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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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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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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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7:26

Udder Health And Your Bottom Line

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

Having sound cow management leads to positive financial outcomes. Dr. Daryl Nydam, veterinarian and professor at Cornell University says knowing when to use dry-cow therapy or pathogen-based treatment has a direct correlation to a farmer’s bottom line. The difference between selective dry cow therapy and blanket dry cow therapy is that blanket therapy is where you administer antimicrobial to all quarters of all cows at the beginning of their dry period. Whereas, selective dry cow therapy is anything

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11:40

Managing Ventilation With Spring Weather Extremes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

Spring weather can really throw us for a loop with high temperatures one day and then a foot of snow the next. This means you’ve got to keep an eye on your livestock barns. Courtney Halbach is the outreach specialist for The Dairyland Initiative with the School of Veterinary Medicine. The Dairyland Initiative is an online resource for dairy farmers and industry consultants that need more information about animal housing, lameness prevention and calf health. Courtney’s area of focus is on the housing

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4:27

Ag Day At The Capitol A Success

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/30

Agriculture Day at the Capitol was deemed a success with a crowd of more than 250 farmers and agribusiness leaders coming together at the Monona Terrace in Madison. After a briefing, they walked next door to the State Capitol to talk with their legislators about some key issues from rural road investments to farmer-led conservation grants. Jason Mugnaini is the executive director of governmental relations with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. He was happy with the turnout and the energy in the

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5:21

Product Theft & Other Ag Insurance Trends

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/29

Usually when we give market updates, we’re talking about the price of corn, soybeans or commodity inputs or expenses… but there’s also some important insurance market updates that producers and agribusiness should know about. Jen Pino-Gallagher is in-studio with us. She’s the director of Food & Agribusiness Practice at M3 Insurance. There's two areas in which an agribusiness is impacted by what’s happening in the insurance market – your people and your products. Fraudsters are scamming

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5:04

Potato Auxiliary Feeds Thousands At WPS Farm Show

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/29

Formed in 1975 by the family of Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association members, the WPVGA Auxiliary works on creative ways of keeping in touch with consumers. One of these is the potato stand at the WPS Farm Show happening now through Thursday at the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh. Carole Gagas has been a member for 45 years and is a past president of the auxiliary. She expects to feed thousands this week with healthy, homegrown potatoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:36

FFA Students Run The Steak Trailer At WPS

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/28

It’s not a farm show without a big lunch, and the food tent at the WPS Farm Show is there to meet that need. You can smell those ribeye steaks on the grill before you can see them. Carrie Goss and her husband Dave manage the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association steak trailer. The WPS Farm show at the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh is where they kick off their season. Carrie tells me just how much food they go through at the show -- and this year, FFA chapters are serving the burgers.See omnystudio.com/listener

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8:26

2,400 Bison Patties At The WPS Farm Show

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/28

It's the only place you'll find the bison food truck to score a bison burger or bison burrito. It's the WPS Farm Show at the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh, happening now through Thursday. Rebecca Ries is a longtime member and past executive director of the Wisconsin Bison Producers Association. She expects to go through 2,400 bison patties to feed hunger mouths at the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:56

Maximizing Resources With Sound Decision Making

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/28

Maximizing all of your farm's resources really requires a sound business strategy. But what are key strategic levers of profitability you should be thinking of? Brady Brewer, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, says there are 5 levers that farmers should think about when making any business decision. “You have to do what works best for your farm but in general, we can think about what a farm can do to increase profitability and it is really five key buckets or levers

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Markets Anxious For Friday USDA Planting Report -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/28

Family dynamics can be difficult to manage around, but when it comes to farm families and long term planning - it can become painful. Carrie Mess visits with Angie Coleman, Consultant, Organizational Development, FCCS Consulting, about generational communications within farm families. Saturday is the annual Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association's Bull Sale. The event started in 1957 to offer genetic diversity to the state's beef producers and it continues today. Stephanie Hoff visits with Allan

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