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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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9:55

Pork Producers Update on Prop 12, Promotions, Projects

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/20

With the supreme court hearing arguments on California’s Prop 12, there’s a lot of questions unanswered in the minds of Wisconsin’s pork farmers. Keri Retallick joins us to share more about what Prop 12 means. She also gives us an update on October Pork Month and the Passion for Pork initiative that started during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:02

2022 -- Uncommon Year For Fuel Prices

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/20

Have fuel prices been giving you whiplash? ACE Ethanol and Fox River Valley Ethanol President Neal Kemmet says this has been a unique year for gas prices -- the numbers are susceptible to headlines, and there are more factors at play besides supply and demand. For ethanol producers, when prices go up, people stop driving, and that lowers the demand for renewable fuels. On the flip side, ethanol is a discount product when compared to gasoline. So when gas prices go up, ethanol becomes attractive to

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15:16

Fall Brings Election & Policy Discussions

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/20

FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative will start its appreciation dinners and meetings mid-November. General Manager Jeff Lyon expects the conversation to circle around input costs and labor, including immigration. Federal Milk Marketing Orders will also make the list from a national perspective. Lyon says the process to reform FMMOs will be drawn out as dairy groups continue to work on something to put in front of USDA. No matter your politics or how busy you get in the field, make time to vote on Nov. 8 so

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50:00

Why Are Butter Prices So High - Zach Bowers - EverAg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/20

No matter where they farm - farmers are connected to the weather. Stephanie Hoff visits with an Utah dairy operator who's faced some hot weather this growing season, and has witnessed how it's changing the face of Western agriculture. There's already a buzz about potential shortages of Thanksgiving turkeys this year because of highly pathogenic avian influenza's impact on the poultry industry. Pam Jahnke shares an update out of Canada on how they celebrated their Thanksgiving - many without a bird

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50:00

WI Farmers Union Heading To The Dells

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/20

The 95th annual National FFA Convention is on its way. This year is special for Spencer native, Cortney Zimmerman, who will be wrapping up her term as Central Vice President of the National FFA Officer Team. Jill Welke talks with her about future plans and what she's learned and experienced. There's a little lull in auction activity - but not for long. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group talks with Pam Jahnke about the upcoming surge of auctions they've got on the books. Paid for by Steffes

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50:00

Dow Jones Index And Commodities - What Gives

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/20

Wisconsin is known for not only its beer consumption, but its beer production. Charitee Seebecker catches up with Dan Carey, Master Brewery owner/manager for New Glarus Brewery about ingredient sourcing and world events. He also talks about trends he's seeing in grains and hops used. Cattle producers are still worried about margins and updates for 2023. Chad Smith visits with Randy Blach from Cattle Fax on why he's optimistic about where pricing trends are headed. John Hineberg joins Pam Jahnke

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8:44

Pistachio Pie In The Dairy Industry

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/19

Winning Supreme Champion Cow is a huge honor that takes a lot of work back home on the farm to prepare. But winning the Supreme Champion title in both the open and junior shows in the same year is a whole nother honor. Ashley Sears Randle, did just that in 2007 with her bred and owned cow, Pistachio Pie. She shares more about that experience and how it has led her to where she is today in the agriculture industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:18

Cover Crops Or Forage--You've Got Options

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/19

Dan Olson, Owner of Forage Innovations joins us to share more about different types of multi species seed blends for both forage and cover crop situations. He also gives us an update on seed production difficulties and availability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:18

State Secures Grant To Prevent Suicide

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/19

DHS got a five-year grant from the CDC to prevent suicide in the state -- and those dollars will make their way to rural communities. Chief Medical Officer for Community Health Dr. Jasmine Zapata says they will be targeting two groups with the highest suicide attempt rates: Wisconsin females ages 10-19, and rural Wisconsin males ages 25-64. Rural Wisconsin males have the highest rate of death by suicide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:13

Ear Tag Shortages May Be Ending

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/18

Farmers know that keeping good records is vital to their business. However many livestock farmers are facing a unique challenge due to yet another supply chain issue. Ear tag orders are backed up 6 months or more from being shipped to farmers and that’s causing headaches for many. Julie Sweney, board member with the WI Livestock Identification Consortium shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:54

Heating Rebates & Incentives - Jessica Mlsna

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/18

As Wisconsin farmers prepare for colder weather, Focus on Energy is here to remind you about the financial incentives available for improving energy efficiency in your operation this upcoming heating season. Pam Jahnke visits with Jessica Mlsna, a Focus on Energy Advisor that helps cover the state. Today we are going to talk about: Heating Equipment Incentives Agribusiness Heating Fuel Bonus Grain Dryers Market Relief Bonus 2022 Project Wrap Up New Construction Projects in 2023 Interested in

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6:40

Wisconsin Joins Ag Policy Discussion

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/18

This fall, DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski joined the 2022 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting. It included discussions with federal government officials and conversations with state secretaries, commissioners, and directors from across the country. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack gave remarks about the importance of the agricultural workforce and the many careers available for young people in the industry. Romanski says he was proud to speak to his colleagues about the

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5:46

It's Cheese Spread Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/18

Football games, fall parties, Halloween, and the upcoming holidays are cheese spread's bread and butter. Mike Kraemer is the third-generation owner of Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese based in Watertown, producing 20 different flavors of cold-pack cheese spread. He's gearing up for the busy season. He says consumers want unique flavors at an affordable price, which he's been trying to achieve amidst high packaging costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

From Madrid To A Chilton Dairy Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/18

The Meyer family of Chilton is hosting Madrid native Iris Medina for the school year. Before coming to Wisconsin as an exchange student, Medina had never interacted with a dairy cow. She says she never knew how hard farmers worked — and she never thought cows would be the stars of a show! At World Dairy Expo, she’s also met people from her home country and has learned a thing or two about dairying in Spain. Left to right: Larry, Iris, Brianna, Jennifer of Jenlar Holsteins & Brown SwissSee

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8:25

"Fitbit" CowControl

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/17

Like humans, there are Fitbit-like devices that dairy cattle wear all day long. More accurately, these devices are known as automated health monitoring systems. CowControl helps detect if a cow is in heat, when she’s inactive, eating, ruminating, location, and much more. This helps farmers to manage their herd and notice ailments before the physical signs of sickness occur. Tera Baker, Marketing Manager with Nedap Livestock Management, shares more about their CowControl technology.See

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49:58

Holiday Promotions Spotlight Cheese

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/17

Maybe you’ve grabbed a pickle-in-a-pouch for a midday snack, but have you ever thought about where it started? Van Holten’s Pickles in Waterloo works with farmers growing a unique crop. Demand for pickles has increased, so they’ve grown the area where their cucumbers come from, says Operations Manager Bruce Dorn. National Dairy Shrine President Janet Keller says they're giving a nod to the next generation. This was the first year the board included a college student and piloted student

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6:46

Dairy's FARM Program Seeks Input

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/14

The National Dairy FARM Program is getting to work on version 5.0 and they are looking for input from dairy farmers and industry stakeholders. Beverly Hampton Phifer, the Stakeholder Relations Manager for the National FARM (Farmers Assuring Responsible Management) Program at National Milk Producers Federation joined us during World Dairy Expo to share more about what the FARM program is, what the newest version might look like and updates on how the program has influenced positive relationships with

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6:25

Good Cows Really Do Last Longer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/14

Dr. Jeff Bewley sat down with us during World Dairy Expo to share the results of a study recently released by Holstein Association USA. The study looked at over a million cows and compared type scores with productivity and longevity. While it’s not news that well put together cows generally last longer, this study was able to quantify just how much more milk those correct cows but in the tank and how much longer they last in the herd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Dairy Shrine Looks To Next Gen

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/14

The National Dairy Shrine is an American dairying group founded in 1949 and based in Wisconsin. The shrine promotes the dairy industry and records its history. New president Janet Keller says they're also giving a nod to the next generation. This was the first year the board included a college student. And Dairy Shrine is also piloting student chapters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:59

Inflation A Top Concern For Voters

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/10/14

Every day 33 children are injured on farms and ranches. However, children raised on farms also enjoy certain social and health benefits. This is a prime example of what researchers call the “Farm Kid Paradox,” explains Kyle Koshalek, project manager at the National Farm Medicine Center on the Farm Kid Paradox Project. With chronic wasting disease spreading across the state, your hunt could be impacted. As you're getting ready to head out to the woods -- here's what you should be thinking about

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