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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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7:31

Jim Mealy - Racine County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/21

World War II, Great Depression, recessions, electricity, rations... these are all historical events in Wisconsin that family farms have lived through. This year, about 100 farms are still in the same family today to tell the story of early life. Jim Mealy, age 95, is the third generation on his family's Century Farm in Racine County. His son and daughter-in-law Bill and Tammy Mealy are operating the farm today. Jim tells Mid-West Farm Report about the early years and what it means to see his family

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Challenges In Dairy Are Many

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/21

The challenges in dairy are many. Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, speaks with Bob Bosold about the various issues currently affecting dairy. Those challenges include dumping milk, losing producers, updating the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and prices. Madison College is a technical college in Madison that offers an Agricultural Equipment program for students looking for a 1 or 2 year degree program. The program size is currently about 12-14 students. Ron

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Adapting To Changing Trends

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/18

Wisconsin isn't the only dairy state that is adapting to changing consumer trends John Talbot is the CEO of the California Milk Advisory Board and sees this as a challenge in his state. He and the Board are working on product development, marketing, and connecting entrepreneurs to processors. He speaks with Pam Jahnke about how these efforts are unfolding. The winter wheat harvest is almost wrapped up. Stephanie Hoff spoke with Pat Duffy, grain merchandiser for Duffy Grain in South Central

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50:00

Enjoying The Outdoors

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/17

Bison once roamed across the state of Wisconsin in large herds. Today there are no wild bison in Wisconsin and domestic bison far outnumber wild bison across the country. Pat Ries is a bison producer and board member for the Wisconsin Bison Producers Association. He shares the in's and out's of bison production in Wisconsin and what goes into raising bison. Bob Nack, big game specialist with the Department of Natural Resources joins Pam Jahnke to talk about trends in hunting and fishing and how to

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21:24

The Importance of Calf Nutrition and Management in...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/17

Listen in as Pam Jahnke talks with Dr. Rebecca Klopp, Calf and Heifer Specialist for Purina Animal Nutrition. Dr. Klopp discusses the importance of calf nutrition and management, and the long term impact it can have on the productivity of the herd. Research has shown that early calf care and nutrition are the foundation for and can significantly impact the future growth, potential milk production, reproduction and overall health of your replacement dairy heifers. To learn more about raising healthy

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50:00

A Match Made In Heaven

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/16

A project is underway across the upper Midwest that is trying to make farming more profitable by bringing livestock back into cropping systems. The three-year project is called Match Made in Heaven: Livestock & Crops. Their goal is to boost soil health and the farm's bottom line. Match Made in Heaven is in its second phase, which is surveying farmers about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to bringing livestock back onto the farm. Co-director Laura Paine speaks to Stephanie Hoff about

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50:00

Soybeans Well Above Expectations

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/15

Jackie Fett, executive Director of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin joins Mid-West Farm Report to give an update on this specialty crop and how the overseas market is doing.Chris Pedretti, Section Supervisor with Wisconsin State Parks, says the OutWiGo initiative is designed to encourage people to rediscover the outdoors. He explains more about this initiative and how numbers are looking at state parks.John Heinberg, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing speaks withCharitee Seebecker about how

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8:52

Veterans Finding Their Place In Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/14

The Farmer Veteran Coalition of Wisconsin has been active since 2021. The organization seeks to connect veterans who are interested in becoming involved in agriculture with resources to get started as well as networking opportunities with other veterans. Sarah Cope, Vice President of the Coalition, speaks to what the organization is currently doing to attract and support members as well as the organizations plans for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rediscovering Wisconsin's Natural Resources

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/14

Wisconsin is well-known for its vast natural resources and scenic beauty. The state is home to many state parks, state forests, and natural areas that offer a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. The Out We Go initiative is a program designed to encourage people to get out and enjoy all that Wisconsin has to offer. The program aims to increase awareness about the state's natural resources and encourage people to explore new areas and try

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10:18

Kaul Explains Motivation To Join Ag Anticompetitive...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/14

Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in their launch of a partnership with bipartisan attorneys general to review competition in food and agricultural markets. He tells Pam Jahnke that the new partnership will assist state attorneys general in tackling anti-competitive market structures in agriculture and related industries that are raising prices and limiting choices for consumers and producers. Other state attorneys general involved in the partnership

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50:00

Looking For An Exemption

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/14

The United States Department of Agriculture is is reviewing the Federal Milk Marketing Orders on August 23rd in Indiana. Organic Valley, located in Wisconsin, wants to be exempted from the orders. They represent 174 organic dairy farmers in 24 states that are pushing for the exemption. Adam Warthesen, is the Senior Director of Government and Industry Affairs for Organic Valley. He shares Sandhill cranes are known to cause crop damage to corn fields, sometimes eating seeds just after they've been

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5:46

Learning Agriculture In The City

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/11

Madison College is a large technical college serving the Madison area and beyond. Ron Olson is the Dean for the School of Technologies and Trades which oversees the Agricultural Equipment program. With the campus being located right in Madison, Ron explains that there are challenges in providing a hands-on education to students about work that should be taking place in a field since there aren't any agricultural fields near the campus. He also explains the basics of what the Agricultural Equipment

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7:33

MOOove On Down To Dairy Lane

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/11

The Wisconsin State Fair is full of opportunities to learn about Wisconsin agriculture. Dairy Lane is one area where fairgoers of all ages can learn about Wisconsin’s vibrant dairy industry. From learning about cheesemaking to how farmers care for their cattle, there is something for everyone. Nicole Barlass, President of the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board shares more about the Dairy Lane exhibit at the Wisconsin State Fair, located in the southeast end of the lower cattle barn. Dairy

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9:35

Do You Have The Right Vinegar?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/11

Don't gift a jar of pickles with a side of food poisoning. In the midst of canning season, there are a couple trends that have food safety specialists concerned. La Crosse County Extension Specialist Heather Quackenboss says make sure you are using the correct vinegar in your recipe to prevent botulism. In other food preservation trends, Quackenboss says while social media can be a blessing to find new canning ideas and increase interest in canning among young people, some canning trends are

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6:09

Dairy Products Auction Grand Total Beats 2022

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/11

The Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction happened Thursday at State Fair Park in West Allis. Stephanie Hoff was there as they announced Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese as Grand Master Cheesemaker for a second year in a row. Stephanie visits with Dairy Lane Coordinator, Ann Schulz, about auction results and what it takes to put it all together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Potatoes A Power House At The State Fair

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/10

Did you know Wisconsin is the third largest producer of potatoes in the country? And that a potato has more potassium than a banana? The Wisconsin potato industry is alive and thriving, especially during the eleven days of the Wisconsin State Fair. Jody Baginski, board member of the Wisconsin Potato Growers Auxiliary and coordinator of the baked potato booth shared more information about the baked potato stand at the Wisconsin State Fair. Baginski has been involved in the potato booth since 1999 and

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9:39

Pork Shoppe Gets A New Look

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/10

The Wisconsin State Fair is known for many things, but one stand that has stood the test of time is the Pork Shoppe. Pork producers were one of the few commodity programs that first brought their products to the state fair. Kerri Retallick, Executive Vice President of the Wisconsin Pork Association says they started with the butterfly chop and that remains their number one seller yet today. She explains more about what it takes to run the Pork Shoppe for the eleven days of the fair and the exciting

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12:50

Bailey's Run Vineyard Prepares For Harvest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/10

Veraison, the term for grape ripening, is underway in Wisconsin for some wine grape varieties. And growers are starting to test the grapes on the vine to make sure they’re harvested at just the right time. Aimee Arrigoni is the vineyard manager at Bailey’s Run Vineyard in New Glarus. She says there’s definitely science at play when it comes to growing wine grapes and testing them for the correct amount of sugars ahead of harvest. She also watches the research and development happening at

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11:52

Cider Apples Attract Beginning Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/10

Apple orchards are such a treat during a Wisconsin fall – enjoy the fruit dunked in caramel, put in a pie or just right off the tree. But some apple orchards in Wisconsin are producing apples for a different treat – for adults only. Hard cider! Deirdre Birmingham owns The Cider Farm in Mineral Point. And she grows one-of-a-kind varieties to make hard ciders. She says this unique agriculture venture is sparking interest among new growers. This was apparent in a recent field day she hosted at her

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10:30

$202 Million In Patronage Being Distributed

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/08/10

Compeer Financial announced the return of $150 million in patronage payments to eligible member-owners this August. This marks a significant milestone as the cooperative celebrates reaching $1 billion in patronage returns since its formation in 2017. “This remarkable achievement of reaching $1 billion in patronage returns reflects our unwavering dedication to sharing Compeer’s success with our valued member-owners,” said Jase Wagner, president and CEO of Compeer Financial. “Through our patronage

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