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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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6:19

History Of Common Vegetables

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/14

Have you ever looked at a potato and wondered how did people know to eat this? And then how did it make its way into food around the world? This has been the interest of Laurana Snyder's for the last decade. Snyder is the horticulturist and farm coordinator at Sinsinawa Mounds. She’ll be leading a discussion on the history of common vegetables on March 9. Snyder gives Mid-West Farm Report a preview of her talk, beginning with the humble spud. You can attend this discussion virtually. Just register

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9:06

Insuring A County Fair

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/14

Insurance. It’s something you may not think about until you have to use it. Insurance for county fairs is a bit different than the insurance you have for your home or life. Robert Holmes of Spectrum Weather Insurance and Andrew Vandepopulier of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance specialize in helping people understand just what their insurance policy really means. Since the pandemic there have been many changes to these policies that fair personnel need to be aware of. Many insurance carriers have added

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8:49

Conservation Before It Was Cool

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/14

Conservation, carbon credits, environmental sustainability. It’s been a topic at almost every winter conference this year covering every commodity from dairy to cash crops and from livestock to specialty crops. It’s also a key priority at the national level as USDA continues its ‘Climate Smart’ agenda. But there are plenty of farmers that have already been making strides in conservation. One example of an early adopter is the Crave Brothers Farm and Farmstead Cheese in Waterloo. Mark Crave talks

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50:00

Ransomware Slows Info Flow In Chicago - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/14

Pork producers, and all of animal agriculture, continue to wait for a verdict from the U.S. Supreme Court on Prop 12. This ballot initiative from California threatens the pork industry and market access. Michael Fromica is with the National Pork Producers Council and monitors the movement on Prop 12. He explains what's at risk if this directive is adopted. Wolf management is one of the two big issues Wisconsin beef producers are dealing with in 2023. Brady Zuck is the president of the Wisconsin

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50:00

Humane Handling Course Launches

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/13

Wisconsin Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, was recently recognized by the WI Pork Association for his work on behalf of pork producers and processors during the pandemic. Now Romanski is taking one more step in helping to enhance the meat processing industry with a new course on humane handling of livestock. Jill Welke discusses the coursework with him. Wisconsin agriculture is watching policy development in Washington, D.C., that could bring funds to the state. Stephanie Hoff gets an update from WI

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Record Dairy Exports Help WI Dairy Too - Mike North

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/13

This weekend beef producers and breeders from across the state will get together to look at marketing trends and legislation that's being developed. It's the Wisconsin Cattleman's Association winter conference. Stephanie Hoff gives us a preview. There's another preview of an upcoming event focused on farmers from across the country. Wisconsin will play host to the National Outstanding Young Farmer award weekend in Appleton next week. Stephanie Hoff talks with one of the national organizers about

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50:00

U.S. Championship Cheese Event A Feather In...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/13

It's almost time for Wisconsin to shine as the host for the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. John Umhoeffer, executive director of the hosting WI Cheesemakers Association visits with Pam Jahnke about the history of the event and what it means to host it. Mental health resources are scarce in many areas of Wisconsin, but those counselors that are available are trying to help connect people as best they can. Charitee Seebecker talks to Alma Jorgenson, Lake Superior Community Health Center

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U.S. Championship Cheese Returns To Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/13

Agenda's are continuing to come together for policy work at the state capitol. Wisconsin agriculture's watching. Bob Bosold talks with Jordan Lamb, policy consultant representing a lot of Wisconsin farm organizations. She explains some priorities they're working on. Jared Hitchins is one of the staff in Wisconsin working with the Steffes Group. Pam Jahnke catches up with him at the WI Corn/Soy Expo and talks about his background and what he finds fascinating in the auction business. Paid for

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New WI Face On House Ag Committee

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/13

This is the time of year when farms are making new equipment acquisitions and making upgrades on equipment they've been using. The technology involved in today's farming equipment though has led to a real shortage of available technicians that can service that equipment. Carrie Mess visits with Josh Gruett about recruitment for these key roles. For the first time in more than 20 years, Wisconsin has a voice on the House Agriculture Committee. Bob Bosold talks with Cong. Darren VonOrden about his

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11:14

Preparing For Perfect Sugaring Temps

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/13

It's that time of year! Maple syrup producers are getting ready for that perfect sugaring temperature. Steve Anderson is the third generation operating Anderson Maple Syrup in Cumberland. They package about 4,000-5,000 gallons a week of maple syrup for several area producers. And then they ship it all over the U.S. Steve is also the president of the WMSPA. He’s got a great perspective on harvest yield predictions and consumer demand. He starts with a status report on what’s happening in the woods

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9:50

Managing Entertainment Through The Years

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/13

Providing the right kind of entertainment for different types of events to make sure that everyone attending has a great experience can be a hard task. Managing and recruiting so many different acts can also be challenging, especially during a pandemic. Tim Stevens of G.L. Berg Entertainment provides entertainment for all types of business parties, cruises, and conferences, but his favorite to work with is the fair industry. He explains how he got started in the entertainment industry and how his

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8:24

Load Restrictions and Road Conditions

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/10

County Highway officials are monitoring roads to know when to post and lift road restrictions. Fond du Lac County Highway Commissioner Tom Janke says that you may not see damage right away for hauling over the load limit as it is a progressive damage that deteriorates the infrastructure or pavement over time. He reminds farmers to pay attention to the weight of their loads and that there are permits available for heavy loads as the fines you may encounter otherwise can be costly. “Our roads were

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8:27

Carbon Incentives Adding Value

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/10

This fall, USDA announced historic investments to support farmer-led projects to fight climate change. Organic Valley was one of 16 projects in Wisconsin to get money. The cooperative got $25 million for its carbon insetting program. The money will help farmers establish new practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wade Miller is the vice president of farm resources and sustainability with Organic Valley. It’s his job to help their member farmers make money on conservation. He has an update on

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6:44

Preserving Native Habitats

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/09

Pheasants forever is dedicated to benefiting wildlife by preserving native habitats and educating landowners on how to do it. Heather Doherty is a Farm Bill Biologist for Pheasants Forever. She sees first hand the benefit of planting native species and encouraging the habitats to grow and explains more about what they do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cranberry Growers Well-Positioned Despite Challenges

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/09

Tom Lochner, executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association says growers are positioned well to start 2023. However, 2022's crop was less than desirable, and economic challenges are persisting. Meanwhile, the Cranberry Research Station and the industry is working on better varieties, pest resistance and frost protection. And the Wisconsin Cranberry Board is monitoring export barriers and tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:13

Dairy Hub Update - What's Coming In 2023

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/09

Since it started in 2019, the UW Dairy Innovation Hub has been working on keeping Wisconsin’s dairy industry alive and well. It does this through research surrounding land and water stewardship, human health, animal welfare and growing farm communities. We get an update on what the Dairy Innovation Hub is looking forward to in the new year from UW-Madison Prof. Chuck Nicholson. He’s funded through the Hub and started his role in January 2022. His focus: dairy economic issues.See

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9:05

Wisconsin's Most Popular Cover - Rye

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/08

Have you thought about using rye in your cropping operation? There’s certainly a lot of options when it comes to when you terminate the crop, the crops you're following it with, and if you want to use rye as a cover or a forage. Luckily, we have folks right here in Wisconsin with some of the answers. UW-Madison Division of Extension Outreach Specialist Kevin Shelley focuses on south central Wisconsin in the Nutrient and Pest Management Program. And his colleagues say Kevin has been working with

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8:11

Rural Mental Health Is Important

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/08

Mental health is becoming a more common topic of conversation however for rural communities, there is still a gap. Alma Jorgenson is the Rural Mental Health Program Coordinator for the Lake Superior Community Health Center. She says providers for rural communities are low and those that are there don't fully understand the unique aspects to living in rural places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wisconsin Hosting National OYF Ceremony

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/08

Wisconsin is hosting the National Outstanding Young Farmer awards ceremony this year. Appleton will host roughly 200 people for the event Feb. 15-19. Wisconsin does have skin in the game: Kyle and Rachel Zwieg (pictured) from Ixonia are one of 10 couples in the finalist group. A committee of Outstanding alumni are in charge of putting this event together. Rich Norz and his wife, Debbie, are the program coordinators. They were Outstanding Young Farmers back in 2010 from a diversified farming

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6:28

Northern Wisconsin State Fair Building Update

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/02/08

New additions to the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds will be coming thanks to grant monies, generous sponsors, and the hard work of many. Northwestern Wisconsin State Fair Executive Director Rusty Volk, says that this project is designed for the future of agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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