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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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25:04

Earth Day Emphasizes Sustainability - Rural Mutual...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/17

Pam Jahnke hosts Rachel Gerbitz, Director of Sustainability Communications and Partnerships for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, along with Jason Mugnaini, Executive Director of Government Relations for WFBF. The emphasis is on "sustainability". The phrase is being used a lot in policy development and corporate communications. What does it mean to Wisconsin agriculture and environmental practices? Rachel and Jason explain how production agriculture is staying involved in the communication. The Rural

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Oversubscribed - Demand For Meat Grants Outstrips Funds

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/17

Backyard gardeners are getting busy this spring, and some of their projects might include new shrubs and bushes. Jill Welke visits with a family that's dedicated to making sure those supplies are always available. Ashley Ahl helps operate Ahl Nursery, and explains what their spring looks like. Finally, the Babcock Dairy Hall renovation is complete, and that's brought a big smile to Dr. John Lucey, Director of the Center for Dairy Research - a part of that renovation. He explains to Stephanie Hoff

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50:00

Tire Availability Better and Farmland Values Steady

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/14

You’re pulling your equipment out of the shed and you realize… you need new tires. Luckily, Todd Cavil with Pomp’s Tire Service says availability is better than last year and the price hikes have stalled. During the busy season, you may be able to take advantage of incentives from manufacturers, such as rebates. Stephanie Hoff talks with Todd on availability going into planting season. The 2023 Farm Bill is a hot topic. But how does it affect banks and agriculture lenders? Charitee Seebecker talked

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10:50

Preparing An Emergency Fund - Amber Miller

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/14

Too many households do not have enough savings to cope with a typical unexpected expense, from a broken water heater to a broken arm. Even a small savings cushion could prevent families from being trapped in a harmful cycle of debt or from depleting their retirement savings to pay for common emergencies. (aarp.org) Pam Jahnke and Amber Miller, Assoc. State Director of Outreach for AARP of Wisconsin, discuss steps you can take to be prepared no matter what stage in life you are. Budgeting really

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10:22

Ethanol Producer Talks Corn Availability, Exports &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/13

Neal Kemmet is the president of ACE Ethanol in Stanley and Fox River Valley Ethanol in Oshkosh. Just like growers, he says ethanol producers have their eyes on the weather wishing for a successful planting season. Wisconsin's story is a happy one with lots of corn in storage to keep ethanol plants running at full capacity. Some of that corn is also flowing to states that didn't fare so well, like Kansas. The news that Japan will take up to 100 percent U.S. ethanol is a win for Wisconsin ethanol

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5:25

Increasing Cheese Snackability? Research Says Yes!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/12

Did you know there is research going on that’s all about cheese snackability? Some may say that there is no way to make cheese even more of a perfect snack, Jason Pronschinske a Masters student at UW-Madison, is working on just that. While cheese is a delicious and nutrient dense snack, increasing shelf stable cheese snack options is an area of growth potential and that’s the driver behind Jason’s research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:08

Manure -- Smells Like Spring & Conservation Opportunity

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/12

For some of us, manure smells like home. It's also a sure sign of spring. Heim Brothers Custom in Kewaunee County is getting ready for a busy season handling manure for area farms. Heim Brothers Custom has been around since 2015, helping about 17 farms on 60,000 acres reach their manure management and conservation goals. The Heim family also belongs to Peninsula Pride Farms, a farmer-led watershed group in Kewaunee County. Jeremy Heim tells me more about the success they’ve had with conservation

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8:44

Call Before You Dig

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/12

As the weather warms up and we get excited to start outdoor projects it’s important to take your time and recognize that April is Diggers Safety Month. If you’re fencing, installing a mailbox, tilling a garden, or whatever that project may be, it’s important to stop and think about the project before digging. Chad Krueger with Diggers Hotline shares tips, or rather, steps you must take before using that post hole digger. “A lot of the services that we depend on day to day, natural gas,

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10:38

After CDR Renovation, The Sky Is The Limit

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/12

The dust has settled at Babcock Hall at UW-Madison. After a three-year renovation, the campus can now say it has a world-class dairy research facility between the Babcock Hall Dairy Plant and the Center for Dairy Research. CDR Director John Lucey tells Mid-West Farm Report that there’s excitement coming from students, faculty and the industry to get started in the improved space. And it is a bigger space… the roughly $73 million project added about 50,000 square feet on three levels to the West side

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10:31

Celebrating The New & Improved Babcock Dairy Plant

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/11

Production kicks off this week in the new and improved Babcock Hall Dairy Plant. Manager Casey Whyte says they begin making ice cream today, and they'll start cheese in a few weeks. This is following a three-year renovation project to the 1950s facility. Babcock Hall Dairy Plant is known for its popular Babcock ice cream and award-winning cheeses, as well as a new, three-story addition for the Center for Dairy Research, a world-class resource for dairy processors and entrepreneurs.See

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6:52

Dairy Dreamers--Grant Deadline This Week!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/11

Attention dairy industry dreamers! The deadline for the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance grant program is this week. A fresh face at the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association Danica Nilsestuen, Director of Grants and Business Programs says these grants are made for helping get new products and ideas in the dairy sector launched.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:23

Milk Pricing Changes On The Horizon?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/11

It seems like no one is happy with milk pricing and there may be some change on the horizon. Carrie Mess caught up with Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of National Milk Producers Federation during CheeseCon in Madison. He was a panelist discussing the need for another look at how dairy farmers are paid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Cattle Market Still Red Hot - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/11

How do you keep an employee once you find them? First impressions can matter. Jim Versweyveld, UW-Extension Farm Management Specialist, says the impression new hires witness on the first day can resonate with them on whether they stay or not. Pam Jahnke visits with him. Don't be intimidated by the calendar when it comes to soybean planting. Dr. Shawn Conley, UW-Extension Soybean Specialist, says some changes made in crop insurance should allow Wisconsin farmers in the southern part of the state

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WI Farmers Union's Focusing On The Farm Bill

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/11

Setting their sights on the Farm Bill, Wisconsin Farmers Union is already working on building alliances. Bob Bosold gets an update from Darren VonRuden, president of WFU, about their priority items.Now that spring planting is likely to get a jump start, paying attention to details can be compromised. Charitee Seebecker visits with a Purdue University ag economist that has a checklist growers need to keep in mind. Dr. Brady Brewer has 5 keys to continued farm success. The state's largest outdoor

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10:42

Controlling Waterhemp

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/10

Soil health remains a top-of-mind concern for many crop and dairy farmers. With spring planting season beginning, it’s important to take proper steps before and after planting to better control waterhemp. Rodrigo Werle, UW-Extension Cropping Systems Weed Specialist, says it's very hard to control waterhemp once it's established. He provides advice on how to handle this weed and the impact it can have on your yield. “Waterhemp has evolved resistance to many common herbicides we apply post emergence

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8:02

Tire Market Looks Better Than Last Year

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/10

The calls are coming in as farmers take their planting equipment out of the shed and realize they need new tires. Luckily, Todd Cavil at Pomp's Tire Service says availability is better than last year and the price hikes have stalled. During the busy season, there's also incentives from manufacturers, such as rebates, for growers to take advantage of. To keep those tires working like new -- keep that valve stem clean; frequently check the treads and sidewalls; and use an inflation calculator to make

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10:18

Implementing Sustainable Practices

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/06

Dairy processors are incorporating sustainability into their everyday operations and long-term strategic planning. But this isn’t an overnight thing. Jennifer Block, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations for the Innovation Center for US Dairy, says they have custom built tools for dairy processors to be able to better measure their greenhouse gas emissions. She explains more about these tools and how they are helping farmers while staying true to their strategic plan. “We know that around two

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50:00

Outside Investors Are Showing Interest In Dairy -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/06

Producers are learning more and more about the specifics of raising beef on dairy cattle. It's offered a high quality product for consumers and a great financial opportunity for dairy producers. Carrie Mess talks with master's student, Alyssa Seitz, who's working on uncovering more information on what producers can do to continue capitalizing on this option. CheeseCon 2023 is wrapping up today in Madison. Charitee Seebecker was on hand Wednesday visiting with Marshall Reece, VP of Sales &

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Auctions Are Still Active In Lieu Of Good Weather

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/06

Avian influenza is back in conversations this spring. Stephanie Hoff chats with Wisconsin's State Veterinarian, Darlene Konkel, about biosecurity measures that any poultry owner should be implementing. Pam Jahnke talks to Ashley Huhn from Steffes Group about their huge spring consignment sales coming up. Sponsored by the Steffes Group.Weather has been a real challenge for this spring's maple sap harvest. Stephanie Hoff gets reaction from some of the sugar bush managers across the state. Pete Roth

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8:41

Video Surveillance Offers More Than Peace Of Mind

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/06

Surveillance cameras on the farm can do more than give you a sense of security. Ag Video Surveillance in Beaver Dam is seeing a growing interest in using surveillance for better farm management. Jason Nosrati tells Mid-West Farm Report about the trends he’s seeing in farm security and the logistics required to install video surveillance. He says dairy is his leading customer, but he works with agribusiness across the board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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