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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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10:23

2023 Ag Lending Trends & Interest Rates

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/21

Interest rates have been scrutinized all year, especially the shorter-term loans that flash the largest hikes compared to years past. Darla Sikora joins Mid-West Farm Report to describe what's happening today with interest rates and agricultural spending. She sits on the Wisconsin Bankers Association Ag Bankers Board. And she’s the senior vice president of ag banking for Citizens State Bank of Loyal in central Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

Hunters And Farmers- Know Trespassing Laws

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/16

Buck fever is hitting many in our state and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Governmental Relations Innovation and Engagement Strategist Karen Gefvert reminds farmers and hunters to know the rules about trespassing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:00

Exotic Animals Hit The Road

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/16

Five years ago Beverly Hampton Pfeifer and her husband Coleman Pfeifer started a pretty unique business. Today Premier Animal Logistics hauls domestic and exotic animals across the United States. Beverly says despite growing up on a dairy, having exotic animals around was a way of life for her and launched her into their current hauling business. But hauling everything from giraffes to tigers takes more than just specialty trailers and equipment, Beverly says having experience and a network of

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4:28

Harvest Result Stand Outs - Cooper Humphries

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/16

There's still some corn standing in Cooper Humphries territory. He visits with Pam Jahnke about where things stand. Humphries is also very impressed with two Wyffels hybrids that are showing why the company stays focused on one product. Even with challenges like corn rootworm, Wyffels stands tall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:55

Grazing, Interest Rates & Plant-Based Beverages

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/14

What are the benefits of grazing livestock? When will interest rates come back down? Will plant-based beverages win out over fluid milk? We cover it all on a Monday morning. Extension Specialist Randy Jackson says Wisconsin is making an effort to increase grazing. Grassland 2.0 underscores the importance of grazing and grasslands to ensure clean water and a desirable landscape. They're working on how to make it more productive or attractive to farmers. Interest rates are a pain point, especially

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6:58

Connecting The Research To The Dairy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/11

UW-Madison grad student and researcher Kaylee Riesgraf says she finds value in the Dairy Innovation Hub because it connects the research to the farm. And the upcoming Dairy Summit is one of the ways anyone can see how the state's investment is making a difference in the industry. Riesgraf, who earned her undergrad at UW-River Falls, will be presenting her research at Wednesday's Summit in River Falls. Her research is about the impact of maternal and early life stressors on heifer feed efficiency.See

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8:22

Last Call To Register

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/11

The Dairy Innovation Hub is at work for Wisconsin dairy producers – and the third annual Dairy Summit will prove it. The Dairy Innovation Hub will showcase its investments and research at the Nov. 16 Summit at UW-River Falls. This free, public event will be held in person on campus with live stream and on-demand options. Professor Steven Kelm is the Dairy Hub campus liaison at UW-River Falls. He tells Mid-West Farm Report about the projects that he'll help introduce at the Dairy Summit. But first,

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6:15

Culver's: To Farmers With Love

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/10

Supporting and recognizing farmers and agriculturists has always been a priority for Culver's. They strive to create programs that do just that while also benefiting FFA chapters which are the future of the agriculture industry. Alison Demmer, Public Relations Manager at Culver's, shares more about their new farmer appreciation program, To Farmers With Love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:21

Dairies Advantage Over Plant Based Beverages - John...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/10

John Lucey, Director of Center for Dairy Research, speaks with Pam Jahnke about the innovations they're helping develop for dairy based products in the beverage aisle. Lucey says that dairy has a tremendous advantage over plant based beverages if people just look at the components involved. He says while dairy offers natural components for things like protein, plant based beverages have to add it, manufacture it, or require you to consume more to equal dairy. Lucey thinks those points need to be a

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50:00

Butter Gone Wild - Again - Mike North

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/10

The "buy local" movement continues to find momentum in Wisconsin. Jill Welke visits with the operator of the Caledonia Market outside of Portage. This market has proved to be a connecting point between farmers that want to market, and consumers looking for farmers. With transportation still creating problems for movement of Wisconsin grain, Sen. Joan Ballweg points out possibilities on the Great Lakes. She talks with Pam Jahnke about the Port Milwaukee project that's infusing over $35 million

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8:44

Jeff Kratochwill - Coordinating Resources For Vets...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/09

Jeff Kratochwill crosses the state of Wisconsin working to connect under-served farmers and veterans, with available resources that can help restore some normal tempo to their lives. As Director of FARM & Vocational Services, Jeff hires, trains and supervises the Technical and Program Assistants, Rural Rehabilitation and SES Specialists, and HelpLine Coordinator. The FARM Program recently received a three-year grant funded by the USDA’s 2501 Program. The grant will help provide outreach to

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50:00

Will Elections Influence Markets - John Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/09

From your farm to Antarctica - the tools being used to predict weather patterns are the same. Carrie Mess visits with UW Meteorologist, Matt Lazzaro, about what trends they're noticing. The harvest might have slowed down due to weather, but interest in equipment is still red hot. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group visits with Pam Jahnke about an upcoming consignment opportunity in Wisconsin, as well as how to get your "wish list" filled with Steffes staff. Paid by Steffes Group. John Hineberg,

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50:00

Pheasant Producer Still Nervous About HPAI

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/09

With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza still popping up in Wisconsin, bird owners are still nervous about their birds being infected. Pam Jahnke talks to Bill McFarlane from McFarlane's Pheasants in Janesville. They're the largest pheasant producer in North America and all their birds are outside. Bill McFarlane says he's still nervous about what could happen. Steve Quade, DSM with Wyffels Hybrids joins Pam to talk about the latest update on harvest conditions and hybrid performances. Paid for

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9:10

Three Grant Programs Available To You - Sen. Joan...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/08

There are currently three important grant programs that open to different factions of Wisconsin agriculture and agribusiness. Sen. Joan Ballweg, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committe, says that dairy processors, agribusinesses working on breaking into the international market and private citizens and business owners with rural wells should all be checking these resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Bears And Bees Don't Mix

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/08

The third annual Dairy Innovation Hub Summit is headed to UW-River Falls mid-November. Mitch Breunig, dairy farmer and chair of the Dairy Innovation Hub board, talks with Pam Jahnke about summit highlights. With the changing weather, more and more Wisconsinites start thinking about gun deer season. Charitee Seebecker talks to Zach Haas, Creek Bottom Land Management, about the types of hunting stands out there, what to think about when choosing one, and key safety practices to keep in mind this

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5:21

Nice Side By Sides - Steve Quade

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/08

As the harvest continues in Wisconsin, more and more data's being collected on hybrid performances. Steve Quade, District Sales Manager with Wyffels Hybrids, has been very pleased with the side by side results they've pulled so far. He chats with Pam Jahnke about harvest conditions and some of the best performers, so far, from the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

Inflation Boosts Price For Broadband

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/08

Today’s economy has created some challenges to expanding broadband, but more projects will soon be underway. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has awarded nearly $125 million to 71 projects statewide in 2022. The most recent round of broadband expansion grants was announced this summer. Bug Tussel Wireless is getting more than $20 million for 11 broadband projects across 11 counties. Chief Operating Officer Jason Wied says construction will begin as early as year-end. Inflation and supply

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10:04

Where Are Diesel Prices Going?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/08

The diesel supply chain is getting tight – and agriculture is feeling the sticker shock as harvest continues this month. Diesel is expensive due to high demand and lesser supply. Jason Schwantz is the senior vice president of refined fuels at CHS. He shares more about where diesel prices are going, but first explains why supply is so tight today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:57

Humane Handling Institute Supports Sustainability Of...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/07

A first of its kind program, the Humane Handling Institute, will provide comprehensive hands-on training for current meat industry workers in humane pre-slaughter handling, transport, stunning, and equipment maintenance. Kurt Vogel, Humane Handling Institute Director, shares more about what the institute is, why it is needed, and how to be involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:42

WI Food Distributor Offers Global View

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/07

Today we’re looking at what’s happening in the food supply chain between the farm and the grocery store. Ryan Dietz is the president and co-owner of Heartland Produce. They distribute produce to grocers and processors in the Upper Midwest – about half of their business is in Wisconsin. The food comes from all over the world right to their facility in Kenosha. He says the trucking strains have eased since last year, but other input costs, weather, and other factors worldwide are keeping food prices

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