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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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9:04

Dinner Bell Creamery

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/05

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is well known in the dairy industry, but not as well known in grocery stores. Well that’s about to change. AMPI has created Dinner Bell Creamery and produces butter which can be currently found in Hy-Vee and other local grocery stores. Marshall Reece, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at AMPI explains what led them to create this new business and their Co-op Crafted mark. He says the Co-Op Crafted mark symbolizes great taste, because they combine the

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7:37

What's Trending In Ag Lending?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/05

The Wisconsin Bankers Association says that banks finished 2022 in a strong financial position. The data says that people are paying down their debts and are putting money into savings at the bank. On the agriculture side, farmers have also been paying off loans. Farmland values also stay strong. And ag lenders are ready to lend. Mark Binversie is a senior vice president at Nicolet Bank. He gives us a look at what’s happening in the ag lending space. The WBA Ag Banking Conference is April 13-14 in

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9:50

Dane County Farmers Market Returns April 15

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/04

The Dane County Farmers Market is ready to return to the Capitol Square. As the largest producer only farmers market in America, it will be celebrating its 51st year on the square. Jamie Bugel, Market Manager for the Dane County Farmers Market, explains how the farmers market got started and what attendees can expect this year. “The Dane County Farmers Market was founded in September of 1972 with just five farmers set up on the Capitol Square,” says Bugel. Now, with over 250 producers, it has grown

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8:58

Baroun: "Best Season In Over 60 Years"

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/04

Maple syrup production has been spotty so far across Wisconsin, mostly due to lingering snow loads and chilly temperatures. But in northeast Wisconsin, Alicia Baroun of Maple Buzz in De Pere says her family has had the best season in over 60 years. She's collected roughly 10,000 gallons of sap from about 1,500 taps compared to roughly 8,000 gallons last year. It hasn't been this way for others in Wisconsin, but the rising temperatures may help, she says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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7:05

Midwest Horse Fair Has Something For All

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/04

A great event for horse lovers is coming up soon and people from all over the midwest will be heading to Madison. The 42nd annual Midwest Horse Fair will be taking over the Alliant energy center Friday April 14h through Sunday the 16th. Teri Gianetti the new Executive Director of the Midwest Horse Fair joined us to share a sneak peak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Sluggish Markets Tough To Move - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/04

Easter traditionally is one of the hottest markets for Wisconsin lamb. That's still the case, but the market price isn't what it was 2-3 years ago. Pam Jahnke talks to Dave Johnson, Vice President of Marketing for Equity Cooperative Livestock Association. The lamb and goat markets have flattened, but also become more consistent.Not much to report in the first of the season, crop progress report. Although Wisconsin may still have piles of snow and standing water, conservation measures that

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11:51

Climate Smart Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/03

Farmers are good stewards of the land and care about the environment. Climate-smart agriculture and regenerative agriculture practices are used to determine the impact of climate change such as soil carbon sequestration or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Diane Mayerfield, Senior Outreach Specialist at UW-Extension, explains the difference between these and how to achieve a good connection between resources and the allocation of them. “The climate is not something an individual owns,” says

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9:56

Roth Sugar Bush In Height Of Tapping Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/03

Some producers in Wisconsin are wrapping up their tapping season. Others are just getting started. For Pete Roth of Roth’s Sugarbush in Cadott, he’s in the middle of his season. Roth’s Sugarbush has been making syrup since the 1950s. They boil from about 19,000 taps, selling syrup across the U.S. And they supply equipment to other producers. He expects his season to last through April 20. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:58

Understanding The Balance Sheet Ahead Of Tax Day

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/03

Finance veteran Gary Sipiorski has decades of experience in farm finance and ag lending. He also devotes time to the Professional Dairy Producers Financial Literacy program. He stresses the importance of understanding the balance sheet, cashflows, assets, liabilities and projections. The biggest challenge for farmers is finding the time to do it all. But he reminds listeners that any written financial plan is attractive to lenders. Jen Pino-Gallagher of M3 Insurance says agribusinesses are impacted

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8:26

Gudmundur Sigurjonsson - Fourth Generation Icelandic...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/02

Gudmundur Sigurjonsson is the manager of more than 300 producing ewes that will help me market around 1,000 lambs each year. In Iceland, the growing conditions and how shepherds manage their flocks is different than what we see in Wisconsin. The Icelandic breed of sheep is the ONLY breed you'll find on the island. It's ability to withstand the weather and maximize available grass have kept families going for generations and helped feed the Icelandic population. Gudmundur tells Pam Jahnke about

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6:57

Icelandic Sheep Farm Emphasizes Education

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/04/02

Although the name may be hard to pronounce, the vision of Bjarteyjarsandur Sheep Farm is family, education and the environment. During our 2023 Iceland Farm Tour, Pam Jahnke sat down with Arnheidur Hjorleifsdottir. With an educational background in environmental sciences, she immediately saw the educational opportunities this multi-generation sheep operation perched on a fjord, could bring to the general public. She explains the interaction they've enjoyed with school students and general

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8:35

Seasonal Lamb Demand Has Changed - Dave Johnson

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/31

Easter is one of the strongest demand windows for consumption of fresh lamb. Ethnic groups have traditionally been some of the best customers, but things may be changing. That's according to Dave Johnson, Vice President of Marketing for the Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association in Baraboo. Johnson says while lamb and goat prices remain strong, it's not like it was 3-4 years ago. Johnson's also keeping a watchful eye on what's happening with the cattle market too. Supplies of cattle are

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7:28

State Farmland Preservation Update - Sen. Pat Testin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/31

Wisconsin's Farmland Preservation program started back in 1977 and has seen very little change since then. Now, Wisconsin Senator Pat Testin from Stevens Point, and Assembly Representative, Loren Oldenburg from Viroqua are teaming up to try and make the program more functional and inviting to today's farmers and land owners. Testin visits with Pam Jahnke about why he's bringing this topic up for conversation again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Prospective Planting Report May Offer Opportunity -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/31

There are at least 5 key components that farms need to focus on for success in 2023. Jill Welke talks with Dr. Brady Brewer, ag economist from Purdue University on what those items are and why they're important. Ag Day at the Capitol was not only productive in guiding policy development at the state house - it was also a great exchange between farmers from one region to another. Carrie Mess talks with Brad Olson, a dairy farmer from Polk County, that says his issues and challenges may be different

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5:50

Grass Waterways Hold Great Benefits

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/31

There is a purpose behind the grass waterways and berms people see in fields and ditches when driving through farm country. Chad DeWyre, soil conservation engineer for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) describes the benefits of having grass waterways and knowing when to implement them. “Grass waterways are very important due to multiple reasons as they protect the soil,” explains DeWyre. “Once grass is established within the grass waterway, it actually acts like shingles and folds

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2:38

Wildlife Damage Indemnification-- Limits Don't Cover...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

One of the best parts of Ag Day at the Capitol is learning from farmers across the state. Brad Olson, a dairy farmer from Polk county says that in his area wildlife damage is a significant concern. Having his voice heard by lawmakers when he asked for an increase in wildlife damage limits is one of the reasons he made the drive to Madison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:59

Young Farmers Speak Up At Ag Day At The Capitol

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

They say that decisions are made by the people that show up, and Ag Day at the Capitol is an event where farmers show up to influence the decisions made by our lawmakers. However like many opportunities in Ag where decisions are being made, the crowd tends to be the older generation from farms. But Brady Zuck, who owns a cow/calf operation in Rusk County and Logan Frei who raises beef cattle and grows crops and canning vegetables in Rock County are speaking up and bringing the average age down as

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4:39

Farmers Bring Boots-On-The-Ground Perspective To Capitol

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

Paul Jarvis is a member of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association board. He farms in the center of Waushara County with his family. This week he was one of more than 250 farmers to go to the State Capitol and talk to legislators about the priorities for Wisconsin agriculture. What on his mind ahead of planting season? Market volatility, interest rates, inflation, rural road infrastructure, conservation and meat processing. Jarvis offered a boots-on-the-ground perspective in Madison for Ag Day at the

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50:00

Cheese Market Keeps Impressing - Faulman

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

Handling nutrient management on Wisconsin farms has gotten more sophisticated and more complicated. Charitee Seebecker visits with Isaac Lemmenes, a custom operator in Northeast Wisconsin, about the increased demand they're seeing for their services.Ag Day at the Capitol was deemed a success by Jason Mugnaini, government relations specialist with the WI Farm Bureau. Stephanie Hoff recaps the event with him. Andy Faulman, broker analyst with EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the robust

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Consumers Still Cooking At Home - Simone

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

Today is Ag Day at the Capitol and one of the big discussion points will be rural roads and infrastructure. Stephanie Hoff talks to Rep. Travis Tranel, chair of the Assembly Ag Committee, about some of the priorities he sees shaping up in policy development that could impact Wisconsin agriculture. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the "hot pick" items people are searching for online before spring planting. Paid for by the Steffes Group. Consumer buying patterns are

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