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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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9:40

Research At UW-Platteville Advances Manure Management

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/02

The standard practices on the farms of tomorrow usually start with the researchers of today. Assistant professor of soil and crop science at UW-Platteville and Dairy Innovation Hub researcher, Dr. Joe Sanford presented some of the research he is doing at a recent Dairy Innovation Hub event. He tells us more about his manure management research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:02

UW Madison Equestrians Head To Nationals

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/02

There’s a sports team on the UW - Madison campus that’s getting ready to compete at the highest level and you’ve probably never heard of the team. The UW-Madison Equestrian Team is headed to the Kentucky Horse Park to compete at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association national competition. Team member and graduating senior Ashley Haggard tells us more about the team and the upcoming competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:51

Cold Weather Means Beans Going In Before Corn

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/02

Area Extension Director Jason Hausler overviews the 'reorganization' plan that's been ongoing since 2015. He says Extension is in much better shape today than when they started changing the structure. This conversation comes as folks prepare for county fair season and the ag education elements that Extension plays a role in. The Fertilizer Institute is asking lawmakers to update transportation infrastructure. Kathy Mathers is the vice president of public affairs with The Fertilizer Institute. She

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8:41

Farm Bill, Debt Ceiling, Energy Independence -- Ag...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/01

Not only is this the busiest time of year for ag retailers as they get their farm customers ready to plant, but the Agricultural Retailers Association is also balancing a lot of moving parts in D.C. when it comes to farm policy. Hunter Carpenter is ARA's director of public policy. He talks to Mid-West Farm Report about how the supply chain, energy independence legislation and the debt ceiling can all impact ARA members, as well as the 2023 Farm Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:19

Agriculture -- The Path To Food Sovereignty

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/28

It’s that time of year where folks are getting into their gardens, farmers are getting into their fields, and communities are utilizing agriculture to feed families. Jen Falck is the Wisconsin Partnership Program Coordinator for the Menominee Tribe’s Department of Agriculture and Food Systems. The tribe has several food security initiatives in place that focus on local production agriculture. Jen has some incredible statistics for us on the impact that these food projects have had. She paints the

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4:30

Mobile Health Unit Starts Farm Visits

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/28

May kicks of primary health care season for Family Health La Clinica and its mobile health unit. Communications lead Felicia Rodriguez encourages farms and agribusinesses of any size with migrant workers to reach out for a health visit. You can call them at 920-787-9434 or 800-942-5330 or www.famhealth.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Ticks And Mosquitos Are Back

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/28

While we were able to enjoy some warm weather recently, spending time outside also brought more risk of coming into contact with ticks and mosquitoes. PJ Liesch, state entomologist, says last year's tick and mosquito populations were a bit more subdued but when it comes to determining what we’ll be seeing this year, it all comes down to weather. Potato planting is now 13 percent finished, which is a day behind average. But according to Donald Maum, Alsum Farms & Produce Sustainability Manager,

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10:46

Farm Land Values Stay Strong - Mike Morris, Compeer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/28

Despite high input costs and uncertain world markets, farm land values in Wisconsin remain very strong. Pam Jahnke talks with Mike Morris, Vice President of Appraisal for Compeer Financial about their benchmark values for land in Wisconsin and what trends he's noticing. Morris also discusses what's motivating people to consider parting with land and how that turnover is impacting farming operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:22

Fourth Graders Connect With Local Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/27

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom program is designed to help K-12 students understand the importance of agriculture. The program is coordinated by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with funding from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation, other agricultural groups and a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. It's these last few months of school that many 4th graders will hop

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50:00

State Launches Beef Leadership Institute

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/27

Farmers are a busy bunch, which is why the U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the deadline for finishing the Ag Census. Stephanie Hoff visits with NASS Administrator, Hubert Hamer, who says they'll give farmers until this spring to fill it out. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke for their weekly update. The Wisconsin Beef Council has launched its inaugural class for the Beef Leadership Institute. Becca Hilby from Hazel Green is a part of that class, and explains to Pam

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50:00

Dairy Drop Has Producers Reacting - Ryan Yonkman

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/27

There was a time when every community had a blacksmith, and their work was focused on utility. Today's blacksmith's still focus on utility and function, but there's also a certain art to what they do. Bob Bosold visits with Craig Trnka at the Midwest Horse Fair. Trnka is CEO, World Championship Blacksmiths, LLC. He explains how blacksmithing has evolved and how it's attracting a younger audience of new recruits. Most Wisconsinites know a good cheese curd squeaks and there really needs to be a

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8:24

Transportation Is Fertilizer Institute's Top Priority

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/26

The Fertilizer Institute is asking lawmakers to update transportation infrastructure. Kathy Mathers is the vice president of public affairs with The Fertilizer Institute. She says updating railroad, locks and dams and easing truck regulations would go a long way in helping farmers not only have access to vital nutrients, but also keep it affordable. Before we dive into the weeds of logistics, Kathy says there’s no straight answer on where fertilizer prices are projected to move this year due to

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11:00

Safety First As Farm Equipment Hits The Road

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/26

It’s that time of year when you’ll start seeing a lot of farm equipment on the roadways as farmers start fieldwork and planting crops. Both farmers and motorists can play a role in preventing deaths on Wisconsin roadways. John Shutske is an agricultural safety specialist at UW-Madison and the UW Center for Agricultural Safety & Health. He joins us to break down how you can keep yourself and others out of harm's way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:07

Alsum Farms & Produce Planting On Track

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/26

Potato planting is now 13 percent finished, which is a day behind average. But according to Donald Maum, Alsum Farms & Produce Sustainability Manager, he says they are right on schedule. Maum says they were able to get into the fields a week earlier than normal. “Our seed supplies have been arriving on schedule so our seed cutting operation for planting this year is proceeding on schedule,” says Maum. “We were able to get in the fields just after Easter and got in 25 percent of our planting

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6:03

Cheese Researcher Works To Make The Best Better

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/25

There is something special to Wisconsin that just isn’t known in many places outside of the state, but one UW Madison Grad student is doing research to change that. Maggie Becher grew up in Somerset, WI before heading off to South Dakota State University to do her undergrad. But Wisconsin called her home and now she can be found on the UW Madison campus. In her 4th year as a graduate student Maggie is most often found at the Center For Dairy Research where she looks at ways to improve the fresh

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7:08

Take Proactive Measures Against Corn Rootworm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/25

Corn rootworm. A pest which causes over a billion dollars’ worth of damage annually across the United States and has crept up in numbers in Wisconsin. Emily Bick, UW-Madison Entomology Professor explains what we can expect this year from this pest and how farmers can take proactive measures to mitigate its impact on their crops. Corn rootworm beetle pressure persists. Based on the high adult corn rootworm pressure observed last August, southern and western Wisconsin corn producers have been advised

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50:00

Dairy Market Decline - Ouch - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/25

A father-son team from central Wisconsin was turning heads during the Midwest Horse Fair's PRCA Rodeo event in Madison. Carrie Mess shares the story of the shared passion that brought these two together. Wisconsin farmers can't get moving with spring planting, but that's not stopping insects! Charitee Seebecker talks to UW Entomologist, Emily Bick, about corn rootworm and the economic damage the pest can cause. She says Wisconsin's population started building last year and could cause problems

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8:29

What's Happening With The Humane Handling Institute?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/24

A first of its kind program, the Humane Handling Institute, will provide comprehensive hands-on training for current meat industry workers in humane pre-slaughter handling, transport, stunning, and equipment maintenance. Kurt Vogel, Humane Handling Institute Director, shares an update into the timeline of where the institute is at, what they are working on, and their new pilot program. They are in an ordering phase where they’re ordering a lot of tools to teach maintenance and repair of stunning

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50:00

Be Sure Before You Dig - And Ridem Cowboy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/24

There's a flurry of activity happening around Wisconsin when weather improves. Building projects are also getting underway. Charitee Seebecker visits with Chad Krueger with Diggers Hotline about precautions people need to take BEFORE they start building projects. Wisconsin may not be well known for its rodeo prowess, but there's still competitors here that want some respect. Carrie Mess introduces us to a father/son team of ropers from Marshfield that love the competitive option the sport gives

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Cheese Competitions And How They Pay Off

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/24

Applications came in with a flurry for this year's Century/Sesquicentennial farms and homes recognition. Jill Albanese, competitive events coordinator for the WI State Fair, says they've got 78 farms/homes that will be recognized for 100 years in the same family, and 30 farms/homes celebrating 150 years of ownership. She talks with Pam Jahnke about the program. Wisconsin's seen a number of farms exit the dairy industry, but the barn, feed and know-how may still remain. Pam Jahnke talks to Gary

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