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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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4:46

Drones- Coming To A Farm Near You?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/17

It’s not a bird, a plane or superman flying over farm fields, but it might be a drone looking for weeds or spraying fungicide. Ben D. Johnson, Territory Sales Manager at Rantizo says that drones have come a long way in a short time. While just a few years ago they were more toy than tool, they are now bigger, smarter and more capable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:14

NTC Launches Garden To Market Specialist Degree

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/17

The School of Agricultural Science, Utilities and Transportation at Northcentral Technical College is always adjusting its degree offerings to meet industry needs. This semester, it's launching its Garden to Market Specialist technical degree program. It's a one-year program that includes classes in greenhouse management, designing and timing a garden, soil science, and plant and pest management. Dean Greg Cisewski and Instructor Trevor Frank have the details. Enroll at ntc.edu. See

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5:37

Catching Up With WAMP

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/17

"Man vs Machine" is the theme for the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors Annual Convention held in April at the Madison Marriott West Hotel & Convention Center. It explores how technology can help streamline workforce, among other important topics to the industry. WAMP President Jake Sailer also tells Mid-West Farm Report about what else the industry is focused on from meat talent education to educating processors on regulations. Learn more: https://wi-amp.com/convention/See

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50:00

China's GDP Not The Only Influence On Markets - Heinberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/17

The 43rd Wisconsin FFA Alumni Convention's coming up in Waukesha Feb. 18-19. Jill Welke talks to Exec. Secretary, Cheryl Steinbach, about the agenda and how the convention's put together. It rotates across the state involving local chapters for planning, and local businesses for tours. DairyStrong 2023 unfolds at the Monona Terrace Convention Center Wednesday and Thursday. Stephanie Hoff discusses the theme and guest speakers with Dairy Business Association Director, Tim Trotter, about the

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10:20

Nominate Your School Athlete - Vicki Janisch

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/16

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin has launched a new partnership with Wisconsin Sports Network, highlighting student athletes from all sports, across the state, that hail from a dairy farm family. Vicki Janisch, Manager Farmer Communications & Programs at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin talks with Pam Jahnke about the unique balance these student athletes strike between duties on the farm, scholastic responsibilities, and performing in sports.Wisconsin Sport Network’s Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Athlete of

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50:00

New Faces In UW Extension

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/16

Bob Bosold talks to Jill Stall Tyler with Global Cow. The Global Cow program allows participants to do training plans with dairies from different parts of the world to learn about their programs. Farmers from the US go to other countries to learn and farmers come to the US for training plans. Different curricula are used according to the participant's age and ability. Charitee Seebecker visits with Ron Schmaling, auctioneer who's volunteered for the past 35 years assisting the WI Fair Association

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8:04

Craft Brewers Can Expect Headwinds in 2023

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/14

Wisconsin’s craft breweries faced supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. But are things back to normal yet? Zak Koga, the Vice-President of the Wisconsin Brewers Guild and owner of Karben4 Brewing says there's going to be a lot of headwinds against the local craft beer industry throughout 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

China New Year - Big Business WI Ginseng Looks For

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/13

The Wisconsin Farmers Union will continue to encourage dairy farmers to work together on Federal Milk Order Reform. Charitee Seebecker talks to Bobbi Wilson, Dairy Together Coordinator at WFU, about their progress. Our holiday celebrations may be in the rear view mirror, but in China they're just getting ready for their big event. China's New Year on Jan. 22nd is the number one time that Wisconsin Ginseng gets distributed across the country as gifts. At least that was the case prior to 2019.

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50:00

CA Weather Hurting Dairy Production And Herd Health

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/13

There's a new leader of Wisconsin's Assembly Committee on Agriculture. Travis Tranel, dairy producer from southwest Wisconsin will take over the reins. He talks with Pam Jahnke about the shrinking voice of actual farmers at the state capitol, and what he sees coming down the pike as far as policy. The 2023 Fairest of the Fairs was introduced last night at the WI Fair Association annual convention. Charitee Seebecker captured the first conversation with Sharlene Swedlund, representing Green

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Organic Grain Opportunities - OGrain Conference...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/13

The Wisconsin Agribusiness winter meeting begins today in Madison focused on all the technology that farmers will employ and deploy to fields this spring. Tom Bressner, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agribusiness Association, highlights what's being offered. Pam Jahnke visits with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group about the aggressive start to scheduled auctions in 2023. Paid for by Steffes Auction Group. Wisconsin is a powerhouse when it comes to organic agriculture, ranking right behind

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Drones Are Growing And A Wrap Up On The WI Fair...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/13

Many farms and homes across Wisconsin are adding on gadgets and technology to run things more efficiently. Catch is - can your power grid support all that safely. Stephanie Hoff talks to electrician Jeff Mahlkuch from Monroe about some of the troubleshooting that people in rural Wisconsin might be called on to do. The Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic wrapped up in Madison Thursday focused on new technology and products coming to farm fields in 2023. Carrie Mess talks to Ben Johnson from Rantizo

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9:47

Southwest Tech To Expand Mobile Ag Lab Offerings

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/13

The Agriculture and Rural Initiative, Compeer Financial’s donor advised fund, has granted $600,000 to community and technical colleges across the cooperative’s 144-county territory, including $50,000 to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Southwest Tech is one of five community colleges in Wisconsin receiving these grant dollars and plans to use the funding for programming and materials for its Mobile Ag Lab, in addition to support for its livestock judging teams. “Using our Mobile Agriculture

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5:56

Staying Compliant For Faster NMP Approvals

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/13

Yes, he's the regulator, but he's also the resource. Aaron O'Rourke is the nutrient management plan coordinator with the Wisconsin DNR's CAFO program. If you're taking the 'offseason' to work on your NMP, O'Rourke has some advice to make sure your plan isn't only compliant, but that it gets approved quickly. He's also got some reminders on winter manure management rules for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:17

Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention Update

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/12

The Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention took place January 8-11 with about 1,000 people in attendance. The theme this year was Keeping it Rural. Jayme Buttke, Executive Secretary and Treasurer of the Wisconsin Association of Fairs says that the theme is inline with their missions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:32

Census Of Agriculture Due Soon!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/12

The due date for the Census of Agriculture is fast approaching -- Feb. 6. Greg Bussler is Wisconsin’s State Statistician with USDA National Agricultural Statistic Service. He reminds you to get that filled out and sent in to make sure that people in charge of farm policy and farm grant dollars know you're out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Renewable Energy Dollars On The Table

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/12

Wisconsin’s Rural Development office has money on the table specifically for farmers and small rural businesses to make energy improvements. The new grant and loan program (Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants in Wisconsin) will finance renewable energy or help improve energy efficiency. Cari Sabel says the application is pretty basic. Any of the six Wisconsin Rural Development offices can help you. Find the link here:

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11:27

New Incentives In 2023 Through Focus On Energy - Joel...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/12

Focus on your farm in 2023 by optimizing operations. Find out how Focus on Energy can help you identify energy efficiency upgrades while saving money on your utility bills for years to come. Today we are going to talk about: 2023 Program Updates Propane Offering Horticultural Lighting Pump Assessment Offering and VSD Bonus New Construction Projects in 2023 Interested in participating? Contact your local Energy Advisor with questions and help getting started! For a complete list of incentives,

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3:49

2023 Fairest of The Fairs: Sharlene Swedlund

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/12

The granddaughter of Rocky and Clare Swedlund of Juda, Wis., Sharlene Swedlund currently studies Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Blackhawk Technical College. She is currently employed at Kuhn North America as a Technical Publications Specialist working in engineering documentation. Swedlund is a past Juda Dairy Queen, an active FFA Alumni and has a passion for agriculture and the Green County Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:04

Bug Resistant Crops? Research Continues At UW

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/11

There’s a new face on UW Madison’s Campus. Dr Emily Bick has joined the Entomology department and she has an eye on research using precision agriculture to learn more about keeping pests out of crops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:55

Schmaling Retires From Auctioneering

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/11

After 35 years in the auctioneer business, Terry Schmaling is set to retire. A Delavan, Wisconsin native and third generation fairboard member, Schmaling also served as a Wisconsin Association of Fairs zone four director. With his passion for hogs and judging across the United States and Canada, Schmaling says one thing that stuck out to him is the vigor people have to improve the fair industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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