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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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7:16

"Don't Dawdle" With The Winter Wheat Harvest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/10

Extension Small Grains Specialist Shawn Conley says the harvest window has opened for some Wisconsin winter wheat farmers. He advises growers: "don't dawdle" during dry stretches. We're about 10 days ahead of schedule, allowing farmers to plant soybeans (double-crop beans now eligible for crop insurance.) Conley expects below-average yields, average quality, and average test weights as long as you're timely in getting it off the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:25

Maryland Conservation Not Too Different Than Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/09

Kevin Waring of Persistence Creek Farm in Maryland on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, is a third-generation farmer with a unique story. While his full-time career lies with the Navy and a seafood business, his passion for farming stems from childhood roots in tobacco farming. In 2009, Kevin purchased a 250-acre farm, where he produces crops and runs innovative oyster aquaculture operations. His farming philosophy centers on sustainability, conservation, and resilience in the face of

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9:15

Jefferson County Fair To Return With New Features

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/09

Abby Schopen is the Events Manger of the Jefferson County Fair and she sat down with us in studio to highlight some exciting new features with the Jefferson County Fair. Those things include a new event called "Heart Of The Park" and a rodeo for entertainment. Kassidy Hege is the Fair Coordinator and explains her ties to the fair since she was a clover bud, along with the importance of supporting the exhibitors showcasing their livestock at the fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:11

French Embassy Explains Farmer Protests

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/09

If you think back to international headlines this spring, you might remember seeing French farmers riding their tractors, not in the field, but in the streets of Paris. They were protesting the European Union's environmental regulations. France is the No. 1 agricultural producer in the EU. French Embassy Agricultural Counselor Christian Ligeard says the Farm to Fork strategy for agriculture under the European Union’s Green Deal aims to reduce pesticide usage by 50 percent by 2030. He explains that

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50:00

47 Miles From Milk And Beryl Will Impact Agriculture...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/09

A June 23rd tornado was a direct hit at MacFarlane Pheasant in Janesville. Bill MacFarlane, owner, updates Pam Jahnke on the reconstruction process and the unique challenges faced trying to confine wild birds in an emergency.Comedian Vanessa Bayer spent a little time on a New York dairy farmer learning first hand how milk gets from the cow to the carton. NY dairy farmer, Tyler Beck, explains how the visit went.Bella Wood is the 9th generation ranching Ute Creek Cattle Company in New Mexico.

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14:18

Lee Schnell - Juneau County Sesquicentennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/08

We’re recognizing Wisconsin farm and homesteads that have been in the same family for more than 100 or 150 years. Today we head to Juneau County, just south of Mauston, to visit with Lee Schnell, the fourth generation on his family’s Sesquicentennial Farm. Lee reflects on a time of living that looks very different from today -- he grew up without credit cards or in-home showers. He even recalls the transition from milking cows by hand to installing a pipeline system. Lee says he's proud to be

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16:40

Patrick Schley - Door County Centennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/08

It's crazy to think about what our ancestors did to make ends meet during troubling times when there wasn't technology like phones or cars. These are stories that have been passed down through Wisconsin's farming families. We're bringing you another story from this year’s Century and Sesquicentennial Farm honorees. These families will get an award during the Wisconsin State Fair for farming the same land for over 100 or 150 years. Patrick Schley is celebrating his family's Centennial Farm in Door

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50:00

State Vet Update On Avian Influenza And WI Cheese...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/08

Wisconsin is still on guard for avian influenza in both birds and dairy cattle. Bob Bosold visits with WI State Veterinarian, Dr. Darlene Konkle, about how the protocols are working now that fair season is rolling around.Some students are starting to pack up for their return, or beginning, or the campus experience. Aubrey Schlimgen talks to Chelsea Wunnicke and Leslie Rather about how they've invested in EdVest to help offset the cost of the college bound kids, and not impact the farm as

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50:00

Wet Weather Forces Crop Changes And Farmers of the...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/08

Wisconsin producer-led watershed groups are made up of farmers that are testing out new ideas to preserve the land and water for generations to come. But it doesn't stop there. Stephanie Hoff visits with a watershed groups who has extended an invitation to the nonfarm community for collaboration. Heather Gayton joins us in-studio representing the Farmers of the Roche-A-Cri, based in central Wisconsin. She tells me about the exciting work they've got going on this summer. But first, she introduces us

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50:00

Nat'l Jr Angus Enjoy Madison And College2U Roadshow...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/08

Wisconsin is hosting the National Brown Swiss Convention for the first time in more than a decade. Josh Hushin is the assistant chair of the National Brown Swiss Convention and past president of the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association. He explains some of the show highlights to Stephanie Hoff.Madison is the host location for the National Junior Angus Summer Convention. Aubrey Schlimgen gets some details from Caitlyn Brandt, event coordinator for NJAA. Brandt says their convention has drawn from 38

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13:28

Jonathan Schaaf - Iowa County Sesquicentennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/08

Visiting with families that have farmed the same land for several generations is like taking a step into our state’s history. Jonathan Schaaf in Iowa County is the fourth generation on his family’s Sesquicentennial Farm. He says his great-grandfather bought the land with the intention to mine it. He says lead mines were common in Southwest Wisconsin, which is how Wisconsin became the Badger State. His great-grandfather processed the lead on the farm, which left its mark on areas of the property that

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5:41

Building Trust With Nonfarm Watershed Groups

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/05

Heather Gayton is a member of the Farmers of The Roche-A-Cri, one of Wisconsin's 42 producer-led watershed groups. She says they're doing something different this year -- reaching out to other environmental groups outside of agriculture. She says inviting them to meetings and farms has helped them build trust, speak each other's language, and mitigate finger-pointing when it comes to improving water quality in the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:44

Cherry Harvest Begins In Door County

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/03

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the farm families who grow them. Today, the cherry harvest takes us to Door County where we visit with Jim Seaquist of Seaquist Orchards. They care for 170,000 trees across 1,300 acres around Sister Bay. They harvest up to 15 million pounds of cherries each year. Jim says agricultural tourism has allowed his family to continue the farm business. Since the early 1900s, his family has expanded not only in the number of trees but also the

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6:11

Grass-Fed Beef and Conservation: A Winning...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/03

Barney Creek Livestock, operated by fourth-generation rancher Pete Lannon, is making waves in the agricultural community with their innovative and sustainable ranching practices. Lannon, who began his journey by leasing his parents' ranch, has grown the operation into a thriving enterprise known for its grass-fed beef and unique leasing approach. Pete tells Mid-West Farm Report what it’s been like to get to this point. Barney Creek Livestock was the 2022 Montana Leopold Conservation Award winner

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5:42

Embracing Technology and Conservation - Loran Steinlage

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/03

Agriculture is more than a profession; it’s a way of life deeply rooted in tradition, innovation, and resilience. And in Iowa, one farmer's journey from early partnership to modernizing equipment and embracing conservation efforts embodies the true spirit of farming. Loran Steinlage, is the owner of FLOLO farms and he explains how they have overcome health challenges and been able to pass down the farm to future generations. Loran Steinlage was the 2023 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award Winner

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8:38

Smithsonian Puts Tractors, Irrigation & More On Display

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/03

Abeer Saha sits down with us at the American History Museum in Washington D.C. He’s a curator of engineering and agriculture. Saha's job is to put together exhibits, collect objects, and do research. He says less than 1 percent of artifacts curators collect are put on display… but today, three tractors made the cut and are in an exhibit along with some other agriculture technology. Saha explains that what might be common for you on the farm, like a GPS in your tractor or an irrigation system, is

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9:05

No-Burn Nitrogen Solution for VT Corn

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/02

While applying late-season nitrogen is around the corner and an excellent opportunity to maximize yield potential, the risk of crop burn can be a challenge. Fred Nichols, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Huma says their technology allows them to provide farmers with a product that is a safe, cost-effective way to apply nitrogen and boost yield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

Showdown In Madtown- National Junior Angus Show

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/02

Taking place this week at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison is the National Angus Junior Show. Caitlyn Brandt is the Director of events and Junior Activities for the American Angus Association. She is solely in charge of planning of the show and making sure it runs. Brandt explains how many exhibitors and animals will be partaking in the show and events over this holiday week. Along with the economic impact it will have on the greater Madison area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:34

American Angus Association continues to Adapt and Grow

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/02

Mark McCully is the CEO of the American Angus Association and is attendance at the National Junior Angus Show this week in Madison. McCully touched on his role with the American Angus Association and how its run. Along with their programs and how they've grown over the past year, and how some new programs have been performing as well. He also talks about the impact of showing/being at the show this week impacts youth in the beef industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:23

Making an Impact on Youth in the Beef Industry

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/07/02

Jack Dameron is the Chairman of the Junior Angus Association Board. He is originally from Illinois and the 5th generation on his families beef operation. Attending the University of Illinois helped him prepare for his role of being on the Junior Board. But ultimately hopes he can inspire and leave behind a lasting legacy for other youth in the angus breed to tell their story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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