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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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7:47

USDA Verdict On FMMO Process To Come This Month

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/10

The American Farm Bureau Federation has been active in the discussions regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order Reforms for what’s really the first time. And Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Kevin Krentz says it's an effort rightly led by the dairy state. Kevin wears a few hats while advocating for Wisconsin members in Washington D.C. He serves on the American Farm Bureau board. He’s been a member of the Federal Milk Marketing Order task force. And he sits on the dairy pricing work group. He says a

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10:39

Dairy Wins In State Budget

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/10

There were several policies in the state budget just signed by Tony Evers that will provide money for dairy initiatives. Chad Zuleger is the Director of Government Affairs for the Dairy Business Association. He gets into detail on the dairy wins in the budget and what else the organization will continue to advocate for in the next session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Drone Usage In Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/10

From analyzing crop health to guiding spray drones, drone technology has become an important tool for farmers. Jill Welke speaks with Shawn Creviston of Chippewa Valley Technical College about the various ways drones are being used in agriculture. There were several policies in the state budget just signed by Tony Evers that will provide money for dairy initiatives. Director of Government Affairs for the Dairy Business Association, Chad Zuleger, speaks to Nate Zimdars about the dairy wins in the

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6:13

Svacina Appointed To Tech College Board

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/07

Leslie Svacina is filling the farmer seat on the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. Governor Tony Evers appointed Leslie to the position earlier this summer. She has extensive background in both farming and education which qualified her for the role. The board is the oversight body for Wisconsin's 16 public, two-year technical colleges. There are 13 members, including a farmer representative, which Leslie is taking on. Leslie owns Cylon Rolling Acres in Deer Park where she raises meat goats

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10:26

Mental Health Conversation Makes It To Film

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/07

We talk about it more often than ever before -- mental health in production agriculture. And the national conversation includes Wisconsin farmers. Jeff Ditzenberger is the founder of TUGS, a support system that he created from his personal experiences with mental health. His story has moved to a bigger stage, including an upcoming film titled "Greener Pastures." There are two screenings scheduled for the film in Wisconsin. The first is July 11 at 6 p.m. at The Medical College of Wisconsin in

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15:38

Broadband Expanding in Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/07

Wisconsin will be receiving 1 billion in funding to support expanding broadband infrastructure in Wisconsin. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is responsible for administering the money that the state is receiving. They have launched a Wisconsin Internet Self-Report Survey for residents to share their internet quality. Alyssa Kenney is the Wisconsin Broadband and Digital Equity Director for the Public Service Commission and she shares details about the survey and what the Commission is

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50:00

Crop Health In A Drought

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/07

Arnie Jennerman is the General Manager for Farm Technology Days. He shares with Pam Jahnke some of the challenges the group experienced due to the pandemic and what will be different about this years event at a neutral site in Baraboo. UW Madison hosted a Small Grains Field Day at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station. Charitee Seebecker spoke with UW Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Shawn Conley about the current health of crops in Wisconsin's, anticipated wheat yields, and other challenges

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11:01

Expert Provides Insight Into Current State of WI Crops

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/06

How is the current health of our crops in Wisconsin? Is there any disease pressure present despite the drought? What can we expect for estimated overall yields? These all are million dollar questions, but UW-Extension Soybean Specialist Dr. Shawn Conley has the answers. He says disease levels are low this year however we’re not completely out of the woods. He provides some insight into the questions that are on many growers minds. “There might be a low risk of white mold currently, however with the

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8:45

Youth Ag Adventure Coming to Farm Tech Days

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/06

Educating youth about agriculture is top of mind for people all around the state and Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Anna Maenner, Farm Technology Days Show Coordinator, says youth of all ages can look forward to an expansive, entertaining and educational program this year. The youth experience at the 2023 show will be spread out throughout the grounds and incorporated into different exhibits. In the past there was a designated youth tent. Maenner says they

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18:46

Louis Prange - Sheboygan County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/06

Early adopters, that’s one way to describe the Prange family when it comes to farm technology, crop management and livestock genetics. Louis Prange is the third generation on his family’s farm and will be accepting the Centennial Farm Award from the state of Wisconsin. His grandfather bought the farm in 1910. His father pioneered crop management techniques and forage breeding. And Louis dove into the field of genetics with dairy breeds. The Sheboygan County farm will join many others in getting the

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12:24

Larry Lambie - Outagamie County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/06

One hundred years ago, everything was done by hand -- picking rocks out of fields, digging wells, clearing 70 acres of forest in order to farm... this was among the to-do list for a Wisconsin family to begin their legacy in Seymour, Wisconsin. Third-generation Larry Lambie tells the story of his family's Centennial Farm in the Township of Oneida. He honors his Grampa for the resiliency required to get the farm started during a time when the going was tough. Centennial and Sesquicentennial Farm

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16:02

Bison Call Wisconsin Farms Home

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/06

Bison once roamed across Wisconsin in large herds. Now the bison that call Wisconsin home are on about 70 farms across the state. At nearly 6,000 bison, Wisconsin is ranked #7 for domestically produced Bison. Pat Ries, owner Ries's Tall Grass where he raises around 100 Bison who also serves on the board for the Wisconsin Bison Producers Association, provides insight on this niche market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Farm Technology Days Coming Soon

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/06

Farm Technology Days this year will feature offsite events, touring area agriculture. Melissa Schluepp of the Sauk County Land Resources and Environmental Conservation Department is coordinating the 6 tours that are offered. Bob Bosold speaks with her about the tours offered. Alsum Farms and Produce will be hosting a community celebration to recognize their 50 years of business. Nate Zimdars speaks with Alsums Marketing Manager Christine Lindner about what they have planned for their two day

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12:47

Dale Plansky - Kewaunee County - Century &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/05

Dale Plansky tells the story of his family’s farm in Kewaunee County. They will be receiving the Century and Sesquicentennial awards this year. In 1868 the original Planskys immigrated from Bohemia to Wisconsin and purchased 44 acres. It was a dairy operation for many years up until recently. Today Dale is in the process of transferring the 124 acres to his children with hopes that they will utilize the barn again for horses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:27

Cindy Fahey Schroeder - Green County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/05

Cindy Fahey Schroeder tells the story of her family's century farm in Green County. The farm was acquired in 1914. The original farm was a 40 cow dairy operation and the family also grew a few crops. The farmstead is located right on the edge of Belleville near the school and was known as the “Grand Central Station” as many people would stop by and visit. Today the farmstead is being used for equipment storage. Schroeder says the future of the farm is unknown as they are planning to sell it as her

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22:15

Don Meyer - Sauk County Sesquicentennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/05

The Meyer family has actually traced their origins back to 1866 as they celebrate their sesquicentennial milestone. Love letters written between Don Meyer's great grandfather and great grandmother help paint the story that continues today. After a few years working in Madison, the two finally got married in 1868. Finally they purchased their first 75 acres in 1870. Don Meyer said they've pieced together that the early farm was pretty diverse with livestock, chickens and even hops! In 1896 the

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14:05

Carol Schevers O'Rourke - Outagamie County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/05

For more than 70 years, Carol Schevers O'Rourke has called their farm outside Oneida home. There's been changes in the family dynamics, and the evolution of production agriculture to deal with. Carol visits with Pam Jahnke about how the farm started in 1914 after some of the family moved to Outagamie county from Holland. Initially they were dairy producers around 1915-1916, but things had to change after a death in the family. Listen into learn how they persisted in keeping the farm together, and

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10:47

Lakey's Woods - Dawne Lakey - Trempealeau County -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/05

Lakey’s Woods is being recognized as a Century farm at this year's Wisconsin State Fair. Dawne Lakey shares the story of his Trempealeau County farm. The first Lakey generation emigrated to Trempealeau County from Devonshire, England in 1860. At the height of the family farming operation he had accumulated hundreds of acres for widely diverse uses such as corn, beans, peas, wheat, hay and oats while also building a grade A dairy herd, steers, swine and sheep. A 25 acre stand of woodlands were

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11:50

Murray Homestead - Gary Buhr -Polk County -150 Years

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/05

Gary Buhr tells the story of his family’s farm, Murray Homestead in Polk County. The farm was acquired in 1873 and the original deed was signed by Ulysses S. Grant. They had a hobby farm where they raised cattle, chickens, pigs, and turkeys. Today the farmstead is rented out to a local neighbor and the Buhr family is thinking about turning it into a “glamping” site. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

More Food Selection At Farm Tech Days

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/07/05

More than 45,000 people are expected to attend Farm Tech Days happening July 18-20 in Baraboo. And to feed all those people, there will be more than 20 food and beverage trucks, stations, and pop-up tents from across Sauk County. Ralph Pierce with Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club is working with the food committee for this year’s show. He says this new approach to food is going to make for an overall more enjoyable experience for show goers AND the vendors. Lunch Box Express co-owner Becky Meyer

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