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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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Dairy Processors May Keep Expanding - But Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/02

As if the harvest isn't enough pressure on Wisconsin farmers, how about trying to find a babysitter or day care so you can stay involved in the harvest. That's a big problem. Nate Zimdars finds out more with Lauren Langworthy, a farmer in Northwestern Wisconsin with a full time off farm job and a young daughter. She speaks of the challenges that her and many other farm parents face in finding child care while managing all of their work responsibilities. Wisconsin's has one of the final four in the

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Coming Full Circle In Farmland Care

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/11/01

The Leopold Conservation Award is a competitive award that recognizes landowner achievement in voluntary conservation. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water, and wildlife habitat in their care. Valerie Dantoin of Full Circle Farm in Seymour is one of the four finalists. She shares the story of her farm and the conservation practices they have in place.See

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8:07

Investing in Rural America

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/31

Investment in rural America has been a continuous conversation among farmers and other rural residents as more people continue to move to the suburbs and urban areas. Rural communities feel left behind by the government. That reality is why the Biden Administration has announced an Investing in Rural America series of events in which the President will be traveling across rural parts of the country to talk about the work his administration is doing to support our rural communities. Senior White

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5:24

WATA Asks Senate To Remove 'Wedding Barn' Provisions

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/31

If you’re in Wisconsin, you’ve probably heard of a wedding barn or event barn. These are barns on private land that a farmer rents out to a private event, such as a wedding or a family reunion. Wedding barns have been legally operating in Wisconsin for over 40 years, according to the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. However, there are a few bills circulating the state Senate that could change how these farmers operate their event barns, and WATA says it’s a problem. Certain provisions

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FFA Gets Ready To Meet In Indy And Export Sales...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/31

While the National FFA Convention unfolds in Indianapolis, membership in the youth organization is nearing 1 million. Nate Zimdars talks with elementary school teach, Emma Huber, from Portage. She's one of the first teachers capitalizing on FFA membership now opened to 6th graders!The 96th National FFA Convention isn't just about competition, it's also about conducting business. Jill Welke talks to WI State Executive Director, Cheryl Zimmerman, about the goal of adjusting membership fees to allow

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10:44

Edge's Climate-Smart Project Kicks Off Soon

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/30

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will get up to $50 million from the USDA for the initiative through USDA’s new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. The initiative aims to help farmers implement sustainability projects that reduce their carbon footprint, document the improvements and demonstrate value in the supply chain. Edge is spearheading the project ― Farmer-led Climate Smart Commodities Initiative: Building Success from the Ground Up ― involving 14 partners and dozens of supporting

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8:52

Diesel Prices Up Because Of Supply-Demand Pinch

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/30

Why are diesel prices high? Well, several plants closed during COVID, and they haven't opened back up because they were dilapidated anyway. The push for EVs and high interest rates have also brought hesitancy to the industry for opening new refineries. Refining delays happen due to labor strains and some lingering supply chain problems for machinery parts. If you can hold off until December/January to refill your fuel tanks for spring, that's likely when we'll see another demand lull where prices

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8:25

Juggling Children, Farm, And Career

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/30

It is a lot to juggle the responsibilities of running a farm, working off farm, and being a parent all at the same time, yet this is what many farm families are doing across Wisconsin day in and day out. Lauren Langworthy is a farmer in Northwestern Wisconsin with a full time off farm job and a young daughter. She speaks of the challenges that her and many other farm parents face in finding child care while managing all of their work responsibilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Creating Excellence For Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/30

The University of WIsconsin - River Falls is continuing to develop its agricultural education facilities. River Falls College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) just opened the brand new Wuetrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence. This center will provide state of the art technology and education for students pursuing careers in dairy. Bob Bosold speaks with CAFES Dean Michael Orth and donor Trevor Wuetrich about what this facility will offer students. There are many

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10:30

A "Berry" Good Harvest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/27

The cranberry is a little, red, tart fruit with a big punch, and Wisconsin produces more of this berry than any other state in the U.S. David Bartling, owner of Bartling’s Manitowish Cranberry Company says they finished harvest two weeks ago and he’s happy with their yields. “We have just under 200 acres and produce an average of nine thousand pounds of cranberries per day during harvest and this year was no exception,” explains Bartling. Bartling’s Manitowish Cranberry Company is part of the Ocean

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7:25

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Prepares For Annual Meeting

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/27

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation has their Annual Meeting every year in December. This year will be their 104th Annual Meeting. This is an opportunity for Farm Bureau members from all across the state to network and vote on policy that shapes the organization. At the same time, the Young Farmers and Agriculturalists also have their Annual Conference. They too have the opportunity to network and participate in various competitions. Wendy Volkert is the Senior Director of Member Relations for

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10:06

Pesky Animals Taking Over Your Home?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/26

You might not be as crazy as you think. That noise you hear in your walls and attic that sounds like a bear cub, could actually be a mouse, bat, raccoon or squirrel. For many homeowners, the changing seasons bring with them a common concern – unwanted house guests in the form of insects, rodents, and other critters. These animals often seek shelter from the cold or a place to nest, and they can become quite a nuisance. Dane Maier, Training Coordinator and Supervisor at Kwik Kill Pest Control, says,

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7:09

Creating Legislation To Support Wisconsin's Organic...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/26

Organic agriculture has a rich history in Wisconsin. Wisconsin is currently ranked #2 in the nation for organic farms with 1,455 which is 8% of the nation's total. Because of organic agriculture's widespread presence in our state, our elected officials are paying attention to what those farmers need to be successful. Senator Tammy Baldwin has introduced two legislative packages to support organic agriculture. She dives into what each of these pieces of legislation are designed to do for our organic

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9:21

'Virtual Fencing' Could Make Grazing Cows Easier

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/26

The Dairy Summit is coming Nov. 15 at UW-Platteville, an opportunity to learn about the latest research projects happening through the UW Dairy Innovation Hub. Chris Wilson will be there talking about his experience working with UW-Platteville on virtual grazing methods. They rotationally and intensively graze their 500 cattle across 900 acres. And moving those electric fences around EVERY DAY is labor intensive. Virtual grazing eliminates the need for fences using on-cow technologies -- similar to

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4:23

Muddy Tires? Don't Get Slapped With A Fine

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/26

With rain comes mud. With mud comes dirty tires and the risk of a fine if you track debris onto the road. Lieutenant Bill Berger with the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds us that leaving mud and manure on the road is against the law. He has some strategies for getting mud off those tires before you get on the roadway. The fine is $200.50. It's common that farmers will try to remove mud or manure from the roadway with a skid loader or a mechanical broom. Berger says you need to consider liability

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Not Much Holiday Pop For Cheese - Bryce Windecker

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/26

Wisconsin ginseng growers are getting ready for their first trade mission trip to China since the pandemic. Charitee Seebecker visits with Jackie Fett, executive director of the WI Ginseng Growers, about China's version of Valentine's Day that might turn into a super sale opportunity for WI.The tricky weather Wisconsin will be maneuvering through the weekend is causing concerns for anyone managing livestock. Pam Jahnke catches up with Courtney Halbach, outreach coordinator of the Dairyland

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7:47

Celebrating Women In Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/25

Women’s experience within the dairy industry is very unique. As a way to bring together women of all backgrounds in dairy, the Dairy Girl Network was created. The organization connects women to develop personally and professionally to continue moving dairy forward. The organization is celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary. Amanda Borkowski is the partnership lead with Dairy Girl Network. She speaks about the anniversary and what the organization is continuing to do to support women in dairy.See

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Investing In The Future Of The Dairy Industry

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/25

Mayo Clinic. Mr. Beast. And the Dairy Industry. These are probably not something you’d normally say in the same sentence. So how do they go together you may ask? Well Dairy farmers pay 15 cents for every hundred pounds of milk they sell. These are called dairy checkoff dollars and are used to promote the dairy industry. Becky Levzow, Dairy Management Inc Vice Chair says this money is what brings those health, gaming, and dairy industries together. She says, "the check-off dollars collected from

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12:45

What Does It Take To Be A Mushroom Farmer?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/25

It looks like a laboratory, but with a humid, earthy smell. It's a sterile environment, but there's fungus growing everywhere -- in jars, in bags -- and that's exactly what's supposed to happen! Growing mushrooms is a totally different kind of farming than what you’d normally think of here in Wisconsin. Andrew Griffin’s story of how he got to growing mushrooms is just as unique. He’s a Wisconsin native, growing up around farms but without farm experience. He got an education in economics at UW, but

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11:33

Child Care Struggles In Rural Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/24

Finding affordable child care is a challenge across Wisconsin, even more so in rural areas. There are many places where there are more children than what a child care provider can support. The struggle facing parents, employers, and communities because of the lack of child care and high costs is overwhelming. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is on the frontlines supporting providers and families in need. Priya Bhatia is the Administrator for the Division of Early Care and Education

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