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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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6:05

Elkhorn Processor Excited For New Programs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/07

Both the state and federal governments are putting money into the meat processing supply chain through education programs and expansion grants. Justin Corman is the general manager of Wilson Farm Meats in Elkhorn. He tells Mid-West Farm Report he’s looking forward to the high school meat science curriculum to be offered statewide this spring to boost the next generation of workers. Wilson Farm Meats could double the amount of staff they have and they still wouldn’t be able to keep up with demand

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15:10

Animal Ag Alliance-- Activists Are Getting Bolder.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/04

The ag world moves fast and keeping up to date with what’s going on can be tough. Hannah Thompson Weeman is the President and CEO of Animal Ag Alliance, a group formed to help farmers and processors in the world of animal ag. She’s going to catch us up on what’s going on with some key court cases and what we need to keep in mind when it comes to anti animal ag activists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

Have Fun Yet Be Safe This Hunting Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/04

With deer season already begun for bow hunters and gun season coming up at the end of the month, it’s important to make sure you are prepared and safe. Zach Haas of Creek Bottom Land management, shares more about the types of hunting stands out there, what to think about when choosing one, and key safety practices to keep in mind this hunting season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:18

JenEhr Farm Saying Good Bye

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/04

After 26 years farming, Paul Ehrhardt and Kay Jensen, will be exiting Wisconsin agriculture. By design. They share their story of how this husband/wife team consciously focused on following their passion for agriculture and food, while also concentrating on their exit plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:22

JenEhr Farm - And Now What

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/04

As you would expect with a major life change - there's some grief. Paul Ehrhardt and Kay Jensen are preparing for that, and the change of tempo their lives will be going through. They visit with Pam Jahnke and talk about what's next, and why they're preparing to press "pause" when it comes to deciding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:17

JenEhr Farm - Moving On

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/04

Farmer Paul Ehrhardt will be the first to admit that transitioning out of agriculture is still a little uncomfortable, although it's been the plan for decades. Paul and Kay share the story and tactics they employed to plan for how they would exit production agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:38

2023 Brings Opportunity For Meat Processors

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/03

If you’re a Wisconsin meat processor, you have a lot of opportunities coming your way in 2023 between staff certification, training, and employee recruitment. Partnerships between the state, industry, and schools and colleges have led to several programs to be aware of in 2023. The next HACCP training is March 1-2, and it comes with a tuition reimbursement opportunity. The Meat Processing School is March 21-22. The new Humane Handling Institute hopes to launch in late spring courtesy of UW-River

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Butter Falls - Are We At Bottom? Matt Tranel

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/03

It's one of the prettiest processes happening in Wisconsin - the cranberry harvest. Charitee Seebecker wades into a marsh with Nodji VanWeychen of Weatherby's Cranberries, to talk about this year's harvest.Agrability of Wisconsin's board of directors is meeting today in Arlington. The association received 3 grants from USDA to reach out with services to farmers facing physical challenges trying to farm. Pam Jahnke talks to Jeff Kratchowill, Easterseals of WI Farm Director, explains the trends

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8:25

Technical Colleges Support Meat Talent Program

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/02

The Meat Talent Development Program aims to help students learn about meat careers, provide financial support for meat processing training programs, and help connect meat processors with potential employees. Betsy Leonard, Education Director of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and STEM for the Wisconsin Technical College System, shares more about the program and work being done to support it within technical colleges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

Feed Mill Reflects On First Year

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/02

We're checking in with Farmers Grain & Feed's Allenton feed mill now a year after its grand opening. General manager Glenn Schellinger says it's been a difficult year navigating supply chain and labor problems. The facility was built to do 400 percent more than its old location with the same amount of employees, and Schellinger is grateful for the feed mill's good team of staff. A unique component to the new feed mill was the cotton seed silo. But it's only been at 20 percent capacity. This is

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50:00

Record Breaking FFA Crowd Taxes Teacher Availability

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/11/02

A record breaking crowd at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis proved that young people are very interested in a future involving agriculture, food, environmental sciences and more. But who's going to teach these excited young people? That's the question posed by Jill Welke to Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Association. He addresses funding, teacher shortages, and how to come up with solutions.It's a Wyffels Wednesday. Pam Jahnke visits with Andy Grebner from Green County about the

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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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10:00

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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8:10

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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50:00

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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3:35

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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