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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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9:53

Freeloaders On Your Holiday Decorations?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/05

It's easy to get excited about the holiday season. From presents and food, to holiday decor - we can take it over the top! While a lot of that is not only enjoyable, and preferred, some things we do might actually put the state's ecosystem at risk. Shahla Werner, Plant Protection Section Manager at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has been following the patterns of potential freeloading invasive insects traveling to the state via holiday decorations

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4:08

Dairy Farmers Stand To Benefit From High-Oleic Beans

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/05

High-oleic soybeans have been around since 2012. They were designed for a healthier fry-oil. But Wisconsin dairies have an opportunity to use these beans for a healthier bottom line. Liz Knutson is the soybean marketing leader for Pioneer. She says new data shows that high-oleic beans could be a quality feed ingredient. High-oleic beans would be brand new to Wisconsin. But dairies in the Northeast have seen the benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

New Leadership For WFBF And Markets Hope For Late...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/05

Today Wisconsin's got snow flurries but by Thursday it'll be sunshine and 50 degrees! That's a big swing for a baby calf to manage. Pam Jahnke talks to Courtney Halbach, Outreach Specialist with the Dairyland Initiative. Housed with the UW-School of Veterinary Medicine, they provide all kinds of insight into taking care of our livestock in those erratic weather conditions. Leadership changes headlined the 2023 WI Farm Bureau Federations 104th annual meeting that concluded on Monday. Stephanie

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6:36

Novozymes Speaks To Biologics Popularity

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/04

Novozymes BioAg offers plant health solutions to farmers, and they'll be engaging in the animal health space after acquiring Chr. Hansen. Director of Sales Jason Ward says biologics are gaining momentum in the marketplace. The products are not 'new', but more companies are entering the space, creating more buzz around natural plant health products. While the news of Novozymes' acquisition of Chr. Hansen has been out for about a year, the timeline for when the two companies combine is a moving

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10:07

Propane Industry Reports Robust Supply and Stable...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/04

The cost and availability of propane didn't take the spotlight this year with such a warm fall. Not to mention, the warm, dry weather helped with grain drying. 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. “This surplus supply is anticipated to yield a favorable pricing landscape as the sector gears up for the

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5:32

Consider Tar Spot In Your 2024 Crop Protection Plan

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/04

In the Upper Midwest, some corn growers saw tar spot for the first time this year in regions where they didn’t anticipate it. Dry conditions didn't eradicate the problem completely. FMC says growers need to consider tar spot as they plan for the 2024 season – you never know if you’ll get the perfect conditions for that disease to cause problems. This is the word from Gail Stratman, regional technical manager with FMC. He manages FMC's technical agronomists across the Midwest. He advises Wisconsin

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9:04

Farm Bureau Pitches Its Own Health Plan To Lawmakers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/03

At the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th annual convention in the Wisconsin Dells, one of the topics among members, aside from the weather and crop yields, is health care. Wisconsin Farm Bureau introduced a bill that would allow the organization to provide members with a health coverage plan. The idea is that this plan would be an affordable option for members who don’t qualify for existing health coverage programs. Executive Director of Governmental Relations Jason Mugnaini has the

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10:25

Food + Farm Exploration Center Now Open To The Public

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/02

The much anticipated Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover is now open to the public after their grand opening today. Andy Reitz is the executive director of the new center located on Innovation Drive off of Interstate 39. Andy tells Mid-West Farm Report how it feels to have finally opened the doors to this state-of-the-art facility. At its core, the building is meant to connect people to where their food comes from by showcasing the journey of Wisconsin specialty crops from field to fork. It's

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8:12

Corn and Soy: Planning For 2024

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/01

Harvest is wrapping up in Wisconsin and now begins the preparations for 2024. Steve Nicholson, the global sector strategist for grains and oilseeds at Rabo bank says the USDA's revised figures, had a substantial increase in corn yields, although this wasn't entirely unexpected given the circumstances. Reflecting on earlier expectations, he emphasized the surprise factor, considering the dry weather's impact on initial forecasts. “Despite lower expectations due to dry conditions, the US crop size

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10:55

Young Beekeeper Keeps The "Buzz" Growing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/12/01

Beekeeper Hannah Sjostrom is working on an expansion plan for her family’s third-generation apiary in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin. Her family raises about 200 hives during the summer. In the winter, she sends them across the country to pollinate almonds. When the bees come back to Wisconsin, that’s when the expansion process starts. “The last couple years have really been spent on making sure we have quality bees, so when we’re sending them out to California, when they come back, the goal is that the

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10:54

FARM Program Critical To FarmFirst Cooperative

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/30

Today more than 90% of dairy operations nationwide are involved in the FARM program. FARM stands for Farmers Assuring Responsible Management. It concentrates efforts on animal care across dairy facilities regardless of size. FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative is an active participant in the FARM program, and dedicates resources to help their farmer members learn more about animal care. One resource person that FarmFirst invests in is Betty Lund. For approximately 5 years, Betty has been a member

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10:50

Handling Holiday Grief - Amber Miller - AARP

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/30

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and difficult challenge at any time. The holiday season can magnify our sense of loss and sorrow. Seasonal events can be painful reminders of the absence of loved ones. At the same time, they can also be comforting rituals where we connect with family and friends, focusing on good memories and trying to recapture our sense of joy. Amber Miller, Associate State Director of Community Outreach for AARP of Wisconsin, visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the

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12:12

Redefining Beekeeping in Urban Areas

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/30

Charlie Koenen, once thriving in the computer business, found himself drawn into a different world—the world of bees. Transitioning from tech to agriculture, Koenen has gained a passion for bees and being an advocate for pollinator awareness. Driven by a quest to change traditional beekeeping methods, Koenen delved into industrial design to reinvent beehives. After nine years of innovation, he unveiled a new design—a horizontal hive—aimed at reducing the hive's weight and disruption to the bees'

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4:14

Agronomist: Diversify Genetics In 2024

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/30

As we’ve heard from agronomists, brokers, and growers throughout the harvest: yields have been better than expected in most areas after this year’s drought. But what is this telling us when it comes to next year’s planting plan? Jed Norman, sales agronomist with LG Seed, reminds us that every growing season is likely to be different than the year before. He offers advice when it comes to deciding how many acres of seed you should experiment with versus sticking to what worked for you in the past.See

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10:04

Herbicide Regulation - More Financial Impact Than...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/30

Just because the Farm Bill deadline got extended to fall of 2024, doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a lot of time for more discussion, says Mary Kay Thatcher, senior manager of federal government and industry relations with Syngenta. She says the upcoming election year might make Farm Bill negotiations messy. Before we look ahead to 2024, Thatcher says there’s regulation in the works now that will definitely have an impact on farmers’ wallets. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a new

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More Cheese Capacity In Wisconsin - Where Will The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/30

It's the busiest time of the year for our Wisconsin Christmas Tree Growers. Stephanie Hoff ventures out to Hann's Christmas Tree Farm to visit with Gregg Hann about the growing season, consumer trends and more.There's a brand new cheese processing facility coming online in Wisconsin just outside of Madison. Nate Zimdars visits with Tim Omar, President and Managing Director of Emmi Roth. Their new 158,000 square foot, state of the art cheese handling facility is creating new products, and new

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6:36

More Cheese? You Cheddar Believe It!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/29

Did someone say there’s a new cheese facility in Wisconsin? You Cheddar believe it. Emmi Roth, the U.S. subsidiary of Switzerland-based Emmi Group that makes award winning cheeses that are sold all across the world, just cut the ribbon to their new corporate headquarters and production facility in Stoughton. Tim Omer is the President and Managing Director for Emmi Roth and shares his first thoughts on the opening of this new facility and what the future has in store. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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9:03

Rural Banker Highlights Key Concerns

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/29

Wisconsin bankers have their voice heard in Washington DC thanks to the American Bankers Association (ABA). They represent 83 percent of all banks nationwide and have agricultural loans in their portfolio. Ed Elfmann, Senior Vice President of Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy for ABA says recent conversations in the lending space have been focused around commodity prices. Addressing these concerns is the ACRE Act (Access to Credit for our Rural Economy), currently gathering bipartisan support

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10:21

There Goes The Equipment

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/29

This week, another Wisconsin farm family is making a transition out of farming. Laverne and Randy Theis have operated their cash grain operation on the outskirts of Madison since the 1930's. After December 2nd, the final phase of their well maintained equipment will leave the yard for the last time. Listen in as they explain how their neighborhood has changed. The Theis farm equipment sale is being handled by Steffes Auction Group in an online, timed sale that concludes at 1 p.m. December

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8:58

Moving Ag Forward

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/28

The revamped Farm and Industry Short Course began over a month ago on the UW-River Falls campus. To complement what is being done at River Falls, UW Madison will be hosting the FISC Ag Forward event series in January. UW Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Outreach Coordinator Heather Gayton. She shares what FISC students and others can look forward to at the upcoming event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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