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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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California Dairy Suffers With Wet Weather - Yonkman

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/23

With spring planting just around the corner, some farmers are re-evaluating their growing season practices. Jill Welke talks with Gary Zimmer from Midwest BioAg about his philosophies on soil health and regenerative ag practices. California farmers continue to struggle against major weather events. Carrie Mess visits with Tulare County dairy producer, Tyler Riberio, about the flooding that's forced him and his farming neighbors to abandon their barns and move livestock. Speaking of California

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Extreme Flooding Slams California Farms

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/22

Tyler Ribeiro is a fourth generation dairy farmer in Tulare County, California. He is no stranger to water woes, but usually it’s a lack of water that keeps him up at night. However over the last two weeks that has changed as his area has been inundated with flood waters. While the Riberio farm is ok, Tyler shares that farms in his neighborhood are not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Learning More About Icelandic Horses

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/22

Fresh off our Iceland Farm Tour, we take a look at the unique Icelandic Horses. The breed is exclusive on the island, and new genetics haven't been introduced for more than 1,000 years. Pam Jahnke visits with Knútur, owner and operator of Fridheimar stable and greenhouse. He explains the unique traits of the breed and why the country is so connected to these small horses. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group visits with Pam Jahnke about an upcoming auction in Slinger, Wisconsin, that's getting

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6:59

World Food Prize Wisconsin Youth Institute

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/22

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host the ninth annual World Food Prize Wisconsin Youth Institute on Monday, April 10. This event brings together high school students in grades 9-12 from across Wisconsin to learn more about critical global challenges. To participate in this unique experience, ahead of the event students must research a global issue they care about and submit a research paper under the supervision of a teacher or mentor

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8:59

Global Markets Outlook

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/22

The agricultural market is always changing, but there are ways for producers to stay ahead and seize some opportunities. Parts of South America will be harvesting 11 to 12 tons more soybeans than they ever have before while others will be down 50%. Economist Dan Basse of AgResource Company shares some insight into how this affects prices here in the U.S. “It's really a strange season for South America,” explains Basse. “Brazil is an area of abundance. In fact, to the degree that there was a while

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9:33

Spring Migration Brings Avian Flu

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/22

Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle reminds poultry owners of the ongoing threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The spring migratory period for wild birds brings an increased risk of infection to all flocks, so DATCP recommends that poultry owners continue using the strongest biosecurity measures to protect their birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Geo Political Waves Could Rock Grain - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/22

Biosecurity has never been more important for livestock and poultry owners. Avian influenza struck poultry and now pork producers are on guard against ASF - African Swine Fever. Pam Jahnke talks to NPPC Staff Veterinarian, Pam Zaabel, about where the disease is now and what's being done on our borders to try and keep the industry threatening ailment out. Today is National Agriculture Day. Developed in 1973, with a goal of helping every American know where their food comes from and how it's

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9:18

Ag Day At The Capitol--Farm Bureau To Focus On Roads

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/21

Ag Day at the Capitol is coming up on March 29th and there's a fresh face from Wisconsin Farm Bureau that's looking forward to being there. Jason Mugniani, the new Executive Director of Government Relations says the priorities of Wisconsin's Farm Bureau members will be heard in Madison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wisconsin - Home To National Outstanding Young Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/21

Congratulations to Kyle and Rachel Zwieg of Ixonia who were named National Outstanding Young Farmers earlier this spring. They are the seventh generation on the family farm that was purchased from the state of Wisconsin in 1856. Kyle and Rachel and their family milk 70 cows using robotics. They also operate 1,500 acres of crop land with autonomous technology. Kyle tells me all about how the adaptation of new technology on the farm in addition to conservation efforts and more, led them to be winners

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8:18

Improving Student Health With Local Products

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/21

Last month, Governor Evers included free school meals for all, strategic investments in school breakfast funding, and a local purchasing incentive program in his proposed biennial budget. More specifically known as the Governor’s Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids plan. Allison Pfaff Harris, farm-to-school director at REAP Food Group explains what this plan means for Wisconsin and our producers. “To go a little bit more in depth, essentially school districts will receive reimbursement from the federal

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Blackhawk Tech To Host Ag Day Celebration

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/21

With fewer students coming from the farm, how do you engage nonfarm students with agriculture? Wisconsin schools such as Blackhawk Technical College in Monroe are looking for that answer. Blackhawk has seen success by offering the newest technology advancements from spray drones to tractor simulators. This is giving students real-life and hands-on experience to prepare for the industry. Dustin Williams is the Agribusiness and Farm Management Instructor. He says this fairly new program has grown in

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Ag Lenders Keeping An Eye On Trends

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/21

Interest rates, inflation, recession - these are phrases we're hearing in the media, and ag lenders are paying attention too. Pam Jahnke sat down and discussed trends that ag lenders are monitoring going into spring planting. Matt Schuldt, President/Ag Banker with Merchants Bank in Caledonia and Spring Grove, Minnesota - along with Jerad Brown, ag lender with Merchants in Lanesboro and Rushford, discuss what they're noticing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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First Impressions Matter - Especially On The First...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/21

Despite weather concerns, California farmers are still able to grow almost anything the market demand. Bob Bosold visits with California almond producer, Dan Klendenon, about the crop and its future. The National Weather Service is continuing to reach out to the general public to become "citizen scientists" and rainfall reporters. Carrie Mess talks to Matt Brown, a county coordinator for those rainfall reports, about why that data's so important. With spring planting just around the corner,

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13:58

Assembly Ag Committee Discusses Rural Roads

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/20

Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee and dairy farms in southwest Wisconsin. He says his priorities for this session are for local road improvements and continued producer-led watershed grants. He’s also a big advocate for farmers representing themselves on the Hill, especially during a state budget cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bees Will Be Busy Moving Into Spring

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/20

What happens to honeybees in the winter? And how did the hives weather this winter weather as we move into spring? Nick Thill, Wisconsin Honey Producers Association President, says he has been getting mixed reviews from beekeepers throughout the state. He shares how these pollinators handled the cold temperatures and what to expect moving into spring, including potential hive invaders. “I’ve heard a lot of beekeepers in the state have had an amazing survival rate,” says Thill. “This winter has been

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9:54

Spring Spreading On The Way

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/17

With spring comes manure hauling and spreading and there's going to be more and more equipment back on the roads.But what is the demand really like for custom operators? Manure application is a part of the conservation conversation in Wisconsin. Isaac Lemmenes, OEM Product Specialist at R Braun Inc. explains how the sustainability conversation fits into his line of work. He says there is a high demand for custom operators to haul manure but not necessarily enough operators themselves to keep up in

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8:45

Start A Compost Pile This Spring

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/17

Composting is an environmentally friendly way to create healthy soil. But how do you start one and why should you? Melanie Burns, Waste Management Specialist with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says composting is a diversion of food waste from landfills and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “The overall benefit of a compost pile is that it is a soil amendment because it improves the soil health which in turn can lead to healthier plants,” says Burns. “Other benefits include saving

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Hauling Livestock: It's Skill, Not Luck 🍀

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/17

Charitee Seebecker starts us off with news on how the state of Wisconsin is making sure residents have access to what’s really become essential in this day and age – high-speed internet. PSC Chairwoman Becky Valq has the answers. So you like to celebrate St.Patty's Day with corned beef? We give you a sense of what it takes to haul livestock around the country, especially when the weather gets out of hand. JBS livestock hauler Rick Reese has been doing it for 50 years. What’s available to you when it

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8:51

Senator Ballweg Provides Update on State Budget And More

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/16

The Senate Agriculture and Tourism Committee is focusing on the state budget and hosting listening sessions to best represent Wisconsin's farmers. This is the word from Senator Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan, who chairs the committee. She also talks about bills being discussed and what is happening on the national level that she is involved with. "We inherited a $2.3 billion deficit and it took us 10 years to get out of that. The Governor's budget completely eats away at all of this money and

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Farm WI Discovery Center Vendor Market

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/16

The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will be hosting their first annual Something Special from Wisconsin™ Spring Vendor Market on March 25 from 9am-3pm. Abigail Winkel, Program Manager at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, provides insight into what attendees can expect. “This is a really great partnership with the Something Special from Wisconsin program and ourselves to help promote producers that are making products,” says Winkel. “Whether they are growing fruits, and vegetables, creating baths,

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