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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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Equity Cooperative Has A Successful 2022

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/28

Keeping an eye on costs and the world marketplace will be important components to dairy success this year. Bob Bosold visits with Dr. Dan Basse, Ag Economist and president of AgResource Company. He was a keynote guest at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin annual business meeting. This is the time of year when available hay supplies get tight for livestock owners, at the same time they're waiting to see what's happening with existing hay fields. Charitee Seebecker chats with Dr. Dan

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Performance Selected Bull Sale Is Saturday

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/27

The Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association Performance Selected Bull Sale is Saturday, April 1 starting at 11 a.m. at UW-Platteville and online. There are plenty of ways to scope out the animals online or in-person ahead of the sale. The association has been evaluating and developing beef bulls in Wisconsin since 1957. It’s the longest running continuous bull test in the nation. Association President Alan Arndt says you can expect more than 60 premier bulls to be at auction on Saturday. He says the

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Regulating Cows' Transition From Pregnancy to Lactation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/27

The changes occurring at three weeks pre and post-fresh mark major turning points in a cow’s productive cycle. The physiological, metabolic and nutritional transformations cows undergo are closely linked to production, postpartum diseases, and reproductive performance. Dr. Laura Hernandez of UW-Madison Animal and Dairy Science Department, has been investigating ways to regulate the transition from pregnancy to lactation. She connects the dots between day-to-day on-farm practices and recent research

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Local Food - Epic Proportions

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/27

Agriculture at a software company? Must be Epic.Epic, a health care software company, pays homage to Wisconsin agriculture in a number of ways -- it's state-of-the-art buildings that resemble a barn and farmhouse, 550 acres of operating farmland, 42 sheep, 14 cows, and one donkey. If you decide to get something to eat, you'll find your mouth watering over a cuisine that emphasizes Wisconsin agriculture. Andy Patterson leads the culinary team at Epic, which boasts about 250 people. He says Wisconsin

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6:37

Local Leaders Help Rainfall Reporters

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/27

By now if you’re listening to the Farm Report regularly, you’ve heard our guests tell you how easy and how important it is to become a rainfall reporter. But did you know that help to get set up as a rainfall reporter can be local? Matt Brown is a CoCoRahs county leader in Sheboygan. He volunteers his time to help other local reporters get set up and answer questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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WPS Farm Show - Road Repair Policy - Weather...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/24

The WPS Farm Show is a spring tradition returning next week at the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh. Charitee Seebecker previews the event with coordinator Matt Cullen. Road maintenance is going to be a big topic of discussion next week at Ag Day at the Capitol. Stephanie Hoff dives in deeper on policy development with Rep. Travis Tranel, dairy farmer and chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee. We pay attention religiously to the weather forecast each day, but how does it get put together? How many

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10:35

Managing Lameness in Cows

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/24

Lameness is an issue that continues to be prevalent within the dairy industry. But how can farmers detect lameness early? And how effective are the protocols and products currently available? Dr. Gerard Cramer, Vet and Professor at the University of Minnesota, shares how data collection plays a key role in managing lameness and what technology he recommends. He says that your footbaths and protocols are only as effective as you make them. He suggests having a designated person to watch the cows

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Food, Faith and Farming Network - Funding Community...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/23

Conversations and the exchange of ideas! This simple preface is helping fuel community projects across southern Wisconsin with the goal of earth stewardship, community, spirituality and economic justice through healthy food and sustainable farming practices. Roger Williams, professor emeritus from UW-Madison and treasurer of The Food, Faith and Farming Network, representing Harvest of Hope, visits with Pam Jahnke about their latest listening sessions in southeast Wisconsin, and what projects

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9:57

2023 Hay Outlook

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/23

Hay supply looks pretty good for Wisconsin thanks to a good 2022 crop. Wisconsin is an “island of good supply” in the midst of extreme shortages across the country, according to Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist Dan Undersander. He provides insight into what we can expect for 2023’s crop and if winter kill is an issue. “The hay supply is at a fifty year low and there are a lot of regions that are short,” explains Undersasnder. “We didn't have the drought that much of the western half of the U.S

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Geese, Deer & Bears, Oh My!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/23

If you’re having conflicts with wild animals in your fields, your feed storage, and even around your home… there is help out there for you. Wisconsin DNR’s Wildlife Damage Specialist Brad Koele walks Mid-West Farm Report through who to call when aggressive birds or awake bears start becoming a nuisance. Farmers can take advantage of the year-round Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program that covers several species. Certain urban municipalities are also eligible for help with mitigating deer and

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A Day In The Life Of A Meteorologist - Scott Berschback

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/23

We talk about it, complain about it, enjoy it and hope it'll change. The weather. How many of us routinely glance at an app, or shush others when a forecast is being shared. We plan our day around it - but know very little about the work behind the scenes to bring us that forecast. Meet Scott Berschback, National Weather Service Meteorologist in Green Bay. Berschback visits with Pam Jahnke about what he does in helping NE Wisconsin residents, visitors and businesses know what's coming their

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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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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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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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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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