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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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5:24

Late Spring Weather Boosts Rhubarb Growth

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/05

This year, Wisconsin's spring weather was good for a lot of different crops. The same is true for the rhubarb crop. Kathy Burrs is the owner and operator of Burrs Berry Patch in Barneveld, Wisconsin. She tells us about this year's crop growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:23

Bales & Better Bottom Lines -- A Preview Of The Field...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/05

Field demonstrations are a core attraction at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Ron Zygarlicke, field demonstration chairman, tells Stephanie Hoff about the firsthand look at machinery and techniques in action showgoers can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Should WI Livestock Operators Worry About Screw Worm...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/05

The loss of a crop is awful. The loss of a tradition, even more painful. This year's erratic weather has caused some Wisconsin strawberry growers to rethink their plan. Kiley Allan gets the story from Danielle Clark of Mayberry Farms in Mayville. Their strawberry harvest is over before it started. They have pick-your-own strawberries, honeybees, row crops, and a newly planted apple orchard, backyard livestock collection of chickensand show lambs, makes skincare with farm grown ingredients such as

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7:07

Open Farm Day Teaches Visitors About Medicinal Herbs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/04

Throughout the month of June, farms across Wisconsin are opening their doors for visitors. Most of those farms are dairy farms because, after all, June is dairy month. But there's another farm, an herbal farm, opening their doors to visitors. Jane Hawley Stevens joins us. She's the owner of Four Elements Organic Herbals. They're 130 acres in Baraboo Bluffs. There, her and her husband, both former horticulture grads from the UW-Madison, have been certified organic since 1987. She grows herbs that go

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3:45

Lend Your Talents To The Show!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/04

Stephanie Hoff is looking at what it takes to bring the community together for one of the most anticipated ag events of the season: Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Vicki Halupka is the chair of the volunteer committee for the show. Sign up for a shift today: https://www.wifarmtechdays.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:31

Inside Wisconsin Farm Technology Days

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/04

Janet Keller, general manager of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, gives Stephanie Hoff a behind-the-scenes look at the massive undertaking that is this unique show. The event is July 14-16 at No Joke Dairy in Stratford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

New World Screw Worm Confirmed In Texas - Dairy Still...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/04

Deans from Wisconsin's schools of agriculture are standing is support of the Dairy Innovation Hub. The Hub acts as a collaborative "nexus," uniting the unique strengths of UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls to benefit Wisconsin'sbroader agricultural and education landscape. For example at UW-Platteville, faculty members from the chemistry and mechanical engineering departments successfully patented a method to turn spoiled milk into 3D printing material.Researchers at UW-River Falls

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8:42

Meet This Year's Outstanding Teacher - Mary Cooper

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/03

St. Mary's School educator Mary Cooper shares with Stephanie Hoff how she blends her deep-rooted background in the dairy industry with innovative STEM education. As a member of the Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Educator Ambassador Team, Mary discusses how she uses free, standards-aligned resources and multi-grade school challenges to make agricultural literacy accessible to all students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

Finding Data In The Dragline

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/03

As commercial fertilizer prices have farmers rethinking their nutrient strategies, real-time sensor technology is turning highly variable manure into a precise economic asset. Stephanie Hoff interviews Joe Sanford about his UW Dairy Innovation Hub research exploring how near-infrared spectroscopy tools can help large-scale dairies and custom operators track nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium on the fly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:32

Barnyard Beautifier - Jody Miller - Dairy Farmers Of...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/03

To date, the hilarious campaign from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin - "Born to Dairy" - has already racked up more than 10.5 million views, and counting! Today we’re joined by one of the stars of the campaign! Welcome, Jody Miller — also known as The Barnyard Beautifier! Jody and her family farm in Avoca at Miller Time Dairy. Currently they're planning to host the Iowa County Breakfast on the Farm, which is a perfect example of how Jody works to add beauty to the barnyard. Pam Jahnke visits

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50:00

World Percheron Congress Comes To MN Plus Chickens...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/03

Horses and horse owners from across North America will make their way to the MN State Fairgrounds in St. Paul for the Percheron World Congress. Bob Bosold explains the elements of the horse, and the show components with Jim Day, co-chair of the event. Day says this horse was initially bred for battle in the Middle Ages, but has advanced to being great in the harness, or saddle. He also explains the different colors that the breed can feature. Get your outdoor plans and tasks wrapped up today and

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4:53

Chickens Return To Schumacher Farm Park

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/03

Schumacher Farm Park invites visitors to take a step into history. When this Dane County Park was created, the goal was to preserve the land and create a living history museum that accurately depicted life on the farm in the 1920s and 1930s. At that time, many Wisconsin farms had chickens. Nelle Kempfer, Park Administrator, tells Kiley Allan that the chickens took a year-long hiatus, but they're back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:03

Warm Weather Pushes Grapes Ahead Of Schedule

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/03

Every year, when it comes time for us to get a growing update about the state of Wisconsin's diverse and many agricultural crops, we have to check in on grapes. Today's conversation takes us to Prairie du Sac, that's the town that Wollersheim Winery calls home. Philippe Coquard operates the winery alongside his family. He tells me they have 27 acres of grapes with about 700 vines per acre. He sat down to give Kiley Allan an update about how the grapes are growing this season.See

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49:49

Beef Advice, Manure Under The Microscope & First Crop...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/02

Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Kiley Allan about common mistakes producers make when transitioning from dairy to beef. Stu Muck outlines a beautiful day in the Revolution Plastics Ag Weather Update. Is manure feeding your crops like it used to? Division of Extension Specialist Chris Clark tells Stephanie Hoff about her latest research out of the UW Dairy Innovation Hub looking at manure micronutrients and where farms are falling short. Ashley Huhn and Pam Jahnke discuss The Steffes

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9:30

Every Dollar Counts In Research Investment - Andy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/01

There's no question. Margins are tight for Wisconsin soybean growers. Andy Bensend from Dallas, WI is one of those looking at those margins. He also sits on the WI Soybean Marketing Board where decisions are made on how to invest hard earned farmer dollars. Bensend says the investments made by the WI Soybean Marketing Board are calculated, researched and designed for a return on investment. Even if that return will take some time to develop. Bensend notes that they're challenged from a number of

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50:00

People Are Doing What With Lard - And WI Ag Teacher...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/01

Did you know keeping your lawn mower blades sharp is a critical key to a great lawn? Many people don't! Ben Jarboe finds out about some of the other ingredients that make up a lush, green lawn from Doug Soldat, UW-Madison Extension Turf Specialist. After a few showers this morning, dry moderate weather moves into WI. Stu Muck says rain shouldn't redevelop until later this week. Traditionally lard was thought of as a key ingredient to flaky pie crusts. Today - thanks to social media - lard is being

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9:37

Breakfast Hosts Discuss Contour Strips, Cow Comfort &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/01

Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to host a community dairy breakfast as we tour a family farm in the hilly Driftless region. Stephanie Hoff visits Windi Ridge Farm as part of her Leaders of the Land tour with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. The 35th annual Sauk County Breakfast on the Farm is bringing together more than 75 local businesses to spotlight the Luxton family's dedication to the community, the animals, and the land. This interview also explores how these "leaders

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50:00

State Biofuels Plants Still Hopeful On E-15 Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/06/01

The U.S. Senate has yet to take action on allowing E-15 use year round across the nation. It's a frustrating spot for Wisconsin biofuels facilities to be in. Erik Huschitt, General Manager at Badger State Ethanol in Monroe, and current President of the WI Biofuels Association feels it. He tells Pam Jahnke that "big oil" is actually on E-15's side in this debate. The problem, he says, is a small group of midsized refiners that have been getting a lot of benefits from the current system. Huschitt

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6:39

Is Manure Feeding Your Crops Like It Used To?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/29

Chris Clark, a soil and nutrient management outreach specialist with the Division of Extension, tells Stephanie Hoff about her latest research looking into the micronutrients in manure. She explains that due to EPA air quality improvements, sulfur contributions from acid rain have dropped from 10 pounds per year to less than one pound.Long-term data comparison shows that while several nutrients were tracked, boron and sulfur are the two showing the most significant downward trends in manure.While

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11:21

Exercise Caution When Turning Horses Onto New Grass

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/28

This time of year is extremely busy time of year in the equine world. Dr. Lisa Nesson joins us, she's an equine veterinarian at Irongate Equine Clinic. She tells me that this time of year she's doing all kinds of preventative health care. That includes vaccinations, travel preparation, routine dental care, deworming and more. On top of that, because horses are seasonal breeders, she spends a lot of time caring for mares and foals this time of year. Spring also means that we're beginning to see

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