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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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19:46

Preparing Farms To Capitalize On Upcoming Draft

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/06

Today we’re catching up with Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association Executive Director Sheila Everhart. She's working on quite a few exciting things this spring from networking events for farmers all the way to an awards banquet featuring some of the farmers we’ve talked to in this series. First, Sheila has an update on the specialty crop block grant that makes this podcast possible and the buzz ag tourism has been able to create! Visit gowiagtourism.com to exploreprevious episodes

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Cattlemen Practice Patience On Trade And Grocers...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/06

Cattlemen are anxious in 2025 over available inventory, and now new tariffs targeting their markets. Bob Bosold visits with NCBA President Buck Wehrbein. Wehrbein was a guest at the WI Cattlemen's Winter Conference. It's a messy Wednesday around Wisconsin. Some schools are closed because of snow, other areas of the state are getting measurable rain. Stu Muck describes the system moving through. The calendar is getting full for the Steffes Group. Ashley Huhn talks with Pam Jahnke about their new

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Managing Steel And Aluminum Tariffs While Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/06

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is sounding the alarm. It sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking Secretary Brooke Rollins to immediately release funding for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. The program froze, and the stoppage of nearly $29 million dollars stands to impact 420 dairy businesses nationwide. Hidden Springs Creamery in Westby is one of them. Stephanie Hoff tells us that Travis Forgues manages 80 acres and milks 300 sheep for their farmstead cheese

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8:28

From Farm Fields to Front Yards: Join the Rain Gauge...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/05

The Wisconsin State Climatology Office and the National Weather Service are calling on residents to become citizen scientists. Throughout March and beyond, Wisconsinites can help by becoming official rainfall reporters and weather observers. “We want everyone to take part in collecting weather data,” said Bridget Mason, Assistant State Climatologist. “Your observations help provide a clearer picture of local weather patterns across Wisconsin.” One of the best ways to

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8:42

Need A New Well? There's Money Out There For It

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/05

Gov. Tony Evers directed another $5 million in federal funds to support the expanded Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Program. Everscreated an expanded Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Program in 2022, using federal funding to help support more private well owners and increase access to clean drinking water, including expanding eligibility to those facing PFAS contamination in their wells. Thanks to the expanded eligibility, many individuals who would otherwise be ineligible

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5:58

Who's Going To Feel The 10% On Canadian Crude?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/05

Tariffs are in effect on Canadian energy of 10 percent. Petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy says the price hike may trickle down to the end-user in the weeks ahead. He notes that not all regions of the U.S. will feel the impact equally if at all, even though Canada is our largest supplier of crude. De Haan argues against the idea that the U.S. can support itself overnight with fuel due to our current infrastructure. He shares his insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:44

From Native Plants to Honeybees: UW-Madison’s Design...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/04

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Master of Science in Design + Innovation program is making a difference through its Design Horizon initiative. Inspired by the Wisconsin Idea, this initiative helps students create solutions that benefit people, animals, and plants across the state. “We’ve expanded our focus to explore how design can support all living things in Wisconsin,” said Trudy Watt, Academic Director of the program. “By working with partners, students

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Tariffs Or Not - WI Dairy Keeps Promoting - Rick Roden

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/04

Rick Roden is one of the dairy farmers that make up the board of directors for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. On his family operation in Washington County, communication is key. Roden's found out that the messages that Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin creates and uses to promote the state's dairy products are effective, and well received. Roden visits with Pam Jahnke about his fundamental motivation to be on the board - and that was to find out how his checkoff dollars were being invested. He says he's very

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7:34

Mid-State Is Hosting The WI Tech College Ag Day...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/04

Mid-State Technical College will host this year’s Wisconsin Technical College System Ag Day Celebration in conjunction with its annual Farm Tour on Tuesday, March 11. The events will be held in the Marshfield area from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Exact times vary based on Farm Tour pick-up location. The public is invited to register for a day of exploring the latest technology and agricultural practices designed to enhance farming operations. MSTC Lead Ag Instructor Teri Raatz has the

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5:23

PDP Business Conference - An Investment In Yourself &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/04

Today’s dairy industry demands grit, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The 2025 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers will deliver two days of world-class programming, leading researchers, experts, and dairy suppliers, and networking opportunities for dairy producers to “dial it in” for success. The conference, March 12-13 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, features 50 sessions. Dairy farmer Mitch Breunig of Mystic Valley

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8:12

Succession Planning Doesn't Just Happen - Brooke Starks

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/04

Nothing about succession planning is easy and it’s often difficult to take the next steps in the process – whatever that may mean for you, your family and your farm. Tax implications and legacies are not simple matters to discuss. Join Brooke Didier Starks, estate planning attorney, as she brings a candid, down-to-earth style that will help you get unstuck and move toward creating the legacies you want to leave for your family and community. Register now to leave feeling empowered to put

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Technology And WX Forecasting, PDPW Has International...

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2025/03/04

Two years ago, Wisconsin started expanding its mesonet - a network of weather stations across the state to track valuable forecast and soil data. Chris Kucharik is a professor of plant and agroecosystem sciences at UW-Madison leading the expansion of what's called Wisconet thanks to dollars from the USDA and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. He tells Stephanie Hoff that they plan to have about 80 weather stations placed around the state before the end of the year, with at least one in every

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Rain Gauge Rally 2025 Has Launched And Funding Cuts...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/04

Wisconsin farmers are some of the investors in soy-based firefighting foam. It's finding great success with fire departments across the United States and right here in Wisconsin as well. Bob Bosold discusses the product and the process of developing it with Dave Gourlie, Chris Turner and Jason Wiley. A warm up starts our week, but moisture's also coming our way. That's the start of the work week according to Stu Muck.The National Weather Service has launched "Rain Gauge Rally 2025". This is an

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4:51

Wisconsin Herbalist Featured In The Old Farmers Almanac

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/03

Jane Stevens began specializing in herbs in 1981 after earning her Horticulture degree from UW-Madison. In 1987 she began Four Elements Organic Herbals, continuing to grow herbs used for wellbeing. Grown and harvested on her 130-acre farm in the Baraboo Bluff of Wisconsin, products are sold throughout the country. Stevens was featured in the 2025 The Old Farmers Almanac.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trees Are Tapped And Sap Is Flowing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/03

It is the time of year when temperatures are starting to rise, and sap is starting to flow from the maple trees. Jim Adamski with the Adamski Sugar Bush out of Antigo says that early indications are that the syrup production for the year will be good. He shares that the only things that would change the sap would be high temperatures and longer days, which neither is currently looking to be an issue. Adamski also gives insight into the syrup markets sharing that the price is set in Quebec, Canada so

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3:04

The National Weather Service Needs You

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/03/03

The folks you rely on to tell you if there’s going to be a snow day at school or flooding in your area get a lot of key information from you. The National Weather Service relies on volunteer weather observers to provide real-time weather data. Tim Halbach is the warning coordination meteorologist for NWS-Milwaukee. He says they’ve got a lot of technology to help them make forecasts, but nothing compares to what real people on the ground are seeing. NWS and Mid-West Farm Report are

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Farm-Fresh Made Easy: How a CSA Brings Local Food to...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/02/28

With rising food prices and uncertainties in the agricultural industry, now is the perfect time to support local farmers by joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. A CSA works like a produce subscription box, allowing members to receive a share of a farm’s fresh produce throughout the growing season. "CSA is a win-win model," said Tess Romanski, Communications & Development Manager at FairShare CSA Coalition. "Farmers receive payment upfront when they need it most, and

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4:53

Know Your Rights If ICE Comes To Your Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/02/28

Recently President Donald Trump has been carrying out his mass deportation plan to stop the spread of fentanyl into the U.S. This is troublesome for farmers though as many use immigrants as their labor force. Kelly Wilfert, a farm law outreach specialist with extension, gives tips on how to protect your farm and workers if ICE knocks on your door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:56

Tariff Uncertainty: What It Means for U.S.-Mexico...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/02/27

Corey Geiger, lead economist in the dairy segment at CoBank, highlights the critical role of Mexico as the United States’ largest dairy trading partner, purchasing 25% of U.S. dairy exports, including 38% of its nonfat dry milk. While Mexican dairy production is growing, it still falls short of meeting domestic demand, keeping U.S. exports strong. However, with concerns about potential tariffs, it could make U.S. dairy less competitive against global rivals like the European Union and New

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5:35

Corn Grower Makes A Case For Ethanol & SAF Credits

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/02/27

The Wisconsin Biofuels, Corn Growers, and Soybean Associations hosted a lobby day at the State Capitol this week. Roughly 35 farmers met with over a dozen lawmakers to advance policies that support renewable fuels, such as ethanol. Randy Hughes was among them. He grows corn, soybeans, and specialty crops in Rock County. Two of the items he brought to the table were a SAF production tax credit and an infrastructure grant program for biofuel facilities. Hughes tells us what these would entail.See

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