, as if it's a language you've been speaking since birth. Russell Smith recently judged at this year's World Championship Cheese Contest, an event that he's been judging at since 2012. He says that no matter your native language, the best cheeses speak to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:34

Leadership Starts With You

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/11

When people describe leadership training, it can encompass any number of theories and strategies to help understand the best ways to inspire a group of people with the goal to work together for a common cause. Fred Lohman is a supervisor as a cheese plant in Wisconsin and tells us what it means to lead ourselves before leading others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After Contest Success, Klondike Reflects On A Century...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/10

Coming off the success at the World Championship Cheese Contest, Dave Buholzer of Klondike Cheese tells Stephanie Hoff about his family's 100-year journey. From milk cans in 1925 to its current status as a world-class, multi-generational powerhouse, Klondike is an example of how cheesemaking has evolved. Buholzer discusses the evolution of dairy technology, the strategic shifts in cheesemaking to meet modern consumer demands, and the unique dynamics of running a successful business with siblings and

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9:10

What Does DATCP Waiver On PRRS/PEDv Testing Mean For...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/10

Wisconsin has adopted a waiver suspension on testing for Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome(PRRS) as well as Porcine Epidemic Virus (PEDv) in the states hog population. The waiver brings some relief to the states pork producers after uncertainty on how far a proposed rule revision would advance. The draft rule was approved by the DATCP Board on January 29th, and by the Governor on February 6th. It was submitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau on February 19 for further action

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10:33

DBIA Helps To Make Vodka From Sheep Whey

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/10

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance or DBIA gives out grants every year to businesses within the dairy industry to help them start, grow, and renovate. One of the more unique recipients makes vodka using sheep whey. Scott Kring, a co-owner of Birch Point Distillery in Westby, shares how this process works and what the grant was used for at their facility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

Beef Plant Closures Hit Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/10

Beef plants across the country have been closing, and this is due to a multitude of reasons. One of these reasons is the historically low number of cattle within the US. Brenda Boetel, the department chair and professor of agricultural economics at UW-River Falls, shares a more in depth look at these closures and why Argentine imports of beef may not necessarily be bad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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