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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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50:00

Meat Processor Shortages Impact Venison Donations

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/02

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation begins their 103rd annual meeting in WI Dells. Although he may not be along for the convention, American Farm Bureau Federation President, Zippy Duvall, will be paying attention to policy developments in America's Dairyland. Bob Bosold visits with Duvall about early developments in the 2023 Farm Bill. Deer hunters in Wisconsin are a generous bunch. More than 1,200 deer have been donated to the DNR Deer Donation Program which delivers venison to food pantries

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9:11

Consider Donating That Deer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/02

There’s a lot of opportunity for hunters to get back in the woods this year between the holiday hunts and the muzzleloader season. After the nine-day gun deer hunt, the Wisconsin DNR actually expects another 25,000 deer to be harvested before the end of the year. And they’re hoping more folks are willing to donate their deer to a food pantry through the Deer Donation Program. It's a chance to give quality venison to those in need. Wildlife Damage Specialist Brad Koele oversees the Deer Donation

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6:29

Prepare For 2023 Growing Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/02

The latest innovations and opportunities for crop protection aren’t necessarily new but rather improved. Tim Swanson, product manager for CHS shares more about opportunities in crop protection and nutrition and shares insights for retailers and growers to help navigate the next growing season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Egg Prices Will Remain High

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/01

Everyone's keeping an eye on interest rates - including farmers. Charitee Seebecker talks with Steve Nicholson with Rabobank. Input costs in 2023 are still expected to be high, but Nicholson says most farms are still in a decent financial position. Consumers have probably been witnessing higher prices at the grocery store. Maybe it was the Thanksgiving turkey or availability of fresh produce. Now, egg prices are catching attention. Carrie Mess visits with UW-Extension Poultry Specialist, Dr

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5:30

What Do We Know About 2023 Pest Pressure?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/01

Agronomy manager Ryan Gentle of Wyffels keeps a close eye on what develops in corn fields from Illinois to southern Wisconsin. He tells Mid-West Farm Report about the patterns revealed by Wyffels Corn Root Worm Monitoring Program. He also explains how lessons learned in 2022 will help in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tough To Leave - Young Farmer Leader Thankful For The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/01

This weekend during the Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Young Farmer and Agriculturists (YFA) Conference, there will be a passing of the gavel. Bob Nash from Ozaukee County will be stepping down as president, after enjoying some life altering experiences. Pam Jahnke visits with Nash about how his passion for agriculture developed despite the fact that he doesn't come from a farming background, and owns no land or animals today. Nash also explains the network of friends he's cultivated through the past

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10:35

These Bugs Could Be The "Scrooge" To Our Holidays

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/01

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding consumers to check for invasive pests before purchasing live out-of-state Christmas trees and holiday décor. Pam Jahnke visits with Shahlah Werner, Plant Protection Section Manager with DATCP, about some of the previous encounters the state has had with invasive bugs and holiday decor. She says although minuscule in size, they pack a powerful punch of potential damage to Wisconsin's ecosystem. See

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Unique Two Location Meeting Coming Up - Dr. Damon Smith

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/01

For many people, the internet is the source of news and communication on a daily basis. In rural areas of Wisconsin, however, broadband internet is not taken for granted. Stephanie Hoff talks to Jason Wied from Bug Tussel Wireless about grant monies they've received to work on providing internet access to all of rural Wisconsin. Wyffels Hybrids wraps up the growing season with a conversation featuring Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Program Manager at Wyffels. He explains what will be happening all

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8:45

Farm Production And Conservation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/30

The USDA is committed to supporting a diverse range of farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners. That includes Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, conservation, and disaster assistance. Robert Bonnie is the under secretary for the USDA Farm Production and Conservation. He helps farmers and forest landowners by implementing programs to mitigate risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

UW-Platteville Launches New Meat Program

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/30

UW-Platteville announced the Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry programming, a half-day course designed for college and high school students who want to learn more about careers in the meat sector. The project is funded by the Meat Talent Development Program, a $5 million program created to strengthen the state’s meat processing supply chain and workforce. The Beginning a Career in the Meat Industry sessions will cover a variety of topics such as the history of Wisconsin’s meat industry, an

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Egg Prices Driven Higher By Shortages

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/30

Have you noticed the price of eggs in the grocery store? While prices have been climbing, some stores are limiting purchases or just running out as holiday feasts and baking are in full swing. With about 10% of the nation’s egg laying chickens being lost to avian influenza this year, egg production is tight and will remain that way for a while. Ron Kean is the UW-Extension Poultry Specialist and he’s joining us to share a little more about Wisconsin egg production and the situation at the store. See

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9:45

Propane Prices & Supply - Favorable

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/30

The cost and availability of propane didn't take the spotlight this year with such a warm fall. Not to mention, the warm, dry weather helped with grain drying. This is making propane prices favorable, according to Michael Newland. He's the director of agriculture business development at the Propane Education Research Council. Newland says the council has several projects underway incorporating propane into the transportation sector. And he’s got good news on the propane supply and demand outlook

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7:12

Balancing Agronomics And High Input Costs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/30

Fertilizer is a big investment that’s too important to risk. Soil tests help to determine what nutrients you need. Having a good balance between agronomics and the rising cost of fertilizer is key moving into 2023. Galynn Beer is the national strategy and product management lead for AgroLiquid. He works with farmers to attain good agronomy skills in order to handle high-priced inputs and ensure a return on investment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Piles Of Research To Sort - Dr. Brent Tharp

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/29

What were the pro's and con's of the 2022 growing season? How did corn hybrids respond? Those are the questions looking for answers this winter with the Wyffels Hybrid Research and Agronomy teams. Dr. Brent Tharp, Technical Product Manager at Wyffels, explains what happens next in their world. Pouring over data generated in farm fields across the corn belt takes time and attention. Tharp also is reminded not to get your hopes up on all hybrids until you've seen the final proof!See

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16:58

Crisis Preparedness - Brenda Murphy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/29

Crisis preparedness is an often-overlooked area of farm risk management; however the real risk here is loss of reputation and potentially, loss of market. This time of year is a good time to develop a plan and access the resources available to help you. In the event of a dairy crisis there are 2 critical action items: The Dairy industry must speak with one voice Quick, accurate, effective communication to preserve public confidence in products. Pam Jahnke visits with Brenda Murphy from Dairy

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China Protests Rumble US Markets - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/29

Animal agriculture always needs to be vigilant and paying attention to activities by animal rights groups. Carrie Mess visits with Hannah Thompson-Weeman from the Animal Ag Alliance about changes they've seen in tactics. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group alerts Pam Jahnke to an upcoming auction in Brillion, WI, and discusses sales trends going into the end of the year. John Hineberg with Total Farm Marketing talks with Pam Jahnke about the rally in soybeans on Monday and what the domestic

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New Faces To Educate In DC

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/29

The 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture is making its way to mailboxes across the country. Pam Jahnke visits with Barbara Rater, USDA director of the Census and Survey Division, about new elements included in this year's census. Elections are in the rear view mirror, but educating the newly elected on agriculture and its needs going into the Farm Bill is a big job. Stephanie Hoff visits with Andrew Bailey, science liaison with the National Pork Producers Council, on how they go about helping newly

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8:44

U.S. Soybean Demand Strong

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/28

Out of the last six years, consumption of U.S. soy has outpaced production worldwide. Doug Winter, chairperson for the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USEC) and soy farmer from Illinois, shares more about global supply and demand as well as growing markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:41

Work Doesn't Stop After Harvest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/28

The work doesn’t stop when the cranberry harvest is over. Ray Habelman is the fourth generation and CEO of Habelman Brothers Company in Tomah. They grow cranberries for the fresh market. After the harvest, the perennial plants need to be prepped and protected for the winter. Inside the facility, cranberries are processed and packaged for retailers using unique, antique or state-of-the-art machinery. For folks doing their holiday shopping – Ray says fresh cranberries are good frozen, so buy more

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8:40

Dairy Innovation From Former Waste.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/23

If you grew up on a Wisconsin Dairy Farm, you’ve definitely heard “waste not, want not” before. Using everything we’ve got is a way of life on the farm. Chad Galer from Dairy Management Inc, the National Dairy Checkoff shares more about how dairy farmer dollars are being used to fund projects looking at ways to utilize different parts of milk left over from making other dairy products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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