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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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10:47

Hunters Are The First Line Of Defense Against CWD

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/11

Every hunting season, we hear the same message – that chronic wasting disease is out there, it’s a problem for Wisconsin’s deer population, and hunters need to be aware. But there’s more urgency this year from the Wisconsin DNR because CWD continues to spread among wild deer in counties that haven’t had a problem before. Jasmine Batten joins us in-studio, the wildlife health section supervisor for the Wisconsin DNR. She says today, CWD cases have been in or within 10 miles of 62 Wisconsin counties

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5:21

Propane Industry Says Supply & Prices Lookin' Good

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/11

You may not be ready for the cold snaps to begin, but the Wisconsin propane industry is. The Wisconsin Propane Gas Association says its confident in the amount of supply they have in storage to start the propane season. Executive Director Cheryl Lytle says the supply is on the higher-end of the 3-5 year average. And so far, the weather indicates that agriculture and housing won’t be competing for supply this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:23

Providing Essential Cow Comfort

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

Cow comfort is very important in maximizing the milk production of your herd. A big part of comfort is ensuring proper bedding. Technology has evolved to make cows as comfortable as possible when they are resting. Matt Thiel work for Promat, a company specializing in mattresses specifically tailored to individual cows for maximum comfort. He speaks about how the industry has changed and what comfort solutions Promat has for cows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:25

Looking To Learn From Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

Since Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland, many other states that want to grow their dairy production look to us as an example of how to move forward. Sometimes, there is also the hope that they can attract businesses or individuals to their state to help in that work. One of those states is Kansas. Kansas is already well known as a rich agricultural state and they are looking to grow dairy within the state. Next year, Hilmar Cheese will go online with a new cheese plant in the state which will help

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11:09

Keeping The Folks Out Of The Nursing Home

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

Wisconsin is aging, It's a fact. Providing the care that loved ones need, especially in rural communities often relies on family members. That can be overwhelming when it's combined with family and a job. Jim Flaherty, Communications Director of AARP of Wisconsin, talks with Pam Jahnke about locating resources that may help. Flaherty says that AARP has repeatedly introduced legislation to try and provide some small tax credits for family caregivers as one element of compensation, but it's still

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8:59

Meet Your Industry Person of the Year: Tom Morris

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

Not many people can say they have attended every World Dairy Expo since its start in 1967, but Tom Morris can. Morris is an Amery, Wisconsin native and is known as the auctioneer and manager of the World Classic Holstein Sale since 1989 and as a 56-year supporter of World Dairy Expo. He was honored as the Industry Person of the Year at this year’s Expo. He credits his success to the support system around him. Morris and his wife Sandy, owners of Deronda Farm, developed more than 200 Excellent cows

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7:38

Interseeding Alfalfa and Corn

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

Wisconsin may be a top alfalfa producing state, but that doesn’t mean alfalfa is increasing in acreage. The number of acres used for alfalfa has been steadily declining over the past two decades. Because of it’s importance to the dairy industry, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW Madison is exploring ways to keep alfalfa in the crop rotation. Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist with UW-Madison, focusing research on the interseeding of alfalfa with corn. He shares how

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9:34

Marketing Cheese To Popular Japanese Chefs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

Last year was a record year for dairy exports. This year, it's cooled off a bit due to a few fluctuations in different regions of the globe. But the U.S. Dairy Export Council sees Southeast Asia as a huge opportunity for dairy products and dairy ingredients. USDEC Chairman Alex Peterson tells Mid-West Farm Report about the trips he's been on to Japan and Singapore to send that message. USDEC also works to maintain current relationships in countries such as Mexico. Even though U.S. dairy exports in

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5:20

Getting Ahead Of The Rain - Cooper Humphries

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

With some measurable rain in the forecast for much of Wisconsin, growers are really focused on trying to get as much done in their fields as they can. Cooper Humphries is the District Sales Manager for Columbia, Dodge and Jefferson Counties. He says the soybeans being harvested are dry, but yields continue to vary. Corn-wise, Humphries says that's variable too. Moisture levels this week are ranging between 17% and 30%, so some fields will need to wait. Waiting might be tough if some of those

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50:00

Hamas Less Of A Concern Then Low Waterways - Heinberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/10

As the harvest gets rolling in Wisconsin, farmers are looking at all their options when it comes to marketing that crop. Some will store it and wait for better prices. Others will sell it from the field. Nate Zimdars talks to Dylan Beaver, Alcivia grain merchandiser, about critical transportation and storage details that can't be missed.Plenty of people came from hours away to attend last week's World Dairy Expo, but some had to make an extra effort to be there. Stephanie Hoff visits with a

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50:00

Ag Economists And Policy Developers Coming To Madison

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/09

A dairy analyst forum may not sound exciting, but it's offering a wealth of information for dairy producers, processors, policy makers and other analysts. Pam Jahnke talks to conference organizer, Dr. Chuck Nicholson, about the international gathering that will focus on policy, pricing and performance. World Dairy Expo 2023 is in the books. Stephanie Hoff grabs a quick recap with expo General Manager, Laura Herschleb. There's a lot of data collected and shared in the dairy industry, and it's not

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9:43

Expanding Dairy in the Southeastern United States

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/09

In the 12 states that make up the southeastern United States, there are less than 2,000 dairy farms. This is much less than the 6,000 dairy farms in Wisconsin alone. However, the southeast is hoping to increase their dairy capabilities. Much of this work is happening through the Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative. Their mission is to spur growth for dairy producers and processors in the Southeast by helping them modernize and diversify through the production of value-added dairy

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6:01

Kazakhstan Incentives Lead Dentist To Dairy Industry

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/09

From removing molars to milking cows – that’s quite the transition, but so far it’s working for Tollemissov Mahan. He is a dentist by training in southern Kazakhstan but has recently taken an interest in agriculture. He's in Wisconsin exploring best herd management practices and farm technology with UW-River Falls. He’s been dairy farming for a year now and is waiting on news from the Kazakhstan government on if he has been approved for their dairy expansion program. The country is giving

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7:31

UWRF Hosts Kazakhstan Visitors Seeking To Grow Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/09

Fifteen residents from the central Asian country of Kazakhstan toured UW-River Falls and visited World Dairy Expo in an effort to learn more about dairy farming. The group was made up of mostly farm owners and a couple of government officials. The Kazakhstan government wants to boost the dairy sector in that nation. Domestic dairy production fulfills just 25 percent of the nation’s milk needs, and country leaders hope to produce and process more of their own milk and rely less on foreign producers

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4:34

World Dairy Expo Reflects On Show

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/09

The 56th World Dairy Expo is in the books. Stephanie Hoff grabs a quick recap with the show's general manager, Laura Herschleb. She says Expo not only captured existing Dynasties in Dairy -- the theme of this year's event -- but they also found new dynasties in the making with huge youth and international turnout. Next year's theme is The Golden Age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:03

Providing International Opportunities in Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/06

Ever wanted to travel abroad and experience a different culture doing something you love? If you're involved in dairy, there is an opportunity called Global Cow. Global Cow provides work experiences for Americans and residents of other countries to live abroad and do dairy work. Jill Stahl Tyler is the program founder and coordinator. She shares what the program does and the benefits of cross-cultural opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:30

Know Your Farm "Pulse"

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/06

As farmers navigate their financial state and investment decisions, they often have numerous questions. Whether they are new to farming or transitioning into a farm, they face challenges in gathering the necessary information. Katie Wantoch, UW-Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist says the first step is to assess the historical performance of the farm in order to plan for the future. Farmers should consider what financial tools and analysis methods are available to help them answer their

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50:00

Fahey Family Farm Celebrates 100 Years

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/06

Rodrigo Werle, UW Extension Weed Specialist explains what he's seeing so far in the fields. He says waterhemp is one of the worst that he's seeing. The United States and Canada have a close relationship and share many similarities. This is especially true with agriculture, though there are some key differences including farm size and how milk is regulated. Hugh Hunter is a Canadian dairy farmer from Ontario. He shares what those key differences are and how there are still so many commonalities

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8:43

We're In A Good Feed-Buying Window

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/05

Don't be kicking yourself at the end of the year when grain prices rise. Ever.Ag agent broker Jenny Wackershauser says now is a feed-buying window for dairy producers. Meanwhile, as we get harvesting our corn and beans in the states, South America is putting their crop into the ground. Why does this matter? Their success dictates our export business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:18

Reforming Milk Pricing -- It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/05

If you get 100 dairy farmers in a room, will they all agree? That's the upcoming challenge in narrowing down what's going to work best for the Federal Milk Marketing Order for the Upper Midwest. Luckily, Tim Trotter, CEO of Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Dairy Business Association, is optimistic that the industry is coming together to work out solutions in front of the USDA jury in Carmel, Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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