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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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9:20

Boost Silage Tonnage and Profitabilty with New...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/18

A recent extensive study, conducted collaboratively with over 30 dairy producers during the 2022 and 2023 growing seasons, unveiled promising results for Pivot Bio's microbial nitrogen. The research demonstrated that replacing synthetic nitrogen with up to 40 pounds per acre of microbial nitrogen significantly enhanced silage tonnage without compromising quality. Results, presented at the Dairy Business Association’s Dairy Strong event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, revealed a 4.2% advantage in tonnage

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6:26

Wisconsin Potatoes Are Your Playoff Win

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/18

No matter who goes to the Super Bowl, Wisconsin potatoes are always going to be the winner. As we get our menus lined up for the NFL playoff party season, a comforting dish that beats the freezing temps is going to make all the difference. Homegrown spuds fit the bill. 76th Alice in Dairyland Ashley Hagenow joins us in-studio to remind us that Wisconsin potatoes are your game day’s best friend. You can find hundreds of unique and easy Wisconsin potato recipes online at

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Update From DairyStrong And Farm & Rural Lobby Day

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/18

After 30 years of service to Wisconsin corn growers, Dr. Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Specialist, has retired. Pam Jahnke visits with Lauer about how he came to become a part of WI agriculture, and how he believes corn production's changed.Good turnout for the WI Farmers Union Farm & Rural Lobby Day on Wednesday. Darren VonRuden, president of WFU, says it takes more than just A conversation to change policy like climate change support programs. Governor Tony Evers joined the group and said

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7:25

"There's No Place Like Home" in the Agriculture Industry

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/17

In a celebration of agriculture and community, the Walworth County Fair became a hub of creativity and connection this past year, fostering a sense of belonging under the theme "There's No Place Like Home." Eileen Walsh Grzenia, fair secretary explains how their fair theme connected people to agriculture "The fair theme brought attendees back to their roots, fostering a deep appreciation for agriculture. Visitors explored different barns, connected with exhibitors, and delved into the rich

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5:03

Farmers Union Braves The Chill To Advocate For Policy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/17

Farm & Rural Lobby Day was a success, according to Wisconsin Farmers Union. Members braved the cold this week to come to the State Capitol and talk to lawmakers about the policy priorities they established during their annual meeting. President Darin Von Ruden, a dairy farmer out of Westby, says he was happy with the turnout and the excitement in the room. He says lawmakers also look forward to meeting with their farmer constituents, but passing legislation won't be easy. He says funding on-farm

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5:14

Gov. Evers Comments On Ag Policy Themes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/17

The state's largest general farm organizations are tagging health care as a primary issue in this legislative session. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is looking to have its own health care plan similar to several other state farm bureaus. And Wisconsin Farmers Union wants to expand BadgerCare by having Wisconsin join the more than 40 other states who have accepted federal Medicaid expansion funds. Gov. Tony Evers shares his thoughts. In other news, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has

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6:23

Protecting Your Fair: Understanding Insurance Coverage

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/17

Insurance. It’s something you may not think about until you have to use it. Insurance for county fairs is a bit different than the insurance you have for your home or life. Andrew Vandepopulier of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance specializes in helping people understand just what their insurance policy really means. Since the pandemic there have been many changes to these policies that fair personnel need to be aware of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

Avoid Overflow This Winter

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/16

The warm and dry month of December gave farmers time to empty their manure storage for the winter. However, that doesn't mean you're in the clear through spring. Kevin Erb joins us, a conservation and nutrient management specialist with the Division of Extension. He recommends checking over your storage facility at least once a week to stay ahead of any maintenance issues. He says you don’t want to have to spread manure onto a thick bed of snow and lose those nutrients when it melts off the

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50:00

Nothing Pretty From USDA Report For Growers - Heinberg

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2024/01/16

Wisconsin banks are signaling caution as we get started in a new year, but these bankers are still a lot more optimistic than they were ahead of 2023. Every six months, the Wisconsin Bankers Association surveys Wisconsin bank CEOs on economic conditions. Last year at this time, three-quarters of the respondents predicted the economy would worsen. Today, that number is less than half. WBA President Rose Oswald Poels says some of the positive economic signs are that inflation and interest rate hikes

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7:44

From Virtual to Reality: The Post-Pandemic Resurgence...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/15

It may be hard to think of warm summer days and flashing carnival lights while facing snow and freezing temperatures, but members of the fair community recently gathered in Wisconsin Dells for the annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention. Jo Reynolds, International Association of Fairs and Expo chair says, "It's challenging to compare pre-COVID times to now, but what we're witnessing is a resurgence in the strength of fairs, with sponsors returning." Despite challenges like increased food

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13:20

Previewing Farm & Rural Lobby Day

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/12

Wisconsin Farmers Union members will get together in Madison on Wednesday for the Farm and Rural Lobby Day at the State Capitol. Before meeting with their lawmakers, Farmers Union will brief its members on the policy priorities set at the annual meeting in December. The topics range across seven categories ranging from rural economy issues to on-farm environmental work. Michelle Ramirez-White is the policy coordinator for the Wisconsin Farmers Union. She expects about 70 farmers to make the trip

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5:16

From Fields to Fairgrounds: The World Tractor Pulling

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/12

Truck and tractor pulls continue to grow in popularity for people of all ages. Tom Berg, Wisconsin regional director for the national tractor pullers association says that the younger generation and women are beginning to become more involved in the sport as well. He shares insight into just what it takes to be involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Matt Immel Shares His Fair Story

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/12

Whether it's finally getting that blue ribbon or enjoying too many carnival rides, we all have memories of the fair. Matt Immel of Fond du Lac was one of the top 5 winners in this year’s everybody has a fair story contest. He tells us more about his family’s connection to the fair. You can read more entries here: https://www.midwestfarmreport.com/2024/01/08/blank-wins-fair-story-contest/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:18

Cover Crop Rebate -- Apply Through Jan. 31

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/12

Applications for the cover crop rebate program are open now. You can get a $5 per acre rebate on your summer 2024 crop insurance premium for every acre enrolled in the program. Susan Mockert is the conservation grants unit supervisor at the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. This is just the second year of cover crop rebate program, but she says it's already proving to be popular. Learn more:

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10:09

Farm Succession Can Be A Difficult Process. Extension...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/12

Join UW-Madison Division of Extension specialists as they lead discussions and activities during an upcoming farm succession workshop series. The ‘Cultivating Your Farm’s Future’ series will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans. Succession Specialist Joy Kirkpatrick is helping lead the series. She says attendees will explore the three-step process of planning your business succession: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How do you get there? This

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4:23

Farewell From Fairest Sharlene Swedlund

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/11

Sharlene Swedlund, the 2023 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs has officially wrapped up her year after traveling just over 30,000 miles across the state. Swedlund reflects back on what this past year has meant to her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doug Monson - Behind The Scenes Of Corn Soy Expo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/11

Doug Monson, a managing partner for the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, visits with Pam Jahnke about developing details for the Wisconsin Corn Soy Expo, Feb. 1-2 in Wisconsin Dells. Monson also reminds soybean growers about some of the business benefits they reveal during the expo too. The annual business meeting that takes place during the expo allows producers to hear updates on where their state checkoff dollars have been invested, as well as learning about some of the research results they

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50:00

Dairy Markets Continue To Juggle News - Cody Koster

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/11

The business of being an auctioneer has gone through radical changes in the past two decades. Riley Kahl has watched and witnessed it all. He's the current president of the WI Auctioneers Association. He joins Pam Jahnke to talk about their upcoming convention and how they're helping members tap into the technology that's become a big part of auctioneers success. Wisconsin has selected its new 2024 Fairest of the Fairs. Charitee Seebecker visits with 21 year old Kelsey Henderson, representing

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Farmland Preservation and State Fair Admission Up...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/11

Federal Milk Marketing Orders are still under review by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Even in the Midwest, there's differing opinions about what direction future guidance should go. Jill Welke talks to Dr. Marin Bozek, dairy economist from the University of Minnesota about the direction he's encouraging, and why it makes sense for dairy producers and dairy processors.Ashley Huhn is back in 2024 with the Steffes Group. January is typically a slow time for them, but they still have more than

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13:10

30 Years In The Books - Dr. Joe Lauer Retires

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/11

When he arrived in Wisconsin, he had no experience with corn! Dr. Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Specialist, retired from the post at the end of 2023 after 30 years of networking and research to serve Wisconsin corn growers. Lauer made the move to UW-Madison after spending nine year at the University of Wyoming working on about 24 different crops - but NOT corn. That's one of the stories Lauer shares as he looks back at his 30 years of service to Wisconsin corn growers and the state's agriculture.

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