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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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6:51

Healthy Cows, Happy Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/24

The fall and winter months usually bring the cold and flu season. We all know how miserable those days can be. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could know we're getting sick before it becomes full on coughing, runny nose, and surviving strictly on Nyquil? Just like it would be nice to have early warnings of if we’re sick, it’s also helpful to have that early detection in our cows. Michael Goeldi, head of customer success at smaXtec, says he has a tool that can do just that. This device continuously

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10:11

Building Your Barn From A Single Output

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/24

You may have heard that dairy barns are like cow spots – there are no two alike. Just like when building a house you have your family in mind and what will be the most comfortable for you. The same goes for farmers as when they're designing a barn, they have their herd in mind. But Dr. Mario Mondaca, Senior Technical Applications and Research Engineer of VES-Artex says while every barn is different, the design phase can be automated. He explains how the tool he developed helps farmers simplify their

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5:56

Meet Rachel Harmann, Cattlemen's Legislative Chair

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/24

Rachel Harmann is a beef producer out of Algoma. She started as the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Legislative Chair in August. Since then, she's already advocated for fellow producers in Washington D.C. and the State Capitol. The top priorities right now are to prevent a government shutdown in order to get the Farm Bill passed on time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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There's More To Being A Dairy Services Rep These Days

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/24

Uzbekistan isn't likely on too many dairy businesses' radar, but it's trying to catch more attention. During World Dairy Expo, Bob Bosold talked with an Uzbekistani trade group ushered by Oybek Thosmatov about what their agriculture looks like, and what they were shopping for at World Dairy Expo. 17 visitors from Thailand and the Philippines visited Wisconsin Friday to explore our state's ethanol industry. Nate Zimdars talks to Chris Markey with the U.S. Grains Council about the potential business

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Whoa Nellie - Look At That Cattle Market - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/24

Wisconsin's known as "America's Dairyland", so it's no surprise that other states want to know the secret. Nate Zimdars chats with Russell Plaschka from the Kansas Department of Agriculture. They made a special effort to bring a group to World Dairy Expo to try and draw a little attention to their state and the resources they're making available to dairies that might want to relocate.Wisconsin's looking at a wet weather forecast this week, frustrating a lot of farmers' harvest plans. Stephanie

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4:47

Unlocking Dairy Farm Success With C.O.W.S.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/23

Just like parents ensure the comfort and well-being of their children, farmers do the same for their cows. Karen Luchterhand, C.O.W.S. Project Lead for NOVUS says their C.O.W.S. program, gives farmers the tools they need to unlock their herds’ full potential. The program assesses more than 600 data points, with a primary focus on improving cow welfare and farm management. Once the assessment is complete, the gathered data is transformed into actionable insights for farmers. The report compares the

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4:54

Welcoming In Foreign Visitors

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/23

For some farmers, the thought of having foreign visitors at their farm may be intimidating. For others, it is a welcome opportunity to showcase their farm and share how they operate. Howard Hartmann of Hartmann Farms just outside of Lodi is one of those farmers who has had multiple foreign groups visit his farm over the years. He shares more about his operation and why he values having foreign visitors out on his farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:10

Farm Retirement: How Much Do You Need?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/23

When a farmer retires, they don’t just turn in the keys. Just like farming is a unique occupation, so is farm retirement and how you plan for it. Folks with a ‘normal’ job, say a typical 9-to-5, may own their home or a few other assets, but a vast majority of their savings is liquid in the form of a 401K, retirement savings or bank accounts. “With our farms, if we have excess capital, it’s usually put into land, machinery, animals, and continuing and growing the operation,” explains Jerad Nelson,

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6:10

A Growing Ethanol Market In Southeast Asia

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/20

The U.S. Grains Council just hosted the Global Ethanol Summit in Washington DC. This summit brought visitors from all around the world to learn more about ethanol and how they could build relationships and grow markets. Chris Markey is with the U.S. Grains Council where he serves as the Assistant Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania. He just visited Wisconsin with nationals from the Philippines and Thailand to tour ethanol production facilities. He speaks more in depth about the

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12:14

Training The Next Forestry Industry Specialists

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/20

Did you know that forest products provide 24 billion dollars to Wisconsin’s economy? Or that Forestry is the number 1 employer in 8 Wisconsin counties? These are important facts that highlight the value of timber to Wisconsin. To support the industry, skilled workers are needed. One college that is devoted to educating the necessary workforce is Northcentral Technical College in Antigo. Logan Wells is the Wood Science Instructor at the colleges Wood Technology Center of Excellence. He speaks about

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6:13

Empowering Farmers with Reproduction Insights

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/20

Dairy farming is more than just milking cows; it's a process that relies on the reproductive success of the herd. Understanding and managing that isn't easy. But technology helps farmers do just that. Technology is reshaping the dairy industry by providing farmers with valuable data and insights that enable them to make informed decisions, regardless of the size of their farm. Taliah Danzinger, Senior Manager of Dairy Intelligence at VAS, explains more about the technology they have to help farmers

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12:50

Feltz Family Farm: A Growing Legacy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/20

As a sixth-generation dairy farm, Feltz Family Farm has built quite the family legacy. Located in Stevens Point, Ken and Jackie Feltz, in addition to their children Taryn, Jared and Jake and their spouses, milk 680 Holsteins. But that's not all. They also have a storefront, cheese plant, pumpkin patch and corn maze, and also host farm tours. Jared Feltz explains more about their farm and how they milk a majority of their herd with 10 robotic milkers. He says they also utilize a manure separator,

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Sparta Floral & Greenhouses: An Energy Success Story

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/20

DNR staff Emily Eel and Quin Erdman talk with Pam Jahnke about how trends in outdoor activities have changed from the pandemic to now. They encourage people to be involved in the hunting and shooting sports program and enjoy the outdoors. One key part of that program is the learn to hunt class. Charitee Seebecker speaks with Deanna Opsal as she shares the story of her family’s century and sesquicentennial farm in Dane County. Deanna’s father and mother-in-law moved to the dairy farm in 1949. Once

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10:38

The Power of Collaboration

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/19

DeLaval and John Deere have teamed up to create the Milk Sustainability Center. This digital platform helps farmers to improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operations. Something all farmers care about. But you’re probably wondering what makes this any different from other platforms and how will it save you time and money. Joaquin Azocar, DeLaval Solution Manager, Farm Management Systems, explains just that. He also explains more about their Plus Behavior Analysis tool that tracks cows'

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7:31

Building Overseas Relationships

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/19

As the US continues to grow it’s export market, great effort is put into building trade relations with foreign countries that are looking to buy American commodities. The Global Ethanol Summit , organized by the U.S. Grains Council was just held in Washington DC and attracted attendees from all over the world. Following the conference, a group from southeast Asia traveled to Wisconsin with the mission to visit ethanol connected facilities. Bernadette Raymundo is a buyer of ethanol in the Philippines

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49:56

Cheese Prices Rise - But For How Long?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/19

Organic Valley got about $25 million from USDA to cut carbon emissions. They're using the money as an incentive for about 500 of their farmer members to start manure management, planting trees or installing solar, to name a few examples, says Nicole Rakobitsch, sustainability director at OV. Now is the time to start making auction plans with The Steffes Group. In a paid program, Pam Jahnke talks to Ashley Huhn about how their specialists evaluate land and equipment. About 90 percent of the potato

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9:04

Custom Operating Through Harvest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/18

It’s harvest time. You’ll be seeing farm equipment out on the roads even more. Or maybe it’s you that’s pulling the long hours in the field. Whatever the case may be- things run on a tight schedule during this time all thanks to mother nature and her unpredictable weather. Jeremy Heim of Heim Brothers Custom LLC is a dairy farmer as well as a custom operator. So he’s working on his time and other farmers' time to stay on top of the weather. He explains more about how he balances this and just how

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5:39

Honoring The Past While Working Toward The Future

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/18

Dairy is a rich part of Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage. It also plays a significant part of our country's agricultural identity. To honor that heritage, the organization Dairy Shrine was created. It brings together individuals from all different dairy backgrounds who are involved in the industry. The organizations missions is to strengthen a vibrant dairy industry by inspiring it's future, honoring it’s past, and preserving it’s history. Dairy Shrine Board Member Linda Hanson speaks about the

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9:45

Prenuptial Agreement - Not A Bad Idea For A Farm Family

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/18

Getting hitched? Consider a prenup to protect the farm. When you think of a prenuptial agreement, maybe you associate it with a faulty marriage or a lot of wealth. Attorney Troy Schneider with Twohig, Rietbrock, Schneider & Halbach Law Office out of Chilton sets us straight on how a prenup can actually be a good tool for the farm business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:34

Securing The Beef x Dairy Market With Quality Animals

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/18

Beef on dairy – farmers have been interested in it for a few years now, and it’s only gaining momentum. Tom Earleywine, director of nutritional services with Purina Feed, says the industry is in a critical time now where it needs to provide the best animals in order to secure a market before the beef herd comes back. "It really has gone crazy in the last two or three years once people recognized that the beef cow calf herd was down because of recent droughts, and... beef supply goes down,"

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