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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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8:57

Warm Weather Triggers Early Insect Activity Across...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/04

As temperatures rise, Wisconsin's insect population is springing into action, signaling a potentially early start to the bug season. With approximately 20 thousand different insect species in the state, varying strategies help them survive the winter, but warm weather can prompt their activity sooner than expected. “While certain species may still be dormant as eggs, others, such as adults, have begun their activities due to the unusually warm temperatures,” explains PJ Liesch, state

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8:05

Round, Square - Big, Small - Moving It ALL To Madison...

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2024/03/04

Cheeses from Sri-Lanka! Cheese made from camel milk! It's all featured during the 2024 World Champion Cheese event happening at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. Pam Jahnke talks with John Umhoefer, executive director of the hosting Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association, about the logistics behind moving a mountain of cheese and other dairy entries from around the world. It starts at WOW Logistics in Little Chute and slowly makes its way to Madison for presentation and judging. The

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7:57

Behind-The-Scenes At The World Championship Cheese...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/04

Randy Swensen, Director of Quality & Grading at Wisconsin Aging & Grading (WAG) Cheese, has been working with the World Championship Cheese Contest for more than 20 years. As the Director of Contest Logistics, he spends much of his time in the weeks before the event at WOW Logistics' warehouse in Little Chute. This is where he leads the effort to receive and categorize the more than 3,300 entries of cheese, butter, yogurt, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:07

Hay Stocks See Regional Differences

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/01

The latest hay stocks report from USDA shows Wisconsin supply is down 30 percent from the year before. Meanwhile, out West, they're seeing a hefty carryover supply that will bring their hay prices down, according to Josh Callen, a market analyst with The Hoyt Report. He covers hay markets in the seven Western states of the Continental U.S. But he says the cost of hauling hay negates any interest in hauling those bales to places like Wisconsin. Callen says there are vast regional differences in hay

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5:43

Ag Policy Work To Continue Even After Session Ends

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2024/03/01

Jordan Lamb is a policy consultant representing seven Wisconsin farm organizations at the State Capitol. She expects the legislative session to wrap up during the first few weeks of March. Ahead of the session, back in December of 2022, she says three themes stood out among Wisconsin farmers: transportation, workforce, and health care. And Lamb says they've made strides in all three areas. This summer, she will work with her team to connect legislators to farms. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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10:21

Dairy Farmers Drive Sustainability with 'Your Farm -...

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2024/03/01

It’s tough to show progress without a starting point or a scale of measurement. That dilemma has been a roadblock for those tasked with reducing the environmental impact of milk production. Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) provides a solution with a new initiative, Your Farm – Your FootprintTM. The first-of-its-kind, farmer-led sustainability initiative empowers dairy producers to know and easily understand the environmental footprint of their farms. It gives farmers the opportunity to measure

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49:36

Cheese Contest Comes To WI, Farmers Evaluate Their...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/01

Cheesemakers from around the world will be coming to Wisconsin next week for the World Champion Cheese contest. With over 3 thousand entries, it takes a lot of behind the scenes work to get them into proper categories and maintain food safety. John Umhoeffer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association says getting all those dairy products to Wisconsin is no easy feat, and it gets more challenging every year. Bugs aren’t usually showing their face yet this time of year, but thanks

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49:38

DMC Enrollment Opens As Cheese Futures Look Soft

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2024/02/29

Protect Our Farms is circulating the state Capitol. It aims to bring consistency and peace of mind to Wisconsin’s livestock farmers, says Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Director of Governmental Affairs Jason Mugnaini and Columbia County pork farmer AV Roth. Imagine starting a sheep shearing business without knowing how to shear sheep. It panned out for Briana Bateman who now co-owns Riversong Shearing. Congress reached an agreement to prevent a government shutdown for now. Wisconsin Farm Service

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3:29

Maple Syrup Producer Hopes For Snow After These Temps

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/27

Jesse Wagner from In The Woods Sugarbush in Manitowoc says as long as the 60-degree temperatures aren't here to stay, all is well. He is hoping for snow cover to come in March to prolong the sap collection season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Farmers Are Getting Antsy With Warm Dry Weather -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/27

Most potato producers in Wisconsin would never imagine managing their 2023 crop with temperatures in the 70's come February of 2024. Stephanie Hoff learns about the precision necessary to keep those potatoes in good condition for consumption from Mike Copas, agronomy manager for Wysocki Family Farms Company.Protect Our Farms is an anthem you're hearing at the state capitol as farm organizations and commodity groups come together to prevent a patchwork of ordinances from constraining livestock

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50:00

Finding Time To Farm And Be In Leadership

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2024/02/27

People can be fairly uninformed about products they're buying and how those products got to them. Wisconsin soybean growers are paying attention and trying to share that story. Tony Mellenthin is a soybean grower in northwest Wisconsin who also sits on the United Soybean Board. He and his wife are expecting their third child, and they're using soy based products to prepare the nursery. Bob Bosold gets a tour.Covering Wisconsin with weather gear is the goal of Chris Vagasky, WISCONET

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8:12

Using Precision Technology In Your Grazing Operation

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2024/02/26

Many dairy farms, when considering the opportunities to expand, choose to build larger buildings, add more cattle, or grow more feed. However one farmer in northern Wisconsin looked at the opportunity to expand his dairy farm in a little bit different way. Joe Tomandl expanded his operation through managed grazing and the use of PaddockTrac. He shares more about how he like to let nature do the work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:53

Propane's Potential Is Wide-Reaching

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/26

In rural Wisconsin, when you hear propane, you may think about heating homes or drying grain. That’s a huge part of what propane does. However, the Propane Education Research Council is developing some other avenues for this fuel that agriculture is going to want to pay attention to. Mike Newland, the Director of Agricultural Business Development at PERC, says the potential for propane is broad. Currently, PERC is pushing technologies that allow farms to use propane-powered backup generators. In

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5:25

Automation, AI, Apps -- Irrigation Technology Is...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/26

Last year’s drought has put irrigation on the minds of farmers statewide. Aaron Lauer is a part-owner with Badger State Irrigation working with growers of all commodities on their irrigation systems. He says the weather, the ag economy, and the push for 'sustainability' are driving irrigation sales and innovation. Today's irrigation systems are far more advanced than your average lawn sprinkler. Today's innovations include autonomy, artificial intelligence, and apps on your smartphone.See

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9:11

Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/23

Finding the right legal structure for your farm can be overwhelming. From liability and taxation to overall sustainability. It’s not a one-size fits all approach. “While sole proprietorships and partnerships offer simplicity, they also come with inherent risks, as personal assets are exposed to business liabilities,” explains Rachel Armstrong, Executive Director of Farm Commons. “Alternatively, corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) provide a layer of protection by separating personal

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8:10

Managed Grazing Can Help Your Bottom Line

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/23

Just a few generations ago nearly all heifers spent part of the year on pasture. Today, many farmers choose not to implement grazing. But there’s good reason for farmers to consider going back to their roots. It’s important to understand the distinctions between managed grazing and other types of grazing management. “The shift towards sustainable grazing aligns with increasing focus on soil and water conservation and soil health,” explains Jason Cavadini, UW-Extension Grazing Specialist. “Livestock

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14:41

A Rural Air BNB Option - Joel Holland - CEO Harvest...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/23

Since the pandemic, people have been looking for all types of travel experiences. Now, add "Harvest Hosts" to the list of your options. Joel Holland is the CEO of the company that's opening doors for campers to experience things like farms, vineyards, breweries and other agro-tourism spots in Wisconsin and nationwide. Holland visited with Pam Jahnke about how he found the nucleus that turned into Harvest Hosts. Today there are hundreds of unique "hosts" offered across the United States and dozens

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10:41

Friday Night Fish And Lent - But Where Are They...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/22

It's a staple in our state - the Friday Night Fish Fry. During Lent, consumption and emphasis on fish accelerates. Where do fish numbers stand for the sought after yellow perch? Are we getting the fish on our plate from Wisconsin - or someplace else? That's what I discussed with Tammie Paoli, DNR Fish Biologist in Peshtigo. Paoli says Wisconsinites have a relationship with yellow perch that stretches back decades. At one time, there were multiple commercial fisheries operating in northeast

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New Leadership at Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association:...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/22

Tressa Lacy from Rio is the new president of the WI Cattlemen's Association (WCA), and despite the name - Lacy wants more women to find their voice in the organization. She says there's at least 10,000 beef producers in Wisconsin but that number's not reflected in their membership. She explains what her goals are for the year ahead to help with that. Originally hailing from Missouri and now calling Wisconsin home since 2017, Lacy and her husband embarked on their journey in the beef world when they

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7:03

Advancing Forage Research

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/22

There is always something to research or something to learn more about in the agriculture industry. And Forages are typically grown for animal feeding – but what other services can they provide? UW-Extension forage specialist, Marta Kohmann provides an update on the research they’re doing, how forages can fit in different production systems, and the advantages of using them to increase production. "The research encompasses a wide array of topics, including grazing experiments, manure and nutrient

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