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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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14:16

Kind Reflects On Career & Predicts 2023 Policy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/20

Cong. Ron Kind will be retired from Congress officially on Jan. 3, when the new Congress takes session. He's represented District 3 since 1997. And he's represented Wisconsin agriculture on the House Ways and Means Committee for over a decade. Kind tells Mid-West Farm Report what business he's left on the table: CWD prevention, natural resources protection, and farmer-led conservation dollars. He also predicts what's to come out of the Biden administration in the president's second term regarding

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49:54

Winter Storm Also Impedes Livestock Movement

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/20

Wisconsin’s dining scene is changing in order to adapt to inflation and consumer preferences. Wisconsin Restaurant Association Executive Vice President Susan Quam tells Mid-West Farm Report what the industry will look like in the coming years. But first, she reminds us that this holiday season is an important time for restaurants. Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom was a recipient of the federal 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, and it means more curricula around the state's specialty

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8:12

Measure Your Soil Health

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/20

There are many approaches to measuring soil health, all with different advantages and limitations. No matter what approach is chosen, one thing remains the same; farmers care about the land. Jamie Patton, outreach specialist for the UW- Nutrient and Pest Management Program, says different soil health tests can be used for different results depending on what you are looking to test. It is important to know which test best fits your farm management practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:34

Waterways Equals Good Soil Health

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/19

A key way to get your soil health to equal your water quality is to use grassed waterways. Eric Cooley, Discovery Farms Director conducted studies on grassed waterways as a conservation tool and plans to use these results moving forward to benefit Wisconsin farmers. You can learn more about the research findings at https://uwdiscoveryfarms.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:12

What's Your 2023 Pest Management Plan?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/19

Pest surveys during the 2022 season offer some insight into what pest pressure may look like in the following growing season. Krista Hamilton is the entomologist for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. She also leads the statewide pest surveys. She tells us the results of this year’s survey for corn rootworm and bean cutworm -- the state's top two pests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:05

Wisconsin Farmers Union: Dairy Revitalization Plan

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/16

The Dairy Together Coalition of farmers and industry stakeholders is advocating for the dairy revitalization plan to be included in the 2023 Farm Bill. Bobbi Wilson the Wisconsin Farmers Union Dairy Together Program Coordinator is working hard on this plan to create a viable dairy industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:36

First Housing, Now Child & Health Care Coming To...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/15

The Meadows in Darlington, a first-of-its-kind farm worker housing project, is done with construction and welcoming tenants. The 32-unit development and the Darlington community can also look forward to a Head Start classroom and health clinic to come next door, thanks to more than $1.5 million secured by the Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program. SWCAP partnered with Cinnaire Community Development on this farm worker housing. The requirement to live at The Meadows is that 40 percent of the

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6:54

Need A Loan? FSA Can Help

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/15

If you’re looking to borrow money for a project on the farm – don’t overlook the Farm Service Agency. Tom Brandt is the Farm Loan Chief for Wisconsin FSA. He says there’s both an appetite to borrow and lend. And your FSA office can help find you a desirable rate. Brandt tells Mid-West Farm Report what’s available for farmers. But first, he talks about the spending trends going into the new year. In the past couple of years, the focus has been on real estate. The best way to get a hold of your local

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8:36

Tiffany Still Looking To Reign In Land Loss

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/14

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany is still trying to work through policy that would limit the amount of agricultural land lost to things like solar energy projects. In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, Tiffany explains his concern about losing productive agricultural land for decades, and finding a way to remove the incentives that are spurring projects across the state. He's also mindful of all the new faces that will be coming to Washington, DC, as newly elected representatives and senators.

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9:51

75th Alice Stays Busy Promoting Something Special

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/14

Taylor Schaefer, the current Alice in Dairyland, isn't letting Wisconsin's weather dampen her spirits about what's special during the holidays. In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, she updates us on her travel experiences and focuses attention on all the vendor partners participating in the Something Special from Wisconsin program. The Something Special from Wisconsin™ (SSfW) program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, has helped its members stand

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50:00

Watch South America Weather - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/14

An agriculture instructor in northwest Wisconsin has received a $20,000 grant to invest in reaching students and helping them understand where their food comes from. Jill Welke talks with Amelia Hayden, the ag instructor with successful grant request. The president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union sees a busy agenda ahead for Wisconsin farmers and policy makers. Darren VonRuden is a dairy producer from Westby who serves as president. He visits with Charitee Seebecker about development of the 2023

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Popularity Of Producer Watershed Groups Grows

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/14

The Wisconsin Farmers Union has an aggressive agenda planned for legislative efforts in 2023. Jill Welke visits with WFU Government Affairs Director, Rick Adamski, about some of their major platform points.The percentage of people actively engaging in on-line auctions keeps climbing. Ashley Huhn, from the Steffes Group, visits with Pam Jahnke about their latest statistics and prices. Paid for by Steffes Group. Producer-led watershed groups having been growing in number across the state. Recently

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7:54

Farmer Led Group Shares Plans For Grant Funds

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/13

Patricia Cicero is a Director at the Land and Water Conservation Department in Jefferson County. She works closely with the Jefferson County Soil Builders, one of the groups that just received a $30k grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. She shares why these producer led groups are so important for the future of our industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:53

Leopold Award Winners-- "Our Work Is Not Done"

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/13

When many dairy farms were building freestall buildings and bring cows in from pasture, the Tomandl family leaned in to grazing cows. Since that time, they've grown their farm while building a blueprint for grazing dairies, including a program to help others learn dairy farming on a grazing based platform. Their work has led them to be selected as the 2022 Leopold Conservation Award winners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:34

Tracking Japanese Encephalitis Virus

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/13

Keeping the U.S. pork industry healthy and free of foreign disease is a top priority for producers and the organizations that represent them at the state and federal levels. And between African Swine Fever and the new Japanese encephalitis virus, biosecurity is front and center. Dr. Paul Sundberg is the executive director of the Swine Health Information Center, a research network that focuses on emerging diseases in the pork industry. He tells me about the work they're doing to make sure the U.S

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10:49

Your Spring 2023 Weather Outlook

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/13

Weather is such a big factor in when you can get out in the field to plant and how that crop is going to look come harvest. That’s why Mid-West Farm Report called on an expert who can explain what weather patterns agriculture is watching that will determine how the growing season will start in 2023. Shane Hubbard is a research scientist at the Space Science and Engineering Center at UW-Madison. He starts with La Nina – the weather pattern we’re in today, and explains how this pattern will play a

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9:22

Adamski Working Diligently In Prep For 2023 Farm Bill

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/12

The Wisconsin Farmers Union is preparing diligently for the 2023 Farm Bill. Wisconsin Farmers Union Government Relations Director, Rick Adamski, says it is imperative that we monitor deliberations leading up to the next Farm Bill in 2023 and that if we look at these policy options as opportunities to learn from our past, we may create a better future. He shares more about important policy measures he is working to move forward and his role in preparing for the 2023 Farm Bill. Bur first he talks

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8:13

Von Ruden Shares Farmers Union Goals

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/12

The Wisconsin Farmers Union is a member-driven organization that is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and all people. Helping to drive that mission forward is Wisconsin Farmers Union President, Darin Von Ruden. He says we are experiencing a rebuilding and re-envisioning of the American food system, and Farmers Union has been on the front lines of those conversations. He shares more about the goals he plans to accomplish moving forward.See

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50:00

Dairy Margin Coverage Deadline Gets Extended

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/12

Transitioning a farm from one generation to another can be a difficult conversation to have. Charitee Seebecker visits with UW-Extension Specialist, Joy Kirkpatrick, about different programs they offer to ease into these transitions.USDA's Farm Service Agency announced an extension on sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Greg Biba, Wisconsin FSA Program Specialist, explains what dairy farmers need to know. Thieves are everywhere - including online. Pam Jahnke talks with Courtney

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Preparing For A Crisis On The Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/12

The 2022 growing season was pretty productive for Wisconsin farmers. Dr. Damon Smith, UW-Extension Plant Pathologist, talks with Pam Jahnke about what they learned about battling bugs and disease in the field.The 92nd Wisconsin Farmers Union convention wrapped up over the weekend. Pam Jahnke runs down the awards presented to members and guests.Nobody likes to talk about it. Tragedies on the farm. Barn fires, manure spills, roof collapses. Having a crisis management plan in place is critical in

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