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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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8:34

Dry Spell Extends Fire Danger Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/30

Wisconsin is seeing high fire danger after an extended period of dry weather, warm temperatures, very low relative humidity and wind. Much of the state has not had any rain in the past 10 days, says wildfire prevention specialist Catherine Koele. The DNR and local fire departments responded to over 90 wildfires in the last week, burning an estimated 30 acres. Fortunately, annual green-up progressed across most of the state, and the winds have been light. Suppression crews have been successful with

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9:48

Tractor Safety Courses A Good Idea

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/30

Tractor safety courses are an important part of the summer for youth and adults who will be operating any machinery whether it's on the farm or in the yard. It’s also an important lesson for teens that will soon be getting their driver's licenses and sharing the road with implements. These are all points emphasized by Steve Okonek, the county agriculture agent for Jackson and Trempealeau counties. He’ll be teaching one of the tractor safety courses happening around the state this summer. You can

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50:00

Weather Patterns Could Change Mid Month - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/30

Tulips - not a commercial crop you typically expect in Wisconsin, but one woman in western Wisconsin is giving it a shot! Bob Bosold visits with Jodi Wilhelm about her plans. June dairy celebrations have officially kicked off across the state. Wisconsin Dells is known for waterparks and ducks, but this Saturday they're going to try and pivot attention to the state's agriculture. Charitee Seebecker visits with WI Dells FFA Alumni member, Chris Davis, about their Farm to Fork breakfast this

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6:38

Wisconsin Dells Farm to Fork Breakfast June 3

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/26

The Wisconsin Dells FFA Alumni & Supporters are hosting a Farm to Fork Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, June 3rd from 8am to 12pm. There will be farm tours, animals,and activities for the kids and adults alike. Chris Davis, Wisconsin Dells FFA Alumni Member says this breakfast highlights community businesses and Wisconsin agriculture. He explains more about how they're working to connect consumers to agriculture through breakfast but with other community partnerships. The breakfast is taking

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50:00

Thrips Have Arrived In Wisconsin - Strawberry Growers...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/26

When the heat and humidity returns to Wisconsin next week, plenty of people will turn to air conditioning and fans - including Wisconsin farmers. Stephanie Hoff visits with Master Electrician, Aaron Robarge, about evaluating your electrical system and considering maintenance before you flip that switch. Cristelle Geudot, UW-Extension Fruit Entomologist has confirmed reports of thrip in Wisconsin strawberry fields. This super small insect can decimate a field in a very short time. Geudot explains

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10:06

Get Your Rhubarb

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/25

Although often thought of as a fruit, rhubarb is in fact a vegetable. Fresh rhubarb is available in Wisconsin from May through late June and thanks to the fluctuating spring weather we’ve had, some growers are a little behind. Kathy Bures, owner of Bures Berry Patch in Barneveld, says they are a week behind compared to where they were last year. However they are in peak rhubarb season and things are beginning to pick up. She provides some insight into what it takes to grow rhubarb and shares some of

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50:00

U.S. Dairy Is Moving Internationally - Cody Koster

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/25

The Wisconsin Farmers Union's Kamp Kenwood has a new director. Jill Welke visits with Grace Clardy who's just beginning a busy season offering programming at Kamp Kenwood north of Chippewa Falls.Wisconsin's milk haulers made their voices heard this week in support of increased state funding for improvements on the state's rural roadways and bridges. Nate Zimdars chats with Jerry Schroeder, chair of the Wisconsin Milk Haulers Association.Milk and cheese prices continue to slide at an alarming

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ProStart - First Bridge To Beef For Students

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/25

May is mental health month and that encompasses the farming community too. Sue Springer has personally witnessed the devastating impact ignoring mental health challenges can have on families. Today she helps educate people on the signs of mental health challenges and distributes information about available resources as founder of Suicide Prevention Southwest Wisconsin. Charitee Seebecker visits with her about what's sometimes overlooked by friends and families. Pam Jahnke catches up with Ashley

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8:15

Towns Need Rural Road Funding

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/24

Funding for roads has been a hot topic at the State Capitol for decades. A proposed bill called the Agricultural Roads Improvement Grant Program would provide one time funding of 150 million dollars to update rural roads. The proposal has received significant support from legislators, rural government organizations, and agricultural groups. One of the supportive farmers in attendance was Arch Morton Jr. Morton who raises crops outside Janesville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:58

Wisconsin Milk Haulers Advocate At The Capitol

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/24

Not everyone would drive over 3 hours to spend a beautiful spring day inside the Capitol waiting to offer several minutes worth of testimony to state legislators, yet that was exactly what Jerry Schroeder did on Tuesday. Schroeder serves as the Chair of the Wisconsin Milk Haulers Association (WMHA) and also has his own milk hauling business that he operates with his family. WMHA was founded in 1957 and works to support milk haulers in their legislative efforts. Attending hearings to share testimony

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8:07

Changes In Dairy Communities Being Researched

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/24

When you hear about the Dairy Innovation Hub, you might think of research about manure management or improving dairy products but funding from the hub covers so much more. Dr Claudine Pied is a professor at UW Platteville in the Criminal Justice and Social Science department. Her research covers a different aspect of dairy farming, the change in community as land use is altered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:42

Winery Loses 80% of Their Crop

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/24

It's not unusual for a winery to lose a portion of their crop; usually, they can expect a loss of 10-20% each year. But after wildly fluctuating temperatures this spring, Philippe Coquard of Wollersheim Winery says they have lost much more. Coquard says, no wine sales will be affected this year, as the harvest is done one year ahead of time. But next year there won’t be any of their estate wines available. “The rain and snow events we had in April made our early budding grapes waterlogged and

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7:34

Expanding The Ginseng Market Overseas & In Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/24

Wisconsin’s ginseng growers are working to expand export markets as they face trade barriers from the largest ginseng buyers. Dave Schumacher is a second generation ginseng farmer in Marathon County. Schumacher Ginseng grows, processes, packages and sells Wisconsin ginseng. He says the industry is also looking at expanding domestic markets through programs like Alice in Dairyland. Dave is the vice president on the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. The best place to get more info is at

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6:50

Brat Fest To Serve More Than 100K Brats

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/24

The 41st annual Brat Fest is happening over Memorial Day Weekend in Madison. What you may not know is that Brat Fest started as a customer appreciation grill-out outside of Metcalfe’s Market at Hilldale. This weekend, organizers will welcome roughly 125,000 people to the grounds outside of the Alliant Energy Center. With that many hungry mouths to feed, Brat Fest President Tim Metcalfe says it takes a lot of sausages, and a diversified menu. But he reminds us that there’s more to do than eat

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11:02

UW-Vet School Helps Meet Vet Demand

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/23

A lot of our Wisconsin farms have veterinarians visiting their farm regularly with some even every day. But are there enough large-animal vets staying in Wisconsin to be able to handle that demand? Alycia Kowalski, DVM and clinical instructor in large animal medicine at the UW-Vet School, says half of their UW-Vet School graduates stay in Wisconsin. She provides some insight into the demand for large animal vets and how they're preparing their students to be able to take on that demand. “Based on

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4:30

Plastic Made From Dairy Product Waste?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/23

Plastic made from milk? It could be a reality thanks to research happening on the UW Madison campus. Grace Enzien is a master’s student studying biology who will soon be starting her PHD. She works in the Tim Donohue Lab where she explores how to use dairy product waste in a unique way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Prop 12 Verdict Upending Pork Complex - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/23

A strange situation is happening across Wisconsin - jumping worms! Charitee Seebecker follows up on these sightings with PJ Leisch, UW-Extension Entomologist.Money still remains in the DNR's Well Compensation and Well Abandonment Grant Programs. Stephanie Hoff talks with DNR's Marty Nessman about grants already awarded and their hopes of distributing more of those federal monies. John Hineberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the latest crop

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Mugnaini Gives A Budget Update For Ag At The Capitol

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/23

Thoroughbred horse racing's been getting all kinds of media attention, but for all the wrong reasons. Stephanie Hoff talks with Dr. Mark Markel, Dean of the UW School of Veterinary Medicine and a practicing equine specialist. 7 horses were euthanized leading up to the Kentucky Derby, and 1 more at Pimlico just before the Preakness over the weekend. Markel explains how fragile these young horses really are. School's almost ready to adjourn for the summer. Kids and teachers may be happy, but it

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Walworth County FFA Truck & Tractor Pull - A Team Effort

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/23

While local schools may compete against each other in sports or speaking contests, sometimes it pays to join forces. Local FFA chapters in Walworth County are coming together to raise money for the next generation of leaders in agriculture. These FFA students will be working the Walworth County FFA Truck & Tractor Pull on June 17 at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn. The money is all for a good cause. Elkhorn FFA Alumni Treasurer Derrick Papcke tells Mid-West Farm Report why local FFA

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10:21

Getting The Farm Ready For Electrical Storms

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/22

Whether it’s a generator, new wiring, or an electrical grid expansion, there’s action you can take today to keep your farm running smoothly even during electrical storms this summer. Aaron Robarge is in-studio with us, a master electrician with All Comfort Services out of the Madison area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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