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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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8:36

Horse Creek Releases Eighth Year Of Results

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/25

Horse Creek Farmer-Led Watershed Council in Polk County has been researching no-till and cover crop practices for eight years. The 2022 trials have shown that those practices can help with cold wet weather and emergence problems. Tara Daun is the watershed coordinator with Wisconsin Farmers Union. She has the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:06

Nitrogen Is Leaky -- Stop It From Leaving

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/25

So you have a leaky faucet, a leaky roof… well what about leaky nitrogen? John Jones is a researcher and lecturer at UW-Madison’s Department of Soil Science. He describes nitrogen as leaky. And he explains how to prevent that from happening so that you’re getting the most out of your inputs. First he describes how nitrogen leaks off of farm fields. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:50

Fertilizer Prices Softening

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/25

Where are fertilizer prices going? There has been a little softening in input prices, but they aren’t coming down quickly, according to an economist at the Wisconsin Agri-Business Classic. Economist Jason Troendle with The Fertilizer Institute predicts supply and prices for nitrogen, phosphorus and potash ahead of the 2023 growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Pork Struggles - Beef Finds New Interest - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/24

They're starting tours at the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover next month! The project is happening thanks to generous farmers and their partners. Charitee Seebecker talks to Malorie Paine, the communications coordinator of the effort, about what they hope the center will bring to the state of Wisconsin. We're months away from county fair's, but county fair boards and staff are already making plans. Some of those plans include the unexpected. Alicia Shoults, CFE of the Ohio State Fair,

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9:18

WCA Winter Conference Is Back & Looks A Little Different

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/23

The Wisconsin Cattlemen's Winter Conference is back after a two-year hiatus, but it's going to look a little different than it did in 2020. The association is getting together for one day on February 11th in DeForest. Despite a different time and place, you can still look forward to hearing from industry experts and networking with each other. President-elect Tressa Lacey, who starts her term in 2024, says this new format asks for less of producers' time. Register today:

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50:00

DairyStrong Awards Wrap Up

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/23

This weekend China begins celebrating its New Year, and hopefully it'll involve Wisconsin ginseng! Stephanie Hoff talks to Jackie Fett, exec. director of the Wisconsin Ginseng Growers, about the challenges they're still facing getting product into their number one market. Pam Jahnke shares a wrap up of DairyStrong and legislative awards presented by Dairy Business Association. She also recaps some of the first comments from WI Congressman, Darren Van Orden, newly appointed to the House Agriculture

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11:13

Risk Management Key In A Risky Financial Environment...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/23

The financial terrain of 2023 continues to change. Agriculture may be impacted differently then your 401K, or your household spending. Bill Moore is the Chief Risk Manager for Compeer Financial. He speaks with Pam Jahnke about how they're stress testing their own portfolios, and advising farm clients on risk management for their operations. Some of the highlights include: In 2022, we saw a small recession, what is the outlook for 2023? How has the Fed’s changes in Interest Rates affected the

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50:00

Farmers Still Staying Busy Despite Winter Weather

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/23

Rural school districts in Wisconsin continue to face challenges including shifting enrollment levels and changes in state compensation. Jill Welke talks with Jeff Eide, executive director of Wisconsin Rural Schools. There's 32 units now finished and available in the community of Darlington designed to help rural agricultural workers find housing. Stephanie Hoff talks to Wally Orzechowski, executive director of Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program. Next up for the complex is a Head Start

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6:33

Climate Change And Forests

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/23

Wisconsin forests are going to be impacted by climate change however there are things that can be done to help minimize that impact. Brad Hutnik, forest ecologist with the Department of Natural Resources, says that sustainable forestry and silviculture are key to protecting our forests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:34

CSAs In The Winter

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/20

Just because vegetables aren't growing outside right now doesn't mean that the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmers are just sitting around. Sam Oschwald Tilton, fresh market vegetable specialist from FairShare CSA Coalition provides insight into what those farmers are doing during the winter and how customers can prepare for this year's season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

Nitrogen Optimization Grant Deadline Approaching

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/19

The deadline for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection commercial nitrogen optimization pilot grant is fast approaching. Applications are due January 31 and recipients will be announced in march. Are you still unsure on if you should apply? Mark Witecha, Soil and Watershed Management Section Manager for DATCP, explains some helpful tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:38

Marion Dedicated To The Future Of Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/19

You may not think that frogs and water quality have anything to do with cookies or shelf stable goods. But to Kriss Marion, they all go together in supporting the wellbeing of communities. Marion is a farmer from Blanchardville who is dedicated to soil and water stewardship. She is a part of the River Alliance of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Farmers Union, Wisconsin Women in Conservation, and has played a key role in the cottage food law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Europe Competing For US Cheese Market - Faulman

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/19

Many pet owners look at their cats/dogs like family members, and will generally do or pay most anything to keep them healthy. Carrie Mess visits with Dr. David Vail from the UW-Veterinary School of Medicine about oncology research that might improve the outcome for not only pets - but people too. WI Senator Tammy Baldwin's excited about projects coming to rural communities funded in part, by the Rural Business Investment Program. Carrie Mess visits with the senator about Isomark Health. Isomark

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1:16

Wisconsin Farmers Union Donates To Second Harvest...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/18

A large donation of nutritious protein found its way from family farms to Madisontoday when 35,000 pounds of pork was delivered to Second Harvest Foodbank. The donation by Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU), in partnership with Farmers Union Enterprises, is part of a five-state giving spree of 180,000 pounds of pork that also includes food banks in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:21

Wisconsin Farmers Union Farm & Rural Lobby Day

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/18

Wisconsin Farmers Union hosted their Farm & Rural Lobby day in Madison on January 18th. Members advocated for policy priorities set by the grassroots membership at the farm organization’s annual convention in December. Darin Von Ruden, President of Wisconsin Farmers Union, explains the history of the farm and rural lobby day and key priorities being brought forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:17

31st Annual GrassWorks Grazing Conference

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/18

The GrassWorks Annual Grazing Conference is coming up, February 2-4. Attendees have many opportunities to network and discuss their operations and techniques peer-to-peer during breaks, social times, banquets, and music along with over 30 breakout sessions focused on grazing management. Patty Laskowski Morren, GrassWorks executive director explains how this conference was started and highlights to look forward to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:00

Baldwin Shares Rural Business Investment Program Success

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/18

Senator Tammy Baldwin joined farmers, ag innovators and investors to talk more about the Rural Business Investment Program and how it’s helping companies like Fitchburg based Isomark Health develop tools for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:39

Agriculture Structure Safety This Winter

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/17

As snow accumulates off on and on this winter, farm building safety and maintenance are integral in preventing total roof collapse. David Bohnhoff, professional engineer and emeritus professor of Structural, Building Construction Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, says the key causes of agricultural buildings collapsing during the winter aren’t necessarily due to the snow, but a failure in the structure’s engineering. The snow is just the tipping point of what can create a domino

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7:57

Grain & Fiber Hemp Gaining Traction

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/17

Wisconsin continues to be a hub for hemp research, even having a hand in new resources, such as the Midwestern Hemp Database and the Emerging Crops Website. Phillip Alberti, a research program manager at UW-Madison in the hemp program walks Mid-West Farm Report through trends he’s seeing in Wisconsin’s hemp industry, and the resources that hemp growers now have at their fingertips. He adds that grant dollars are focused toward grain and fiber hemp vs CBD hemp because of potential in that market. But

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5:31

Safety Regulations-- Change On The Horizon.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/17

What do you do if OSHA rolls into your farm or Ag business? This topic was covered at the recent Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic in Madison. Jim Holte is the Safety Director for the Wisconsin Agri-Business Association. I spoke with him during the association's annual conference for a rundown on what farmers and Ag businesses need to know about OSHA and safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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