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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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7:50

Rotational Grazing: A Win-Win for Farmers and Wildlife

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/14

When you’re grazing your livestock, are you also thinking about the wildlife around you? Well- rotational grazing actually provides a great habitat for grassland birds. “Rotational grazing offers a sanctuary for a plethora of bird species such as meadowlarks and bobolinks,” says Tom Prestby, Wisconsin Conservation Manager at Audubon Great Lakes. “The varying sizes and thicknesses of grass provide crucial nesting and foraging grounds, catering to the specific needs of each species.” The benefits

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Endeavor Farmer Advocates For Ethanol Expansion

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/14

State lawmakers are almost done with this session's work, and Wisconsin farmers don’t want any of their bills falling through the cracks. One of these is a program to expand ethanol availability at gas stations. AB 455/SB 454 would require that new retail or wholesale fueling facilities offer higher ethanol-blended motor fuels. It would also provide grants to upgrade existing facilities. Cal Dalton is a corn grower from Endeavor who sends most of his crop to ethanol facilities in Columbia County. He

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50:00

What Ag-Related Bills Will/Won't Likely Make It This...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/14

Call of Duty, Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto - those are probably video games you've heard of and may have played yourself. What about Mooving Cows? That's the title of a new video game released by UW-Madison Animal & Dairy Science department to help farmers, their employees - anyone - fine tune their animal handling techniques. Dr. Jennifer VanOss is the brain behind the game. She explains how they developed it to Pam Jahnke. There's a big consignment sale coming up in March focused purely on

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US Grains Council Grows Trade Relationships

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/13

The U.S. Grain Council (USGC) is actively engaged in maintaining and expanding trade relationships for U.S. corn, barley, and sorghum in foreign markets. With a focus on market development and access, the USGC has been a key player in facilitating exports to regions such as Asia, Latin America, North Africa, and beyond. “The current strategies of the USGC revolve around sustaining relationships with established markets in countries like Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, and Mexico,” explains Brent

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50:00

Recognizing State Student Athletes With A Connection...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/13

Protect the Harvest is an organization that's been around since 2011, but in 2024 they're refreshing their logo and their name to try and help policy makers and consumers better understand what they do. Bob Bosold talks with Dr. Mike Siemens, now executive director of A Free and Fed America.Saturday marked the beginning of China's Lunar New Year celebration - and Wisconsin's got a stake in how they celebrate. Charitee Seebecker explains that real Wisconsin ginseng is a prized gift presented during

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Ag Road Improvement Program Rolls Out Plus Slow...

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2024/02/13

Valentine's Day pops up on the calendar tomorrow! How's the flower industry doing these days? Charitee Seebecker catches up with Nichole Campbell, President of the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association. She's also owner/operator of Petal Pusher Floral Studio in Green Bay. She says roses still remain the #1 flower as far as valentine's demand, but she also shares other trends the industry's noticing. Grants are now being accepted for Wisconsin's Agriculture Road Improvement Program

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CSAs: What You Need To Know

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/12

Just because vegetables aren't growing outside right now doesn't mean that the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmers are just sitting around. A big thing that CSA growers are doing now during the winter is looking at seed and equipment catalogs. These growers need to order thousands of dollars worth of seeds, not to mention supplies such as potting soil, roll cover, tractor tires, greenhouse plastic, you name it. So the winter means a lot of time in the office. At the end of February, some

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6:28

Taters Tackle Misinformation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/09

Blair Richardson leads Potatoes USA, a trade group looking for new opportunities for U.S. potatoes. He says that they also have to be concerned about misinformation about potatoes that target both consumers and healthcare providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Maple Syrup Struggles - Chinese New Year Begins For...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/09

This weekend begins China's New Year celebrations, and this year Wisconsin Ginseng is hoping they're going to see more business. Charitee Seebecker catches up with Jackie Fett, Executive Secretary for the Wisconsin Ginseng Association. The group just took a trade mission to China for the first time since the pandemic to try and restore buying relationships that stretch back generations. Wisconsin experienced its first tornado EVER in the month of February last night. It's another example of weird

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11:52

Warm Winter Brings A Hurdle For Potatoes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/08

The weather we’re experiencing this winter could pose some challenges for Wisconsin’s potato crop. Pests and diseases may benefit from the mild temperatures, and storage management has to change based on the forecast as well. Mike Copas, a senior agronomist with the Wysocki Family of Companies in the Central Sands, tells us how the warm conditions are impacting not just the stored potato crop but the next crop that goes into the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ARIP Provides Vital Funding for Road Improvements...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/08

One of the biggest logistical challenges, for many farmers, often occurs on the roads just outside their farms. Wisconsin farmers help feed the world and need to have strong and reliable roads in place to make sure that the food they produce is able to leave the farm and arrive to market quickly, reliably, and efficiently. That’s where the Agriculture Road Improvement Program (ARIP) comes in. “The funding in ARIP is targeted to the first-mile roads and bridges that farmers use every day,” Tim

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24:59

Rural Mutual Round Table - Crop Insurance - Jenny Brown

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/08

March 15th is the looming deadline for crop insurance decisions that farms will live with for the rest of the calendar year. Do you have all the answers you need to make the right choice? Crop insurance rates are basically the same for any company you might work with, but the service you receive can vary. Jenny Brown is a Rural Mutual Crop Insurance advisor. She's been involved in production agriculture her entire life, and continues farming with her husband today. That means she understands the

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6:59

Odd Weather We're Having For Maple Syrup

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/08

It’s earlier than normal, but you may see maple syrup producers in Wisconsin already tapping trees and cooking sap. Steve Anderson is one of them. He’s the president of the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Association and the third generation of Anderson Maple Syrup in Cumberland. He says the 'January thaw' is lasting weeks instead of days, and it's sparking producers to tap early. He hopes that cooler temperatures and snow will come so that the 'normal' sugaring season arrives accordingly in a few

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Don't Dismiss Dry Whey Prices - Faulman

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/08

There's a lot of different discussions happening in Wisconsin about affordable health care options for farm families. Our state’s largest general farm organizations are bringing it up as a top priority in this legislative session and have brought different strategies to the table. Wisconsin Farmers Union, for example, is asking the state to expand BadgerCare by accepting federal Medicaid expansion dollars. With the expansion, they hope to reach more farmers. Stephanie Hoff gives us some

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Wisconsin FFA Alumni Focuses On Fundraising

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/08

The Wisconsin FFA Alumni gathered together in Green Bay over the weekend for their annual state convention. Jill Welke was there to chat with Deb Ihm, the current president of the WI FFA Alumni and Tom Bressler, past WI State FFA Officer now leading a campaign to raise money for the group.Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group chats with Pam Jahnke at the WI Corn/Soy Expo about the conversations they've been having with producers about the auction business today. Paid for by Steffes Group.Charitee

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Wisconsin Soybean Association Marks 50 Years of...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/07

The Wisconsin Soybean Association marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 50 years of growth, innovation and dedication to Wisconsin soybean growers. Tony Mellenthin, a farmer from Eau Galle Wisconsin and director on the United Soybean Board says membership is growing, and more farmers are actively promoting soybeans. Those types of things haven’t been happening for a long time. He explains more about trends he’s seen over those 50 years and what’s ahead for the next 50, including a project

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9:16

Protecting Wisconsin's Agricultural Heritage Through...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/07

In an effort to preserve Wisconsin’s farmland for future generations, the state's Farmland Preservation Program has undergone a substantial update. The program, which serves as a crucial tool for farmers to protect their land, has received revisions aimed at enhancing its effectiveness and ensuring its alignment with evolving agricultural needs. Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski says the Farmland Preservation Program is more than just a policy—it's a

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10:07

Love in Bloom: Florists Gear Up For Valentine's Day

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/06

"Love is in the air. You know what that means—it's time to dust off those cheesy pickup lines and get ready for Valentine's Day as it approaches faster than cupid's arrow ! But before you panic-buy a giant teddy bear or a heart-shaped box of chocolates, let's take a moment to appreciate the unsung heroes of this romantic holiday: florists. Have you ever wondered how florists prepare for the surge of orders and the details behind crafting those stunning arrangements that capture the essence of love

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Chicken Wings Will Soar On Super Bowl Sunday

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/06

What do 49ers fans, Chiefs fans, and Swifties all have in common? They'll likely be eating wings on Super Bowl Sunday! According to the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report, Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching Kansas City and San Francisco battle for the championship trophy. “Football is great. Wings are great. But they’re even better together,” said Council spokesman Tom Super. “Sure, you can have your chips, your guacamole, your pizza. But when it comes to menus next

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Not Everyone "From Dairy" At Midwest Dairy Challenge...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/06

Wisconsin's dairy industry isn't the only one suffering with lower prices. Cow numbers are decreasing and the amount of milk per cow is remaining stable. Despite stable milk production per cow, innovative feeding and breeding strategies led to an 11% increase in butterfat per cow. Managing through all these trends will take sharp managers. Charitee Seebecker talks with UW-Extension Dairy Economist, Chuck Nicholson, about what he sees lining up for 2024. The phrase "Midwest Dairy Challenge" may

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