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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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Drier Weather Bodes Well For Cranberries And Bugs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/18

The craftsmanship that goes into leather works and equipment like saddles takes a long time to perfect. Aubrey Schlimgen talks to Jon Rafel, owner and Founder of Emmet Saddlery in Hustisford Wisconsin. Besides Jon, there are 4 other members of his team which played a crucial role in the making and creating of a saddle for Sydni Mell. Mell became paralyzed in a farming accident in 2022 and was unable to ride her horse until the Emmet Saddlery team constructed and crafted one. Now she is able to ride

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6:26

Driftless Glen Does Grain To Glass To Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

In a time where interest in sustainability is at an all-time high, Driftless Glen Distillery has a unique way to reduce the waste that comes out of the process of distilling whiskey. Nate Mahinski tells us how for the past 10 years they've used their byproducts to feed local livestock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Steven and Rogene Wegner - Shawano County...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

As we all know, agriculture has its ups and downs. Maybe the cows got out, the markets went down, or maybe like this year, you've got just enough rain on your farm that you think it's time to open up your own waterpark! Whatever the case may be, family is always there for you. Steven and Rogene Wegner up in Shawano County describe to us a little bit more about their Sesquicentennial farm. They teach us that if you've got family with you, you can get work done and have some fun at the same time

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Proactive Approach to Food Safety

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

Purdue University researchers have developed a biosensor technology aimed at revolutionizing food safety in agriculture. This innovation stems from a collaboration with the Center for Produce Safety, which sought to create a rapid, user-friendly risk assessment tool for growers of fresh produce, including leafy greens. "Current tests used in the field are slow, lab-based, and require trained personnel," explains Mohit Verma, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological

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9:47

Stockmanship And Stewardship Comes To Wisconsin -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

Wisconsin's playing host to one of four regional stockmanship and stewardship events in the U.S. It'll be in Lancaster and WI Beef Council Executive Director, Tammy Vassen, wants the state's beef producers to take advantage. She explains what will happen and how growers can get involved. Paid for by the WI Beef Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Exploring "No-melt ice cream"- Dr. Cameron Wicks

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

Imagine if you could indulge in your favorite ice cream on a hot summer day, and not have to worry about it melting and making a mess. Well this could be true thanks to “No-melt ice cream”. Dr. Cameron Wicks is originally from Dallas Texas and started her ice cream journey at Purdue University. Where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in food science. While there Wicks and others came up with a new ice cream recipe for the Purdue University Creamery. This was a part of her Capstone course, and would

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WI Farm Tech Has A New Look And Potatoes Say "Enough"...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is gearing up for the big event Aug. 13-15 in Chippewa County. The show will look different though. Bob Bosold talks to show manager, Anna Maenner and county economic development coordinator, Charlie Walker, about why the group decided to host the show at the grounds of a country music fest.There are a lot of crops in Wisconsin that have been handling the abundant moisture pretty well. Wisconsin potatoes aren't one of them. Stephanie Hoff talks to Alsum potato

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Wisconsin's Rural Vote Will Matter Plus State Fair...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

It's cherry picking time in Door County. Stephanie Hoff finds out about this year's crop, why Door County, and how the cherries are used from Jim Seaquist of Seaquist Orchards in Sisters Bay. WI State Fair has announced their 2024 "fair food on a stick". Pam Jahnke and Stu Muck take a look. The winter wheat crop in WI is getting closer to maturity. How's the weather impacting the quality, and the prospects for harvest. Stephanie Hoff talks to UW-Extension Small Grains Specialist, Dr. Shawn

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10:35

Farm Rescue Expands to Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/17

Farm Rescue, a nonprofit organization that provides free planting, haying, harvesting, commodity hauling and livestock feeding assistance to farm families who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster, has officially added Wisconsin to its growing list of service states. Founded in 2005, Farm Rescue has provided vital aid to over 1,100 farm families across nine states. "We have the necessary equipment, the volunteer workforce, to come in and help during planting, harvesting,

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7:50

Healthy Waterway Infrastructure Vital For Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/16

Dennis Wilmsmeyer, executive director of America's Central Port in the St. Louis region on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River. While he's about 4.5 hours south of Wisconsin, he says grain from Up North gets to his port in a variety of different ways, which is why he says infrastructure along the river is vital to agriculture. No matter what the administration looks like after November, the people working in America's waterways are looking to keep rivers resilient. Wilmsmeyer wants to see

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9:25

Detecting Pests with the "Insect Eavesdropper"

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/16

Imagine being able to detect pests on your crops simply by listening to them eat. This groundbreaking concept has become a reality with the introduction of the Insect Eavesdropper, a tool designed to transform pest management in agriculture. UW Entomology Professor Emily Bick, is the co-founder of the Insect Eavesdropper and says by harnessing the power of sound, this sensor offers farmers a new way to detect and monitor insect pests directly on their crops, providing early detection and precise

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5:25

Join the "Buzz" At The Midwest Honeybee Expo in 2025

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/15

With the growing interest in sustainable practices and local food production, beekeeping has become an essential part of modern agriculture. Recognizing the need for a dedicated event in the region, beekeepers Bill Werning and Doug Kolterman have created the Midwest Honeybee Expo. The expo is set to debut in January of 2025 and will serve as a gathering place for beekeepers of all levels. Co-creator Doug Koltermann shares more about what attendees can expect, but first shares how this idea came to

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13:02

Exploring Green County In New Ways

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/12

If you looking for a fun new way to explore delicious cheese and beer, while also discovering its rich history, look no further than Cheese Passport to Green County. A mobile scavenger hunt with 35 stops that run all over Green County Wisconsin. Noreen Rueckert is Tourism Director for Green County Tourism and she elaborates on this "scavenger hunt" to help promote green county tourism. She also talks all things "swissconsin" and the true swiss heritage that brings an extra layer of swiss traditions

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Cranberries Make It Through Sluggish Pollination Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/12

Allison Jonjak is the outreach cranberry specialist with the Division of Extension. She says growers have had to stay on top of nutrient application and water levels in their marshes with all the rain we've been getting. Luckily, she has a favorable outlook on this year's crop. This is despite pollinator woes. Jonjak explains that cranberries rely on pollinators, such as bees. But the bees need dry days to do their pollination work -- that didn't happen with all the rain so far this summer. The

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Potato Agronomist Pleased With Most Of The Crop

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/12

Seth Olson, conservation agronomist at Alsum Farms, oversees 2,700 acres in Arena and roughly 1,000 acres in Grand Marsh. Right now, he’s scouting the field for the Colorado Potato Beetle and potato blight. He also manages sustainability initiatives on the farm to prevent erosion with all the rainfall we’ve been getting and to meet the standards of the Wisconsin Healthy Grown Potato program. Olson gives us a crop progress report from the potato field. He says 80 percent of the crop looks great.See

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Data Driving Consumers Decisions -Suzanne Isige

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/12

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is harnessing the power of data insights to boost demand for Wisconsin dairy products nationwide. Suzanne Isige, Director of Market Research for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, joins us for this month’s check in with dairy checkoff to emphasize the significant role that secondary data plays in helping over 260 dairy companies across the state make informed decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Agriculture and Science Unite at WI Science Fest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/12

Agriculture isn't just about growing food; it touches everything we eat, wear, and use. From the food on our tables to the clothes we wear and even the fuel in our cars, agriculture plays a crucial role. And this year’s Wisconsin Science Festival, scheduled for October 14-20, will showcase this connection. Francesa Long, the Operations Manager for the Wisconsin Science Festival, says what began as a local initiative has blossomed into a week-long statewide extravaganza. Farms can get involved by

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Jefferson Fair Pivots On HPAI In Dairy And Farm Shops...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/11

Farm Rescue is a non-profit group that's coming to Wisconsin, beginning this month, to offer assistance to families that have suffered a loss, or some type of tragedy that's stopped the farming process. Jill Welke visits with Dan Erdman, spokesperson for Farm Rescue. Jefferson Co. Fair gets underway today and this year they're dedicating the center of the fair space for special events. Abby Schopen, events manager, says they'll change emphasis every day from farm truck to veterans to hero's. Pam

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ProPublica Exposes Dairy Weaknesses & Ultra Expensive...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/11

Melissa Sanchez is a reporter with ProPublica, an independent, nonprofit news organization, that's been focusing on the challenges immigrant labor is having on Wisconsin dairy operations, and what resources are needed. She brings their findings to the farm show with Pam Jahnke.North and South Carolina are both struggling with drought conditions while Wisconsin soils remain saturated. Bob Etheridge, State FSA Agency Director in South Carolina explains the losses.Get a little Swiss-Consin with a

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Jeff Decker - Ozaukee County Century &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/10

Jeff Decker shares the story of his family farm in Ozaukee County. They are the oldest farm to be recognized this year at the WI State Fair and have been in the same family for 177 years. The original farm house was built in 1847 and is still on the property today where Jeff lives. He noted that with a railroad track running through the property, they would have people come to the farm to work for a meal while growing up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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