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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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11:09

Day-Neutral Strawberries Can Extend The Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/05

Have you ever noticed that the strawberries you find year-round in the grocery store are very different from what you find at Wisconsin strawberry patches in June? Well it’s because they’re different varieties from different areas of the United States. The berries that have a longer growing season are called day-neutral strawberries. And UW-Madison’s Fruit Team is researching how Wisconsin can leverage those varieties. Amaya Atucha is an associate professor at UW-Madison and with the Division of

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Barge Restrictions Continue To Press The Market -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/05

Schools back in session and that's an influence on what people are shopping for at the grocery store. Stephanie Hoff visits with Brandon Scholz, executive director of the WI Grocers Association on what he's seeing.A record number of participants are signed up for fiber arts classes that will happen at the WI Sheep and Wool Festival in Jefferson. Nate Zimdars visits with one of the show organizers, Bob Black, about why there's so much interest!It doesn't look like there's any signs of life on the

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50:00

Urban Ag Education Thrives - And There's More To Wine...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/01

Agriculture education is breaking down barriers across the state. Milwaukee's Vincent High School is a perfect example. Nestled in an urban neighborhood that struggles with hunger, ag educator Tyler Foot is helping empower students not only with food they've grown, but career possibilities they'd never have found without the classes. Nate Zimdars visits with the instructor.Harvest is underway for some crops in the state. Potatoes, some corn silage, and grapes! There's a "sweet spot" that grape

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6:47

Corn Silage Harvest Begins

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/01

The corn silage harvest has begun in earnest in southwestern Wisconsin, and it’s got farmers and custom operators putting in long hours over the Labor Day weekend. Bill Smith is the president of Wisconsin Custom Operators. He also owns Smith Custom Farming Inc. out of Darlington. He serves farms across a four-county area in Wisconsin and into northern Illinois. He says yields are short, but the starch content is favorable. For his membership, equipment costs, labor and fuel costs are problematic

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26:02

PodTalk Five - Dr. Shawn Conley

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/01

Wisconsin soybean research has come a long way in a decade. From side-by-side variety trials, to today's apps and prescription forecasting for individual fields. Today's podcast, brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, features Dr. Shawn Conley, UW-Extension Soybean Specialist, speaking to the ways that soybean checkoff dollars are being invested. From drone technology designed to target specific problems in the field, to sustainability research - everything is focused on providing

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5:23

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Returns

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/01

The Sheep and Wool Festival is an annual event that draws sheep and fiber enthusiasts from all across the country to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This year's festival will take place September 8-10. There are sheep shows, stock dog trials, wool fiber arts classes and more. Bob Black is the coordinator of the festival, which began in 2002. He shares more about what to expect at this year's festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:03

Supporting Farmers Through Mental Health Challenges

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/01

Talking about mental health struggles is never easy. It can be hard to share with others if you are struggling. For loved ones to bring up the topic if they are concerned is also difficult. That is more true in farming than many other professions. Karen Endres is the Farmer Wellness Program Coordinator at the Wisconsin Farm Center. Over the past few years, she has been focusing on how best to support farmers who are struggling with their mental health. She shares more about the life changing work

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10:56

National Falls Prevention Week - Take It Seriously -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/09/01

When it comes to falling, age is really irrelevant. From time to time, It happens to us all. In older adults, however, it can be a game changer. Amber Miller is Assoc. State Director of Outreach for AARP focused on making people aware of preventing falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 36 million older adults fall annually, resulting in 32,000 deaths. The AARP HomeFit workshop provides information to participants on how to decide what type of home

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7:42

Providing Up-To-Date Weather For Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/31

Knowing what the weather is going to be doing is crucial for farmers and anyone else working in agriculture to do their job effectively. A new technology called Wisconet is in the process of rolling out across the state. This will provide timely and accurate forecasts for farmers and others. Chris Vagasky is tasked with bringing this technology to life. He shares what this technology will provide and how the project is progressing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:06

Insight FS Builds State-of-the-Art Dry Fertilizer...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/31

A state-of-the-art facility for Insight FS is set to be built in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, which will be a 25 thousand ton dry fertilizer shed. The facility is being built on the existing property, and will allow for greater volumes of fertilizer to be moved through the facility more efficiently. Ben Huber, Insight FS General Manager says with cutting-edge technology and increased storage capacity, this facility will provide enhanced support to their customers, streamline operations, and better

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8:53

Wisconsin Hemp is Growing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/31

Hemp has only been legal in Wisconsin since 2018 after having been illegal for decades. Because of that, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been focusing a considerable amount of time and effort into researching hemp growth in Wisconsin. Dr. Shelby Ellison works for the University on their hemp research. She shares what her research has been focusing on and how hemp is growing as a specialty crop in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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River Falls Welcoming FISC Applicants

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/31

Despite a tragic spring that cost a lot of producing vines, Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac has reset and is ready for the fall harvest. Charitee Seebecker talks with Philipe Coucard from Wollersheim about their strategy to keep serving customers with reduced inventory.Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke for their weekly update. They've got more than 60 auctions scheduled before the end of the year. Paid for by Steffes Group.School bells are ringing and a new group of students

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Insect Eavesdropping And School Pizzas!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/31

UW-River Falls has a new Dean at the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Bob Bosold talks to Dean Mike Orth about his Wisconsin connection and what he found attractive about coming to UW-River Falls.Hurricane Idalia passed through Florida yesterday, but remained strong enough to cause damage all the way up the east coast to North Carolina and Virgina. Zach Webb is a technical agronomist in Southeastern North Carolina where he says farmers have been rolling 24/7 to try to bring

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6:36

Pulling For A Cause

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/30

As we soon head into the holiday weekend and September begins, it also comes with the Brooklyn Labor Day Truck and Tractor Pull the first through the third. But what really makes this event special is the two young men who are using the pulls for their senior project as they raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Cody Gillman and Timmy Lund are seniors at Evansville High School and chose this as their senior project because Cody actually has type 1 diabetes himself. They share

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12:34

Platteville Business Incubator Welcomes Agribusinesses

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/30

Platteville Business Incubator, Inc. received $37,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to expand its programming for startups, including farm businesses. Driftless Makers Market is a regional business showcase market happening Sep. 27. All are invited. Learn more: https://www.pbii.org/driftless-makers/driftless-makers-market Platteville Business Incubator, Inc. has been around for 20 years. Its goal is to find startup businesses and provide manufacturing space, office space, mentoring

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Prop 12 From A Wisconsin Producer Perspective

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/30

California’s Proposition 12 has made national headlines because it requires other states to comply with more stringent farming regulations to sell meat and egg products in California, including pork. Wisconsin pork producers argue it’s going to disrupt the supply chain from the barn to the grocery store. The Wisconsin Pork Association says California consumes about 15 percent of U.S. pork. And the modifications required to meet that market could cost thousands per sow, raising pork prices. Despite

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8:45

Tieman Family Farm - Clark County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/29

We’re recognizing farms and homesteads that have been in the family for more than 100 or 150 years. One farm being recognized is the Tieman Family Farm. The farm is located outside of Thorp in Clark County. 97 year old Arlene Tieman shares the story of her families century farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:01

Life Insurance - Is It Part Of Your Toolbox?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/29

It's a difficult conversation to have sometimes. What happens if something happens to you? How many people will it impact. What about the farm or business? It's complicated terrain for many families to cover, but Rural Mutual Insurance is a trusted partner involved in many of those discussions. Pam Jahnke visits with Rural Mutual's, Jared Nelson, about the array of options available when it comes to life insurance. It can be a little overwhelming, but Nelson says those options can make a big

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11:05

Food Manufacturers Heading To Europe For Trade Mission

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/29

Ten businesses in Wisconsin are about to embark on a trade mission to Europe to grow their export portfolio – food manufacturers are among them. Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation are leading the delegation to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Katy Sinnott is the vice president of global trade with the corporation. Her team put together this mission – and she says the region they’re going to is especially beneficial for food processors. Keep up with WEDC

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Cattle Prices Show No Sign Of Slowing - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/29

The Mississippi River is critically important to not only Wisconsin farmers and agribusinesses, but all of the midwest and international marketways. Jill Welke visits with Sam Mathiowetz, Chief of Locks & Dams for the St Paul District, who explains what the fluctuating water levels mean to barge loads and what they're preparing for and planning on transportation arteries going forward. The school bell's ringing across the state of Wisconsin, and that includes our technical colleges. Nate

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