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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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5:33

Keeping It Cool And Comfortable For Cows

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/17

An often overlooked aspect of cow comfort that goes beyond good bedding and nutrition is a cool comfortable environment. That comes from proper ventilation. Ventilation is important for good air flow in barns. It also helps on dairy farms to increase milk production, sometimes by as much as 20% more milk. Brett Zickert is a Barn Ventilation Specialist with Agromatic who works with installing various ventilation systems catered to each individual farm's needs and wants. He shares how that technology

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12:46

Electric Tractors - What Do They Have To Offer?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/17

There’s a new tractor coming to market, and you won’t be taking a look under the hood. That’s because the hood doesn’t open. And if it did, there’s not much to see – just batteries and an electric motor. This is just one of the differences between your traditional diesel utility tractor and the all-electric T4 by New Holland. Lena Bioni, product marketing manager, says the industry's first all-electric tractor with autonomous features is coming to market in 2024. There are specific geographies and

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11:58

A Bumper Crop Means Tight Storage

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/17

About 90 percent of the potato crop is out of the ground in Wisconsin, and it’s looking great. That’s actually the verdict coming from several regions across the U.S. However, big spuds and high yields mean that storage will be tight. So the challenge is on for the industry to make sure there’s demand for those potatoes, says Mike Carter. Carter is the CEO of Bushmans' Inc. based in Rosholt. He’s also the chairman of Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S. grown potatoes. He was recently on the

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7:32

Corn's Holding Strong - For Now - Lucas Clayton

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/17

Don't waste time when it comes to harvesting that corn crop of 2023. Lucas Clayton, Wyffels District Sales Manager for Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties says with the rain that just came through, stalk quality will get to be a bigger and bigger issue. Clayton says while the corn yields are coming in better than expected, each field is different. He says rootworm pressure was one area of concern, and of course the drought-like weather didn't help, so this crop has been at a disadvantage right

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50:00

Wall Street May Like Uncertainty Of War - Commodities...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/17

Gregg Doud is getting ready to take the reins as CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Doud's been involved in agriculture his entire life, but admits to Pam Jahnke that dairy is new for him. They talk farm bill, federal milk orders and the future direction he sees the industry going.The Wisconsin FFA Association has decided to allow 6th graders to fully participate in chapter activities and state leadership opportunities. That's welcome news for teachers like agriscience instructor,

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10:24

Opening FFA Membership To Younger Students

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/16

For 35 years, 7th and 8th grade students have been allowed to join FFA. Now 5th and 6th grade students are able to participate in FFA. This is providing agriculture teachers the opportunity to decide how to involve those students in both agriculture classes and FFA. Emma Huber is the Middle School Agriscience teacher in Portage and is currently teaching 6th grade students. Huber shares how she presents agriculture to these new students and what FFA opportunities are available to them. See

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8:52

Creating Love For Wisconsin Ginseng

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/16

November 11th might seem like just another day on the calendar. However in China, it’s celebrated as single’s day, similar to our valentines day. It's a day for those not in a relationship to celebrate self-love and indulge in some retail therapy. But what's the connection between this Chinese holiday and Wisconsin, you might wonder? Jackie Fett, executive director of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin says it all comes down to ginseng. Fett will be bringing love for Wisconsin Ginseng to an

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13:13

Navigating Ag Markets: A look into 2024

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/16

Agriculture has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent months. We went on a rollercoaster ride of cheese and butter prices. And we keep seeing challenges across the globe with wars and weather. It's kept everyone on their toes. Throughout the summer and early fall, the spotlight has been on butterfat, which reached a record high of $3.36 per pound. This surge in prices was primarily driven by a heightened demand for butter, triggered by a rise in cream usage for ice cream production during

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7:04

Interest Rates & Farm Loans Are Up

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/16

Interest rates are giving people across the country, especially home buyers, the heebie-jeebies at 8 percent. The fed also indicates it will raise those rates again before the end of the year. Craig Rogan is an ag lender with Nicolet Bank in central Wisconsin. He's also the chair of the Ag Lending Section of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. He says dairy keeps moving forward despite the rising rates. A handful of his dairy clients are expanding as long as their processor can handle more milk. His

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5:34

Be Aware - After Frost, Sudangrass Becomes Poisonous

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/13

Be aware that a frost can cause prussic acid to build up in sudangrass and sorghum forages, poisoning livestock if fed too soon after the frost event, according to Extension Forage Specialist Yoana Newman. In sandy soils of Wisconsin, livestock producers are becoming more interested in sorghum grasses. These are tropical summer grasses that are adapted to drought conditions due to a waxy cover on their leaves and stems that retains water. "We call them the camel of grasses, because they're very well

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6:37

Rain Brings Risk Of Soil Compaction - How Long Do You...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/13

Extension Conservation Specialist Kevin Erb says while moisture is needed, this late rainfall is only going to delay fieldwork, whether you are harvesting, tilling or spreading manure. He recommends waiting until the fields dry before bringing in your equipment. The dry time is going to depend on rainfall amount, soil type and previous moisture. If you get in the field too early, you run into the risk of soil compaction. He does offer some advice on how to avoid compaction if you HAVE to get the

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9:22

Dairy Analyst Provides Perspective

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/13

The dairy market has seen significant shifts over the last two years. These years have brought changes in production, exports, pricing, and other factors that have forced the dairy industry to adapt and innovate. Ben Laine, Senior Dairy Analyst at Terrain says the outlook for 2024 appears promising. He says, "In 2022 strong export numbers, particularly in cheese, propelled the industry to impressive heights. However in 2023 we witnessed a slowdown in exports due to global market pricing. As the

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8:09

Managing Nutrition At All Stages Of Life

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/13

While we know nutrition is a cornerstone of well-being for humans and animals, it has a large significance in the life of a cow, from calf to mature adult. Dr. Kevin Dill, director of dairy technical innovation for Purina, says cattle nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all model. He explains the importance of balancing proper nutrition and farm management to have healthy and productive cows. The starting point for ensuring proper nutrition is the establishment of nutrient requirement lists for

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9:26

From Field To Bottle - Turning Corn Into Bourbon

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/12

When people think of bourbon making, Wisconsin isn't the first state to come to mind. While that may be, J. Henry & Sons has been making a name for themselves over the past several years. They are unique in their process of harvesting their own grain which is then used in the bourbon they make. Founder Joe Henry speaks about how they began and the unique process of harvesting their corn for bourbon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Researchers Tune In To Cow Burps

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/12

People are paying attention to your dairy cows in a way you probably would have never thought. Their burps. The gasses that cows release in burps contain methane. While it adds only a sliver to U.S. methane emissions, Dairy Management Inc. sees an opportunity here to add to agriculture’s sustainability picture. Dr. Juan Tricarico is senior vice president of environmental research and distinguished scientist at DMI. He also serves as director of The Greener Cattle Initiative. This is a research group

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5:45

Tagging Just Got Easier

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/12

Tagging cattle is such a routine part of livestock operations. But it can also be tiring, especially when your tagger is so old, you can’t remember when you even got it. Many farmers have their trusty tagger ready to go, however it can be hard for women, kids and even older farmers to use. Brandt Kreuscher, Dairy Business Development Manager for Allflex, took farmers' feedback and created an updated tagging applicator that’s easier to squeeze and he says more comfortable to use. He explains more

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11:04

Sparta Floral & Greenhouse's Energy Story - Jessica...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/12

Sparta Floral & Greenhouses has served Sparta and the surrounding area since the 1860s. It has been owned by the Solberg family since 1945. The “new” greenhouse includes a retail operation and another house with foliage and house plants that are grown year-round. The other two greenhouses on the property are a garden center and a growing operation. Jessica Mlsna, Focus on Energy Advisor, partnered with the Solberg's contractors to help make their expansion dream come true, with energy savings

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5:17

Finding Answers On Herbicide Resistant Waterhemp

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/12

According to Wisconsin farmer, waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) continues to be the most difficult-to-control and concerning weed species in Wisconsin corn-soybean production systems. This summer UW-Extension staff received several calls regarding lack of complete post-emergence waterhemp control with Callisto and/or dicamba in corn and with Enlist One in soybean. As harvest approaches, farmers are being asked by to help test actual waterhemp seeds for keys on why they're resistant. Dr. Rodrigo

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9:24

Harness Your Herd's True Potential

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/11

The hunger for data in the world is growing and it’s going to continue to rise in the agriculture industry in the coming years. But having a lot of data doesn’t help unless you know what it actually means and how to use it. Tera Baker, Marketing Manager with Nedap Livestock Management says having a strong platform of identification to capture data about what’s happening with a cow on a daily basis helps not only your herd but your bottom line. She explains more about their Nedap Now cloud-based

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11:40

Christmas Year Round For Enchanted Valley Acres

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/11

Cold weather, snow, and Christmas trees. Not necessarily something we may want to be thinking about right now as we’re just beginning the fall season. However for some, they’re thinking about this all year round. Chris Kirsch, owner of Enchanted Valley Acres in Cross Plains, says he and his team plan and maintain the farm's operations through every season, with specific activities tailored to the needs of the trees at different times of the year. “The care for young trees begins before they even

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