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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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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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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The effort to reform the outdated milk pricing model has been going on for a number of years, and now deadlines are approaching -- a signal we’re making progress.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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10:13

Wisconsin Dairy Sheep Influence A National Industry

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/09

Even though the dairy sheep program at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station came to a close in 2016, dairy sheep producers in Wisconsin are still working to improve genetics to grow sheep dairy and processing capacity across the U.S. Mariana Marques de Almeida at Ms. J & Co. is one example. She is truly a woman of all trades – co-founder of the business, an animal scientist, a cheesemaker, and a breeder. At the sheep dairy farm in Monroe, she and her business partner raise 800 Assaf sheep

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Ray and Bill Johnson - Jackson County Century farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/09

The Johnson Family Farm out of Jackson County has been working hard for 107 years. Ray and Bill Johnson share some of the history of this farm and some of the memories they have from working and growing up on the farm. Whether it be hot summer days or playing basketball in the hay shed, these brothers say that they would not change their experiences on the farm for anything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shiny Sheep With Long Hair -- A Special Feature This...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/06

If you can recall old Christmas movies, imagine Santa’s curly white beard. That was likely made from Leicester Longwool fleece. The Leicester Longwools are a rare, heritage breed of sheep. This year, they took center stage at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival with their card grading event. Aby Breed chaired the event. She says this evaluation is important for breeders to learn how to keep those true Leicester Longwool traits in their flock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:43

Bruce Peterson Fair Oaks Farm- Fon du Lac County...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/06

Bruce Peterson explains the over 150 years of history of Fair Oaks Farm in Fon du Lac County. He says that surviving through the 80's and watching the community come together to help each other after terrible events are some of the fondest memories that he has.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rick Zemlicka - Iowa County Sesquicentennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/05

Rick Zemlicka’s family sesquicentennial farm in Iowa County, has been a cornerstone of his heritage since his great-great-grandfather purchased the original 80 acres in 1874. Arriving from Bohemia with his parents in 1860, his ancestor expanded the farm to 320 acres over the years. The original farmstead included basic buildings and facilities for a modest mixed operation with cows, pigs, chickens, and a large garden. Despite facing significant challenges, including the tragic loss of his

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8:47

Increase in Interest for Ag Programs at UWRF

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/05

With the fall semester starting, UW-River Falls’ College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) is ready for another year of hands-on education, shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Even though enrollment hasn’t changed much, CAFES Dean Mike Orth shares that interest in important agriculture programs is picking up. "Our companion animal science program, which is relatively new, has really surged in popularity, especially among pre-vet students," Orth stated. The

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5:14

Sloan Implement Also Preparing For Harvest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/05

Just as growers are getting their equipment ready for the harvest season, so are implement dealers and service providers. Ryan O’Flanigan, store manager at Sloan Implement’s Monroe location, says his team is ready to rock and roll with a full staff, a full lot, and a full stock of parts. Sloan Implement also supports Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that helps farm families in need when disaster strikes. Not only can people volunteer their time to help with Farm Rescue, but you can also donate feed or

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Sheep and Wool Festival Coming Up and an Increase In...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/05

The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival is coming up and there is no shortage of things to experience there. Stephanie Hoff talks to Hedge Becker, the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival coordinator, who explains the excitement around the festival whether it be the fiber art, producer education seminars, or baby lambs. The UW- River Falls Ag Program is holding strong with the numbers with some surprising changes in the demographic. Charitee Seebecker is joined by Mike Orth to discuss what the most

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New Animal ID Requirements Coming And Cover Crops...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/04

Progress seems slow on connecting all corners of Wisconsin to high speed internet access. Stephanie Hoff gets an update from Brittany Beyer. She’s an Extension specialist in community economic development out of Rhinelander. She has been on the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access since it started in 2020, chairing the task force for the first two years. At the end of July, Wisconsin got a stamp of approval from the federal government for its plan to expand broadband. The state will get $1.1

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12:22

Hemp Is a Growing Industry with Lots of Potential

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/04

Hemp is a newer industry that is seeing an increase in not only high cannabinoid demand, but also as a source for fiber and grain. Phillip Alberti, a research program manager at the University of Wisconsin Madison, talks about the trials that they are conducting that can help hemp reach its full potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bird's-Eye View Of The Growing Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/04

Wisconsin’s agricultural pilots can finally take a breath as the application season comes to a close. Curtis Meister is among them. Curtis is the president of Reabe Spraying Service in Plover and the president of the Wisconsin Agricultural Aviation Association. He gives us a bird’s-eye view of what the growing season looked like in the Central Sands. He even describes what it’s like to be an agricultural aviator. First, he says they’re coming off of a busy season because of the high moisture.See

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WI Cattlemen's President Tressa Lacy Explains EIDs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/03

Effective Nov. 5, newly applied cattle official ID tags will need to have both a visual and an electronic component. This means any time you need an official ID tag, it'll have to be an 840 RFID tag. DATCP has a limited supply available to help producers offset costs. https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/OfficialID.aspx Tressa Lacy, president of the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association says she understands why there's some pushback on electronic ID tags -- some folks are apprehensive because of

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49:50

Policy Is At The Forefront For The Last Leg Of The Year

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/09/03

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson reminds us that another round of Agricultural Road Improvement dollars are available. FMMO decisions have yet to be finalized. And regional policy meetings are underway. Mid-West Farm Report and the Wisconsin Association of Fairs are teaming up to collect your fair story. You could win $500. Submit your story today at midwestfarmreport.com. With Labor Day behind us, school is in session. Charitee Seebecker takes us to North Crawford School

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Twin Brook Dairy Ed Moucha & Sons - Chippewa County...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/08/30

Megan Moucha and her grandfather worked on the Century Farm application together. Unfortunately, her grandpa passed before they accepted the award. But he was there in spirit -- and in a frame (pictured). Megan tells Mid-West Farm Report about her family's Bohemian heritage that led them to Cadott in Chippewa County. Megan, the fifth generation, says the farm continues to grow crops. She's working on making the home a space for family get-togethers, as it was historically. A fun story -- every time

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Patten Family Farms - Chippewa County...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/08/30

Ron Patten is the fourth generation on his family's Sesquicentennial Farm that is 152 years old this year. He says since the beginning, when his ancestors cleared the land and built a home, the farm had been a team effort. Even in close quarters, family members have been pitching in since the beginning to continue the farming tradition in Boyd, located in Chippewa County. Today, the family has decided to rename the farm from Patten Farms to Patten Family Farms as they care for many cash crop acres

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9:46

Local Farms Fuel School Nutrition

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/08/30

North Crawford School District is making strides in enhancing the quality and sustainability of its school meals by incorporating locally sourced ingredients. The initiative began as a response to the disruptions in the food supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a significant shortage of food in grocery stores and schools alike. During the pandemic, the federal government introduced Supply Chain Assistance Funds and Wisconsin's Local Foods for Schools program, which North

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