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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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Dairy Cow Slaughter Numbers Stay Strong - Zach Bauer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/18

May is Mental Health Month and that encompasses Wisconsin farmers and their families. Charitee Seebecker talks with Jes Beauchamp who's part of the WI Farmer Wellness Program. She helps provide 24/7 assistance to farmers, their families, and anyone that's suffering with some mental health challenges. So far, so good for Wisconsin's apple crop. Steve Louis of Oakwood Fruit Farm in Richland Center says he's pretty confident that he's looking at a normal crop for 2023. The weather has been

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Small Scale Solar For Farms & Agribusinesses -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/17

The Rural Energy For America grants issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are designed to provide guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing. Michael Behringer, northern sales manager with Olson Solar Energy, based in LaCrosse, is

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Buying Recreational Bare Ground - Steve Leffew

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/17

People interested in buying bare ground - recreational acreage - unimproved lots - could get a surprise. Not all lenders are interested in taking on that risk!Steve Leffew, Compeer Financial Loan Specialist in Western Wisconsin, visits with Pam Jahnke about the in's and out's of making those dreams come true. Whether it's acreage that you're planning on building, or a patch of woods for hunting or ATV's, Compeer has a unique perspective on how to get the deal done. He explains the unique elements

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Saying Good Bye - Taylor Schaefer's Getting Ready

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/17

Wisconsin's new agriculture ambassador is Ashley Hagenow from Poynette. The recent graduate will assume the Alice in Dairyland position effective July 5th. Stephanie Hoff visits with her after the big announcement. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group launches their annual photo campaign for their upcoming spring catalog. He visits with Pam Jahnke during the Steffes Auction update. Sponsored by Steffes Auction. With a new "Alice" ready to go, Nate Zimdars chats with our current "Alice", Taylor

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6:56

What It Takes To Host Alice

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/17

Hosting the Alice in Dairyland Finals takes a village. And the Walworth County Alice Finals Committee has pulled it off for multiple years. Derrick Papcke is the finance chair on the committee. He says they started planning in 2018 for the 2020 finals. But that event went virtual. So they prepared for 2021. But that event was canceled. Since Dane County was hosting the 2022 event, the Walworth County committee got to work on preparing for 2023 and the announcement of the 76th Alice in Dairyland

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Apple Production On Track

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/16

Apple production is looking to be right on track for a normal bloom time and production level. This is according to Steve Louis, owner of Oakwood Fruit Farm in Richland Center. He says the spike of warm weather we had helped production to be on track with their normal bloom time around May 10. He explains how the crop is looking and what he and other growers are doing to prepare for the fall harvest. “Having a normal bloom time around the fifth or tenth of May is pretty average and sets us up to be

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Wheat Ratings Drive Markets Higher

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/16

Patience is definitely a positive trait if you're trying to establish a lawn. That's the word from UW Turf Grass Specialist, Doug Soldat. He visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the tips you should consider when it comes to establishing and managing your lawn.May is Mental Health Month in Wisconsin and we're drawing attention to available resources for Wisconsin farmers and their families. Charitee Seebecker visits with Sue Springer from the Iowa County Suicide Prevention Coalition. She says

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First Chat With 76th Alice in Dairyland

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/15

The National Farm Medicine Center is actively promoting slow moving vehicle signs for all farm equipment moving toward the field. Bob Bosold talks to Brian Weichelt from the National Farm Medicine Center about all the resources available. Wisconsin's got a new Alice in Dairyland on the way, beginning July 5th. Stephanie Hoff brings us a quick chat with Ashley Hagenow, Poynette native, selected as the 76th Alice in Dairyland on Saturday night. Wisconsin's got beautiful barns everywhere. Different

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10:53

Managing Your Mental Health

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/15

Perhaps the most important thing a person can do for themselves is take care of their mental well being. Whether it is with adults or children, maintaining a healthy mind is key to a fully healthy lifestyle. Mental health has always been a key part of the agriculture community but it wasn’t always talked about. Susan Springer, founder of Suicide Prevention Southwest Wisconsin provides insight into how mental health and agriculture come together and how to handle farm stressors such as farm

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Researcher Finds New Uses For Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/15

Dr Grace Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Food Science at UWRF. While there is all kind of research going on across the UW looking at ways to improve dairy, her research is different. Instead of improving dairy products, she is looking at how dairy can improve other products. Grace, tell me more about your research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Making Better Butter

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/12

The Center for Dairy Research helps with all aspects of dairy processing training. Experts will lead a course on butter making on June 6-8. The deadline to apply is May 23. One of the instructors, Ben Ullerup Mathers, says this is a three-day deep dive into producing and evaluating butter. It covers all of the topics from butter making fundamentals to hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, and sensory sessions. Wisconsin requires butter making have at least one licensed butter maker on the premises

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A Vet's Perspective On Racehorse Care

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/11

We've seen the headlines about the seven horses that died at Churchill Downs leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Mid-West Farm Report talks to Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Dean Mark Markel to help understand the risks of competing in the sport, and what horse owners should be thinking about ahead of their competition season (rodeos, pulls, etc.) Markel is a certified equine surgeon. He says the risk for your competitive horse is going to vary depending on breed, age and type of sport

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State FFA Officers Prepare For Convention

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/10

The Wisconsin State FFA Convention is happening June 12-15 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Treasurer Cole Hicken says the team is preparing to host thousands of Wisconsin FFA students with the theme of the year: Elevate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Not Your Average Worm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/10

Worms. That’s nothing new to us, but jumping worms on the other hand, may be. Jumping worms are newer to Wisconsin and can be mistaken as a small snake. PJ Liesch, director of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab and state entomologist, says while similar to earthworms, the jumping worms have very unique behaviors. According to the Wisconsin DNR, the “jumping worm” is an invasive earthworm native to East Asia. This active and damaging pest was found in Wisconsin in 2013. It is known and sold under

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Rep. Tranel: State Budget Still In Early Stages

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/10

The state budget debate continues at the Capitol in Madison. Gov. Tony Evers proposed his budget in February. And just weeks ago, the state Joint Finance Committee essentially threw out about 545 budget priorities from that proposal. Some of these were items supported by farm groups, like funding for regional farmer support, farmland preservation grants and animal disease response. Assembly Ag Committee Chair Rep. Travis Tranel says just because those items were removed, doesn’t mean they can’t be

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Window Closing For Ag Startups To Enter Innovation...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/10

The window is closing to enter the Agriculture Innovation Challenge. This is a national business competition for agriculture startups that are addressing challenges faced by American farmers. The American Farm Bureau Federation will close the application window on Friday. Joby Young is the executive vice president of the national Farm Bureau. He says apply here: https://www.fb.org/initiative/ag-innovation-challengeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Field Notes Out Of South Central Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/09

The latest crop progress report for Wisconsin says fieldwork and planting has begun in earnest at least in the southern half of the state. This is also what we're hearing from crop consultant Eric Birschbach. He owns and operates Ag Site Crop Consulting in western Dane County. His farm clients in Dane, Iowa and Lafayette counties will likely wrap up with planting corn and soybeans this week if the weather is nice. He says now is the time to follow through on your weed management plan so that weeds

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Building Community By Walking - Darrin Wasniewski

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/09

Walking - it's fairly simple - but that simple movement can provide some great health benefits both physically and mentally. Darrin Wasniewski is the Director of Community Outreach for AARP of Wisconsin. He speaks with Pam Jahnke during a special event focused on "building community through walking" from LaCrosse. Wasniewski says that community started with just 12 people that would spend some time during a weekday walking. The group involved college students and area residents, and allowed for

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Mental Health Awareness Is Important

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/09

May is Mental Health Awareness month. It's a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience, especially in the agriculture industry. Jes Beauchamp, dedicated counselor who handles the telecounseling and support groups for farmers to take advantage of through the Farm Center Wellness Program explains more about the resources available. Beauchamp serves as the host for the support groups that are hosted once a month

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Debt Ceiling Could Influence Commodities - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/05/09

It's almost county fair season in Wisconsin, but what many fair goers don't realize is all the work that goes into those fairs months before the actual event. Jill Welke visits with Jayme Buttke, exec. secretary of the WI Fair Association, about those behind the scenes activities. Stephanie Hoff introduces us to Jackie Rosenbush from Sarona. Not only is Jackie a previous Fairest of the Fairs in Wisconsin, she's also a finalist for the Alice in Dairyland position. John Hineberg, market advisor with

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