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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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11:46

Graduating Students Agree -- The Right Job Has The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/12

The excitement on the UW-Rivers Falls campus is palpable as seniors wrap up their last semester and prepare to accept their diplomas. The news from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is that the job market for these grads is looking good. So good, that students have to weigh the benefits of each job offer carefully before deciding. College Dean Michael Orth tells us where the numbers are trending for agriculture students entering the workforce. We also talked with three

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50:00

WI Fairs Get A Little $$ And Broadband Access Is...

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2024/04/12

There's no better way to understand the dry winter then riding with a barge captain on the Mississippi. Jim Cheatam is a barge captain with Western River who's also active sharing his stories on social media. Charitee Seebecker talked with him about current water levels, what's moving on the waterway today, and what worries him about the 2024 season. Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg had some home runs and some misses in signed policy this spring. She recaps fair funding, biofuels initiatives and

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6:01

From Agriculture to Automotive: Green Bay's...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/11

Imagine you're putting together your own engine. You've gone through the process of picking out the best products and start putting them together to build or rebuild your farm truck or tractor. But then you notice that something is off. Now you have to disassemble the engine and start from scratch. Sound familiar? Baril Engine Rebuilding can help solve those issues. Becky Monahan is the Marketing manager and says they help farmers before they even know they need it. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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11:10

Some RBI's, Home Runs And A Couple Swing-Miss -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/11

Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg is summing up the work completed at the state house like the springtime sport we're watching - baseball. In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, Ballweg acknowledged there were some successes that crossed the plate like getting additional financial support for the states county fairs, but also missed opportunities due in part, to misunderstanding by Gov. Tony Evers. Ballweg says a bill designed to protect farms from encroaching local policies limiting farm size was an

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50:00

Mexico's Buying Cheese - North Carolina Latest With...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/11

Derek Ahl owns and operates Northern Family Farms in Merrillan, WI. His business focuses on the shrubs and ornamental trees that homeowners are looking for at this time of year. Jill Welke visits the farm and finds out how the winter impacted their stock, and what customers are looking for this spring.North Carolina has become the seventh state that's detected High Pathogenic Avian Influenza(HPAI) in their dairy herd. Dr. Mike Martin, NC State Veterinarian, says they're investigating to find out

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6:35

HPAI? Wisconsin Has A Unique System In Place

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2024/04/10

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is circulating again, but it’s impacting more than birds. Several states have found this strain of bird flu in dairy cows. Wisconsin has not had a case yet this year, but it has a system in place to help prevent the spread of animal disease if it does come into our state. Wisconsin requires anyone with livestock – whether you have three chickens or 3,000 cows – to register where those animals live. It’s called the Premise ID Law. The database is run by

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50:00

WI's Unique Way Of Handling HPAI And Technology To...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/10

Another episode of Top Chef Wisconsin will air tonight on the Bravo Network. Stephanie Hoff talks with some of the contestants on their impression of the event and the emphasis on Wisconsin commodities. She also chats with some of the Wisconsin cheesemakers that made appearances on the show. High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is still making headlines nationwide. Wisconsin sits in a unique position relative to communicating directly with farms and bird owners about their risks. It's called

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9:02

Consider This Before Signing A Solar Agreement

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/10

Wisconsin is moving away from carbon-based fuels such as coal, and moving toward renewable energy such as wind and solar. This means there are more opportunities for farmers to add value to their farms with solar arrays. But you’re going to want to proceed with caution. Bill Oemichen joins us in-studio. He’s a professor of law at the UW-Madison Divison of Extension. He says roughly 100 or more solar developers are seeking to do business with Wisconsin farmers to lease land for solar arrays. Bill

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7:44

Improving Management & Traits In Beef x Dairy Crosses

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/10

Blake Foraker joins us. He’s an assistant professor of meat science at Washington State University. His expertise lies in beef on dairy cross animals and how to improve the traits in these cattle to keep their value in the beef market. He says beef on dairy cross animals isn’t new, but they haven’t been this popular until fairly recently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:13

Preparing for the Growing Season: Key Strategies for...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/09

Soil health remains a top-of-mind concern for farmers. With spring planting season just ahead, it’s important to take proper steps before and after planting to better control weeds. Rodrigo Werle, UW-Extension Cropping Systems Weed Specialist, says recent snow and rain has helped soil moisture improve which will help farmers manage their weeds in the long-term. “According to the latest drought monitor released on April 4th, significant improvements have been observed in the southeast region of the

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7:23

From Field to Cloud: Custom Solutions for...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/09

Agriculture has increasingly relied more and more on automation to improve safety, production, and quality. Regardless of the final product, many growers, processors, and transporters use automated equipment or rely on support and utility systems. Vinny Endres is the president of Bitmasked Automation and uses his personal farm experience to help farms of all sizes reach their goals with automation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:30

Wind Turbine Blades Come Down - Benches And Art Pop Up

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/09

Did you know that wind farm blades last between 20-30 years, depending on where it is? Today, while many wind farms continue to produce, some of the blades that have been doing the work for decades are getting re-powered, meaning they'll keep using the site and the turbine, but the blades need to be replaced. But what do you do with a piece of fiberglass that's anywhere from 140-200 feet long, and weighs 10 tons?? Meet Brian Donahue and Canvus. Every year it's estimated that 5,000-8,000 of wind

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50:00

Social Media Chatter Slows Over HPAI - Drives Dairy -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/09

Wisconsin apple growers are still on high alert over weather conditions that might jeopardize their crop. Charitee Seebecker talks to Steve Louis from Oakwood Fruit Farm in Richland Center about what he's observing, and how he's preparing for what could be a dry spring. New technology is allowing farms to try and remove some of the punch neighbors experience as they're handling manure. Strong Microbials is a company that sells live bacteria and enzymes that re-digest animal waste to reduce

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8:21

Jill Jorgenson - 4-H Survey Underway

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/09

University Extension 4-H programs from throughout the upper Midwest are conducting a survey on Food, Agriculture, & Related Businesses Workforce Needs. The information they gather in the survey will enhance 4-H initiatives in promoting career pathways in the agriculture, food & forestry career industries with a better understanding of the workforce needs. Pam Jahnke talks to Jill Jorgenson, WI Youth Development 4-H Animal Science and Agriculture Outreach Specialist with UW- Extension says

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5:07

Getting The Word Out About Bison

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/08

Melissa Wienkes is the second generation on her family bison farm in Seymour, raising over 100 head. She’s also active in the Wisconsin Bison Producers Association, actively promoting and preserving the American bison in Wisconsin. Maybe you’ve had a bison burger from the association’s famous food truck. Melissa says you can check out your local bison producer for even more cuts and products. WBPA recently launched a new website wisconsinbison.com for producers and consumers to learn more about the

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Big Bids For WBIA Bull Sale And Will Bees React To...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/08

Agriculture exists everywhere in the world - but it can look different than Wisconsin. Bob Bosold visits with Oscar Vargas, an agriculture guide in Costa Rica, about their labor force and the type of agriculture you'll see there.Today's solar eclipse could cause animals around the farm to act a little odd today, at least for the few minutes the eclipse occurs. Beekeepers around the country are trying to monitor their hive activity with beedar. Wayne Steiglman, a hobby beekeeper in Brown County,

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25:29

Prepare Now For Heat Stress On The Way - Dr. Stu Rympf

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/06

As the weather starts to warm up, dairy producers face the looming challenge of heat stress in their dairy herds. With temperatures rising earlier than usual, the need to manage the heat becomes increasingly urgent. Heat stress poses a considerable risk to the health, well-being and production of dairy cows. As we approach the summer months, it’s critical to have prevention and control strategies in place to mitigate its impact. Dr. Stuart Rymph, technical support dairy nutritionist for Purina

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10:00

Wisconsin Author Highlights Life on the Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/05

In a heartwarming testament to the joys of farm life and family bonds, author Chase Pagel of Kewaunee announces the release of her debut book, "Rosco's Sweet Treats." Inspired by her own experiences growing up on a family farm, Pagel brings to life the endearing tale of her daughter Kylie and her beloved Jersey steer, Rosco. The narrative of "Rosco's Sweet Treats" revolves around Kylie's adventures on their family farm, particularly her special bond with Rosco, who really enjoys strawberry

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5:51

Master Cheesemaker Pam Hodgson Makes Top Chef Debut

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/05

Master Cheesemaker Pam Hodgson from Sartori Cheese has found her audience has expanded after her appearance on Top Chef. This season, the television series is all about Wisconsin. The latest episode focuses on Wisconsin cheese and features more than a dozen decorated specialty cheeses, including Sartori's Bellavitano Merlot. Hodgson was a celebrity guest. She says the exposure brought tremendous value. It was also a great plug for Wisconsin's one-of-a-kind Master Cheesemaker Program.See

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4:34

Meet The Wisconsinite In The Top Chef Competition

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/04/05

Top Chef contestant Dan Jones has been feeling the love from Wisconsin viewers during the season because of his Wisconsin roots. While he's competing on home turf, he says it isn't a walk in the park. He's still getting introduced to new ingredients and challenges. He recently discovered Wisconsin was a top producer of cranberries. Dan encourages his fellow Wisconsinites to enjoy the vibrant food culture and agricultural diversity that might be in their own backyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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