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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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10:34

Leslie Rather-Edvest 529 Impact

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/26

Leslie Rather's daughter benefits from the Edvest 529 program with the Wisconsin College Savings Program. She talks about her journey with saving for her daughter's education and how it has impacted all of their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Innovation and Conservation at Ute Creek Cattle Company

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/25

If you want a farming legacy to last for many generations, it's essential to take good care of the land by using effective conservation practices. Bella Wood, 9th generation farmer of Ute Creek Cattle Company in New Mexico shares her family's success story. While they’re not in Wisconsin–with over 250 years of the Ute Creek Cattle Company, the practices they use are still beneficial to us here.Ute Creek Cattle Company was the 2021 New Mexico Leopold Conservation Award

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6:02

Connecting States Through Conservation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/25

No matter what state you call home, conservation is a universal priority for farmers dedicated to preserving the land for future generations. Alice Crothers of Long Green Farms in Maryland sheds some light on how conservation has allowed their family to now be the 8th generation on the farm. The Crothers Family were the 2022 Maryland Leopold Conservation Award Winners. https://sandcountyfoundation.org/our-work/leopold-conservation-award-program/caleb-and-alice-crothers *Photo Courtesy of Sand

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Tiling Saves Fields And Sharp Eyes Keep Dairy Farms...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/25

Big Sky Country is all about cattle. Bob Bosold catches up with fellow farm broadcaster and cattle rancher, Taylor Brown, about how this season's range and markets are doing.With all the wet weather Wisconsin farmers are battling with, fields that have been tiled are paying dividends. Charitee Seebecker learns more about the technology from Troy Aalsma, Sales Representative for Kartechner Brothers LLC in Waupun.Cheryl Zablocki Wagner is a field inspector for FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative clients.

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7:35

Dairy Farmers Urged To Finish Dairy Survey - Dan Bauer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/24

Wisconsin dairy operators are being asked to finish up their 2024 Dairy Producer Survey before the end of the month. DATCP mailed the survey to licensed producers in late May 2024. The survey includes about 30 questions on various topics including herd demographics, management practices, business structure, labor, and future plans. Survey responses will provide insight into industry challenges and opportunities. Dan Bauer, supervisor of the Wisconsin Farm Center within the Wisconsin Department of

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8:56

Some Plans Go Out The Window - Helena Responds - Dean...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/24

The 2024 growing season has not gone according to script in most areas of the state. Even the best laid plans are needing to be revised. Dean Ebert from the West Bend location for Helena Agri, is busy working on those re-writes. Ebert visits with Pam Jahnke about the adjustments that are going on field by field in his territory. He says ultimately it's about whatever's best for the client and his goals. Ebert notes that tissue sampling has been eye opening this year on what nutrients are actually

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McFarlane Crop Tour Coming Up And Join The Soybean...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/24

The phrase "swarms" is catching attention but it's not about insects, it's about new technology. Stephanie Hoff talks to Preston Rice from Madison Drones, about the recent approval to use swarms of drones to address challenges in field crops.There's so many background stories circulating at fairs in Wisconsin. One special story involves Emmet Saddlery in Hustisford. They started out supporting local 4-H kids interested in learning leather craft. They still do that today, including building a

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5:58

Spanish For Dairy -- Back By Popular Demand

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/21

It's June Dairy Month -- the perfect time to remind producers that there is a Spanish for Dairy class for farmers and anyone who works with dairy farm employees. Farm and Industry Short Course Outreach Program Manager Heather Gayton has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

New Short Course -- Prevent Electrical Accidents On...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/21

UW-Madison's Farm and Industry Short Course program will be offering a new Farm Electrical Maintenance and Safety short course in July. Participants will learn about the laws, procedures, tools, protective gear, and other basics for staying safe while troubleshooting or maintaining electrical equipment, says FISC Outreach Program Manager Heather Gayton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:26

Wheat Diseases Resurge in Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/21

Unseen for a few years, two major wheat diseases have re-emerged, catching farmers off guard. Damon Smith, UW-Extension Plant Pathologist says he’s starting to see diseases really taking hold and shutting the plants down early.“We’re seeing the resurgence of stripe rust and fusarium head blight (scab),” says Smith. “After several years of relative calm, this has caught many by surprise.” Smith says he saw the most significant severity on certain susceptible varieties in our southern locations,

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5:19

Wisconsin To Host National Dairy Goat Convention

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/21

Wisconsin's dairy goat industry also contributes to the state's nickname of America's Dairyland. The Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association traces its roots back to the 1930s. Association Vice President Anna Thompson Hajdik says Wisconsin's dairy goat heritage has gotten a new light in the last decade or so thanks to the development of new products. "You can find goat milk in everything from your conventional cheeses to now ice creams, gelatos, there's exciting work going on in the creation of formula

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6:46

UW-Madison Celebrates 175 Years: Spotlight on...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/20

Celebrating 175 Years of Impact, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will mark this milestone with a special event hosted at Badger Veterinary Hospital on June 25. Dr. Scott Spaulding, co-founder of Badger Veterinary Hospital and a passionate advocate for UW-Madison’s veterinary program says it’s an opportunity to highlight the advancements made at the school of veterinary medicine over the years and showcase how these changes benefit Wisconsin farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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20:14

Sweet Corn Expected For The Fourth

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/20

There’s nothing like biting into a cob of sweet corn on a summer day. And just in time for the Fourth of July, Skelly’s Farm Market in Janesville expects their first varieties to be ready for harvest. For our next episode with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, we’re sitting down with Scott and Laura Skelly. Scott is the sixth generation of Skelly’s Farm in Janesville. More than one hundred years ago, the farm family started out as a traditional Wisconsin farm, raising dairy and row

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9:58

Hooves At Risk During A Hot, Humid Summer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/20

Many Wisconsinites want to soak up the sun and the heat before enduring another long winter. But for cows, the summer heat can bring negative implications, from head to hoof. Karl Burgi is a global leader in hoof health. He’s a hoof health consultant and hoof trimmer with Sure Step Consulting and Save Cows Network. He says the heat, humidity, and moisture can be problematic for cattle in and out of the barn, negatively impacting dairy and beef production. He offers solutions to prevent disease and

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Elroy Fair Begins With Testing - Milk Supply...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/20

Sally Ladsten is the state ffa advisor through the WI Department of Public Instruction. She tells Pam Jahnke about the teacher shortages they're facing and how alumni support matters to the vigor of an FFA program.Jane Blain Gilbertson has announced some leadership changes at Blain's Farm & Fleet. Elroy Fair in Elroy is the first in the state that will be monitoring new testing requirements on dairy cows going on display. Marie Preuss, Elroy Fair Board President, says its familiar

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8:24

Seasonal Allergies Got You Down?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/19

Kenneth Mendez is the president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. This is a nonprofit that represents Americans with allergic diseases in the policy and research spaces. He says if you end up feeling miserable during the first nice week of the year and in waves throughout the summer, you're not alone. About 26 percent of adults and 19 percent of children suffer every year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:53

Boosting Yields With Tile Systems

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/19

Underneath 50 million-plus acres across the nation are miles of tile quietly keeping fields in prime condition for growing crops. This innovative approach to managing soil moisture is proving to be a game-changer in modern agriculture, providing numerous benefits to farmers and the environment alike.Drain tile systems play a crucial role in controlling soil moisture levels. "It helps control the moisture in the dirt profile of the soil,” says Troy Aalsma, Sales Representative for Kartechner

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50:00

Meet WI's New FFA President And Heat Helps Crops

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/19

The new Wisconsin State FFA President hails from western Wisconsin. Jescey Thompson is a member of the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau FFA chapter. He had served as the 2023-2024 Wisconsin State FFA Reporter. Thompson is very engaged in policy advocacy for agriculture and intends to make that a part of his career. Aubrey Schlimgen chats with the new leader.Cheryl Zimmerman, executive director of the Wisconsin FFA, says that training for the new state officer team begins next week with an eye on

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Speaking Up For Commodity Boards And Heat Management

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/19

Making sure farmers know where their checkoff dollars are being invested is a critical responsibility for board members. Shane Goplin, corn grower and board member, visits with Jill Welke to explain where the latest investments have been made and what returns are expected.Mike Stranz with the National Farmers Union explains the sticking points over "Right to Repair" involving agriculture.Heat and humidity cost livestock owners in multiple ways. Stephanie Hoff talks to Dr. Scott Pertzborn from the

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3:54

Helping Cattle Beat The Heat

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/06/18

If you're feeling uncomfortable in the summer heat, so are the cattle. Dr. Scott Pertzborn is one of the owners at the Lodi Veterinary Clinic specializing in livestock. He says heat can be problematic for dairy and beef production, and he's got strategies to help you keep everyone cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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