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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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5:12

Cheese Fair Off the Square: A Taste of Wisconsin...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/17

Wisconsin’s love for cheese is set to shine once again as the highly anticipated "Cheese, Fair Off the Square" event returns to Madison. With an expanded lineup of cheesemakers and a new location, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better, drawing thousands of cheese enthusiasts from across the region. Rachel Kerr, Vice President of Brand Marketing for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin joins us for this month’s check in with dairy checkoff to share the excitement and details behind this unique

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48:52

UW-River Falls CAFES Sees Change In Demographic And...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/17

With the new school year under way UW-River Falls is seeing an interesting change of demographics in their College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). Charitee Seebecker talks to the CAFES Dean Mike Orth on what he is noticing. The World Beef Expo is coming up this weekend and it coincides with the Harvest Fair at State Fair Park in West Allis. The president of the Expo Cody Quam explains what people should expect from the event this year. John Heinberg joins the show and says

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8:03

The Science of Cow Burps

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/16

People are paying attention to dairy cows in a way you wouldn’t expect—by analyzing their burps! It may sound strange, but at UW-Platteville, groundbreaking research is using high-tech tools to track the gases cows emit and what that means for both their health and the environment. Dr. Ryan Pralle, Assistant Professor of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences, explains how this innovative research is transforming dairy farming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:38

Soybeans Go With You To Work & School

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/16

You might be driving by soybean fields on your commute to work or to school... but your connection to soybeans goes further than that. It just so happens that soybeans are a big part of the products that we use every day in the office and in the classroom. Sara Stelter is a Wisconsin soybean farmer and a director on the United Soybean Board. She tells us what these everyday products are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:44

Crop Insurance - Options, Deadlines & Insights This Fall

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/16

Crop insurance deadlines are coming, and it might influence what you’re doing in the field this fall. Jessica Sarbacker is a vice president and crop insurance manager at Lake Ridge Bank covering the southern half of the state. She says it’s not uncommon for your plans to change in between the planting season and the harvest. (Thanks, Mother Nature). Jessica tells us what your options are at this point in the year for harvesting corn for silage or for grain. Or if you want to plant a field that you

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50:00

Wisconsin State FFA Goals and Compeer Farm Friday

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/13

The Wisconsin State FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman talks with Jill Welke about new charters, teacher changes and numbers, as well as the FFA's goals and Challenges. It is a Compeer Farm Friday and we hear from Bruce Peterson of Fair Oaks Farms in Fond du Lac County. He gives the story of his farm and what some of his fondest memories are. Erika Schade gives an overview of the Adopt-A-Cow program that is for schools and says it is fun for everyone involved.AARP is making it a goal to help

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6:30

Classroom Mascot? How About a Dairy Calf!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/12

Why settle for a typical classroom pet when you can adopt a cow for free? Say goodbye to the guinea pig and hello to a 100-pound dairy calf as your new classroom mascot through the Adopt-A-Cow program. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy are thrilled to announce the return of the Adopt-A-Cow program. This engaging initiative offers classrooms the chance to "adopt" a cow from three participating farms. Best of all, it's completely free. The program runs from October to May. During this

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19:09

Porter's Patch Happy With Pumpkins & Draft-Themed...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/12

We’re kicking off the fall ag-venture season here in Wisconsin, and what better way to do that than at a pumpkin patch? Today we head to a celebration in Bonduel called Farmtoberfest at Porter’s Patch. Troy Porter is our guest today who is gearing up for opening day on Sep. 20. He’s harvesting pumpkins now, and says he's happy with this year's crop. They raise 55 varieties. He’s also walked through their 2025 Draft-themed corn maze! He invites families and fall fanatics out to enjoy the colorful

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50:00

Largest Beef Producer In Alaska And WI Bear Population

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/12

The largest beef producer in Alaska markets about 600 animals a year. Scott Mugrage from Delta Junction tells Pam Jahnke that he'd love to market more animals but Alaska's infrastructure for processing just doesn't exist.Four finalists have been named for the 2024 WI Leopold Conservation Award. Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry; Full Circle Farm; Joe Hovel of Conover and Glacial Lake Cranberries were selected.Wisconsin's bear hunting season is underway and what many people may not realize is that

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7:33

Demand For Stock Dogs May Grow With Solar Grazing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/11

The sport of herding sheep with stock dogs is not going away any time soon. This month, the Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trials competed for their 21st year in Wisconsin. It attracted more competitors than in years past. John Wentz organizes the competition. When he’s not helping at a stock dog trial, he’s raising the sheep to help train handlers and their dogs for the sport. He tells us about the tight-knit community of competitors and what it takes to be a champion. Wentz also says that need for

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21:10

Bears: Plentiful but Elusive

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/11

The USDA is estimating there to be over 24,000 bears in Wisconsin, and they're tracking them further and further south in the state. Randy Johnson, a large carnivore specialist in the state, explains what hunters should expect this season. As well as how they get their data, and how to prevent human-bear conflicts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

Paul Margan - Grant County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/10

The Margan family farm in Grant County, Wisconsin, has a rich history spanning over a century. Purchased by Paul's father in 1924 from his grandfather, the 120-acre farm originally featured a log cabin, a granary, and a chicken house. In 1935, the log cabin was replaced with a new house. The farm operated as a dairy farm, with Paul's mother raising chickens and maintaining large gardens, while hay, oats, and corn were grown to feed the animals. During the Great Depression, Paul's father even

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10:12

Affordable And Accessible Housing - Darrin Wasniewski

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/10

the issue of affordable and accessible housing in both rural and urban communities in Wisconsin. The person Pam will be interviewing is Darrin Wasniewski (WAZ-new-SKI), whose title is Senior Associate State Director-Community Outreach for AARP Wisconsin. The conversation about affordable and accessible housing is sweeping across the state of Wisconsin. From rural communities to urban city centers - it's a challenge that must be met. AARP of Wisconsin recently participated in a broad community

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5:45

What Does EPA's New Herbicide Strategy Mean For You?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/10

Pictured: Racine County farmer Kevin Malchine The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its Herbicide Strategy. This is the plan the agency will use to decide if any restrictions should be added to product labels when registering or renewing an herbicide. These restrictions are “mitigation measures” to stop spray drift or erosion. The farmer would have to do these things in order to use the product. This strategy is how the EPA will comply with the Endangered Species Act and protect about

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6:10

Gas Prices Move Lower - Diesel Prices Follow For Now

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/10

We’ve got happy campers at both the gas and diesel pump as the price per gallon continues to push lower. Patrick De Haan joins us. He’s the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy where they track fuel prices across the country. De Haan says the national average for gas prices has declined for six straight weeks. Some areas of Wisconsin see below $3 per gallon for gas. Statewide average is $3.06, falling 36 cents in the past month. Statewide for diesel is about $3.47 per gallon in Wisconsin, the

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Stay Or Go - Fed Milk Orders And Early Harvest Data...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/10

The Wisconsin Grocers Association recently welcomed Mike Semmann as its new President and CEO. With a long-standing background in trade associations and a deep connection to the grocery industry, Semmann brings a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the organization. Semmann visits with Charitee Seebecker about some of the initial goals he's got, and the importance of the grocery industry’s relationship with the communities they serve.Next week dairy leaders and ag economists from across the

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WI Corn Grower In Utah And East Coast Sheep In WI

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/09

Wisconsin corn grower, Shane Goplin, just returned from the summer meeting of the U.S. Grains Council in Salt Lake, Utah. The goal of the gathering was to continue to find new ways to access international markets for U.S. produced grain. Bob Bosold talks to Goplin about what take-aways he heard.The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival was a success over the weekend at the Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson. One breed that caught a lot of attention was the Leister Longwools. This rare breed is

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Alaska Flour Mill Aims For Food Security

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/09

A farm family in Delta Junction, Alaska, has taken on the personal challenge of trying to help the state combat food security. Bryce Wrigley and his son, Milo, have created the Alaska Flour Company to maximize their 1,700 acres of small grains and cover crops they grow. Initially it began as a flour milling operation, but has evolved into a packaged goods and bakery operation too. Bryce explains their business model to Pam Jahnke. Landus and Conduit have announced the launch of an unprecedented

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11:07

FMMO Comment Deadline - Friday The 13th - Then What?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/09

The effort to reform the outdated milk pricing model has been going on for a number of years, and now deadlines are approaching -- a signal we’re making progress. Chuck Nicholson joins us in-studio to talk about where we stand on the timeline for the Federal Milk Marketing Order reform process. Chuck is an associate professor and dairy economist at UW-Madison. He reminds dairy producers, there’s a deadline to submit comments on USDA's FMMO proposal - Friday the 13th. Then, consider attending a

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9:56

Value Takes Center Stage This Back-to-School Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/09

As the back-to-school season unfolds, Wisconsin's grocery stores are witnessing distinct trends among consumers. According to Mike Semmann, President & CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association, the two words that are top of mind for shoppers this year are "value" and "flexibility." "Consumers are extremely focused on value this year, much more so than we've seen in past years," Semmann remarked. "Despite the average spend remaining about the same, parents are highly aware of price changes and

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