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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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11:07

Extension Faces A "Dollars & Cents" Hurdle

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/28

Division of Extension Dean and Director Karl Martin tells Mid-West Farm Report that Extension has lost about 20 percent of its staff in the past decade. He points to funding challenges as the reason for the loss of agents. Most recently, Iowa County has had to cut Extension funding. Martin says this is often because essential services, such as EMS, take precedence in a county's small budget. To reverse the trend, Martin says the Division of Extension is actively seeking out more funding

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Carbon Credit And Understanding The Language - Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/28

Finding volunteers has become like finding a needle in a haystack for many groups. Ian Hill knows all about it. Community events are something we hold near and dear in rural Wisconsin. Whether it's your town’s summer festival, a dairy breakfast, or a county fair. Those events can’t happen without people willing to give up their time, money, and energy to volunteer, but how do you recruit those people? This morning we’re talking to Ian Hill. He is the CEO of The Changing Point. He

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10:34

Behind The Scenes Of The U.S. Cheese Championship

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/27

Wisconsin is America's Dairyland and is well known for its ability to produce some of the best cheese in the world. This is why it is picked to host the United States Championship Cheese Contest. Kirsten Strohmenger explains the history of the contest as well as what goes into putting it together. Strohmenger is the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association director of contests and shares how she is able to pull together 150 volunteers and 36 judges to make the event happen. Strohmenger says that they are

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Your Mindset And Navigating Regulatory & Policy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/27

Megan Roberts is the Principal Quantitative and Economic Analyst for Compeer Financial. Her background as an agriculture economist has included teaching at the college level, as well as work through extension. Now, she's preparing for a Feb. 19th webinar that will help update producers on the changing terrain of policy in Washington, DC, and how it can impact their operations. Educating clients is a priority for Compeer Financial. As the leading financial services provider for agriculture and rural

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A Deeper Dive On Next USDA Secretary And Beekeepers...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/27

Farmers and consumers have been watching the rise in livestock and poultry prices. One hoping for escalation - the other hoping for moderation. Jeff Swenson, Livestock Marketing Specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in Madison, gives his first update of 2025 to Ben Jarboe. Finally, weather you can breath in! After subzero temps earlier in the week, it looks like a little break this weekend. That's according to Stu Muck. Who is Brooke Rollins, and what

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WI 4-H Foundation Makes Changes And Trotter Guides...

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2025/01/27

The renewable fuel industry is looking for positive signs in the new Trump administration. Bob Bosold finds out about it with John Fuher with Growth Energy. He says that ethanol consumption could use some assistance getting E-15 available year round, nationwide. Warmer weather on the way, but winds will be noticeable this week. That's the update from Stu Muck. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has made some changes in how they function. Stephanie Hoff finds out why and what's changed from Charlie Crave,

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10:44

Wisconsin's New Weather Stations Already Delivering...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/27

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. They plan to have about 80 weather stations placed around the state before the end of the year, with at least one in every county. He gives us a status

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Bringing Headliner Musical Talent To Local Fairs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/27

Chris Hesse and Melissa Wolken join us from Variety Attractions out of Ohio. They are entertainment consultants and talent buyers for fairs and festivals. While it’s hard to see yourself standing outside at a concert right now, county fairs already have their entertainment booked. Melissa and Chris tell us what it takes to bring in talent and how far in advance these plans need to be made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How To Recruit Volunteers In 2025

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/24

Community events are something we hold near and dear in rural Wisconsin. Whether it's your small town’s summer festival, a dairy breakfast, or a county fair. But those events can’t happen without people willing to give up their time, money, and energy to volunteer. Today we talk about the best way to recruit and retain good volunteers for your ag organization. Ian Hill is the CEO of The Changing Point. He works with 500 fair boards across the country, including here in Wisconsin, to help

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49:51

Volatility Stirs Class III Milk Prices - Ever.Ag...

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2025/01/23

Charitee Seebecker sits down with Chuck Connor, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. As we kick off 2025, he says farmers across the country are facing a mix of big challenges and new opportunities. For example, this year, $4 trillion in tax deductions will expire unless Congress intervenes. These include provisions crucial to farmers, such as estate tax relief.Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says a thaw is coming this weekend when temps get above freezing. Snow continues to

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13:08

Lots Of Optimism For The Meat and Livestock Industry...

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2025/01/22

2024 proved to be a good year for the meat and livestock industry with high prices, high demand, and good exports. Jeff Swenson, the meat and livestock specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, gives an overview of what the year brought to the table. He also says that 2025 looks to remain strong for the industry with high demand. Swenson says that the weather will be a big thing to watch moving forward for feed supply to sustain. Another thing to look

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Assembly Ag Chair Shares Thoughts On Economy & Budget...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/22

It’s only been a few weeks since state lawmakers were sworn in, but meetings with industry leaders and colleagues have already begun. Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Travis Tranel joins us for our monthly update on the buzz around the Capitol. At the Wisconsin Agriculture Outlook Forum, Tranel says it was refreshing to hear that urban and rural Wisconsin work in tandem to keep the state economy successful. For example, the supply chain takes rural products to urban processors and

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Dairy Margin Coverage - A Tool For A Changing Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/22

Changes are coming to the dairy economy – we have a new administration and new policies that will impact agriculture, and we have a new milk pricing structure starting in June. How can you best prepare your farm for some of the risk that comes with these changes? Leonard Polzin is a dairy economist with the Division of Extension. He’ll be walking us through the what-ifs of 2025. But first, he reminds us that the Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment opens at the end of the month, which is an

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Markets Upbeat After Inauguration - Heinberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/21

Simple things can play big roles in keeping livestock comfortable and healthy. Dairy farmers are constantly looking for ways to improve cow comfort, cleanliness, and overall farm efficiency. Charitee Seebecker talks withRenee Schrift, Global Director of Sales for Agricultural Systems at McLanahan Corporation, and shares valuable insights on how sand bedding plays a critical role in achieving these goals. From choosing the right sand to ingmaximiz the benefits of reclamation, Schrift explains how

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Agriculture in 2025: Adapting to New Realities

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/20

As we kick off 2025, farmers across the country are facing a mix of big challenges and new opportunities. From changes in tax rules to the future of trade, there’s a lot up in the air right now. Through it all, it’s the strength of our farmers—and the policies shaping their work—that will make all the difference. Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, breaks down what’s happening and why it’s not just about

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Transparency Is Coming To The Poultry Industry

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/20

Recently, the Biden administration passed a new rule to improve transparency within the poultry industry. This new rule in the Packers and Stockyards Act is set to take action on January 1st, 2026. It will allow producers to see information on other producers within the company in the tournament style bracket. The companies use this system to pick what producers they will use. Extension poultry specialist Ron Kean gives the details on the rule. He also explains why there has been pushback on this

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Meat Processors Relationships With Workers And FISC...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/20

It wasn't that long ago when the pandemic upended supply chains, and caused real concern with consumers about how they were going to get their food. The meat processing was also in turmoil trying to get workers to come into the plants. That's when Michaela Hoffelmeyer was inspired to find out what meat processor owners could, or would, do to help their employees. Did they know what employees really wanted or needed? Did they respond or ignore them? That lead her onto the kill floor to interview

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New President Of DBA Not A Dairy Farmer And Watch Out...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/20

Farmers and landowners are finding the idea of solar panels on their bare land pretty lucrative from a financial standpoint. Kelly Wilfert, UW-Extension Law Specialist cautions potential partners to be careful and investigate before the sign any documents. She explains the potential risks and rewards to Stephanie Hoff. Mild is a good way to describe the weather Wisconsin will bask in today - but watch out - it's temporary. That's the word from Stu Muck on the weekend forecast. Over 500 people

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Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Are Shaping the Industry’s...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/20

Wisconsin’s dairy industry remains a vital part of the state’s agriculture, built on hard work, innovation, and a strong sense of tradition. A new voice on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors is helping share fresh ideas and promote the importance of Wisconsin’s dairy products. Ali Straschinske, a dedicated dairy farmer, is joining us for this month's check-in with Dairy Checkoff . Ali brings hands-on farm experience and a passion for showing how Wisconsin’s

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Preparing For Fair Season (With An Animal Disease Lens)

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/01/20

It may be only January, but students are already preparing their animal exhibits for the fair – lambing, farrowing, and calving season. Dr. Darlene Konkle is the state veterinarian with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. She reminds us of what to be aware of this year when mitigating animal disease outbreaks at home or the fairgrounds. Pictured: Audience listens to an animal disease informational session at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Annual Convention.See

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