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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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24:55

Farm Neighbors Care - Rural Mutual Round Table

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/01

On this edition of Rural Mutual's Round Table, the focus is on the Farm Neighbors Care campaign. Pam Jahnke visits with Kevin Krentz, dairy farmer and president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation - along with Cassie Sonnentag, Director of Media Relations and Outreach with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. Krentz discusses the many ways that the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation engages with rural communities and elected officials, and what he's seen become relevant conversations in rural

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November Is Caregiver Month - Helen Dicks - AARP

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/01

Being a caregiver can be a stressful business. Helen Marks Dicks, Associate State Director State Advocacy for AARP Wisconsin focuses on resources that are available for anyone in Wisconsin that's been called upon to be a caregiver. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process

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Mineral 'Cleans' Gut To Increase Production

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/01

You may be familiar with the Oil-Dri brand – a company that makes absorbent products, such as ones that soak up oil spills. What you may not be as familiar with is its subsidiary company called Amlan, newer to the U.S. market. Marc Herpfer is the vice president of new technologies for the companies. Instead of absorbing up oil spills, Amlan sells mineral products for animal feeds to soak up unwanted substances. Marc says it’s so beneficial, he uses it for himself. For Wisconsin livestock producers,

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6:13

Things Are Looking Good - Andy Grebner

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/01

Andy Grebner was a little nervous when he was taking off his first test plot of 2022. Why? Because he was standing in bright orange hunting clothes during a snow event! The good news is that weather has turned around, and Wisconsin farmers are seeing super results from Wyffels. Grebner highlights some of the top performers he's seen, and also updates growers on how Wyffels hybrids have responded to things like tar spot. NOTE: Andy's hosting a Customer Appreciation lunch at Pleasant Grain,

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50:00

How Long Will Russia/Ukraine Dominate Grain Trade -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/01

Mild weather may be spoiling Wisconsinites with easy travel now - but we all know that's going to change. Anyone driving anything needs to make sure their tires are ready for the elements, but what about tire supply? Stephanie Hoff talks to Kevin Rohlwing from the Tire Industry Association about supply chain issues that could impact agriculture specifically. They've got more than 120 scheduled auctions between now and the end of the calendar year at the Steffes Auction Group. Pam Jahnke visits

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Marshfield FFA Member Gets National Honor

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/01

Does it seem like you're noticing a lot of insects in your house? You're not alone. PJ Leisch, UW-Entomologist, speaks with Charitee Seebecker about the likely intruders and what you can do to keep them out.Wisconsin's got a winner at the 95th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Ethan Meissner from the Marshfield FFA won the National FFA Proficiency award in Agricultural Processing. His experience at a local meat market has led him to pursue an ag engineering degree at UW-River Falls. Now

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Don't Take Rural Responders For Granted

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/01

Consensus - that's what the dairy industry needs to find if reforming federal milk orders has any chance of happening. Bob Bosold visits with Jeff Sleeper from the National Milk Producers Federation about meetings that have been organized to work on finding consensus. Over the weekend Russia announced that they were stopping movement of grain/fertilizer crossing the Black Sea. That's sent commodity markets skyrocketing on Monday. Dr. Al Mussel from the Agri-Food Economic Systems, based in

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Catching Up With John Oncken

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/31

At 91 years young, you wouldn't blame John Oncken for retiring and taking it easy. But John isn't quite ready to hang up his columnist hat just yet. The life long agriculturalist has had many roles over the years but since 1990 has been a columnist sharing stories from Wisconsin agriculture. He joins us to share some reflections on his time in the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:14

A "Berry" Good Harvest

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/31

Cranberry harvest is finishing up and while you may see the fruit floating on water, it does not actually grow in water. Cranberries grow on a vine and the water you see is just a part of the harvest process. Nodji Van Wychen, President of Wetherby Cranberry Company, explains more about harvesting cranberries but first we talk about her role on the marsh and how they got started.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Export Facility To Open In March

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/31

Beginning in March, Dried Distillers Grains will be able to head to new markets overseas from the Port of Milwaukee. The DeLong Company is building a new agricultural maritime export facility that will the first of its kind on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway to handle DDGs. Future service at the facility will also include the export of Wisconsin-grown soybeans, corn and other grains. DeLong Company Vice President Bo DeLong gives Mid-West Farm Report a progress report now that it’s been a

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6:31

Beef Demand On the Rise

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/28

The newest DATCP Weekly Livestock Market Update has been released. Beef demand is picking up, there are fewer market ready hogs than this time last year, and lamb prices started out high this year but are now stagnant. Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Organic Markets Volatile, Too

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/28

Prices are good for organic grain growers here in Wisconsin, but the market is just as volatile if not more than what we’re seeing at the Chicago Board of Trade for conventional grains. Jim Copher is a specialty grain trader and merchandiser with The DeLong Company. He explains that with organics, there's no price hedging or futures markets. And the largest market mover are imports. Wisconsin organic grain goes to either California or Pennsylvania. The poultry industry is the biggest buyer today. He

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11:32

Why Are WI Cheese Coops/Companies Nervous

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/27

Many Wisconsin dairy operations have received word that their cheese partner may be making financial changes that negatively impact their farms milk check. Why? A rare situation that happened between the price of barrel and block cheese in Chicago. Dr. Mark Stephenson, Dairy Economist at Wisconsin's Center for Dairy Profitability talks with Pam Jahnke and walks people through the situation, and how long he expects it to last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Culver's Has Presence At National FFA Convention

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/27

Some Wisconsin dairy operators are wondering why they're being docked additional money because of the cheese market. Dr. Mark Stephenson with the Center for Dairy Profitability says that the recent inversion of the barrel and block cheese price is causing disruption in Wisconsin's cheese companies and cooperatives. He explains what's happening with Pam Jahnke.Weather is helping Wisconsin farmers push forward with the harvest - as long as they don't break down. Josh Gruett is the co-owner of

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Good Vibes - National FFA Convention & Upcoming WI...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/27

The 95th National FFA Association is gathering for its annual convention in Indianapolis. Jill Welke gives us a preview with Cheryl Zimmerman, Wisconsin FFA Executive Director, who's also served as the interim National FFA Advisor. They're expecting record attendance!It's Wyffels Wednesday! Pam Jahnke visits with regional manager, Dave Rolli, about how the harvest is progressing and what variety notes he's made. Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids.It's time to start making those reservations for the WI

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Turkey Shortage? Producer Says No

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/27

Erica Sawatzke is a sixth-generation turkey producer in West Central Minnesota. She is also the poultry representative and president of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. Sawatzke says despite headwinds in the industry, such as inflation and avian influenza, consumers shouldn't worry about empty turkey chests at the grocery store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Home Invaders: Animal Edition

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/26

You might not be as crazy as you think. That noise you hear in your walls and attic that sounds like a bear cub, could actually be a mouse, bat, raccoon or squirrel. Nick Hemesath, Wildlife Manager at KwikKill Pest Control, explains more about animals getting in your home, what to do when they are, and how to prevent it in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:18

Service Tech Shortages Spells Delays

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/25

Josh Gruett is in a real bind, he’s the service and general manager as well as a co-owner at Waupun Equipment. So what’s the problem? Like many shops out there, he can’t find enough skilled service techs to meet the needs of his customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

Spooky Insects Not Harmful

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/25

Have you seen pests in your home this fall? They’re going to continue forcing their way into our homes during the fall months. PJ Liesch, the director of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab and state entomologist, also known as the Wisconsin Bug guy, shares more about what insects we can expect to see and covers some spooky behaviors they have that actually helps farmers just in time for Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Margins Thin For Beef Producers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/25

Ladysmith beef producer Brady Zuck is the president of the Wisconsin Cattlemen Association. He says input costs from fuel to fertilizer are slimming margins for producers. Cattlemen and women are also facing supply chain disruption that limits equipment part availability. This is despite the high demand for beef and high prices at the grocery store. WCA supports policy to improve local processing capacity, farmer-led groundwater protection, and a wolf management plan to keep the target population at

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