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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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10:28

Grape Harvest Underway at Wollersheim Winery

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/28

Despite a large crop loss in the spring due to frost, Wollersheim Winery is on track as grape harvest is in full swing. Philippe Coquard, owner of the winery says after the frost they were hit with drought like many others. But they utilized drip irrigation to help them get through. “The area is still eight to nine inches behind in rainfall, but our harvest is on track with previous years,” says Coquard. “A silver lining to the drought is that our grapes are showing higher sugar levels.” Coquard

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9:24

Hustad Valley Farm - Green County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/28

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 Hustad Valley Farm. The farm is located Northwest of New Glarus in Green County. Dale Hustad shares the history of their century farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:44

Schlintz Dairy Farm - La Crosse County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/28

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 Schlintz Dairy Farm, owned and operated by Elizabeth and AJ Schlintz. The farm is in a picturesque location just north of Bangor in La Crosse County. Elizabeth, AJ, and their son Avery share the history of their century farm, the only one in their valley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:59

Back To School - How Grocers, Ag Educators Adjust

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/28

Is the utility bill your largest farm expense? Cameron Olson of Olson Solar says in the past few years, he's seen a huge demand from the ag sector because solar is a natural fit for farms. He tells us how you can harness the sun to improve your bottom line. Your family is probably readjusting to the back-to-school routine -- so are grocery stores. Brandon Scholz, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association, says this time of year, grocery stores are adapting to changing trends and recent

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12:23

Crooked Creek Farm - Iowa County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/26

We’re recognizing farms and homesteads that have been in the family for more than 100 or 150 years. One farm being recognized is Crooked Creek Farm operated by the Beckius family. The farm is located outside of Highland in Iowa County. Everett and Janet Beckius share the history of their Century farm that is now divided between their 3 sons and their families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:54

Dremsa Family Farm - Crawford County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/25

Don and Joe Dremsa, Rosemary Hall, Lauri Hines, Theresa Brewer and Peggy Updike of the Dremsa Family share the story of their family farm in Crawford County. Their grandpa came from Czechoslovakia and became a U.S. citizen in 1884. He married his wife Anna and raised 3 children (their dad was the youngest). Their grandpa built the original barn that's still there today in 1923. From trading the farmland, riding to town on a running board, a tornado, a highway being built on the land, and a hay

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7:23

Preparing For The Trades

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/25

The trades - construction, electrical, plumbing, welding, manufacturing - have always provided good paying employment opportunities for those who are interested. In recent years, the pay and availability of jobs has only increased. Madison College in Madison, offers programs to prepare students for careers in the trades. Ron Olson is the Associate Dean for the School of Technologies and Trades. He speaks about the programs they offer geared toward the trades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:01

Tom & Debra Umnus & Tim & Anne Bartel - Manitowoc...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/25

Debra Umnus & Tim Bartel share the story of their family farm in Manitowoc County. The original 80 acre dairy farmstead was purchased in 1909 by their grandfather. He grew up on a farm in Germany and bought the farm here so he could have a place to raise his family like the way he grew up. The farm was abandoned and needed a lot of TLC once purchased. He and his 11 kids worked hard to make it into what it is today. While clearing the land, their grandfather had dynamite explode in his face and

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9:14

Back-To-School Grocery Shopping

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/25

It’s back-to-school season which means families are adjusting to new routines. And this includes what you’re buying at the grocery store for meal times. Brandon Scholz is the president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. He says this time of year, grocery stores are adjusting to changing trends and their customers' new schedules. He also speaks to the recent weather events happening around the country that may impact the grocery store supply chain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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9:49

Changing The Conversation Around Potatoes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/25

Transportation, nutrition, international relationships – it’s all relevant in the conversation around marketing potatoes. Blair Richardson is the president and CEO of Potatoes USA, the national marketing organization for U.S. grown potatoes. He doesn't want you to associate potatoes with someone who lays on the couch all day. He says they're working on spreading the good word about healthy potatoes both domestically and overseas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:34

Opsal Family Farm - Deanna Opsal -Dane County Century...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/24

Deanna Opsal shares the story of her family’s century and sesquicentennial farm in Dane County. Deanna’s father and mother-in-law moved to the farm in 1949. At the time it was being run by a cousin named Forest. Forest had a dream of establishing a registered Holstein herd and wanted to improve the farm as it was getting rundown. Deanna’s father in-law became the matriarch of the farm and helped work with the cows to develop the farm into what it is today. Once Deanna and her husband became involved

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7:56

Bill Naas - Dodge County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/24

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 Bill Jean Farms operated by the Naas family. The farm is located in Dodge County just a few miles north of Watertown off Highway 26. They had a rich history of showing dairy cattle and exporting cattle and embryos overseas. Bill Naas shares more about the history of the farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Slow Exports Hold Dairy Back

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/24

Krueger Lumber Company says a recent international trade tour hosted by DATCP was successful in getting the word out about what Wisconsin has to offer. It also highlighted needed infrastructure improvements. Heat advisories and warnings continue until 7 p.m. Drink lots of water. Marquis Energy grain merchandiser Howard Boppart says this year's corn harvest won't come close to last year, adding to the price volatility in the market. The good news is that demand is strong for not just ethanol, but its

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4:51

Bobbi Pruski - Schumacher Family Farm - Dodge County...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/23

Bobbi Pruski tells the story of her family’s sesquicentennial farm in Dodge County. In 1873, the original farmstead was purchased. They raised dairy cattle, hogs, and chickens. Over the years the farm was passed down from father to son for many generations. The original barn is still on the farmstead today where Tony Schumacher now runs the operation. He milks about 50 cows in a stanchion barn and has begun bridging out to offer custom field work. One highlight of the farm ws being able to host

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19:08

Exposing Urban Students To Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/23

When most people think of FFA, they tend to think of strong agricultural roots in a rural background. However, FFA is making its way into more urban school districts. The Milwaukee Vincent High School agricultural education program is an example of FFA and agriculture thriving in the most urban area of Wisconsin. Tyler Foote is one of the six agricultural education instructors at Milwaukee Vincent. He shares more about how the program works in an urban setting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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50:00

Expanding Broadband & Expanding Exports

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/23

Wisconsin is getting $1 billion for broadband expansion. The Public Service Commission has launched a Wisconsin Internet Self-Report Survey for residents to share their internet quality. Alyssa Kenney, PSC equity director, has the details. Heat advisory today -- temps may break 100. Heat index could climb even higher. Ashley Huhn reintroduces us to The Steffes Group, which got its start in 1960. It's still a family owned company today working directly with farmers on the selling and buying

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9:01

Cows & Elephants: A Side By Side Comparison

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/22

Farmers know how much their cow eats, how much milk it produces, when it’s sick, and so much more. But how does a cow compare to an animal at the zoo - so maybe an elephant for example? We know a cow's diet consists mainly of grain mixed with hay, corn silage and other feeds to create a total mixed ration. But what is the diet of an elephant like? Erin Dowgwillo, Elephant Care Coordinator for Milwaukee County Zoo has the answer. While cows and elephants have some similarities in their diets and

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14:09

Malinowski Farm - Marathon County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/22

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 Malinowski Farm. The Malinowski Farm began in 1917 when the Malinowksi's immigrated to the Mosinee to begin a farmstead. Barb Gering shares more about the history of the farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:37

Wisconsin Soybean Farmers Visit Canada

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/22

Trade missions are important opportunities for producers to learn more about how their partners operate while exploring ways to deepen their relationship. Members of the Wisconsin Soybean Association just visited the Port of Halifax in Halifax Nova Scotia to learn about Canadian port infrastructure. Sara Stelter, President of the Wisconsin Soybean Association, was one of the trip participants. She shares what the group saw and other takeaways from the tripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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49:58

Weather Is The Factor This Week

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/22

Meet the rare dairy breed, Kerry Cows. The Kerry are believed to be one of the oldest dairy breeds, originating from Ireland. One of just two rare Celtic Kerry herds call Grace Acres Farms home. Owner JT Price tells Mid-West Farm Report about the breed. Much of Wisconsin is in a heat advisory, which is in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today. Make sure you and your animals have lots of water. How do bees forage in a drought? How do bees keep themselves cool in a heat wave? These are questions that

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