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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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9:17

Ins & Outs Of Frost Seeding

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

Even though it's felt like an 'early spring', Kevin Shelley recommends holding off on frost seeding until March. Shelley is with the Division of Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Program, specializing in cover crops. He joins Mid-West Farm Report in-studio to go over the ins and outs of frost seeding this year, and the pros and cons it can bring to pastures, forage stocks, and a winter wheat crop, depending on the weather. Shelley works primarily in the southern half of Wisconsin. See

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10:26

Best Practices For Kidding & Lambing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

The first months of the year are all about farm animal babies, especially lambs and kids. Emma Schaffel, DVM, with Waupun Veterinary Services reminds new and seasoned sheep and goat owners about best practices for the kidding and lambing season, which can last from January to April. Emma says there’s a high demand for veterinarians in agriculture because of the growing amount of hobby farms in the state. She says there are several steps you can take before and after the little ones hit the ground to

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50:00

Census Has Some Good/Some Not For WI Ag And Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/15

Next week one of the largest gatherings of organic farmers happens in LaCrosse. The annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference will draw attendees from across North America. Stephanie Hoff talks to Lori Stern, Executive Director of Marbleseed. Stern says waste is a key theme at this year's conference -- reducing waste of time, money, food, etc. Another theme -- transitioning to organic. Funds have been made available at the federal and state levels to help farmers transition to organic to meet

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6:06

FISC Program Key In Building the Next Generation of...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2024/02/14

Have you or someone you know attended the Farm and Industry Short Course program at UW-Madison? Maybe you have kids that went. The program has had a large impact on many in the agriculture industry so when UW-Madison announced they were no longer going to have it, it took many by surprise. Representative Tony Kurtz says that’s why he’s happy it has been reestablished at UW-River Falls. He explains more about just how important FISC is for the agriculture community. "When you look at the number of

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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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5:37

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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6:10

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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50:00

Ag Road Improvement Program Rolls Out Plus Slow...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

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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9:06

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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4:47

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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50:00

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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9:03

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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