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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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9:14

Jase Wagner Now In Places As Compeer CEO and President

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/30

Jase Wagner is now in place as the new CEO and President of Compeer Financial. He visits with Pam Jahnke about his background, and how he's monitoring ongoing economic influences to keep finding success for the cooperative. Speaking of success, they'll again be issuing more than $200 million in member patronage beginning in February.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Protect The Harvest - Every Day - Dr. Mike Siemens

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/30

Making sure that animal agriculture can continue producing protein for consumers may seem like a slam dunk, but that's not the case. Dr. Mike Siemens with Protect The Harvest, says there's constant pressure from animal rights groups to take that option away. Bob Bosold talks to him about the organization and where some of the biggest challenges are coming from. The drought of 2022, especially in the Plains states, has caused some real disruption in beef cattle numbers being marketed and available

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50:00

No One's Immune To Economic Fluctuations Including...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/30

The United States continues to be a powerhouse when it comes to dairy exports. 2022 was another banner year according to Will Loux, Vice President of Global Economic Affairs for the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Will 2023 be the same? He talks to Pam Jahnke about how the value of the dollar, and inflation may change the trade environment. Wisconsin's getting ready to host the 2023 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest in Green Bay. Over 2,200 entries are making their way to the state in the form of

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7:34

More Milk, Unknown Demand

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/27

There’s more milk on the world market as milk production grows in the U.S. and in the European Union and New Zealand. Meanwhile, demand for that dairy remains a question in 2023 because of the possibility of a recession. This is the word from a longtime dairy economist Mark Stephenson. He’s been enjoying retirement from the Center for Dairy Profitability since November, but took some time with the Mid-West Farm Report this week for the 2023 outlook on dairy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:24

Farms Start 2023 Off Strong... But Not Invincible

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/27

The average Wisconsin farmer is sitting pretty well as we start a new year, according to numbers pulled by the Renk Agribusiness Institute at UW-Madison. But just because farm income appears to be at a record high, it doesn’t mean producers will be invincible to the risk that lies ahead. Paul Mitchell is the director of the Renk Agribusiness Institute and a professor in agricultural economics. He has the 2023 outlook for farm income, and he starts with why farms were so profitable in 2022 despite

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7:32

Cheese Judge-- Dream Job For Many

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/26

The U.S. Champion Cheese contest is taking place in Green Bay Feb 21-22. With 197 dairy product makers bringing over 2200 entries, it’s bound to be a delicious time in Titletown. Chad Galer is one of the people who will be up in Green Bay. He’s not taking cheese to be judged though. He stands on the other side of the table as a cheese judge. A job that many would love to have. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

U.S. Milk Production Remains Flat - But Not Europe -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/26

A Dane County dairy farm has been getting plenty of attention since they committed some of their farm acres to an upcoming solar energy project. Charitee Seebecker talks to Tina Hinchley, WI Farmers Union member and ag tourism dairy farm attraction host, about the decision making process they went through. Pulling together recession, interest rates, and inflation. That's what Prof. Steve Deller, ag economist at UW-Madison did during the UW Ag Outlook Forum. Carrie Mess visits with Deller about

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50:00

Carbon Conference Coming Tuesday - Shelly Mayer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/26

Technical colleges are escalating their efforts recruiting students for vocational opportunities across the state. At the Northern Technical College in Wausau, they're laser focused on agriculture. Stephanie Hoff visits with both the dean of the campus, and their ag coordinator about what programs are available.Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke for an update. He notes the fine details between the Steffes Group and other auction services, including their depth of staff. Paid for

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5:38

Senate Ag Committee To Focus On What Works

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/26

The Senate Agriculture and Tourism Committee will likely begin this Legislative session with what it knows works – expanding ag exports, promoting dairy and investing in meat processing, for example. This is the word from Sen. Joan Ballweg, R-Markesan, who chairs the committee. She also talks about the makeup of the committee and what's been brought to their attention by ag groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:08

What's Shaking At The Capitol? It's Early.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/26

It’s pretty early in the state Legislative session for discussion on any bills that we can expect to see regarding Wisconsin agriculture. Sen. Howard Marklein, R-Spring Green, gives us an idea of the discussions that are circling the Capitol building. Marklein will be focused on the next biennial budget in his role as co-chair of the Joint Finance Committee. As a farm kid and member of the Senate Agriculture and Tourism Committee, he does recognize he's in a valuable position to fund agricultural

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3:56

Will Wisconsin Feel A Recession?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2023/01/25

Steve Dellar is a professor of agriculture and applied economics and is an extension specialist at UW Madison. I caught up with him at the Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum held on Campus to get his thoughts on the state of the Wisconsin economy as well as what areas of concern he sees on the horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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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