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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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10:31

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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50:00

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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50:00

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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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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