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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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6:15

2024 Fairest of the Fairs: Kelsey Henderson

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/11

Kelsey Henderson, 21, representing the Racine County Fair, was crowned the 2024 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs. The daughter of Craig and Sue Henderson of Kenosha, Wis., Henderson is currently studying Agricultural Business at Iowa State University and beginning in 2025, she is expected to take a full-time role at John Deere as a Marketing and Customer Support Development Program Representative. Henderson was an active 4-H member for 10 years and FFA member, holding a variety of leadership

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10:36

Your 2024 Spring Weather Outlook

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/10

The ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean, particularly off the coast of South America, is causing record-setting warm winters in Wisconsin, leading to lower snowfall totals and drier conditions. Shane Hubbard, research scientist at the Space Science and Engineering Center at UW-Madison, is closely monitoring the situation as this El Niño event is considered one of the strongest in history. "The impacts of El Niño are evident in Wisconsin, with warmer conditions persisting from November through

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7:49

Get Paid For Water Quality Practices

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/10

Water quality trading is a strategy the state put in place to reduce phosphorous going into lakes and rivers. Wisconsin DNR gives permits to wastewater facilities and private industries establishing how much phosphorus they can allow into the environment. Water quality trading allows these permit holders to pay landowners and farmers upstream to install practices to keep the water clean. Chris Murphy is the manager of the Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse, which facilitates water quality trading

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9:06

Wisconsin Association of Fairs Celebrates 100 Years

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/10

The Wisconsin Association of Fairs is celebrating its 100th year of promoting and supporting fairs across the state. This marks a century of growth and shared knowledge among fair enthusiasts. Jayme Buttke, Wisconsin Association of Fairs Executive Director highlights the key moments that helped get the fair industry to where it is today and what’s ahead for the future. Over time, the convention has evolved from a volunteer-driven initiative to a professionally managed affair, reflecting the dynamic

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10:28

High-Oleic Soybean Acres To Increase In Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/09

Research that high-oleic soybeans can add value to the dairy farm’s feed ration is driving interest in states that haven’t traditionally grown high-oleic beans, says Adam Krull of Pioneer. He says in the past few years, the nutrition team has noticed more interest in Plenish soybeans, Pioneer's brand of high-oleic soybeans, among farms in dairy country beyond the traditional Corn Belt. Krull walks Mid-West Farm Report through some of the logistical hurdles in using high-oleic beans that ultimately

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17:31

Looking Ahead With CALS Dean Glenda Gillaspy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/09

UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean Glenda Gillaspy reflects on her first three semesters on campus. She says the two most common issues that come to her desk from stakeholders are decreasing enrollment trends and the status of production agriculture education on campus. CALS has seen growing enrollment over the past two years, and Gillaspy argues production agriculture remains strong on campus. UW-Madison supported the move of the Farm & Industry Short Course to UW-River

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Wintery Weather Impacts Cattle Markets - Heinberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/09

2024 could be an exciting year for Wisconsin agriculture with the new transportation opportunities provided through the Port of Milwaukee. Pam Jahnke made a visit to the site where The DeLong Company has invested millions to get Wisconsin agricultural products rolling worldwide. She talks with The Delong Company's export specialist, Brandon Bickham, about the hot spots for Wisconsin goods, and how ag products move overall across the Midwest to the world marketplace.Today Wisconsinites are facing

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50:00

Meet The Beckius Family Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/08

The cost and availability of propane didn't take the spotlight in 2023 with such a warm fall. This is making propane prices favorable, according to Michael Newland, the director of agriculture business development at the Propane Education Research Council. He says inventories are at their highest levels in the last 5 years. When it comes to implementing something new on the farm, do you look at what your neighbors are doing to get ideas? Well now you can. Wisconsin farmers are sharing how they use

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6:17

Free Course Helps You Redirect Stress Into Farm Success

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/08

Navigating Your Ag Business: From Stress to Success combines online self-paced learning with live online group meetings. The course started on Jan.1, but you can still register before the first meeting on Feb. 2. The learning continues through March, says Division of Extension Specialist Joy Kirkpatrick. By the end of the course, you'll be able to prioritize your unique stressors; select which financial camp they are in; develop a vision and goal for the family farm; and design an action plan to

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49:59

Economic Outlook, Extension Classes & Ethanol Update

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/08

University of Nebraska Economist Cory Walters says in the Farm Bill debate, crop insurance is going to stay, but who should get the money is a question. Beyond the policy picture, Walters tells Bob Bosold that China and Russia are wild cards when it comes to international grain supply and demand. Between the holidays and finances, this time of year is stressful for people. It doesn’t help that in the dead of winter, there's downtime to dwell on issues. UW Extension Specialist Joy Kirkpatrick

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12:51

Auctioneering - More Than A Chant

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/04

Auctioneering is a rewarding career for Jenny Gehl of Bravo Benefit Auctions in North Prairie. Jenny grew up in an auctioneering family, often working alongside her parents when she wasn't in school. While she thought she was going to get away from the family business in college, she couldn't help but come back home to help run the lunch wagon or work the ring. When she realized she couldn't shake her love for the sale, she went to auctioneering school to master the trade. She tells Mid-West Farm

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10:20

Team Looks At Turning Plant Waste Into Plastic

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/04

A team at UW-Madison has a plan to turn plant waste into plastic. Some of the goals are to cut greenhouse gas emissions and create economic opportunities in rural Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Energy Institute got $4 million from U.S. Department of Energy to turn a fibrous plant material called lignin into nylon — used to make textiles, carpets and molded plastic — for roughly the same cost as the petrochemical version but with only a fraction of the pollution. If successful, the project will demonstrate

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11:27

Generational Buzz: The Legacy of Honey Grove Apiaries

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/04

A rich heritage of beekeeping, spanning three generations, has grown into a thriving enterprise for one dedicated individual in Southeast Wisconsin. Nick Thill, owner of Honey Grove Apiaries and the president of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association (WHPA), was introduced to beekeeping when he was only 12 years old when his aunt gave him his first six hives. Little did he know that this would seed a lifelong passion. “I have grown my operation from the original six hives my aunt gave me to now

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50:00

Dry Whey Markets, China Among What To Watch In Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/04

There’s a new tractor coming to market, and you won’t be taking a look under the hood. That’s because the hood doesn’t open. And if it did, there’s not much to see – just batteries and an electric motor. That’s just one of the differences between your traditional diesel utility tractor and the new all-electric tractor with autonomous features by New Holland. Lena Bioni is the product marketing manager for the tractor coming to market in 2024.Honey Acres has redefined the landscape of honey

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5:06

Activate Your Soil Microbes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/03

Do you struggle to find the right mix of microbes to add to your soil? Instead of relying on traditional methods of adding a select few microbial strains to the soil, experts advocate for activating the natural balance of hundreds of existing microbes. This approach yields benefits in nutrient availability, crop health, and environmental sustainability. “Some microbes specialize in nitrogen fixation, others in phosphorus solubilization, while collectively contributing to making essential

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8:16

Fertilizer Prices "Not As Crazy"

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/03

Corey Rosenbusch, president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, tells Mid-West Farm Report what growers can expect from fertilizer prices this year. He also touches on some of the regulatory and political hurdles that face the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:14

ARM Caters To Beginning Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/03

Agriculture markets are volatile, which can make it risky for ag lenders to work with growers who don’t have equity or experience, according to Michael Meil. He’s a loan officer with Ag Resource Management. ARM is a nontraditional ag lender whose loans are based on crop insurance. Michael tells me that they are uniquely positioned to be an asset for a small or beginning farms, especially with the headwinds in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:58

Foremost Farms Confident In The New Year

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/03

Foremost Farms CEO Greg Schlafer is confident about the cooperative's position to weather 2024's unique set of challenges. He retraces his footsteps with Pam Jahnke in the new office space in Middleton. It's part of a strategic plan that Schlafer put in place to position the food ingredient cooperative in a market with labor, laboratory resources and collaborators. Pam Jahnke visits with Randy Kath of The Steffes Group. This paid program pulls out trends in the used equipment market. For example,

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5:13

Maximizing Crop Health and Yield with Pivot Bio

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/02

Pivot Bio, a leader in sustainable agriculture, is making waves in the industry with its groundbreaking microbial nitrogen product, Proven 40. This revolutionary product lives on the roots of corn, harnessing sugars and starches from the plant throughout the growing season. In return, it converts atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, providing corn crops with approximately 40 pounds of nitrogen over the entire growing season. Jim Kelly, Director of Business Development at Pivot Bio, says field trials

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15:41

CDR Talks Dairy Grants, Cheese Courses & Curd Squeak

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/01/02

The Center for Dairy Research at UW-Madison, also known as CDR, is world leading in product development, contract research, and training services. The center is supported by dairy farmer checkoff dollars. CDR Director and Professor John Lucey joins us. He tells me about the research and short courses happening inside the state-of-the-art facility. CDR is also a part of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, which just announced another round of grants for 41 dairy businesses across the Midwest,

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