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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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5:51

This Draft, GENYOUth Will Support 90 Wisconsin Schools

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/24

Roughly 250,000 people are in Green Bay for the 2025 NFL Draft, and Titletown is pulling out all of the stops. GENYOUth is an organization harnessing the hype to raise awareness of child hunger. CEO Ann Marie Kroutheim tells Mid-West Farm Report how their event, "Taste of the Draft," is going to support 50,000 Wisconsin students across 90 schools. Roughly 900 people participated in this exclusive wine-and-dine event in downtown Green Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

Draft Offers Culinary Students A "Taste" Of...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/24

The Draft in Green Bay offers something for everyone – foodies, sports enthusiasts, history buffs, and even high schoolers preparing themselves for careers. Ryan Demers is a family and consumer science teacher at Pewaukee High School. He’s at the NFL Draft with his ProStart students as they get real-world experience in culinary arts and customer service before graduating. ProStart is a two-year restaurant management program. Five ProStart students from Pewaukee are preparing food with

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49:47

Milk Production Up Slightly And AMPI Reflects On 2023...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/24

It is day one of the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay and ag meteorologist Stu Muck says the draft goers may be getting wet.It has been about 2 years since the AMPI plant in Portage had a fire that shut down production for six weeks. Charitee Seebecker talks with Sarah Schmidt, the vice President of Marketing for AMPI about the rebuilding process and how they overcame the event.It is warming up outside and may have you thinking about pulling the boat out. Ben Jarboe chats with the DNR's Boating Law

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4:25

Duct Tape Doesn't Fix A Stroke

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/23

Using duct tape as a bandage is common for farm kids and farm kids at heart, but you can’t put duct tape on a stroke. As we enter the busy planting season, be aware of the signs of stroke so that you can seek help before it’s too late. Shannon Huettl, a stroke coordinator at the ThedaCare Appleton location and a nurse on the stroke floor in Neenah, has advice for farmers to both prevent and respond to symptoms of a stroke. She says the good news for Central Wisconsin is that

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27:50

No Bird Flu in Wisconsin Dairy Cattle

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/23

Amid rising concerns about bird flu affecting dairy cows, experts want the public to know one thing clearly: pasteurized milk is safe. Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, emphasized, “Pasteurization is 100% effective. This is not a food safety issue.” He also shared reassuring news: no bird flu virus has been found in Wisconsin dairy cows to date. While poultry have been hit hard by the H5N1 virus, dairy cows experience it very differently

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50:00

From Hall of Fame to Spring Readiness

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/23

At the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors annual convention in Middleton, two industry leaders were inducted into the 2025 Meat Industry Hall of Fame: Fritz Usinger of Fred Usinger, Inc., a 144-year-old family meat business in Milwaukee, and Dan Sutherland of Johnsonville, who has held various roles since 1982. Sutherland, a third-generation member of the Milwaukee Stockyards, shared insights into his start in the industry and how meat companies navigate seasonal consumption trends. Ag

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10:51

Help Birds During Their Migratory Travels

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/22

The spring bird migration has begun here in Wisconsin, but unfortunately our homes could be one of the most dangerous obstacles for our feathered friends. Windows pose a huge threat to our avian counterparts and Lisa Gaumnitz the coordinator of Save Our Songbirds shares some proactive ways you can prevent these collisions that take the lives of 3.5 billion birds a year. She also shares some other ways to help the birds through their travels. One way of preventing these collisions is to put up

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7:37

Representative Pushes Rural Health Priorities

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/22

Supporting Emergency Medical Services, healthy eating, and a healthy environment are on the priority list for Assembly Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Clint Moses. He also chairs the Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care. Moses grew up on a dairy farm and was raised by an agriculture teacher. He currently raises beef cattle. So, with roots in the agriculture community, he’s been keyed in on rural Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:19

Dos & Don'ts At The Farm Succession Attorney's Office

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/22

When you head to your attorney’s office, it’s best to have your plan together so that you can be efficient with the time you’re paying for. Unfortunately, not every farm family has a plan when it comes to a farm succession. Justin Randall is an associate attorney at Hoooper Law Office, heading up the area of farm succession planning. He walks us through some dos and don'ts when you’re going through that process with a lawyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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50:00

Slower Start for Wisconsin Planting & Weaker U.S. Dollar

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/22

Once ridden by Chinese Emperors and world leaders, the Akhal-Teke has a rich history. Now there are less than 5,000 of them remaining in the world. Danielle Splaine a member of the Akhal-Teke Association of America joins Ben Jarboe and shares the history of these horses as well as the characteristics they have that led them to being the horse of choice for the once-great leaders. The wet weather is here to stay for a few more days. That's according to Ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Scott Mahloch is an

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9:09

5 Things You Don't Want To Overlook When Insuring The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/21

Farms have a wide range of assets and activities that require specialized coverage. When you're worrying about the home, personal property, AND farm buildings, equipment, and livestock, some liabilities can get overlooked. We're talking about some of those items today with Rural Mutual Insurance Agent Barbi Manter in Northwest Wisconsin. She works with a diverse portfolio of farm businesses from dairy and cash crops to goat yoga establishments and hobby farms. Barbi walks us through items that you

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50:00

Visiting A New Zealand Dairy & Broadband Goals Within...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/21

Bob Bosold brings us a conversation with a New Zealand dairy farmer, Chris Adams, at Bright ViewFarms at the "bottom of the world." Dairy has taken over sheep as their largest industry. This month's DFW Checkoff Chat has Charitee Seebecker visiting with Gary Kohn. Even though June is a few months away, dairy marketers and farmers are preparing for June Dairy Month. A June dairy breakfast -- or any breakfast -- isn't complete without maple syrup. Ben Jarboe catches up with Jim Adamski in Antigo. Jim

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7:08

Compeer Financial Continues Investments In Rural America

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/21

Expanding and bettering healthcare in rural America is top of mind for many in the U.S., including businesses. Bob Madsen, Vice President of Rural Vitality with Compeer Financial, shares some recent projects they are working on to support rural areas. One of the more recent projects is helping fund a $25.75 million renovation of the Midwest Medical Center in Galena, Illinois. They are also going to be opening a new hospital in Darlington, Wisconsin, in June to better serve the surrounding

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50:00

Changes Coming To The Custom Operator Survey And...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/18

Some wet weather is moving through the state this weekend. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says some of these may be severe. Farm Director Pam Jahnke has a conversation with Brian Luck, a biological systems engineer with UW-Madison Extension, about some updates on the changes to the custom operator survey. Luck says the research will now be fully done by UW- Extension.This morning also involves some education, this being to learn about some new technology that helps speed up the process of putting new

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5:39

FFA’s New Leader- Ellen Schutt

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/17

Ellen Schutt has stepped into a new role as Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. She grew up on her family’s farm in Darien, Wisconsin, where they still raise cattle and crops today. “I loved FFA growing up,” Schutt said. “I was our chapter Sentinel and competed in many different events.” After high school, she attended UW-Madison and joined the Collegiate FFA chapter. However, her career path took a turn toward politics. For seven years, she worked as a

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49:44

U.S. Milk Is The Cheapest In Town & Temple Grandin...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/17

As we hit the quarter-century mark in agriculture and ag lending, there’s a tale of two economies unfolding. According to Dr. David Kohl from Virginia Tech’s Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, the U.S. economy is holding strong, but the global economy is facing headwinds. Stu Muck tells us what rainfall could look like around the state this evening and into the Easter weekend. Spring is the time for bunnies and baby chicks. It's fur and feather swap season at a town near

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9:45

Help Put A Price On Farm Work In Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/16

A trusted tool that helps Wisconsin farmers make smart financial decisions is getting a fresh start in 2025. The Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey, which shows the average prices charged for farming services across the state, is now being handled directly by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension. “This survey gives farmers the power of information,” said Brian Luck, University Extension Agricultural Engineer. “It helps them understand what others are paying or

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9:48

Weathering The Storm: Financial Strategies For...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/16

As we hit the quarter-century mark in agriculture and ag lending, there’s a tale of two economies unfolding. According to Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus in Virginia Tech’s Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, the U.S. economy is currently holding strong — but the global economy is facing headwinds. “We have a bifurcated world economy,” Kohl said. “The U.S. is doing well, largely because of deficit spending and high equity markets like stocks and

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4:24

Prioritizing Animal Welfare -- Part 3: Waterbeds For...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/16

Dairy farmers take cow comfort to the next level because they know that if they take care of the cows, the cows take care of them. Today, we’re exploring one of the many ways dairy farmers prioritize animal welfare. Nick Knaapen is a sales manager for Bioret Agri. He says on many farms, the cows sleep more comfortably than their farmers do thanks to animal welfare technology. Nick essentially sells waterbeds for dairy cattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:25

The Horse That Carried Alexander The Great: The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/04/16

Once ridden by Chinese Emperors and world leaders, the Akhal-Teke has a rich history. Now there are less than 5,000 of them remaining in the world. Danielle Splaine a member of the Akhal-Teke Association of America shares the history of these horses as well as the characteristics they have that led them to being the horse of choice for the once-great leaders. This horse for Turkmenistan has a long neck and slender body. Splaine explains that the horse is known for its speed, endurance, and loyalty

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