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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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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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9:45

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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8:57

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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26:22

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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