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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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5:24

Continuing The Push For Year-Round E15

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/27

With the high gas prices of 2022, you've probably paid more attention to the cost of each type of fuel at the pump -- and E15 or Unleaded 88 was the cheapest option. It's also cleaner for the air and supports Wisconsin ethanol producers and corn growers. But while that sounds like a win-win, E15 sales are not permanently allowed year-round due to an outdated rule, according to Growth Energy. Attorney Joe Kakesh is Growth Energy's legal council. He breaks down why new policy around E15 is a

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Tight Beef Supply And China Opening Impact Markets

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/27

Secretary of Agriculture Randy Romanski talks with Pam about the past year in agriculture. From meat processing education to producer led watershed group initiatives, good relationships were made. He encourages listeners to call their local officials and discuss what they are in favor of ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill. The Wisconsin Soil Health Lab is a partnership between University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and the United States Department of Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Service

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8:29

Wisconsin's New Soil Health Lab

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/22

The Wisconsin Soil Health Lab is a partnership between University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point and the United States Department of Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). The intent is to provide testing services for dynamic soil properties or soil health indicators. Bryant Scharenbroch, Associate Professor of Soil Science at UW-Stevens Point says these are things that would typically change in soils in response to different management actions in agricultural and other

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11:11

What Are Consumers Looking For From Dairy In 2023 -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/22

Rachel Kerr, Sr. Director Experiential & Brand Marketing visits with Pam Jahnke about consumer trends, focused on dairy products, in 2023. Among the areas she's focusing include: · Simple pleasures that bring enjoyment on a budget · Elevated at-home experiences · Healthier living options · Conscious consumption that minimizes environmental impact Kerr says consumers are looking for an "elevated experience", and specialty food purchases are gaining prominence as

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50:00

Leopold Conservation Award Winners Explain Strategy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/21

A farming couple from Medford was named the 2021 Leopold Conservation award winners. Carrie Mess talks with Joe Tomandl about his philosophies in grazing, and how it's turned into an enterprise others benefit from.Fast and furious action for a lot of farmers as they approach the end of the calendar year. Ashley Huhn, with the Steffes Group, explains how they work to make sure end of the year tax purchases go smoothly. Paid for by Steffes Group.2022 has been a productive year for the WI Beef

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17:18

Market Opportunity Growing For Halal Foods

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/21

Asma Ahad is the Director of Halal Market Development for the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, she says that farmers should know that demand for foods that meet Halal requirements is a growing market. But what does Halal mean, what are the requirements and what do market opportunities look like for farmers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Tranel To Chair Assembly Ag Committee

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/21

This is the time of year when many organizations ask people for financial contributions. Food banks and food pantries are certainly no exception. The good news is that the Hunger Task Force, headquartered in Milwaukee, as just received $5 million in assistance. Carrie Mess visits with executive director, Sherrie Tussler, about how their "Badger Box" was part of the story that secured the funding. The 2023 Farm Bill is on the horizon, but what voices will be involved in development? Mary Kay

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11:49

Farm Safety A Priority

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/20

The National Farm Medicine Center has been up to a lot as they are always working to help farmers learn farm safety practices to help bridge the gap between safety and farm life. Melissa Ploeckelman, the National Farm Medicine Center Outreach Specialist, says the trend of roadway fatalities is on the upward climb. The National Farm Medicine offers great tools to help mitigate those risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:48

Agritourism Ends 2022 On A High Note

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/20

Wisconsin is America’s Agriculture Tourism Destination. 2022 was a very successful year for Wisconsin agriculture tourism operators and they are already planning for a full year ahead in 2023. Sheila Everhart, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is working hard to support tourism all year round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:00

Farm Bill 2023: What To Expect

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/20

The Farm Bill governs policy in many areas related to the agricultural sector and we are due for a new Farm Bill in 2023. Helping to support farmers at this level is Mike Stranz, the Vice President of Advocacy for the National Farmers Union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:47

Now Is The Time For Equipment Maintenance

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/12/20

Whatever color tractor you drive, preventative maintenance on your equipment now during the offseason can prevent downtime during critical times of the year such as planting or harvest. Willem Van Der Kooi is a territory manager with Ziegler Ag, working with farmers in Dane, Columbia and Sauk counties. He walks us through the steps you should take to get your machinery ready for winter storage and spring planting. He also says that now is the best time to talk to service technicians (because they're

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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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