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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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Farms Need To Watch Markets Reaction To War Plus...

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2026/03/03

Today marks the beginning of the World Champion Cheese event at Monona Terrace Convention Center in downtown Madison. With more than 3,300 entries from around the world and 56 world class judges ready to go - it draws a crowd. One person that's witnessed the excitement first hand is Steve Stettler. Stettler is a Master Cheesemaker himself and owner/operator of Decatur Dairy in Brodhead. He says it's been fun to watch the event grow in size and overall appeal. He thinks Wisconsin is the ideal place

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Meet Berry Farm Plus Internships Become Key Component...

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2026/03/03

Consumers continue to buy beef despite escalated prices. Unfortunately, those prices don't reflect the profit level at the farm or processing level. Ben Jarboe finds out why beef processing facilities are closing with these high beef prices. Dr. Brenda Boetel, ag economist from UW-River Falls, explains the dynamics of what's happening. Nice day today but watch out for the commute tomorrow morning. Stu Muck says that Wisconsin's beginning to see some springlike weather patterns that include milder

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State Paper Industry Keeps Growing & Vance Visits WI

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/03

Through paper and fiber, the state remains a powerhouse of productivity.Wisconsin maintains its position as the #1 paper producer in the U.S., bolstered by two new $500 million mills recently constructed in the Green Bay area by Green Bay Packaging and Georgia Pacific. Beyond direct mill jobs, the industry supports a massive supply chain where every single papermaking job creates between one and six additional jobs in the community. While the industry has suffered painful mill closures over the last

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8:01

Climb For A Cause With NFL Pro Turned Farmer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/02

Former NFL pro turned farmer Joe Thomas joins Stephanie Hoff in-studio to talk about his journey into Hall of Fame Beef and Hall of Fame Meats, a farm-to-table business in Southwest Wisconsin dedicated to regenerative agriculture and high-quality nutrition. Learn how Blood Cancer United's "Big Climb" at Camp Randall Stadium is bringing people together to fight blood cancer through a team-based stair-climbing challenge. Fueling up with Hall of Fame beef jerky donates $5 per pack to the cause. Learn

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19:59

Fishing Expo Is Here & A New Beer By Fishermen For...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/28

The Wisconsin Fishing Expo is here and it gives a good opportunity to try out new baits in Madison. Host Ben Jarboe talks with Pat Hasburgh about what's happening on the ice and in the water for the area. A new beer has been created to show culture of Wisconsin fishing. Paul "Coot" Williams joins the show to share his story of getting a beer by fishermen for fishermen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

VPOTUS Comments On Trade, Data Centers & Rural Health...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/27

This week was historic for Plover, Wisconsin. On Thursday, for the first time ever, a sitting Vice President made the trip to the village in central Wisconsin. Stephanie Hoff was there in the press pool as JD Vance toured a local manufacturing facility. While the speech was meant to rally voters for the upcoming Congressional and Wisconsin gubernatorial races, the rhetoric hit on familiar national notes – ones we heard during the President’s State of the Union address, like tax-free

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4:52

PDP Business Conference Plans Engaging Sessions

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/27

Professional Dairy Producers’ Business conference has a slated agenda with 40 speakers in over 50 sessions. A convention undertaking of that size, requires a coordinated leadership board and conference committee to lean a close listening ear to their fellow producers. Shelly Mayer is the executive director of the organization. She tells me that they consider what is presently happening in the industry when planning the conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Plover's Protocol: What It Takes To Welcome The Vice...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/27

Plover Village Administrator Steve Kunst and Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker pull back the curtain with Stephanie Hoff on the logistics required to host Vice President JD Vance in Plover with less than a week’s notice. The conversation highlights the behind-the-scenes coordination between local public works, the Secret Service, and neighboring law enforcement agencies to ensure a historic, safe event for central Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Farmer Led Watersheds See New Challenges Plus Cheese...

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2026/02/26

National FFA Week highlights the blue and gold for a week. It's up to Emma Slavens, NationalFFA Alumni & Supporter to help keep that enthusiasm bubbling year round. She visits with Jill Welke at the WI FFA Alumni's State Convention about how growing that supporter base has changed, and what messages they're offering in 2026. Warmer weather for the southern portion of Wisconsin today, while north of highway 29 can expect snow. Stu Muck says the snow will become more widespread by the weekend

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PDP Conference Expectations From An Economist

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/25

This year's annual Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference looks to hit on some hard topics. Dr. David Kohl a Professor Emeritus of Ag Finance and Small Business Management at Virginia Tech, will speak on building a resilient dairy business. He gives a sneak peek at what can be expected. Mid-West Farm Report and PDP share a commitment to advancing dairy producers and supporting strong farm businesses. As part of that partnership, Mid-West Farm Report is extending a limited number of

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From Icy Waterways To The State Of The Union: How...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/25

A leveling off of temperatures is expected to come soon but not before lower than normal temperatures pop in for the weekend according Ben Jarboe's conversation with ag meteorologist Stu Muck. The winter has been a cold one across the US causing the waterways to lock up with ice. Kiley Allan talks with barge captain Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham to learn how they navigate the icy waters in order to keep the world moving. With it being National FFA Week we are looking into some great things Wisconsin

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4:24

Doug Rebout -- A Guest At The State Of The Union

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/24

Ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Stephanie Hoff catches up with Doug Rebout, a Wisconsin crop farmer and president of the Wisconsin Soybean Association, who was invited to the speech by Congressman Mark Pocan, also on the call. Pocan tells us why he wanted an agriculture representative at the SOTU -- to amplify the real-world impact of "tariff taxes." Rebout hopes to hear that trade negotiations are underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Barge Captain Sees Seasonal Changes On River

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/24

When we think about time on the water in the midst of a Wisconsin winter, we think much more about ice fishing than we do about taking the boat out on the lake. But that's not quite the case for Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham. He's a pilot barge captain that moves many agricultural products along the river. He tells us that winter conditions can slow movement, but it's vital that they keep America moving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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FFA Takes Dairy Judging Champions To Scotland

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/24

Who would have thought a combination of FFA and dairy cattle would take students overseas to Scotland? Cate Ehle, Ella Sannes, Ana Mikkelson, Anneka Christensen will take the trip with their advisor, Samantha White, to Edinburgh, Scotland for the Royal Highland Show. There, they will compete in the dairy judging competition. They earned their invitation after competing in the 2025 World Dairy Expo FFA judging competition. The ladies sat down to tell Kiley Allan a little bit about what they're

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Southern Rust Considerations For Wisconsin Farmers-...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/24

It seems like every year there's a new disease infecting our crops here in Wisconsin and most recently for corn we've been seeing an increase in southern rust. Ashley Madson, a technical agronomist with Bayer, is here to share a bit of the history of this disease within Wisconsin and some tips for the 2026 season on choosing the right seed and best input management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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FFA Alumni Numbers Surge & Consumers Still Buying...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/24

The 46th annual meeting of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni brought historic high marks for membership. Pam Jahnke discusses the accomplishments and what's ahead with Tari Costello, executive director of the group. Costello says they've gained 2,000 more members in the past year, as well as 10 new alumni chapters statewide. Nick Lowe is pleased to see the numbers. Lowe is a life-long member of the Stoughton FFA and Stoughton FFA Alumni. He explains how his parents helped inspire his engagement with FFA, and

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Eleven Days In Spain Redefined This FFA Alum's Career

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/24

Wisconsin FFA alum Tyson Gehrke tells Stephanie Hoff about his eye-opening journey through Spain as part of the National FFA’s International Leadership Seminar. From trading Southwest Wisconsin’s cornfields for endless groves of citrus and olives to navigating the European Union’s strict agricultural regulations, Tyson explains how stepping outside his comfort zone redefined his view of global farming. Now a student at Iowa State, he reveals how traveling abroad is shaping his

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FFA Week Starts With Great News Plus Auctioneering...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/24

The Wisconsin FFA held its second annual FFA auctioneering competition, with Junie Kierce, a junior at Waunakee High School, capturing first place. Kierce visits with Ben Jarboe about how she happened upon the competition, and prepared for the event. Junie looked for a mentor to sharpen her skills and connected with fundraising auctioneer Jenny Gale of North Prairie. Training began with mastering numbers—counting forward and backward, working in quarters and hundreds—to build a strong

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Recruiting The Next Gen Of Dairy Leaders Is A Two-Way...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/02/23

NaCole Johnson, global talent acquisition specialist at URUS, and Stephanie Hoff discuss the shift toward hiring for passion, adaptability, and data fluency. Hands-on internships are preparing Gen Z to tackle global challenges in sustainability and food security. A mission-driven mindset is the new gold standard for the next generation of agricultural leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wisconsin Celebrates National FFA Week

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2026/02/23

Every Febuary brings a new National FFA week, and, in turn, an opportunity to talk about the benefits of the organization.Max Luedtke is the Section 10 State FFA Vice President. He tells Kiley Allan what Wisconsin members can expect during this year's celebrations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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