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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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50:00

Dry Weather's On The Mind Of Barge Operators Too

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/21

Taylor Schaefer is getting ready to bid farewell to her position as Alice in Dairyland. Stephanie Hoff chats with her about highlights and memories she'll be taking with her, and what she hopes the next "Alice" will realize when she steps into the post.Pam Jahnke shares comments from Jerry Cheatam, barge captain on the Mississippi River, already worried about lower water levels this fall. Brady Zuck, president of the WI Cattlemen's Association is also worried about water. Zuck's a beef producer

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WI Farm Tech Chair Calls Out UW-Extension

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/21

Some pretty strong words from the board chair of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc. Mel Pittmann, farmer and board chair, visits with Bob Bosold about the future of the show. He's particularly vocal with his criticism of UW-Extension support in the state. Henry Koerner from the Big Foot FFA had no exposure to agriculture until his agriculture education class. That began to turn a page for the young man that's ushered him into the spot as Wisconsin's Star in Agriscience who will be competing on

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7:23

Community Comes Together For Farm Breakfast

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/20

What do you do in the face of unexpected tragedy? That was a question the Fond du Lac Area Agribusiness Council had to ask after a barn fire meant they could no longer have the Breakfast on the Farm at their original host site. Amy Ries, the Director for Agricultural Programs for Envision Greater Fond du Lac, shares how a resilient community came together to ensure the Breakfast would still go on as planned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:44

Barge Captain Highlights Low River Levels' Impact on...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/20

There's no better way to get a first-hand look at the low water levels of the Mississippi River and the impacts on shipments than the pilot house of a river tow boat. Jimmy Cheatham, Barge captain on the Western Rivers, otherwise known as (Captain)Capt-J-Rock on Tik Tok, provides some insight into what he’s facing. Cheatham has been a boat captain for 28 years collectively, working on the river for about 35 years. He says water levels right now are not looking good and he expects a repeat of last

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8:30

Korean Feed Millers Visit WI Soybean Grower

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/20

Wisconsin was one of the main attractions for a South Korean feed miller trade team. Tanner Johnson serves on both the national and state Soybean Association Board of Directors. He works for AB Farms in Dallas, Wisconsin in Barron County. In that role, he helps oversee about 4,500 acres of crops, including soybeans. And he was the host with the most for this recent trade mission. He opened the farm up to seven South Korean feed mill executives so they could see how soybeans are grown first-hand

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9:00

Educate Yourself About Social Security - Martin...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/20

Social Security is not just a tool for "senior citizens" - it's a safety network for many. Martin Hernandez, Association State Director of Advocacy for AARP of Wisconsin is helping to organize listening sessions across the state that will help educate people about Social Security. Hernandez says as part of this tour, AARP will be able to hear what people have to say about Social Security. This is part of a multiyear campaign being launched to make sure Social Security remains strong and solvent

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9:29

First Aid On The Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/20

Farming continues to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the death rate is seven times higher than the national average. And because farming is usually solitary work… sometimes you have to be your own first responder when accidents happen. We're talking about the smaller emergencies that basic First Aid can take care of. Kyle Kriegl is the executive director for the Southwest Wisconsin Chapter of the Red Cross. He tells Mid-West Farm

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10:08

UW Arboretum Cultivates Research And Preservation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/19

Tucked between downtown Madison and the beltline is the UW-Arboretum. An arboretum is a collection of plants in a park-like area available for public enjoyment as well as research. David Stevens is the Curator of the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens. He shares the purpose of an arboretum and a few of the challenges they have been experiencing related to weather and invasive species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:38

State Helps Develop Future Ag Workforce

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/19

The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) works with schools, employers, tech colleges and others to develop a total of 75 youth apprenticeship programs. Two of which are in the agriculture sector and provide a wide variety of pathway opportunities for hands-on learning. Apprenticeship Bureau Director David Polk zeroes in on just how well these ag programs are doing. Wisconsin's registered apprenticeship system has been around since 1911. DWD’s YA program has been connecting employers with high

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10:42

Agriculture On The Links

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/19

University Ridge Golf Course Superintendent Phil Davidson has at least four main varieties of grass he’s working with that are ideal for playability, meaning they can withstand drought, winter mold, and high traffic, for example. These varieties are dense and can be cut as short as the width of two credit cards! Yes, they are irrigating in this drought. Thousands of pipes are under these greens. Although, the dry weather was ideal for the recent American Family PGA Tour. Dry conditions make the

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12:25

Hop Yard Report

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/19

Wisconsin is an agricultural powerhouse, and even our favorite beverages can be traced back to the field… including beer! Rich Joseph owns Hop Garden Brewing. He’s got two taprooms – one in Paoli and another in Evansville. And he grows his own hops for his beer. The rest goes to the Wisconsin Hop Exchange. He says this year’s drought is a challenge, but for now he still expects a close to average yield. Joseph also gives some insight into industry trends. First, he tells Mid-West Farm Report about

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8:38

Mary Schrieber Elected State FFA President

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/16

Every year the outgoing State FFA Officer Team selects someone from their team to serve as the State President for the new State Officer Team. Mary Schrieber from the East Troy FFA, who was serving as the Section 10 State Officer and one of the State Vice Presidents, was elected State President. Schrieber shares what she is most looking forward to in the year ahead as President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:14

Meet Wisconsin's Star in Agriculture Placement Winner...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/16

Ethan Lulich of the Mauston FFA won the Wisconsin Star in Agricultural Placement. Lulich's Supervised Agricultural experience consisted of working on his family's business, Lulich Landscaping LLC. Responsibilities began with moving material for the landscaping crews and eventually grew into operating heavy equipment, wall installation, laying sod, and lawn mower maintenance. Lulich also maintains all the winter grounds keeping accounts the company has. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Meet Wisconsin's Star in Agriscience Henry Kroener

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/15

FFA members in Wisconsin have a chance to apply for a Star Award across four categories. One of the categories is Star in Agriscience. Charitee Seebecker speaks to this year's winner -- Henry Koerner of the Big Foot FFA. With Henry’s Supervised Agricultural Experience, Henry wanted to find solutions for hot issues in a variety of AFNR pathways. In regard to the plant science realm, Henry analyzed the effects of natural antimicrobials on plant tissue growth, finding that the cultures with honey and

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7:17

'Wedding Barn' Provisions An Issue For WATA

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/15

The Alcohol Modernization Act is moving through the state legislature to update some old rules, such as opening hours for some establishments. But there are other provisions that have the agricultural tourism industry alert. These are more stringent rules for agricultural venues, such as wedding barns, that the Wisconsin Ag Tourism Association argues doesn’t make sense. It would require those venues to have liquor licenses or else get a permit that would only allow six events a year. If it passes,

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Meet Wisconsin's Star in Agribusiness Jacob Harbaugh

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/15

FFA members in Wisconsin have a chance to apply for a Star Award across four categories. One of the categories is Star in Agribusiness. Charitee Seebecker speaks to this year's winner -- Jacob Harbaugh of Clintonville FFA. Harbaugh’s involvement in the dairy industry allowed him to see the need for fitters and the opportunities that it would bring to him. Because of this, he decided to start his own business, Harbaugh Hair. With this business, he is able to provide custom services to meet his

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Deadline For Dairy Margin Coverage Is Today - Katie...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/15

We're still waiting for a verdict on what's going to happen with Mexico's acceptance of GMO corn. It's been off the radar for most producers, but Ken Rosenow from the WI Corn Growers Association, says it's important to keep an eye on that conversation because Wisconsin's so dependent on Mexico for the export market. Stephanie Hoff gets an update. The 94th Wisconsin State FFA Convention announced the stars that will represent the state this October in Indianapolis. Nate Zimdars gets a chance to

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Meet A Proficiency Award Winner

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/15

Enrollment's now open for the Farm & Industry Short Course school, now at UW-River Falls. Bob Bosold talks to Steve Kelm who's coordinating the migration of this long standing program from UW-Madison to UW-River Falls this October. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Auction group catches up with Pam Jahnke. They've added a new feature on their website the "Steffes Spotlight". Ashely explains how they're highlighting individual stories of involvement in their community. Paid for by Steffes

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Meet Wisconsin's Star Farmer Nathan Seitz

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/15

FFA members in Wisconsin have a chance to apply for a Star Award across four categories. One of the categories is Star Farmer. Nate Zimdars speaks to this year's winner -- Nathan Seitz of Pulaski FFA. Seitz's supervised agriculture experience was focused on sheep entrepreneurship. He started in 2017 purchasing two market lambs. Then he grew that to a herd of nine ewes, a ram and 13 lambs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:28

FFA Member Builds Successful Business

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/14

Every FFA member has the opportunity to participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience. Ashton Brusveen, an FFA member from the Randolph Cambria Friesland FFA Chapter, started his own seed cleaning business and has found great success in building a customer base while excelling in FFA. And he is only going into his junior year of high school! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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