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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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3:40

Plover's Protocol: What It Takes To Welcome The Vice...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/27

Plover Village Administrator Steve Kunst and Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker pull back the curtain with Stephanie Hoff on the logistics required to host Vice President JD Vance in Plover with less than a week’s notice. The conversation highlights the behind-the-scenes coordination between local public works, the Secret Service, and neighboring law enforcement agencies to ensure a historic, safe event for central Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Farmer Led Watersheds See New Challenges Plus Cheese...

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2026/02/26

National FFA Week highlights the blue and gold for a week. It's up to Emma Slavens, NationalFFA Alumni & Supporter to help keep that enthusiasm bubbling year round. She visits with Jill Welke at the WI FFA Alumni's State Convention about how growing that supporter base has changed, and what messages they're offering in 2026. Warmer weather for the southern portion of Wisconsin today, while north of highway 29 can expect snow. Stu Muck says the snow will become more widespread by the weekend

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5:17

PDP Conference Expectations From An Economist

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2026/02/25

This year's annual Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference looks to hit on some hard topics. Dr. David Kohl a Professor Emeritus of Ag Finance and Small Business Management at Virginia Tech, will speak on building a resilient dairy business. He gives a sneak peek at what can be expected. Mid-West Farm Report and PDP share a commitment to advancing dairy producers and supporting strong farm businesses. As part of that partnership, Mid-West Farm Report is extending a limited number of

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50:00

From Icy Waterways To The State Of The Union: How...

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2026/02/25

A leveling off of temperatures is expected to come soon but not before lower than normal temperatures pop in for the weekend according Ben Jarboe's conversation with ag meteorologist Stu Muck. The winter has been a cold one across the US causing the waterways to lock up with ice. Kiley Allan talks with barge captain Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham to learn how they navigate the icy waters in order to keep the world moving. With it being National FFA Week we are looking into some great things Wisconsin

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4:24

Doug Rebout -- A Guest At The State Of The Union

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2026/02/24

Ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Stephanie Hoff catches up with Doug Rebout, a Wisconsin crop farmer and president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association, who was invited to the speech by Congressman Mark Pocan, also on the call. Pocan tells us why he wanted an agriculture representative at the SOTU -- to amplify the real-world impact of "tariff taxes." Rebout hopes to hear that trade negotiations are underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:00

Barge Captain Sees Seasonal Changes On River

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2026/02/24

When we think about time on the water in the midst of a Wisconsin winter, we think much more about ice fishing than we do about taking the boat out on the lake. But that's not quite the case for Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham. He's a pilot barge captain that moves many agricultural products along the river. He tells us that winter conditions can slow movement, but it's vital that they keep America moving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:43

FFA Takes Dairy Judging Champions To Scotland

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2026/02/24

Who would have thought a combination of FFA and dairy cattle would take students overseas to Scotland? Cate Ehle, Ella Sannes, Ana Mikkelson, Anneka Christensen will take the trip with their advisor, Samantha White, to Edinburgh, Scotland for the Royal Highland Show. There, they will compete in the dairy judging competition. They earned their invitation after competing in the 2025 World Dairy Expo FFA judging competition. The ladies sat down to tell Kiley Allan a little bit about what they're

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6:28

Southern Rust Considerations For Wisconsin Farmers-...

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2026/02/24

It seems like every year there's a new disease infecting our crops here in Wisconsin and most recently for corn we've been seeing an increase in southern rust. Ashley Madson, a technical agronomist with Bayer, is here to share a bit of the history of this disease within Wisconsin and some tips for the 2026 season on choosing the right seed and best input management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

FFA Alumni Numbers Surge & Consumers Still Buying...

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2026/02/24

The 46th annual meeting of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni brought historic high marks for membership. Pam Jahnke discusses the accomplishments and what's ahead with Tari Costello, executive director of the group. Costello says they've gained 2,000 more members in the past year, as well as 10 new alumni chapters statewide. Nick Lowe is pleased to see the numbers. Lowe is a life-long member of the Stoughton FFA and Stoughton FFA Alumni. He explains how his parents helped inspire his engagement with FFA, and

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6:14

Eleven Days In Spain Redefined This FFA Alum's Career

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2026/02/24

Wisconsin FFA alum Tyson Gehrke tells Stephanie Hoff about his eye-opening journey through Spain as part of the National FFA’s International Leadership Seminar. From trading Southwest Wisconsin’s cornfields for endless groves of citrus and olives to navigating the European Union’s strict agricultural regulations, Tyson explains how stepping outside his comfort zone redefined his view of global farming. Now a student at Iowa State, he reveals how traveling abroad is shaping his

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FFA Week Starts With Great News Plus Auctioneering...

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2026/02/24

The Wisconsin FFA held its second annual FFA auctioneering competition, with Junie Kierce, a junior at Waunakee High School, capturing first place. Kierce visits with Ben Jarboe about how she happened upon the competition, and prepared for the event. Junie looked for a mentor to sharpen her skills and connected with fundraising auctioneer Jenny Gale of North Prairie. Training began with mastering numbers—counting forward and backward, working in quarters and hundreds—to build a strong

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9:08

Recruiting The Next Gen Of Dairy Leaders Is A Two-Way...

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2026/02/23

NaCole Johnson, global talent acquisition specialist at URUS, and Stephanie Hoff discuss the shift toward hiring for passion, adaptability, and data fluency. Hands-on internships are preparing Gen Z to tackle global challenges in sustainability and food security. A mission-driven mindset is the new gold standard for the next generation of agricultural leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:29

Wisconsin Celebrates National FFA Week

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2026/02/23

Every Febuary brings a new National FFA week, and, in turn, an opportunity to talk about the benefits of the organization.Max Luedtke is the Section 10 State FFA Vice President. He tells Kiley Allan what Wisconsin members can expect during this year's celebrations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:52

From "Storage Wars" Fandom To Champion

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2026/02/23

Wisconsin FFA in partnership with the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association recently wrapped up their second annual FFA auctioneering competition. The winner for this year's competition was junior Junie Kierce out of Waunakee High School. She shares her story of becoming a champion starting with a liking of the TV showStorage Wars. Her mentor Jenny Gehl, an auctioneer out of North Prairie, also shares what it was like to teach this unique skill and have her protégé become a champion.See

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8:15

Closing Sandhill Cranes' Field Buffet

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/20

Sandhill cranes are known to reside in Wisconsin until they can no longer easily find their food. Scientists call the birds generalist omnivores. This means they eat grubs, insects, tubers, plants, small reptiles, rodents, and now the crops farmers have planted. Jackie Silvicke-Scott is the Private Lands Biologist with the International Crane Foundation. She tells us what farmers can do to prevent the cranes from making their fields a dining hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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49:51

On Friday We Cover: Maple Forecast, Feeding Crews &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/20

Jackie Silvicke-Scott from the International Crane Foundation tells Kiley Allan how a non-harmful, rhubarb-derived seed treatment effectively deters intelligent sandhill cranes from damaging corn crops. The Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update calls for a winter advisory in southern Wisconsin until noon today. Be careful on your morning commute! Stephanie Hoff visits with Jesse Wagner, a third-generation maple syrup producer from Inthewoods Sugarbush, to discuss the delicate "freeze-thaw" balance

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8:46

A New "Message" For Crop Protection

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2026/02/19

As traditional pesticides lose their effectiveness due to regulatory changes and increasing pest resistance, growers are searching for a new way forward. GreenLight Biosciences’ Jonathan Adamson tells Stephanie Hoff that RNA technology can control the pests that potato growers and other specialty crop farmers deal with regularly. Using RNA-based foliar pesticides, Greenlight Biosciences' products "send the wrong message" to invasive pests. In turn, these pests, like the Colorado potato beetle,

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5:10

The Science Of The Sugarbush

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/19

Stephanie Hoff visits with Jesse Wagner, a third-generation maple syrup producer from Inthewoods Sugarbush, to discuss the delicate "freeze-thaw" balance required for a perfect harvest. Jesse explains why snow in the woods is a producer's best friend and how he uses long-range forecasts to time his tapping in Manitowoc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Creativity Helps In Rural Housing And Markets Brace...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/19

So you're happy to see your business in a rural community expanding, BUT, where will your new employees live? For many rural communities it's not just about the cost or quality, it's about availability at all. Stephanie Hoff finds out about how somecommunities are approaching the challenge.John W. Miller, president and CEO, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. says they're rethinking rural housing. Miller says Wisconsin is facing significant demographic shifts and a labor shortage that hits rural

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Bison Is Booming And WI Ginseng Struggles To Survive

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/19

Consumer demand for protein continues to fuel a lot of agricultural markets. From beef to dairy - more protein is popping up on all kinds of labels. That's carried over to the bison industry too. Jill Welke finds out about how growers are dealing with the demand, and the lack of a skilled workforce to help harvest the animals. Lee Graese from Northstar Bison in Haugen, WI shares his challenges.Rain gauges are back in action across Wisconsin this morning, with some lightning along for the

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