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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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10:19

UW Develops Game Changer In Cattle Handling

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/05

With help from the UW Dairy Innovation Hub, UW-Madison Professor and Extension Specialist Jennifer Van Os is answering the most common question she's gotten from the industry: can you train my employees to handle dairy cattle? In early 2024, her research team is releasing a video game that acts as a simulator for handling livestock. Don't let the cartoon cows fool you -- this game is harder than it looks. It includes options to wave arms, scream at the cows, pat them, etc. The more stressed the

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50:00

Keeping an Eye on Dairy Markets

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/05

Technology is used throughout agriculture. Farmers often use different technology for different purposes. Most of these software packages don't "talk" with each other. iYOTAH is a new software hub that will address that problem. Pam Jahnke speaks with Kari Spaan, the Founder and CEO of iYOTAH, about how this will streamline technology use. Pam Jahnke speaks with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group. He shares the distance he covers organizing auctions and what's on the horizon. World Dairy Expo

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49:56

This Morning We Talk Ice Cream, Corn Harvest &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/04

Rep. Travis Tranel, Assembly Ag Committee Chair, says they’re working on where to draw the line between foreign land owners who are a threat versus a good partner. Two bills regarding foreign land ownership are in the committee.Cows? Check. Grilled cheese? Check. Ice cream? Yes please! The GEA Farm Technologies ice cream stand is in its 19th year at World Dairy Expo in Madison. Sue Begg leads the planning for the ice cream stand. It takes her six months to prepare for Expo. It's Wyffels Wednesday

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6:19

Triticale Growing in Usage

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/04

Triticale is a man-made hybridization between rye and wheat. This crop is commonly used as forage and is becoming more popular in the Midwest. Racey Padilla is a plant breeder for TriCal and specializes in breeding triticale so that it can withstand the colder Midwest winters. Padilla shares more about the crop and what its benefits for forage use are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:43

The "Dynasty" of Expo - Ice Cream

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/03

Cows? Check. Grilled cheese? Check. Ice cream? Yes please! The GEA Farm Technologies ice cream stand is in its 19th year at World Dairy Expo in Madison. Sue Begg is the GEAMarketing and communications manager and she leads the planning for the ice cream stand. It takes her six months to prepare for Expo. The GEA Technologies ice cream stand is open from 10am-4:30 each day. Each day they will feature 3 flavors of the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:58

Mississippi River Levels Problematic

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/03

Technology is keeping Michelle Kohls of northeast Wisconsin on the dairy farm. She says advancements in herd management, such as cow-sorting gates, have allowed her to live "a more regular life." Cow tracking technologies have also resulted in employee retention, as her staff is proud to now have a 'cow eye'. World Dairy Expo is not only showcasing the pedigree of the cows, but also the lineage of the people who play a part in it. Keaton Phoenix, an 18-year-old from Canada, is a third-generation

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8:30

Adding Value To Whey Via Snack Food

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/10/02

Consumer habits have changed since the pandemic, and this includes how much we’ve all been snacking! Convenient, healthy snacks are trending, and it’s an opportunity for the dairy industry. This is according to Audrey Girard, an assistant professor in the Department of Food Science at UW-Madison. She recently got a grant from the UW Dairy Innovation Hub to look at how to get some lower value, nutritional dairy components into snack foods. The goal would be to meet market demand while raising the

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15:57

Preparing for Volatile Weather

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/29

Agriculture is dependent on weather. It can either help bring a prosperous harvest or ensure a difficult year. Today, technology and better understanding of weather patterns can help farmers understand when they can expect certain weather and how to adapt. The U.S. is expected to experience the El Nino weather pattern this winter, which means a warmer winter for Wisconsin. Eric Snodgrass is the Senior Science Fellow for Nutrien Ag Solutions who studies weather and helps producers better understand

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7:56

Propane Converted Vehicle Saves BIG Money

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/29

Does getting up to 300,000 miles on your car seem like a scary idea to you? We’ll it’s a scary thought for many - but not for Tim Lease, Division Manager of Premier Co-op. Tim had his vehicle converted to run on propane and says he can now hit that 300,000 mark with proper maintenance with no worries. He also has some significant cost savings. He explains more about how the conversion works and the cost versus savings breakdown. " I’ve been running my Ford F150 on propane since October 2016," says

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10:40

What's Making Their Way Into Your Home This Fall?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/29

Despite the drought, there has still been a lot of insect activity. For some it even helped them. PJ Liesch, the director of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab and state entomologist, also known as the Wisconsin Bug guy, says several insects stand out at the moment including Asian lady beetles, box elder bugs, and grasshoppers. But first he talks about another busy insect. Yellowjackets. “It's important to note that these insects are often mistaken for ground bees, but they are actually

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7:59

Celebrate Halloween On The Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/28

Schumacher Farm Park in Waunakee is probably unlike any other county park you’ve been to. Sure they have walking trails and natural areas, but it’s also a time capsule of what farming and rural living looked like in the early 1900s, all complete with the original farmhouse and red barn. Mark Pelton, president of Friends of Schumacher Farm Park, says they're gearing up for their popular annual event, Halloween at the Farm on Oct. 21. They're also getting ready to utilize a new storage facility that

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50:00

"Gray Area" - Government Shutdown For Dairy Producers...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/28

Wisconsin's dairy industry will be at center stage for the inaugural Art of Cheese Festival. The event's attracting interest and guests from around the world . Nate Zimdars visits with Rachel Kerr of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and explains the itinerary.Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group visits with Pam Jahnke about things people should consider if they're thinking about an auction. Paid for by Steffes Group. U.S.D.A Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt visited Wisconsin on Wednesday, discussing

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50:00

Kicking Off World Beef Expo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/28

Cattle should start arriving today for the World Beef Expo at State Fair Park in West Allis. The event, held in conjunction with Harvest Fair, is into its 31st year. Stephanie Hoff visits with Cody Quam, WBE board president, about cattle numbers, overall attendance and what trends he's noticing about people involved in the beef industry.It's a Wyffels Wednesday. Andy Grebner is the district sales manager in Rock and Dane counties. Variability is the key phrase being used by growers to describe

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11:51

Strengthening and Transforming Our Food System

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/27

The USDA provided 3 million dollars to support Wisconsin's Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program and is giving another 5 million to support expanding this program. USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt came to Squashington Farm in Mount Horeb for a roundtable with local producers to hear how the funds are helping their businesses. She shares what the USDA is hoping to see happen with this funding and what she took away from the roundtable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:31

Cream Puffs, Beef Cattle & Pumpkin Bowling

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/27

Harvest Fair is this weekend at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. It sounds like such a blast between the food, the farmers market and pumpkin bowling. I’m Stephanie Hoff for the Mid-West Farm Report. Harvest Fair happens in tandem with World Beef Expo – so you’ve got two agricultural experiences to enjoy while you’re there. Tess Kerksen with the Wisconsin State Fair tells us what's in store, including how to get your hands on one of the 10,000 cream puffs that’ll be sold over the weekend

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9:06

What can you expect at the 2023 World Dairy Expo?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/27

The countdown for the 56th World Dairy Expo is on as there is only a few days until the global dairy industry meets once again in Madison. Do you have everything you need to have a memorable and enjoyable experience? Lisa Behnke, Communications Manager for World Dairy Expo says the first step is buying your digital admission passes for this year’s event before arriving at the Alliant Energy Center. “Admission is required Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 6 for anyone 12 years old and

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8:30

Cheesemaker Prepares For Culver's CurderBurger

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/27

Everyone goes crazy for it. It sells out faster than you can say cheese curd. It's the legendary CurderBurger from Culver's, and it's making its long-awaited return on Oct. 2. It will be available this time around until Oct. 31 or while supplies last. Culver's cheese curds are made here in Wisconsin at LaGrander's Hillside Dairy in Stanley. Master Cheesemaker Ryan LaGrander gives Mid-West Farm Report a peak at what this Wisconsin delicacy -- and National Cheese Curd Day on Oct. 15 -- means for his

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6:16

Will We Have A Good Year For Fall Colors?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/27

It’s very likely that when you ask a Wisconsinite what their favorite season is… it’s autumn. And one of the top reasons for that – fall colors! And it is that time of year – leaves are changing. But what role does the weather play in the length of fall colors or the vibrancy of the leaves? Brad Hutnik has the answer for us. He’s a forest ecologist with the Wisconsin DNR. He gives us the ins and outs of why and how leaves change colors in the fall. He says this year, we can expect a good viewing

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11:45

A Rich Wisconsin Tradition

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/26

Wild rice is found in gently flowing rivers and lakes throughout Wisconsin. Harvesting rice is a culturally important part of tribal communities in the state. In recent decades, others have also learned how to harvest wild rice which involves getting in a canoe and using a rice stick to collect the rice. Jason Fleener, wetland habitat specialist for the Wisconsin DNR, shares what goes into harvesting wild rice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:45

Corn Rootworm Numbers Don't Lie - Andy Grebner

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/26

Wyffels hybrids are focused on research and information gathering. For 10 years, Wyffels has been conducting their own in-field research to try and help guide producers on product selection and management decisions. Andy Grebner, District Sales Manager for Dane & Green Counties, says that's why he put out more than 87 sticky yellow traps to monitor corn rootworm insect levels specifically. Grebner says they really noticed escalated numbers on the continuous corn fields. Regardless of insects,

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