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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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12:43

Emergency Calls Being Left Behind

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/07

Imagine you have an emergency and need to call 911 yet it takes them a long time to get there or maybe they can’t come at all. That is the scary reality of the current state of EMS in Wisconsin. Alan DeYoung, Executive Director of Wisconsin EMS Association says while EMS is essential in times of crisis, according to the state, it's actually deemed inessential. “The current state of EMS in Wisconsin and really across the entire country has not been doing very well for the past few years,” says

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6:22

Wisconsin's Flash Drought - What You Need To Know

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/07

Wisconsin's "Badger Crop Connect" team of extension staff will be hosting a special webinar focused on the current flash drought taking place across most of the state of WI. Natasha Paris, UW-Extension Regional Crops Educator in Marquette, Waushara, Green Lake, & Adams Counties says the webinar will be a quick-paced format to connect growers with resources to assist decision-making. The topics will include the impact of weather on historic crop yield potential, seasonal weather patterns,

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13:47

Tiny 'Livestock' & The Appetite For Bugs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/07

Madison Cricket Farm in DeForest raises crickets for live pet food, such as for birds and reptiles. Kevin Bachhuber operates this farm as an extension of his consulting firm, in which he advises insect production agriculture for animal feed or human consumption. Roughly 2 million crickets are under his care and like it at a ‘cool’ 88 degrees! Just like with traditional livestock, ventilation is important because these crickets breathe a lot of oxygen. The adults (pictured on their cardboard

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9:24

Dane County Dairy Breakfast Will Feature Live Auction...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/07

The Dane County Breakfast on the Farm is headed to the Kahl Family Farm for the 44th annual event, held on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The Kahl Family began farming their homestead in 1961, and over the years have raised dairy cattle, hogs, chickens, goats and crops. Family member, Riley Kahl, is the current President of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association. So, new this year will be a live auction at the conclusion of the breakfast, put on by Imkahlng Auctions, managed by Riley Kahl and Family

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14:56

Better Weather Forecasting On The Way

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/06

A new era for weather data in Wisconsin is on the horizon, thanks to an effort at the University of Wisconsin– Madison. Chris Kucharik, professor and chair of the UW–Madison Department of Agronomy, as well as faculty member with the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies visits with Pam Jahnke about upcoming expansion of the state's mesonet. A mesonet is a network that helps provide atmospheric and soil conditions, wind speed and direction, humidity, air temperature, solar radiation, and liquid

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11:20

Dairy Partnership Turns Milk Byproduct Into Ethanol

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/05

Michigan Milk Producers Association and Canadian Dairy Distillery announced an initiative that will transform a dairy byproduct called permeate into ethanol, adding to the biofuel supply for cars and trucks. MMPA President and CEO Joe Diglio explains that Ontario-based Dairy Distillery developed technology to transform a lactose-rich dairy byproduct, called milk permeate into vodka, aptly named Vodkow. This high value use of milk permeate caught the attention of MMPA whose Constantine, MI facility

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12:04

Wisconsin's Wind Potential

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/05

Many see renewable energy as the way of the future. There have been several large scale solar energy projects advancing across the state as well as the first wind farm in 6 years, the Red Barn Wind Park in Grant County, going live. Does this mean WIsconsin is going all in on the development of renewable energy? Matt Boor, a former wind energy project manager at General Electric and instructor at Lakeshore Technical College who currently works as a consultant with wind energy companies, shares what

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50:00

Farm Bill Priorities From A Wisconsin Perspective

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/05

As spring field chores continue around Wisconsin, paying respect to the size and power of that equipment is critical. Stephanie Hoff focuses in on tractor safety training available around the state to help first time operators get prepared before they're behind the wheel. Next week dairy voices will gather together to focus on risk management tools available and revisions under the next Farm Bill. Jeff Lyons, General Manager of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative will be among attendees. Stephanie Hoff

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50:00

Putting Together A Weather Forecast - Going Behind...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/05

There's another agribusiness merger in the works in Wisconsin. Bob Bosold talks to Rob Larson who will be the CEO when Allied Coop and Provision Partners join forces as one in October. June Dairy Celebrations are about more than just food and fun - it's about consumer education too. Sydney Flick is the coordinator for Cows on the Concourse, an annual event in downtown Madison on the Capitol Square. Flick says of the estimated 20,000 attendees, it's estimated that 25% of visitors have never seen a

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10:50

LED Light Improve Cows Production

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/02

Red LED light therapy can be beneficial for humans, but how about for cows? Well experiments with both red and blue LED lights are being tested at Roden Echo Valley dairy farm in West Bend. Owner Rick Roden says they have been testing these lights for the past two years to see if they can improve milk production and kill bacteria in bedding areas. Roden provides more insight into how this research is being conducted and what they’ve seen so far. “The red LED lights are being tested to improve milk

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16:38

Wisconsin Bears On The Move

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/02

Bears are on the move! Recent bear sightings near Madison and Milwaukee beg the question - are bears moving south to stay or are they just wandering through? Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialist with the Wisconsin DNR, shares insight on black bear population trends and the impact they will continue to have as they interact with people more frequently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:29

How To Celebrate June Dairy Month

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/02

75th Alice in Dairyland Taylor Schaefer comes in-studio with all the best ways you can take part in National Dairy Month this June. We both agree dairy breakfasts are a must -- you can find a breakfast on the farm near you at wisconsindairy.org. But she emphasizes that dairy is a nutritious product that you can use year-round. She likes charcuterie to-go cups to compliment a busy schedule. Schaefer expects to drive more than 5,000 miles in June going to dairy events spanning from the southern border

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8:14

Strawberries Are On Their Way

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/01

So far so good - that’s the message from a Poynette berry grower even after the spring has been touch and go with the weather. She predicts the berry crop will be good this year, as long as there is the right amount of moisture. Julie Schoeneberg owns and operates Creek Bed Country Farmacy and says that you-pick berry operations grew in popularity during the pandemic, because they were a great way for community members to get outside with their families. She provides some insight into how their

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10:40

FarmFirst Monitoring Farm Bill & Marketing Orders

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/01

Between the development of the 2023 Farm Bill and the process for reforming the Federal Milk Marketing Orders, the dairy industry has a lot to keep tabs on. Jeff Lyon is the general manager of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative which has more than 3,200 members across seven states in the Midwest. He’s heading to Washington D.C. next week as a member of the National Milk Producers Federation board. Part of the discussion will center around dairy protections in the 2023 Farm Bill. He says debates over food

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14:43

Salmon Fishing In Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/01

When people think of Wisconsin agriculture they typically think of dairy and crops yet with our state being home to over 10,000 lakes and with shoreline on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, it should come as no surprise that fishing is a rich part of our state's agricultural identity. I’m speaking with Gabe Salm of Salm Salmon Charters in Sheboygan. He has been fishing the waters of Lake Michigan for years and provides the opportunity for others to enjoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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50:00

The World's Adjusting Dairy Prices - Bryce Windecker

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/06/01

Cattle "Rustling" is something we think about from decades ago, but given the high value of cattle today - it's back in play. Pam Jahnke visits with Jara Settles, Chief Counsel with the Livestock Marketing Association, explains what's happening with cattle thefts and how producers can protect themselves. Nate Zimdars is following the budget process at the state house and how it could impact rural roads and infrastructure. He talks with grain producer Arch Morton Junior from Rock County on why

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10:38

Wisconsin Meat Processor Celebrates Milestone

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/31

In 75 years of making sausage, you can probably imagine that the process has changed. Product innovation, new equipment, larger spaces… but some things don’t change. For Wenzel’s Farm in central Wisconsin, that has been the family recipe and the importance of crafting a quality product. This is the word from Mark Vieth, the president of Wenzel’s Farm in Marshfield. They are celebrating 75 years of sausage making, and hopefully 75 more. The anniversary celebration will take place Aug. 19 in

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50:00

Tell Me About Rhubarb

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/31

Weather might be hot and dry today, but about a month ago it was just the opposite. Phillipe Coquard can tell you all about it. He's the owner/operator of Wollersheim Winery in Prairie du Sac where the cool weather cost him 80% of his grape crop. He explains the cost and consequences to Charitee Seebecker. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group reminiscences about the history of how the Steffes Group Auction Company got started. He shares the history with Pam Jahnke. Paid for by the Steffes

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Lawmakers Push For 'Community Solar'

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/31

Republican lawmakers introduced a bill this session to allow consumers to access community solar in Wisconsin. Community solar allows people to subscribe to a portion of a solar project and get credit on their electricity bill for the power produced. Community solar projects can be located almost anywhere and are often placed on small parcels of under-utilized farmland. They are an alternative to installing individual rooftop panels on homes and businesses. “Local control is an important facet of

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9:01

Asparagus Season in Full Swing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/30

Nathan Bula from Spears-R-Us in Adams has been dealing with some challenging weather patterns this growing season. Asparagus prefers hot weather, especially during the nights, and the fifty or so degrees we’ve had at night isn’t helping. Bula says their crowns are becoming of age which makes them yield lacking. However, they are replanting new crowns this spring and still have a decent average crop to meet their customer demand. He explains more about the growing pattern of asparagus as it is a

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