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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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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

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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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Modest Crop Projected For Wheat

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/24

The United States isn’t going to see the turnaround wheat yields it expected in 2023. This is the word from the U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson. He says the association is working on marketing U.S. wheat and wheat ingredients to new export markets. But unfortunately the ongoing drought in the Plain States and the flood risks in the Dakotas and Minnesota are putting a damper on wheat yield projections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grant and Loan Opportunities for Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/21

Wisconsin’s Rural Development office has money on the table specifically for farmers and small rural businesses to make improvements and offers guarantees for their lenders. Cari Sabel, business and cooperative programs specialist for Wisconsin Rural Development, says they have grant and loan programs that will finance renewable energy or help improve energy efficiency, generate additional income, and much more. She explains more about these opportunities and how they are partnering with agriculture

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Podtalk - Sustainability Resonates With WI Farmer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/21

Jonathan Gibbs is a soybean producer in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. He's also the current secretary/treasurer of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Gibbs says that he's always recognized key components of sustainable farming practices, and has found increased appreciation for sharing that story through experiences offered through soybean leadership programs. Find out more about how soybean checkoff dollars are being invested, and how you - as a grower - can get involved. Click here for details.See

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10:57

Biofuel Advocates Continue Push For Year-Round E15

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/21

The debate over E15 has renewable fuels advocates busy in Washington D.C. E15 – which is gasoline that contains roughly 15 percent ethanol – has not been approved for year-round sale. Biofuel advocates say it’s because of outdated policy that doesn’t allow summer sales. Wisconsin is an ethanol producing state. And ethanol is made from corn. Ethanol advocacy group Growth Energy is asking for a change to allow year-round or summer sales of E15. Chris Bliley is the senior vice president of regulatory

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9:12

Agriculture Profitability with Blaine Nelson

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/21

Farm incomes have been on the rise for the past five years and while they may drop some in 2023, they will still remain at a healthy level. That’s according to Blaine Nelson, senior economist on the strategy, research, and analytics team at Farmer Mac. He describes what we can expect this year in terms of acreage, commodity prices, and farmland values. “Farm incomes peaked last year according to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) February report, on a net cash farm income level,

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8:25

Feed Industry Lays Out Trade Priorities

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/21

Opening up trade opportunities continues to be a top priority for the U.S. feed industry. Mallory Gaines is the director of market access and trade policy for the American Feed Industry Association. She says opening up markets is what they're asking of the Biden administration. AFIA is also tackling trends in feed, whether its rules set by other countries, disease prevention or sustainability. She starts us off with why the U.S. feed industry is so valuable to the rest of the world.See

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9:47

Adding Hemp To The Rotation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/20

Hemp for fiber and grain is becoming more economically viable especially if you can rotate it with your traditional grain crops, says Alex Mootz of Complete Ag Solutions in Adams County, a diversified hemp operation. He’s been growing hemp for about four years. He started on 10 acres and now farms 345 acres of hemp grain and fiber. And 200 acres of "flower" or CBD hemp. He also does corn and soybeans. Mootz is getting ready to plant in late May. He says there’s similarities between panting fiber

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5:48

Prevent Slow Downs In the Field With Proper Lubricants

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/20

The last thing that farmers need when they’re coming into the spring planting season is a slowdown in the field. Kyle Parker, district manager for CHS Lubricants, says part of what they need to think about is not what it’s going to be like when they’re in the field and in need, but the proactive way they need to approach getting their equipment for the planting season. He explains more about the importance proper lubricants can have on your equipment this planting season. “The first thing I would

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8:24

Census Of Agriculture Date Extended

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/20

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service is running a bit behind with its 2022 Census of Agriculture. The agency has pushed the due date to "the end of the spring," says NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. The data will be published by February 2024. USDA uses the data to administer programs through the Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency, for example.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Here Comes The Bugs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/20

Meat processors across Wisconsin are speaking up and wanting to be taken seriously as an important part of Wisconsin agriculture and the food supply chain. Pam Jahnke talks to Jake Sailer, president of the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors. He says WAMP has hired a lobbyist for the very first time, and are working on more financial support for the expansion happening across the state by small and medium size processors. Prices remain rock solid for farm equipment ready to hit the fields.

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The Middle East Brought The "Hammer" - Mike North

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/20

Wisconsin is celebrating the reopening of Babcock Dairy Hall and everything it includes. Stephanie Hoff talks with the director of the Center for Dairy Research - which is housed in Babcock Hall. Dr. John Lucey says the expanded, improved space will help not only students but the dairy industry as a whole. Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources released its plan for wolf management in the state after gathering comments from about 3,500 people. The conversations aren't stopping though. Pam

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5:16

Weather and Crops Go Hand in Hand

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/19

Weather plays a huge role in production agriculture and a successful execution of a crop really requires accurate weather forecasting and having a plan. Eric Snodgrass, of Nutrien Ag Solutions, says farmers can plan their operations based on weather averages and experiences from past growing seasons, but each year has a new set of weather challenges. He explains more about this and how farmers can use the abundance of weather data available to stay ahead of disruptive weather events. “I tell folks

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9:58

Second Wolf Management Listening Session 4-22-23

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/19

The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, WI Association of Sporting Dogs, and WI Wolf Facts are sponsoring a second Wolf Management Plan Listening/Sharing Session on Saturday, April 22, 11 - 2:30 at the Railroad Ave. Community Center, Prentice (Price County) WI. This is the second in a series, the first held in Solon Springs, which was a big success. These sessions are being recorded and sent to WI DNR staff. DNR staff are invited as listeners. Rural people have not been as involved in wolf management,

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Father And Son Duo Coming To A Rodeo Near You

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/19

Chad Gukenberger is from Marshfield Wisconsin, Like many people here in Wisconsin he works a job in manufacturing and in his free time spends time with his family and children. But what is unique is that much of that free time is spent traveling to rodeos where Chad competes in team roping. The event requires two cowboys to ride their horses into the arena chasing a calf. One partner throws a rope to catch the head of the calf, that job is called being a Header, and that’s what Chad does. The other

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10:19

Spring Bugs On The Move

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2023/04/18

While we were able to enjoy some warm weather this past week, 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. "While these populations could possibly continue to be subdued into 2023, with the medical concerns associated with ticks and mosquitos, I really

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11:30

2023 Dairy Market Outlook

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/18

Dairy markets have been a bit of a roller coaster lately but they’re picking back up. That’s according to Leonard Polzin, UW-Extension Dairy Markets and Policy specialist. He says consumers are still purchasing dairy products and he expects margins to rise back up. Polzin gives a recap of 2022 and explains what he’s forecasting for 2023 dairy markets. “2022 was a year of highs as we had record high milk prices but we also had really high feed prices,” says Polzin. “So while the income coming in was

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China's Coming Back And Weather's Trending Cool/Wet -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/18

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days will look different this year, and there's many reasons why. Pam Jahnke talks to general manager, Arnie Jennerman, about the site neutral location at the Badger Steam & Gas Engine club grounds, and changes they've made in their volunteer policy and food they'll be offering. Ag lenders are watching escalating values in farmland values all across the midwest and monitoring what's included in the 2023 Farm Bill to help protect those values. Ed Elfman, Senior Vice

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8:25

Rural Bankers Supported in D.C.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/17

Wisconsin bankers have their voice heard in Washington DC thanks to the American Bankers Association (ABA). They represent 83 percent of all banks nationwide and have agricultural loans in their portfolio. Ed Elfmann, Senior Vice President of Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy for ABA explains what lending issues are being brought to his attention and how he is supporting Wisconsin bankers and farmers with the upcoming Farm Bill. “The biggest thing being brought to our attention right now from a

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