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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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4:18

Meet The New President Of Wisconsin Custom Operators:...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/22

Wisconsin Custom Operators have elected John Osterhaus as their new President. Osterhouse owns and operates Silver Streak Ag Services based in Chadwick, Illinois, a custom forage harvesting company serving primarily Northern and Northwestern Illinois. While he may be in Illinois, he has been involved with Wisconsin Custom Operators for nearly a decade and has some big plans for the year ahead. Wisconsin Custom Operators has had some wins in legislation this past year but John says he’s not done yet

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10:24

Registration Window Open For Healthy Grown Program

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/22

Protecting the soil, the water, and the farm for generations to come is something consumers are increasingly interested in. And it’s what Wisconsin potato and vegetable growers are actively doing. One of the programs that helps support these growers is the Wisconsin Healthy Grown Potatoes program. Deana Knuteson is a researcher out of the Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences Department at UW-Madison. She’s been working with the potato industry for about 30 years. She’s been engaged with the Healthy

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50:00

WI Corn Growers Watch State House - WI Beef...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/22

Just because we don't see anything growing now doesn't mean plans aren't being made for when planting season begins. Charitee Seebecker visits with Tess Romanski, staff member with FairShare CSA in Madison about subscription farming, and why signing up early is key. Romanski says being a subscription farmer requires a lot of planning - planning that's already underway.WI corn growers and ethanol producers are continuing to ask for financial assistance from the state to upgrade gas pumps and allow

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50:00

New Mexico And Texas Witness Big Milk Drops - Burgess

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/22

Over 200 FFA members flocked to the state capitol on Monday to talk about vocational agriculture education and the organization they represent. Jill Welke caught up with several members of the Chippewa Falls FFA. While some were ready to talk issues, others were prepared to share their personal stories on FFA involvement with legislators.Today is FFA Day of Giving. The financial goal this year is $50,000 within the state.Greg Bussler, WI State Ag Statistician, talks with Pam Jahnke about some of

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10:12

Beef Producers (Including Dairy) - Fill Out Your Survey

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/21

The Wisconsin Beef Council is working hard to make sure all beef producers, including those dairy operations that market calves, steers and cull cows, know how their checkoff contributions are being used. Grace Link, compliance officer with the Wisconsin Beef Council, says they're circulating a survey to growers statewide asking for their input. Link says they've found the more producers know about where their money is focused, the better they feel about the investment. Link stresses that they work

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11:32

New Options For Buying A Rural Home

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/21

Options to buying a home in rural Wisconsin just got a little easier with Compeer Financials groundbreaking First-Time Homebuyer Program, designed eliminate barriers like down payments and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) costs. Compeer’s Rural Living Solutions (RLS) team is proud to unveil this innovative financing option, catering specifically to those seeking to purchase a home for the first time. With the RLS First-Time Homebuyer Program, prospective buyers can access up to $400,000 in financing

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9:20

'Protect Our Farms' Bill Would Strive For Consistency

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/20

Wisconsin Farm Bureau is sounding the alarm over ordinances and ballot initiatives that have been seen in other states finding their way to Wisconsin. The organization says laws like California's Proposition 12 proliferating in other states would have detrimental effects on food supplies, farms, and dinner tables. That's why WFBF is advocating for Protect Our Farms, AB 957 / SB 892. This bill would protect farms from activist-driven local ordinances that attempt to dictate the protocols and

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9:43

Creating Value For U.S. Meat Overseas

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/20

When you’re thinking about what to make for dinner, do you consider cow tongue, liver or kidneys? Probably not- but these cuts are highly sought after in other countries. Dean Meyer, Past chair of the us meat export federation explains how they’re working to create new market opportunities for Wisconsin agriculture. “At USMEF, we don’t key in one country,” explains Dean Meyer, Past chair of the US Meat Export Federation. “With 19 offices around the world and a presence in 80 countries, we’re

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8:47

Journey From Suburbia To Sheep Shearing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/20

It’s a reality for some people that the only animal they’ve ever come into contact with is their pet. That was the case for Briana Bateman, who had not had a farm interaction until her 20s. It was her love for sustainable food and cute animals that drove her to start a national sheep shearing business. She tells us about her journey from the suburbs to production agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Harvest Host - Rural Travel Option And China Moves...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/20

Air BNB, VRBO, even glamping! These are all phrases that people have become familiar with as travel options. Now add a new one - Harvest Host. Joel Holland is the CEO of Harvest Host, an opportunity to experience different vistas and terrain in your RV. Holland and his wife spent two years traveling around the lower 48 states trying to see "everything". Holland said they got bored with the regular RV parks - and came up with the Harvest Host concept. Today it features hundreds of cooperators

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50:00

TIF District Could Help Soy Processing Plan And It's...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/20

Wisconsin soybean growers are monitoring discussions focused on a possible new TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district for Evansville. Bob Bosold talks to Jordan Lamb from the Welch Group, about why the TIF is being requested and what a new soybean processing plant would mean to state farmers. It's National FFA Week and Wisconsin members will be celebrating and informing. Mary Schreiber, president of the Wisconsin FFA Association explains how she got involved! Businesses and land owners in

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7:56

Support WI FFA This National FFA Week

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/19

Happy National FFA Week! FFA members across the nation are participating in exciting events and educational workshops to highlight the success of members. Traveling throughout Wisconsin to help local chapters celebrate is the State FFA officer team. . Linsey Mueller is serving as a State FFA Treasurer, and shares more about how people can be involved and support FFA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:26

Celebrate National FFA Week With State FFA Officer...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/19

It’s National FFA Week and FFA members are sporting their blue and gold across the nation to celebrate. From exciting events and educational workshops to highlighting the success of members, the week is packed full of activities. Traveling throughout Wisconsin to help local chapters celebrate is the State FFA officer team. Mary Schrieber is serving as a State FFA President. She has more of a non-traditional agriculture background but fell in love with agriculture and beekeeping. To celebrate

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9:31

So, You Want To Start Farming?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/16

So you want to be a farmer? Ag lender Rene Johnson with Lake Ridge Bank recommends partnering up with an existing farm to learn the ropes. She says there's growing interest among nonfarm consumers to get involved in agriculture - some even exploring how to start their own farm business. However, it can be challenging to get a farm loan if you don't have farm experience. Johnson says if you fall into that category, there are steps you can take before applying for an ag business loan to improve your

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6:45

Sustainable Grazing: Strategies for Maximizing Animal...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

When your animals are out on pasture it can be hard to make sure they’re still getting a balanced diet with all of the nutrients they need. It requires a lot of knowledge about your forage quality, soil health, specific animal requirements and much more. I Dr. Greg Brickner, veterinarian for Organic Valley says not all of our grazing management and forage species decisions are equal. It’s important to know what works best for your operation. "Matching the nutritional needs of animals with the

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4:29

Maximize Your Corn-Soy-Pork Relationships

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

Feed is the number one cost in swine production. However The using corn and soy, both as feed ingredients and as nutrients recycled through swine manure, can help your overall bottom line. Nic Rue, vice president of swine lending for Compeer Financial explains how beneficial having a good relationship with corn and soy growers is for your overall sustainability. "The beauty of this relationship lies in its circular nature, as pig manure can be utilized as a nutrient-rich resource to grow next year's

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9:17

Ins & Outs Of Frost Seeding

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

Even though it's felt like an 'early spring', Kevin Shelley recommends holding off on frost seeding until March. Shelley is with the Division of Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Program, specializing in cover crops. He joins Mid-West Farm Report in-studio to go over the ins and outs of frost seeding this year, and the pros and cons it can bring to pastures, forage stocks, and a winter wheat crop, depending on the weather. Shelley works primarily in the southern half of Wisconsin. See

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10:26

Best Practices For Kidding & Lambing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

The first months of the year are all about farm animal babies, especially lambs and kids. Emma Schaffel, DVM, with Waupun Veterinary Services reminds new and seasoned sheep and goat owners about best practices for the kidding and lambing season, which can last from January to April. Emma says there’s a high demand for veterinarians in agriculture because of the growing amount of hobby farms in the state. She says there are several steps you can take before and after the little ones hit the ground to

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Census Has Some Good/Some Not For WI Ag And Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

Next week one of the largest gatherings of organic farmers happens in LaCrosse. The annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference will draw attendees from across North America. Stephanie Hoff talks to Lori Stern, Executive Director of Marbleseed. Stern says waste is a key theme at this year's conference -- reducing waste of time, money, food, etc. Another theme -- transitioning to organic. Funds have been made available at the federal and state levels to help farmers transition to organic to meet

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6:06

FISC Program Key In Building the Next Generation of...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/14

Have you or someone you know attended the Farm and Industry Short Course program at UW-Madison? Maybe you have kids that went. The program has had a large impact on many in the agriculture industry so when UW-Madison announced they were no longer going to have it, it took many by surprise. Representative Tony Kurtz says that’s why he’s happy it has been reestablished at UW-River Falls. He explains more about just how important FISC is for the agriculture community. "When you look at the number of

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