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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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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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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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