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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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4:22

Meet Alice In Dairyland Candidate Sarah Hagenow

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/20

Sarah Hagenow, Poynette, feels at home in Wisconsin’s agricultural industry and enjoys telling the stories of its hard-working people. She is a senior at the University of Minnesota and will graduate with a degree in agricultural and food business management and a minor in international agriculture. Hagenow’s youth was characterized by involvement in 4-H and FFA, which spurred her to join the Gopher Dairy Club, Agricultural Business Club, Agricultural Mentor Program, and the dairy cattle

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4:12

Meet Alice In Dairyland Candidate Olivia Lulich

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/20

Olivia Lulich, Lyndon Station, currently teaches agricultural education at Viroqua Area Schools. She graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture education. There she held leadership roles in Block and Bridle, National Agri-Marketing Association, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassadors, and the International Sales Team. As a 4-H and FFA member, she owned, raised, and showed beef cattle and market lambs. She has interned with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin,

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50:00

Crawford County Prepares For "Alice" And U.S. Holds...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/20

Rain Gauge Rally 2025 continues with the National Weather Service asking the general public to engage as rainfall reporters and weather observers. Ben Jarboe finds out more about the staff behind the forecast by talking to Sarah Marquardt, Senior Service Hydrologist / Meteorologist in the NWS office in Sullivan. She explains how they network with other forecasters to pool information and knowledge for the best outcomes. The first day of spring is dealing a mix of precipitation across Wisconsin

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Beef Nutrition Reaches All Ages And Calving Season Is...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/20

Calving season can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging times on the farm. Ensuring healthy deliveries and strong calves requires preparation, vigilance, and the right tools on hand. Charitee Seebecker gets some tips from veterinarian, Dr. Angela Garavet, with Armor Animal Health says that with unpredictable weather and unexpected complications always a possibility, knowing what steps to take can make all the difference. Wild weather on its way to Wisconsin. Stu Muck tells us we'll start

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9:52

Real Results, Real Yields: BASF’s New Challenge for...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/19

Farmers now have a new opportunity to improve their crop yields with the launch of BASF’s Real Results Yield Challenge. This initiative aims to show how fungicides can protect yields and maximize returns. Recent USDA data shows that average crop yields were down 5% in late 2024. "We heard many farmers express regret over missed fungicide applications that impacted their yields," said Brady Spangenberg, Marketing Director for Crop Protections with BASF US Agricultural Solutions. "By planning

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6:16

Child Care & Health Insurance Woes Inhibit Farm Success

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/19

Challenges on the farm? Maybe your mind first moves to equipment malfunctions, animal health, or crop conditions. Weather and markets probably top the list, too. But Farm Management Outreach Specialist Stephanie Plaster says more and more families struggle with navigating child care and health insurance options. She calls these "hidden challenges" on farms. Stephanie is hosting a workshop on how to address child care and health insurance needs at the Marshfield Public Library on March 26. The Health

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6:35

Don't Graze Livestock Too Early

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/19

Don’t jump the gun in putting your cattle out on pasture. It could hurt your forage supply in the long run. This is according to Adam Abel. He’s the State Grazing Land Specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service or NRCS. He jokes that when he sees animals grazing already this time of year, he’s got to refrain from knocking on doors.He advises new grazers to get involved with grazing networks in their area. You can find them at grassworks.org. Adam says pasture walks

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4:39

Meet Alice In Dairyland Candidate Natalie Roe

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/19

Natalie Roe, Monticello, grew up on a 5,000-acre cash crop farm with a commercial grain elevator. Roe graduated from UW-Madison in December 2024 with bachelor’s degrees in dairy science and life sciences communication and a certificate in digital studies. After holding many summer internships in agriculture and communications roles, Roe now works full-time with Broadhead as a social media coordinator. In this role, Roe combines her love of agriculture and communications. She uses her

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4:05

Meet Alice In Dairyland Candidate Mikayla Flyte

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/19

Mikayla Flyte, Coloma, is completing a master’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in sports psychology from Ripon College. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in English and education from Ripon College in spring 2024 after student teaching at Berlin Middle School and Laconia High School. Flyte competed for five years on the college’s cross-country team and is now a graduate assistant coach. She is active in her family’s central Wisconsin fruit and

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11:05

Trade Tensions and Market Moves: What’s Next for...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/18

Farmers are facing a bumpy road ahead as trade policies and global economic shifts create uncertainty in agriculture. Dan Basse, President of AgResource Company, recently shared his insights on these challenges and what they mean for the industry. "We're now trading every headline," Basse explained. "Many experienced traders are stepping away because forecasting decisions has become difficult." One of Basse's primary concerns is U.S. trade policy. "Agricultural markets are driven by either policy or

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9:03

Farming Without Limits: An AgrAbility Success Story

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/18

For many people in Wisconsin, farming is a way of life, but what if you were to have an accident that changed how you do things forever? John Mitchell of Mitchell Brothers farm shares his story of an accident that had him questioning the future of his operation. After losing his right arm and needing his left foot reattached, he shares how the AgrAbility program has allowed him to continue doing what he loves. Mitchell says that the program helped change the controls on equipment and make tools

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6:37

Who Owns Your Farm's Data?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/18

Data on the farm is valuable, not just to the farmer but to other business entities. But who really owns and controls on-farm data coming in through smart devices? Bill Oemichen is a professor of law at UW-Madison's Division of Extension. He tells us where your farm information is going and how you can get additional value from the data. First, he reminds us just how much information a farm can provide. Find more resources: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:38

Meet Alice In Dairyland Candidate Michelle Stangler

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/18

Michelle Stangler, Watertown, grew up on her family’s dairy farm and was active in 4-H and FFA. She earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism and agricultural marketing communications in May 2024 from UW-River Falls. There she held leadership roles in Collegiate Farm Bureau and other agricultural communication organizations. Stangler completed internships with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Mid-West Farm Report, Brownfield Ag News, and WEAU 13 News; served as the 2024 Dodge County Fairest of the

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3:10

Meet Alice In Dairyland Candidate Allison Foster

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/18

Allison Foster, Waupun, is an enthusiastic food scientist with a passion for sharing the story of agriculture and food with others. Foster is a Scientist II at Grande Cheese Company where she works to improve cheesemaking processes and create new products. She holds a Bachelor of Science in dairy science from UW-Platteville, where she gained experience in research and communications. In addition to her work, Foster coordinates care package services for Operation Not Alone and manages her own Jersey

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50:00

Don't Rush Animals To Pasture - And Beef Margins...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/18

A Wisconsin beef producer has been named secretary/treasurer of the Cattlemen's Beef Board. Terry Quam from Marda Angus in Lodi was named to the position in January. Bob Bosold visits with Quam about the direction of the industry, challenges identified by CBB, and how they're working to invest checkoff dollars wisely to get answers. Today will be fine weatherwise, but Wednesday gets interesting. Stu Muck is reminding rainfall reporters that they're "on deck" for precipitation updates starting

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9:15

Healthy Calves, Happy Farmers: Tips for Calving Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/17

Calving season can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging times on the farm. Ensuring healthy deliveries and strong calves requires preparation, vigilance, and the right tools on hand. Veterinarian Dr. Angela Garavet with Armor Animal Health says that with unpredictable weather and unexpected complications always a possibility, knowing what steps to take can make all the difference. For additional resources, Garavet recommends visiting dairy.extension.wisc.edu for helpful videos and in-person

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11:58

Spring Is A Critical Transition Period For Horses &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/17

Springtime is busy for the equine veterinarians on staff at IronGate Clinic in Madison. Howard Ketover is one of them. He serves farms, hobbyists, and boarding facilities across Dane County and beyond. He says he puts a lot of miles on in the spring because horses and their owners are in a key transition period. It’s time to move from a less active winter season to a more physical summer routine, not to mention it’s also foaling season. Dr. Ketover gives horse owners some critical advice

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14:08

Research Drives Quality Protein Message For Beef

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/17

March is National Nutrition Month and "beef" wants to be a part of that conversation! Shalene McNeill, PhD, RDN, NCBA’s executive director of Nutrition Science, Health & Wellness, along with Tammy Vaassen, executive director of the Wisconsin Beef Council both want you to know the truth of beef protein and what it brings to your diet. Driving beef demand begins with research, and recent results from a study conducted by the University of Arkansas for Medical Services (UAMS) confirm that not

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First Generation Dairy Farmer Speaks And Farmer Fear...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/17

While the buzz has largely been on the national scene with department cuts and program elimination, here in Wisconsin work is quietly ongoing to craft budget plans and programs. Ben Jarboe gets an update on one senator's perspective and objectives. Senator Brad Pfaff grew up in agriculture and was temporary Secretary of Agriculture at WDATCP. He explains to Jarboe what his targets are for agriculture policy and programs moving forward with big emphasis on rural healthcare and more domestic use of

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3:06

Rainfall Varies Field To Field - Help Track It With...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/17

The National Weather Service relies on volunteer weather observers to provide real-time weather data. That data helps meteorologists make more accurate predictions. Tim Halbach is the warning coordination meteorologist for NWS-Milwaukee. He says one weather observer in one town isn't enough because precipitation amounts can vary greatly between miles alone. NWS and Mid-West Farm Report are encouraging you to sign up to be a weather observer! Just visit CoCoRaHs.org or wisconsinweatherwatchers.org,

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