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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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Growing Dairy Exports with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/10/02

Pam Jahnke chats with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin CEO Chad Vincent about the growth of exports and the international demand for Wisconsin dairy products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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1:59

What is Happening with Your Check Off Dollars in...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/10/02

Janet Clark speaks to some of the programs funded by Checkoff dollars. More importantly, she encourages everyone to get connected and ask the questions about what checkoff is doing for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

Indulge in a Scoop of World Dairy Expo Tradition

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/10/01

Cows? Check. Grilled cheese? Check. Ice cream? You bet! As one of the sweetest traditions at World Dairy Expo, the GEA Farm Technologies ice cream stand marks its 20th year in Madison. Sue Begg, GEA’s Marketing and Communications Manager, is the mastermind behind the stand, spending six months getting everything ready for the big event. “We serve around 12,000 to 13,000 dishes of ice cream during the four-day show,” says Begg. “With warm weather expected this year, we’re hoping to exceed those

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50:00

Canadian Cattle Will Stay A Little Longer And Port...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/10/01

Wisconsin has selected its four finalists for this year's Leopold Conservation award. Charitee Seebecker introduces us to one of them. Glacial Lake Cranberries, one of the oldest cranberry farms in Wisconsin, is celebrating its 151st year of commercial cranberry production. Owned and operated by Mary Brazeau Brown, this historic farm continues to thrive, thanks to its strong commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation efforts. Mary shares more about the practices she uses and

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4:34

Optimism for a Steady Harvest Ahead

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

Farmers in Wisconsin are reporting early soybean yields, with some fields delivering below-average results due to challenging growing conditions earlier this season. Earl Pelak, Grain Originator for Insight FS in Ixonia, shared insights into the ongoing harvest and expectations for this year's yield. "It's a relatively early start, but we have had a few producers consistently hauling in now," Pelak stated. "For the most part, yields are ranging in the mid-50s, though we've seen a wide spread this

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2:00

What's it Take to Travel to World Dairy Expo From Canada

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

Brian Carscadden with Blondin Sires talks with Pam Jahnke, the Fabulous Farm Babe about the extras steps and quarantines needed to travel to and from World Dairy Expo this year from Canada. Take a listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Youth are Important Players at World Dairy Expo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

We had the chance to catch up with Irene Nielsen, a media intern this again this year, who participated in the Intercollegiate Judging Contest and will be a scholarship recipient at tonight's National Dairy Shrine Banquet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

Up And Down Yields - Andy Grebner

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

We expected it. After a wet spring, and then a dry summer - we've got erratic corn fields and corn yields. Andy Grebner, sales representative with Wyffels Hybrids, gives us an early peak at some fresh yields. He also introduces Wyffels new partnership with Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is an organization that provides assistance to families facing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Keep Ahead Of Disease - Dean Ebert

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

Just when you think you've got a good crop established, something like insects or fungus can derail your plans. Dean Ebert, Branch Manager in West Bend with Helena Agri says he's been spending a lot of time walking fields looking for everything from tar spot, to insect damage. The windows for controlling those yield robbers are limited, and Ebert says it's important to stay in touch with your agronomist and Helena Agri partner for quick answer and quick response.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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4:39

It's Dry - Steve Bailie

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

Wisconsin weather has been fickle again this growing season and it could mean compromised stalk health. Steve Bailie, Branch Manager in Monroe for Helena Agri, says it's going to be important for farms to monitor stalk quality as the harvest gets started. The pinch or push test are part of the conversation. Pinching the stalks to see how firm they are, or pushing the stalk to see if it stands, will help determine priority of fields in the harvest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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World Dairy Expo Underway This Week; Farmers Return...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

Wisconsin Farmers Union wants a Farm Bill done, but inaction might be the continued story for 2024, says President Darin Von Ruden. He tells Bob Bosold he expects a lame-duck session in Congress. An unseasonably warm day to wrap up September! Stu Muck has the forecast for this year's World Dairy Expo. Congrats to Alexis Blankenberg from Platteville for topping the senior female division in the Youth Fitting Contest at Expo. Brady McConnel of Lancaster (junior), Kayla Trustem of Evansville

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4:17

You Can't Afford To Guess - Steve Bailie

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/30

With commodity prices where they are, growers cannot afford to guess about any element of that crop. From seed to fertilizer and everything in between - you need a sharp pencil. Steve Bailie, Branch Manager in Monroe for Helena Agri, says they're happy to offer VRT (variable rate technology) to their customers to help find the "sweet spot" on production costs. Technicians literally evaluate every component of a field to try and find the ideal combination, providing the best return on investment

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9:07

Glacial Lake Cranberries - 2024 WI Leopold...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/27

Glacial Lake Cranberries, one of the oldest cranberry farms in Wisconsin, is celebrating its 151st year of commercial cranberry production. Owned and operated by Mary Brazeau Brown, this historic farm continues to thrive, thanks to its strong commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation efforts. The farm was founded in 1873 and has grown into a 2,600-acre operation with an additional 3,000 acres of forested land, managed through a forestry management plan. "My grandfather bought

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11:27

Parts Supply Back To Pre-Covid Levels For Harvest Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/27

One of the biggest questions during harvest recently has been if local dealers will have a good parts supply for the harvest season. Danielle Waterworth, the Vice president of the North American ag dealers and customer support for CNH, says that through their research and data, they feel that a normalization has occurred since covid, and dealers are ready to help keep farmers in the field this harvest season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:02

Insuring Your Town - Dan Lowndes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/27

There are 71 counties across Wisconsin populated with townships. Each of those townships face unique responsibilities to tax payers. In this edition of Rural Mutual Round Table, Dan Lowndes, managing attorney with Statewide Services for Rural Mutual, talks about the liabilities that townships face and how they should be protecting themselves. Lowndes says with upcoming elections, many townships could face questions about how the elections were conducted or monitored. Does your township want to

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12:33

Propane Has A Good Story To Tell This Fall

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/26

Propane users are looking at a favorable market this fall. Supply is high and cost is low, according to the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association. Executive Director Cheryle Lytle says there are also some strategies to take this season to make sure you are on top of your own supply and prices. Additional opportunities are available for farms and businesses to bring on more propane, even when it comes to meeting sustainability goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:49

Cranberries Add To The Colorful Splendor Of Autumn

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/26

It’s a gorgeous time of year in Wisconsin, and we're not just talking about the leaves. Our next episode in our specialty crop series takes us to the cranberry marsh to witness the changing foliage and the vibrant red berries. James Lake Farms is a family-owned and operated organic cranberry marsh. They’re located in Oneida County, just Northeast of Rhinelander. Owner John Stauner grows 189 acres of cranberries, and he’s looking forward to a nice crop this year. The farm is open to the public on

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10:34

New Book Explores Hope & History Of Disappearing Farms

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/26

Farm numbers are declining. But Wisconsin author and fourth-generation farmer Brian Reisinger reminds us that not all of these exits are sad stories. Farmers retire (no one can work forever) and sometimes the next generation doesn't want to take over. Consolidation of farms has also been a tool to support more family members on a farm or to keep the neighbor's land in production if they exit the business, he says. But are there other factors at play that have reduced farm numbers over the decades

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New Ear Tag Requirements - And Why Did Cheese Take A...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/26

Wisconsin's cattle industry's getting ready for some changes in animal identification standards. Since 2013, breeding cattle over the age of 18 months, dairy cattle, and any cattle used for shows, etc. needed to have an official ID to move between states. This spring, USDA amended that rule so that the IDs have to be both visually AND electronically readable. Stephanie Hoff finds out how it'll impact farmers with Tressa Lacy, president of the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association.Yellow trucks

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H5N1 Not Slowing World Dairy Expo Cattle

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/25

World Dairy Expo begins next week in the shadow of H5N1 in dairy animals outside Wisconsin. How's the show handling biosecurity and co-mingling of animals? Pam Jahnke talks to WDE General Manager, Laura Herschleb, about animal numbers entered for the show, and some of the planned highlights visitors will experience. Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager with Wyffels Hybrids catches up with Pam Jahnke on some of the weather challenges that are being revealed in the harvest this year. Tharp

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