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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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7:12

Ag Products On The Ballot For 'Coolest Thing'

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/26

The Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin Contest is underway, and you have the chance to vote and highlight agriculture. Nick Novak, vice president of communications and marketing at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, puts on this contest. He highlights for us the agricultural businesses who are contenders this year from butter chips to cow pasture shades. He says the contest aims to increase awareness of different career opportunities in Wisconsin. Vote: https://www.madeinwis.com/ See

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6:06

Scholz: Policy Can Help Keep Groceries Affordable

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/26

Grocers know that prices matter to their shoppers. They are constantly navigating the supply chain and regulations to keep prices low for consumers while also staying in business. Brandon Scholz is the president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. Part of his role is to work on policy for their membership. He talks to lawmakers to make sure that Wisconsin’s grocery stores can continue to support the community they’re in. He says there’s a lot shakin' at the State Capitol, but he narrows in

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50:00

No Farm Bill By Months End But Maybe Some Progress

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/26

Discussion continues on the next Farm Bill. Although the bill technically expires at the end of September, taking time to craft a proper bill is critical. Bob Bosold talks with Darrin VonRuden, president of the WI Farmers Union, about what they've been crafting. State Rep. Travis Tranel is monitoring discussions that might define where solar panel farms can/cannot be located in Wisconsin. The Art of Cheese Festival is coming to Madison this weekend. Rachel Kerr with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

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50:00

Wallets Tighten And Agriculture Notices - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/26

U.S. Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack, visited Wisconsin to celebrate the government's investment in "Climate Smart Commodities". Stephanie Hoff poses the question of why agriculture is getting so much attention, and responsibility, for such a big issue. Vilsack says it's all about the resources that agriculture has available to manage.Foreign land ownership in Wisconsin is getting a closer look by the State Agriculture Committee. Rep. Travis Tranel, who chairs the committee, says several bills have

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7:30

Farm Bureau Leadership Boot Camp Focused On Telling...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/25

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s (WFBF) Promotion and Education Committee is hosting a one-day Leadership Boot Camp on October 28 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Fond du Lac. The Leadership Boot Camp Series was created to provide a fast-paced, one-day leadership development opportunity for individuals who may not have the time to participate in longer programs. This year's focus is on storytelling strategies, aiming to create better advocates for agriculture by connecting with

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4:47

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a Contest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/25

Hispanic Heritage Month began September 15th and lasts through October 15th. To honor Hispanic Heritage Month and the many Hispanic workers in agriculture, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese created a Hispanic Heritage Month Recipe Contest. Participants must submit a recipe that uses at least one of Crave Brothers cheeses. Roseanne Crave shares details on the contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:37

World Beef Expo Kicks Off Thursday

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/25

World Beef Expo kicks off on Thursday at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis for its 31st year! And while Wisconsin is known as America's Dairyland, we draw quite the attendance for beef cattle shows and youth cattle judging. Expo President Cody Quam joins us with some of the unique elements of the show, including a growing number of youth involvement. He welcomes everyone to be a part of the World Beef Expo family. The trade show starts noon on Thursday. Cattle shows start at 3 p.m. The show

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50:00

UW-River Falls Sees Lots Of Visitors Interested In FISC

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/22

The cranberry harvest is just around the corner. Jill Welke catches up with UW-Extension Cranberry Specialist, Allison Jonjak, about how the crop is shaping up.The inaugural class of the Farm and Industry Short Course is about to launch at UW-River Falls. Pam Jahnke talks with UWRF coordinator, Dr. Steve Kelm, about applications and coursework.If your kids are in elementary school across the state - ask them a question about strawberries. You might be surprised by their answers. Charitee

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9:03

A Festival for All Things Cheese

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/21

As America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin has numerous events that highlight the impact of dairy on our state. This include dairy livestock shows, farm breakfasts during June dairy month, or other events that highlight all of the different dairy products that we have to offer. A new event this year is the Art of the Cheese Festival. This event will be hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and is taking place in downtown Madison September 29th - October 1st. Rachel Kerr from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

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15:54

Connecting Students to Wisconsin Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/21

Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom is dedicated to providing agricultural information through teaching resources and lesson plans to help K-12 students develop an understanding of how their food is grown and raised. Beth Schaefer, Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom coordinator says they have been working on a lot of exciting projects including a volunteer rally, book of the year program, podcast and more. She explains more about these but first starts by explaining more about their curriculum called

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6:23

FS Crop Tour Surprised By Yields So Far

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/21

The FS Crop Tour is underway across the Midwest, including Wisconsin. Crop Specialist Matt O'Leary out of Waupun is one of the scouts canvassing corn fields in Wisconsin. The sample size has been small, but he says folks have been surprised so far at their yield projections after a difficult growing season. The data collected, including estimated yield, is uploaded to the FS Agronomy Yield Analyzer: https://agronomyapps.growmark.com/YieldAnalyzer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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50:00

Lots Of Changes At UW Vet School

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/21

The UW School of Veterinary Medicine is getting ready for the ribbon cutting of their new, state of the art, addition. They're also preparing for the departure of Dr. Mark Markel, who's stepping down as dean next summer. He visits with Pam Jahnke about his decision. Farmers are on the hunt for good, used equipment before the harvest hits full swing. Pam Jahnke talks to Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group in their weekly update.The first of the 2023 harvest reports kicks off with Dr. Brent Tharp,

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50:00

For Now - Export Demand For Cheese Has Dried Up -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/21

This is National Farm Safety and Health Week in Wisconsin, and rural responders are getting a lot of attention. Charitee Seebecker talks to Kyle Koshalek, coordinator for upcoming farm safety training for emergency responders. There are some unique challenges when emergency responders have to respond to a farm accident. This training should help them be able to efficiently handle the call. Enrollment is underway for the fall term of the Farm and Industry Short Course, now housed at UW-River

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13:50

Poultry Exhibitors Flock to Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/20

Every year Wisconsin hosts the Wisconsin International Poultry Show at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Portage at the end of September. The show attracts hundreds of exhibitors from all across the country exhibiting thousands of birds. Kaylyn Schleicher, the current President of the Wisconsin International Poultry Club, the group that organizes the event, dives into what to expect at the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:15

Organic Valley Starts Its 'Climate-Smart' Project

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/20

Farmers are getting paid to reduce carbon emissions or to keep carbon trapped in the ground. Organic Valley is getting up to $25 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help its members become 'climate-smart'. They’re going to provide payment or other incentives to 500 of their member farmers over the next five years to lower their carbon footprint. Nicole Rakobitsch is the director of sustainability at Organic Valley. She says a climate-smart practice is really anything that

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9:00

Lawmakers Discuss Foreign Land Ownership

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/20

Who owns the farmland? And are they a threat to the food system or the economy? These are the questions that the Assembly Committee on Agriculture is working through as the issue on foreign land ownership emerges as a priority in the State Capitol. Representative Travis Tranel who chairs the committee, 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 Assembly Ag Committee. Tranel

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6:45

Dr. Brent Tharp - Push/Pull Test On Stalk Quality

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/20

Many growers faced extraordinary dry conditions this year, and the corn plants responded!Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager for Wyffels, says that the plant naturally cannibalizes the stalk to keep functioning. That leads to questions about stand ability. His suggestion - push/pull that stalk, to see how long it can stand before the combine needs to arrive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Meet The Other Dairy in Wisconsin: Sheep Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/20

Karen Nielsen, organization director for the Sheep Dairy Association of Wisconsin shares some of the unique qualities of sheep milk and details about the industry. Even though the industry is small, producers of dairy sheep are wide spread across the state of Wisconsin. Most of these sheep dairies ship their milk to be processed into cheese at multiple processors around the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:55

Sheep Dairy Products Gaining Popularity

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/19

Wisconsin is the nation's leader in dairy production, both when it comes to cows and goats. One less common, but still important piece to Wisconsin's dairy industry is dairy sheep. Sheep milk products are gaining popularity with consumers. Hygiene products made with sheep's milk are also becoming increasingly popular, especially for people with sensitive skin. Tammy and Brian Michielson, owners of Maple Hill Farm of Ladysmith, Wisconsin have expanded their business into creating a wide variety of

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6:09

Offering Continuing Education for Rural Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/19

The Farm and Industry Short Course was a long time program held on the UW-Madison campus. Short Course was a 2 year program that prepared students who wanted to work in production agriculture. Due to recent changes, the program is now being offered on the UW-River Falls campus. While the location has changed, the program will still remain rooted in tradition and UW-Madison will maintain involvement with the program. Heather Gayton is the Outreach Program Manager for the College of Agriculture and

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