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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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11:58

AARP - Laser Focused On The State Budget

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

Caregiving, expanding broadband, small business retirement plans, and increasing livable communities. Those are some of the goals that AARP of Wisconsin's focused on at the state capitol Pam Jahnke visits with Martha Crannley, State Director AARP, about early meetings their having with senators and assembly representatives to explain the value in funding these areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Beef Checkoff Includes Dairy Focus

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

Young people are engaging in early leadership opportunities including those available through the National Farmers Union. Charitee Seebecker visits with Wisconsinite Olivia Roth about her eight years of involvement in different elements of leadership training. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke for their weekly update. Consignment sales are hot right now offering people with just one item a chance to be involved. Paid for by Steffes Group. The Wisconsin dairy population is

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10:07

Research Aids In Decarbonization

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

The White House released a plan for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Conducting research to help aid this decarbonization plan are University of Wisconsin researchers. Tim Donahue, director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center says their work started in 2007 and it will take years of additional research to reach a point of producing enough advanced biofuels but he knows we'll get there. “We are working on projects that would allow us to make transportation fuels with

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9:25

Become A Weather Reporter with NWS

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

Accurate weather forecasts are critical to local government. Whether it’s deciding when to start salting and plowing operations, staging barricades for an expected flood-related road closure or planning maintenance operations, decisions made based on the forecast impact both operations and the budget. The key to improving weather forecasts and improving accuracy is knowing what actually happened on the ground—did the forecasted amount of rain fall? How much water is in the 8 inches of snow remaining

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10:53

Beef Checkoff Helps Dairy Too - Tammy Vassen

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

The Wisconsin Beef Council is all about research, promotion and education for the states beef producers, but that also includes a lot of dairy animals in Wisconsin. Tammy Vassen, executive director of the WI Beef Council, explains how the dairy population in the state are benefiting from some of the research the WI Beef Council's invested in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

More Cyber Hacks Targeting Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

Herefords weren't originally the breed of choice for Jerry Huth - but when an attempt at raising angus beef cattle failed, Hereford became his breed. Today Huth Polled Herefords is one of 7 operators across the nation being recognized for their environmental practices. Pam Jahnke visits with Jerry Huth about his philosophies.March first marks the deadline for applications on the states century/sesquicentennial farm and home recognition. Charitee Seebecker talks to WI State Fair Coordinator, Jill

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Bringing Young People Back To Rural Communities

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

It's maple syrup season in Wisconsin and sugarbush operations are running full tilt. Stephanie Hoff talks to Steve Anderson, President of WI Maple Syrup Producers, about the season, the market and where production's headed.Bringing young people back to rural communities is the long term goal of Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc. Pam Jahnke visits with board member, Sue Schultz, about their track record of success.There's a change happening, specifically in the dairy industry, on how

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50:00

That's A Wrap - U.S. Cheese Championship Concludes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/03/01

We're wrapping up National FFA Week with a conversation featuring Allie Ellis, National FFA Organization- Associate Director of Alumni & Supporters. She speaks with Jill Welke about how people respond to the FFA story with giving.Big week for Wisconsin cheesemakers and fans! The U.S. Champion Cheese Contest concluded on Thursday in Green Bay, and it could be considered a sweep for Wisconsin! First and second runner up entries were from Wisconsin cheesemakers and the champion was created by a

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7:40

For Dairy Beef Calves, Feed Research Grows

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/28

Alyssa Seitz grew up on a dairy farm near Seymour Wisconsin. Her love of cows led her to UW River Falls and then on to UW Madison to start her master’s program. She’s been conducting research on feeding beef and dairy cross calves to make animals that aren’t just more profitable, but also healthier and tastier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:56

SWTC Reveals New Program

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/28

Beginning this fall, officials at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will welcome the first cohort of students into its new Sustainable Energy Management program. Citing a variety of factors, now is the right time for the college to offer the program. Policy changes at the state level are allowing for growth in the industry, in addition to federal funding for apprenticeships and prevailing wages. “People will get paid a lot more to work in the industry,” said Amy Seeboth-Wilson, director of

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15:09

Meet Your National Hereford Queen

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/28

National Hereford Queen Madison Katzenberger is the third-ever queen from Wisconsin, and the program started in 1955! She’s also a proud, third-generation Hereford breeder. The official dress is ALL white so that she stands out at cattle shows and among other royalty. Her job is to be a spokeswoman for the breed, cattle producers, industry reps and the American Hereford Association. She’s also got quite the trophy case! If you see her at a show, be sure to ask about her socks — she’s always got

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14:15

Cybersecurity Advice From The FBI

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/28

If cybercrime was its own country, it would have the third largest economy after the U.S. and China. That's how lucrative it is. And that's why agriculture is the second-largest target. Because farming and food is critical infrastructure, cyber criminals know that there will be a payout to restore those agribusinesses: think grain cooperatives, meat packers and most recently ION Trading. Special Agent Byron Franz with the Milwaukee Division of the FBI has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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9:38

Nurseries and Plants Vs. Winter

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/27

Snow can be a blessing and a curse when it comes to your plants whether it's your shrubs or trees in your yard. Jonathan Stickels, Operation Manager at Mariani Plants, says snow can actually serve as an insulator for plants. It's really the ice that's the biggest detriment to any of these plants. He provides insight into just how much of an impact that it can have on the nursery industry. Protecting your plants from the harsh winter weather can be a difficult task. Stickels says at Mariani Plants,

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12:03

WiWiC Funding Extended -- Focus On Urban Ag

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/27

Urban agriculture is growing in popularity. Here in Wisconsin, it’s gotten support from the federal government. Wisconsin Women in Conservation is a statewide project that’s funded by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. It’s led by the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. The project started in 2020 with a focus on helping women farmers across the state in their conservation plan. But it’s grown to encompass urban farmers as well. Noemy Serrano is a district coordinator with the

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10:21

Annie's Project Celebrates 20 Years

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/27

Annie’s Project, a national non-profit to educate and empower women in agriculture, is celebrating 20 years since its founding. Today, the program has over 19,000 graduates across 38 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Co-CEO and Wisconsin farmer Doris Mold says the inaugural class of 10 women met in 2003 in Illinois. Since then, it's impacted graduates' farms and lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Century & Sesquicentennial Farm Application Deadline...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/24

We might only be in the first few months of 2023 but let’s go ahead and talk about the Wisconsin State Fair. Officials at the fair are pleased to announce that applications are available for the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Awards. Jill Albanese with the Wisconsin State Fair Park shares more about the awards and how to apply. To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous family ownership of a property in the state of Wisconsin for either the last 100 or 150

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9:25

Dairy Forage Research Center Growing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/24

Helping to provide dairy industry solutions for food security and the environment, the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center scientists cover everything from the soil, to the forage, through the animal, and then in the manure. Dennis Hancock, Dairy Forage Research Center Director, says much of what they’re working on today is on alfalfa. “Another main focus lately is on minimizing the amount of methane that’s coming out from the dairy industry,” says Hancock. “There is great value in utilizing alfalfa

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9:32

Midwest Forage Association Supports Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/23

Dedicated to researching and promoting the value of the forage industry, the Midwest Forage Association (MFA) helps to educate farmers on methods that would make them more profitable in their practices with a focus on forages. Chelsea Russell, the local council director for the Midwest Forage Association explains more about the research they do and how they benefit not only farmers but the community. “Members of the association get access to our magazine and newsletter as well as coupons from our

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Milk Production - Stronger Than Expected - Katie Burgess

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/23

Parts of northern Wisconsin will be picking up more than a foot of snow before this storm system is through. Charitee Seebecker talks to David Bohnoff from the Ag Engineering Dept of UW-Madison, about snow loads on barns and outbuildings, and what they should know about construction limitations and guidelines. Judges were busy on Wednesday in Green Bay trying to wrap up evaluating over 2,200 dairy samples of cheese, butter, yogurt and others. Weather forced them to conclude evaluations earlier

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9:15

WI Chili Lunch

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/22

Looking for a fun way to support Wisconsin farmers and the state’s farm to school activities? Then sign up now for the Wisconsin Chili Lunch, taking place at noon on Thursday, February 23, 2022. This event was created to help connect farmers with schools and educate students about where their food comes from. It’s simple and easy to participate: register for free at cias.wisc.edu/our-events/chililunch/, purchase local ingredients, and make your Wisconsin Chili Lunch on February 23. Participants

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