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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

How State Laws Affect Your Pork Chop

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

How does the price of your favorite pork chop connect to state laws, federal policies, and global trade? The ripple effects of legislation, market trends, and workforce challenges shape not just the agriculture industry but also what ends up on your plate. The National Pork Producers Council is tackling these issues head-on. Vice President for Domestic policy, Chase Adams joins Pam Jahnke to highlight their efforts to ensure affordable food and a strong future for farmers and consumers alike.See

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7:39

Transforming Agriculture One AI Question at a Time

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

Imagine an advisor available day or night, ready to tackle your toughest farming challenges. Farmer Business Network (FBN) is making this vision a reality with "Norm," an AI tool designed to deliver instant, expert advice tailored to your farm. FBN CEO Charles Baron joins Pam Jahnke to explain how they’re harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and helping farmers work smarter, solve problems faster, and make their operations more efficient than ever before.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:39

Behind The Scenes Of The FFA Fruit Boxes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

All the assistants here at the Mid-West Farm Report -- Stephanie Hoff, Charitee Seebecker, and Ben Jarboe -- sold fruit boxes as FFA members as part of their annual fundraiser. MyFruitSale.com operates one of the fundraising platforms for these famous FFA Fruit Sale Fundraisers, and they’ve been doing it since the 1980s. President Matt Johnson says this is a tradition that’s been going on even longer than that! He says in that time, families have gotten smaller and tastes have changed. The popular

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12:13

Wisconsin Has Room For More Sheep

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

Sheep have been part of Wisconsin agriculture since our state’s beginning. In the 1800s, Wisconsin was actually the second-largest producer of sheep in the nation. While we’ve fallen in rankings since then, Wisconsin has room for more of these wooly ruminants. Peter Orwick is the executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association. He tells us about some of the opportunities and hurdles that face sheep producers today. We start with agrivoltaics. He says regardless of your opinion of solar

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7:38

Propane Offers Crop Protection Tools For Specialty...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

Independence is one of the attributes of propane fuel. The Propane Education Research Council says propane gives production agriculture more power over energy costs and needs. New avenues for propane are coming down the pipeline in 2025 for the farm, specifically. Director of Agriculture Business Development Mike Newland says new research and propane technology includes flame weeding, soil steaming, and higher horsepower engines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Ice Cream For Lactose Intolerance And Dairy Herd...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association will be keeping an eye on cabinet developments with the Trump Administration. He tells Stephanie Hoff that aside from the Farm Bill, other issues like WOTUS will likely be addressed.Winter weather advisories are in effect for most of Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck breaks down the wintery mix facing drivers today.More than 50% of the global population is lactose intolerant. That's a lot of potential customers for the dairy industry. Ben

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State Beef Makes Bid Internationally And Tractor...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

Wisconsin's been making inroads on international business, thanks in part to grant money from the WI Ag Export Council. Jill Welke gets the update from Kaitlyn Kessler from the WI Beef Council on how things are progressing.Snow on the way this week according to Stu Muck our ag meteorologist.Professional Dairy Producers are making grant monies available to dairies across the state to pursue more information on their carbon footprint. Shelly Mayer tells Pam Jahnke about how they're trying to empower

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7:12

Parnterships Matter In Challenging Economics - Jase...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/21

There's no doubt that 2025 is going to present all forms of agriculture some challenges. That's why Compeer Financials stressing partnerships, and leaning in on expertise in areas where you have questions. Pam Jahnke visits with Compeer CEO, Jase Wagner, during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention. Wagner explains key areas they're watching post-election ranging from appointments to the Health & Human Services Secretary's spot to rural infrastructure.See

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8:05

Wisconsin Farmers Lead the Way-Sen. Joan Ballweg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/20

Wisconsin agriculture is more than just numbers—it’s about hard work, community, and innovation. From family farms to growing global exports, it’s clear that our state’s farmers and producers are making a big impact. Senator Joan Ballweg joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the exciting progress in agriculture, the people driving it, and what’s next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

USMEF Outlines 2025 'What Ifs' After A Strong 2024

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/20

The data this year proves that countries around the globe want more red meat from the United States. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. He says export numbers for pork and beef have been inching up to a near-record. When asked about potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration, Halstrom is optimistic. He says the USMCA from Trump's first term has been a success for meat exports. Meanwhile, Halstrom says trade partners are continuing to follow the

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4:44

When Disaster Strikes, Propane Has Farm Incentives

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/20

The Propane Education Research Council has the Propane Farm Incentive Program where producers get money back when they purchase categories of equipment for the farm. When there's a natural disaster, the industry steps up and doubles that farm incentive for people impacted. For example, chicken barns that were destroyed in the hurricanes this fall, can get double incentives when they replace the heat and power for those barns. Irrigation engines, for example, could result in $1,700 savings. The check

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8:30

Improved MILK Index Helps Dairy Farmers Make Better...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/20

Farmers evaluating corn silage now have an updated and more precise tool to guide their decisions. The MILK Index, developed at the University of Wisconsin nearly 30 years ago, recently underwent a significant update to better reflect modern dairy farming needs. “The MILK Index provides one comprehensive value that predicts how a given corn silage can support milk production,” explained Luiz Ferraretto, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Ruminant Nutrition at UW-Madison. “This

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8:01

District Meetings Matter - Mick Homb

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/20

Mick Homb, General Manager for FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative, is logging plenty of miles right now - meeting with dairy operators across the Midwest at district meetings. In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, Homb highlights the importance of these interactions on plans for the future. Homb's says he's keeping a close eye on important details following USDA's release of revision plans for Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Homb's is reminding his dairy partners that there's really only two ways to vote.

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5:29

Try New Things With Dairyland Seed

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/19

The agriculture world is always changing, and this goes for the inputs as well. Chad Staudinger, the Northern Region Agronomist for Dairyland Seed, explains some of the new and exciting traits they are rolling out. As well as some tips for farmers as they look back on 2024 and move into 2025 preparations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:25

Fixing Ham For Thanksgiving? The Butcher Has Tips

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/19

While turkey is king over the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s a growing opportunity for other meats to take some of the spotlight. According to economists at CoBank, some consumers have moved away from preparing a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, and ham is capturing a larger share of protein purchases. So today, we ask the butcher what the best options are for preparing ham for the holiday table. Nick Vorpagel joins us at Lake Geneva Country Meats, a third-generation butcher shop. They do custom

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15:12

From the Field to the Economy: What Wisconsin Ag...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/19

Wisconsin agriculture remains a cornerstone of the state's economy, despite facing challenges in 2024. Dr. Steve Deller and Jeff Hadachek, economists with the University of Wisconsin, have released their latest study, The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities as the state moves toward 2025 Hadachek, in his first year with UW Extension, emphasized the significance of food processing. "Of the $116 billion Wisconsin agriculture

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WI Ag Brings Big Numbers To State Plus Cooking Oil...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/19

Thanksgiving is the culmination of a lot of work by turkey growers across the country, but primarily the midwest. Ben Jarboe finds out how avian influenza, changing consumer tastes, and overall economics are impacting the industry. Ashley Kohl with the MN turkey growers says there will be plenty of birds available this year. Wet and windy today according to Stu Muck, ag meteorologist. Two UW-Madison ag economists released some BIG numbers showing the strength and power of Wisconsin agriculture.

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6:24

Telling The Sustainability Story - Laura Raatz

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/18

Wisconsin dairy farmers truly care about their animals and the land they work on, focusing on sustainable practices to produce high-quality products. They’re dedicated to keeping their cows healthy and protecting the environment, all while maintaining strong family traditions. For this month’s check-in with Dairy Checkoff, we’re joined by Laura Raatz, owner of Wagner Farms. As a fifth-generation, family-owned dairy, they’re a perfect example of how Wisconsin farmers balance caring for both the land

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9:00

Friend Or Foe - How Will A New EPA Approach Ethanol?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/18

Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, says former New York congressman Lee Zeldin doesn't have the best track record with biofuel. Now that President-elect Donald Trump has tapped him to run the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will that change? Geoff says the EPA touches ethanol almost every day, and he feels economic and political dynamics have changed in ethanol's favor. The first order of business for RFA is to get EPA to publish a final rule on Renewable Fuel Standard

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8:26

Even Researchers Struggled With 2024 Growing Season -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/11/18

Dr. Shawn Conley, UW-Extension Soybean Specialist, can really identify with farms that struggled under odd growing conditions in 2024. Conley's own research plots statewide were hit with the same wet conditions that limited spring planting and overall plant development. Still, there's something to be learned even in a challenging year. Conley visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the unique take aways he's finding in his plot research across the state, funded by the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing

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