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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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11:23

Choose Native Plants This Gardening Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/12

The growing interest in native landscaping among Wisconsinites has sparked a surge in options for purchasing low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and beneficial plants. According to Amy Staffen, Conservation Biologist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the enthusiasm for native plants has led to significant developments in the availability of these essential green elements. "Nine new native plant nurseries have been added to the list maintained by the Wisconsin Department of

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10:05

Office Of Rural Prosperity Has Resources To...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/12

If you’ve gone through one Wisconsin small town, you have not seen them all. And that’s because each rural Wisconsin community has something unique to bring to the table. The state is working to help strengthen those qualities to keep our rural economies strong. The Office for Rural Prosperity was developed four years ago to help connect rural communities to state resources. The office is also a listening ear for rural Wisconsin. Director Beth Haskovec has recently been on a listening session tour

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10:37

Spring Showers Bring... Flooding

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/12

In Wisconsin, spring showers can lead to more than May flowers. Flooding is a risk over the next few months. And it has Wisconsin Emergency Management on high alert. Andrew Beckett joins us in-studio. He’s a public information officer with WEM. The agency’s role is to support local emergency management offices. If a county or tribe has an emergency issue exceeding their ability to respond, they can reach out to WEM and get access to state resources. Beckett reminds Wisconsinites to assess their

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11:12

Hawaii For Spring Break? You'll See Seed Potatoes...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/11

Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable. The average American eats about 46 pounds of spuds every year. So growing potatoes is an important job! And those valuable veggies start from somewhere – a seed. Brooke Babler is the associate program director for the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program. It takes a lot of manpower, time, and resources to ensure seed potatoes are of high quality for commercial growers, even going to test plots in Hawaii. Babler walks us through the extensive

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8:32

Get "Cheesy" During March Madness

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/11

The month of March is well-known for sports, filled with basketball games, March Madnessbrackets, and the fun of picking your favorite teams against family and friends. 76th Alice in Dairyland Ashley Hagenow says you can make these celebrations complete with Wisconsin dairy products. Throughout the month of March, Hagenow will be conducting the “Wisconsin Artisan Bracket.” This gives Wisconsinites the opportunity to vote for their favorite kinds of cheese. "We wanted to celebrate our love for

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10:13

Does Your Dairy Use Robotics? Join This User Group

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/11

The Automated Milking Systems User Group is hosting its first meeting on April 9 at the Agriculture Center of Excellence in Wausau from 1-3:30 p.m. The Division of Extension is hosting the user group. UW Milking Lab Director Prof. Doug Reinemann says farmers will exchange ideas and best practices and group together to conduct on-farm research until the next meeting. Joining the AMS User Group allows you to collaborate with other farmers and contribute to research efforts to improve dairy farming

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5:42

From Farm to Table: Understanding Beef Quality

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/11

When you’re out shopping for meat at the grocery store or maybe from your local farmer, what do you look for? Bernie O’Rourke is the Extension Youth Livestock Specialist. She says understanding quality grading and yields can be hard if you’re not doing it everyday. Quality grade serves as a compass for consumers navigating their purchasing decisions. It embodies attributes like tenderness, flavor, and lean meat, all of which contribute to a satisfying meal. Factors influencing quality grades

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8:38

Invest in yourself at the 2024 PDP Business Conference

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/11

Are you a dairy farmer looking to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry? The key to success in today’s fast-paced dairy industry is a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. The countdown is on to the 2024 Business Conference presented by the Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP), set for March 13-14, 2024, at the Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells. Cassandra Strupp, PDP program manager says whether you're a producer, industry professional, or student, this is your chance to

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8:28

A "Gouda" Time Competing at the World Championship...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/07

The World Championship Cheese Contest is like the super bowl to cheese makers. But just why is it so big and important? Marieke Penterman of Marieke Gouda says a lot has changed over her time competing but she keeps coming back regardless of how she places. Participation in cheese competitions has been transformative for Marieke Gouda propelling them onto the national and international stage. With accolades such as being named the most awarded US producer at the World Cheese Awards in Europe, the

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9:14

Limburger Cheese - Iconic Aroma, Iconic To Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/07

Surface-ripened cheeses account for some of the 142 classes at the World Championship Cheese Contest. That includes Limburger cheese. Limburger has a reputation for a potent aroma, but it's also a staple in Wisconsin's cheese-making heritage. One of Limburger's biggest fans, John Jaeggi, is the coordinator for the Wisconsin Master Cheese Maker program at the Center for Dairy Research. He's also a go-to judge for the "stinky cheese" categories at competitions. He gives us a history lesson on

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50:00

Cleansing Paletes At World Cheese And Where Are Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/07

We'll need to get together this morning for some discussion. I'm apparently getting a new credit card - new bank partner. When I do, I want you to go ahead and make those reservations for Washington Watch. Blast this week! I have had a schedule change on a doctor's appointment today and I don't know if I'll get done fast enough to be at the WCC announcement. I'm still going to try but it'll be close. Talking to Nick Levandowski on spring chick issues this morning, and Pete Kappelman from LOL

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50:00

Watching Money In D.C. And Volunteers Matter At World...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/07

Helping farms collect data from their farming operations is the goal of the new "Your Farm, Your Footprint" offered through the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin. Charitee Seebecker talks to executive director, Shelly Mayer, about the program.Derrick Van Orden, Congressman from WI, is paying attention to the money flow in Washington, D.C. He says the ag appropriations process looks sound, and he's comfortable with the allotment for programs like conservation and dairy innovation that he's

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4:12

Victory for Wisconsin: Decatur Dairy Claims First...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/06

Steve Stetler, a cheese maker at Decatur Dairy has emerged victorious in the Open Class Cheese Curd category at the prestigious World Championship Cheese Contest. Stetler's Muenster Curd earned him the top honor in a highly competitive field, solidifying his position as a master of his craft. "You work really hard at this contest because it's the best of the best and everybody brings their A-game. It's a tremendous feeling to be recognized for your efforts, especially in such a esteemed

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6:04

The Art of Cheese Judging Goes Beyond Just Taste

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/06

In Wisconsin - We like cheese. It’s who we are. But have you ever thought about what actually makes cheese good besides that you like the taste of it? There’s a lot that goes into actually judging cheese. Jill Allen of Tillamook Cheese in Oregon is serving as an official judge for this year's World Championship cheese contest. She shares some insight into what she looks for. "When we judge cheese, we're not just assessing its flavor and texture. We're deciphering the journey it has undertaken, from

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9:33

Dairy Goat Association Sees Opportunity In Product...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/06

It’s kidding season on Wisconsin dairy goat farms. That means sweet baby goats and increased milk production. But it’s not the only excitement that the goat dairy industry is witnessing in 2024. Anna Thompson Hajdik is the vice president of the Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association and serves as a director of the Upper Midwest Region for the American Dairy Goat Association. She frequently returns to the family dairy goat herd in Minnesota. She says the dairy goat industry is faced with an incredible

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10:28

Bite into the Best: Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/06

You know that burger you order every time you go out? The one that you just crave throughout the week? Well now's the time to share that hunger with others and give it and the restaurant the full recognition it deserves. The Wisconsin Beef Council has kicked off their inaugural Wisconsin’s Best Burger Contest. The contest is designed to seek out and promote 100% beef burgers prepared in Wisconsin restaurants. Everyone has a favorite spot they choose when burger hunger strikes, and this is the

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6:54

Donkey Milk, Tree Bark & Booze -- Ingredients...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/06

At the World Championship Cheese Contest happening this week in Madison, you’re bound to come across some cheeses you’ve never seen before. This is part of the excitement for contest judge Cathy Strange. When she’s not scoring cheese, she’s a food ambassador and buyer for Whole Foods Market. She comes across some exotic cheeses across the globe that are meeting the consumer’s desire to eat something different. She tells us about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

Where Does The Cheese Go After The Contest?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/05

The 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest is officially underway. Now through Thursday, more than 3,300 cheese, yogurt, butter, and dry dairy products will be evaluated by a skilled team of internationally renowned judges. But the judges won't be able to eat all those entries! So, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association will use the dairy products to give back. Executive Director John Umhoefer has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:50

B-Team Volunteers -- Essential To The World Cheese...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/05

The World Championship Cheese Contest -- it's possible thanks to the B-Team, 122 volunteers who sort and serve thousands of dairy products to the judges. These volunteers are people throughout the dairy industry from finance to marketing and from processing to education. Stephanie Hoff introduces us to two B-Teamers who are proud to give back to the industry. MaKenzie Skibbie is a junior at UW-River Falls. She's about three-quarters of the way to getting her cheesemaking license. Hannah Workman of

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7:52

Farming in the Netherlands: A Unique Perspective

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/03/05

Have you ever wondered what its like to be a farmer in a different part of the word? Luke Keulers is a farmer from Beek Netherlands and says while they may have different regulations to follow, you’d be surprised how similar things are. He shares a bit more about what it’s like for him. "One of the biggest regulations we face is the manure surplus. The abundance of manure in the Netherlands poses challenges for farmers and the government alike, leading to concerns about environmental impact,

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