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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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12:53

Stretch That Tire Dollar

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/07

Peak harvest is never the best time to scramble to get your tools, especially the tires that literally keep you rolling in the field. Harvest is a busy time for ag tires. And this year is not a normal year in the supply chain. You may be waiting for specific tires if you don’t plan ahead, says Kevin Rohlwing, the chief technical officer for the Tire Industry Association. He tells Mid-West Farm Report what to expect on tire prices and wait times. He also shares how to properly maintain your tires so

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9:08

Custom Operators Meet Growing Demand

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/07

Corn is starting to come off the ground for silage. Winter wheat is starting to go into the ground. And custom operators’ phones are ringing off the hook. Ray Liska is the president of Wisconsin Custom Operators. He’s a custom operator himself working around Hillsboro. He says the cost of business has gone up due to fuel and equipment, but independent operators are working to at least keep prices level across the board. Harvest is the most important time of year for farmers, and Liska is proud to

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13:08

Culinary Content Engages Consumers - Drives Sales -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/06

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is inspiring and influencing consumer purchase decisions with consistent content and messaging across customer experiences from WisconsinCheese.com to retail. Culinary content spans multiple brand channels including WisconsinCheese.com, Grate. Pair. Share., e-newsletter, press and television media, The Cheese Life blog, social media, recipe ad pages and retail displays. Suzanne Fanning, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin,

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50:00

Resources Are Being Used By Farmers - Dan Bauer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/06

School's back in session and that involves our agriculture educators. Charitee Seebecker talks with DPI coordinator, Sally Ladsten, about teacher turnover and new programs starting this school year. From farmer to florist, that's one of the stories Stephanie Hoff brings us from Ella Johnson. It's part of recognizing the states Century and Sesquicentennial farms. September is National Suicide Prevention month and we want our rural and farming audience to know what resources are available. Dan

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50:00

Keep An Eye On Crude - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/06

The 20th anniversary of the WI Sheep and Wool Festival will be celebrated this weekend at Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson. Bob Black, one of the original organizers of the event, says they've had more inquiries than ever on what the show has to offer. He talks to Pam Jahnke. You may witness a higher price at your local apple orchards and it's not the apples that are costing more. Stephanie Hoff visits with Kate Farrell from Valley Coop, about food ingredients they supply to orchards.

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7:50

PDPW and Pheasants Forever Team Up

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/06

Pheasants Forever isn’t just about hunting. And Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin isn’t just about milking cows. Recently these two organizations have developed a partnership, promoting on farm conservation and sustainability practices that also make sense to a farmers bottom line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:40

Changing The Way You Get Seed

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/02

An agricultural startup in Wisconsin is setting out to be a resource for farmers, gardeners, anyone putting a seed into the ground. SeedLinked is a search platform, marketplace and seed trail company changing the way large- and small-scale growers find horticultural crop seed. Users’ geolocated reviews detail seed performance and inform others of which variety might be most successful in a specific region, explains co-founder and Viroqua farmer Dylan Bruce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:36

Brewing Company Relies on Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/02

While some may not think of beer as an agricultural product, it truly is. Brewers depend heavily on farmers for a consistent supply of grains and hops to ensure the production of quality beer. Dan Carey, brewmaster with New Glarus Brewing Company, shares more on how things are going in the brewing industry and his relationship with farmers to get crops for production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:21

OV Launches Smoothies & E-Commerce

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/01

In a first for the 34-year-old Organic Valley, consumers will now be able to purchase online pre- and postnatal support smoothie mixes at its new online store: shop.organicvalley.com. The smoothie mixes, which come in chocolate or vanilla, are a new product from Organic Valley using the goodness of real milk and other added nutrients meant for new or expecting mothers. Innovation lead at OV Janie Felton tells Mid-West Farm Report about how the new product was developed, and what consumers can expect

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8:26

Go Time In The Vineyard

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/01

The grape harvest started this week in Waunakee on Drumlin Ridge's 4-acre vineyard. Dave doesn't grow enough of his 14 varieties to meet wine demand, so he also brings in grapes from Viroqua -- harvest has started there, too. He predicts a favorable crop. New this year? He planted 150 new vines that will make their way into production in about four years. Demand for his wine has been good as people enjoy outdoor agri-tourism and local wine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:04

State Fair Win Sinks In

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/01

What does it take to produce the best cheese in Wisconsin? Ask Beth Crave, director of quality at Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese in Waterloo. They took home the No. 1 trophy for their chocolate mascarpone at the Wisconsin State Fair's Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Contest. Chocolate cheese -- just one unique variety that cheesemakers across the state are proud to bring to consumers. Crave says it takes years to develop new products -- it starts with listening to what customers want, then it takes

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50:00

Dairy Is Noticing Consumer Buying Changes - Tranel

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/01

Wisconsin potato growers are moving up their harvest window a little bit to compensate for a smaller crop out of western states. Stephanie Hoff explains with Tamas Houlihan, Exec. Dir. of the WI Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. There's a new insect that Wisconsin needs to keep an eye on. Charitee Seebecker talks with PJ Leisch, UW-Extension Entomologist, about the spotted lanternfly. It's not in Wisconsin yet, but it could pose as a threat, especially to our grape crop. Matt Tranel with

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9:30

Spotted Lantern Fly Will Cause Big Impact

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/09/01

A new invasive insect is moving across the United States. It is only just a matter of time before it shows up in Wisconsin. Native to China, the spotted lanternfly was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then it has been gradually entering other states. PJ Liesch, the director of the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab, also known as the Wisconsin Bug guy, shares more on what this fly is and how it will impact Wisconsin farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Urban School Puts Focus On Agriculture Education

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/31

Space at the UW School of Veterinary Medicine is very sought after according to Dean Mark Markel. He talks with Pam Jahnke about how they select candidates for admittance to the school, and what trends the industry's witnessing as a group. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group visits with Pam Jahnke about inflation and its impact on auctions. Huhn says farm equipment values remain high, but farm land values are hitting a plateau. Carrie Mess take us into the classrooms of Milwaukee Vincent High

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10:14

Orchards Pivot When In Short Supply

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/31

Just like everything else, the price for your apple cider donut is going up this fall. But don't let that stop you from spending your money at a local agribusiness. Baked goods triple the business for an orchard or a farm market, according to Kate Farrell with Valley Bakers Cooperative. She works with more than 150 agribusinesses, getting them ready to serve baked goods during their busy season. She says supply chain issues, such as a starch shortage, and higher prices, such as for sugar and butter,

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5:39

Local Veterinarians Are Busy

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/31

Wisconsin is looking for more food animal veterinarians. And one Wisconsin vet says the ag workforce will depend on youth programs, such as 4H and FFA, as the pipeline for those young professionals. Ralph Stowell is a veterinarian out of Waupun. In addition to sharing the story of the workforce shortage -- he says heat abatement is what's top of mind for farmers this time of year. Looking ahead to the harvest, he says protein, moisture and overall nutrition of feed will be key to animals'

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9:37

Tourism Adds Value To Operation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/30

When we talk about adding value to your farm – Dave Muehl of Badger Farms in Cottage Grove has some advice. He says don’t waste that old barn on storage – turn it into something valuable. Badger Farms is a popular venue in the Madison area for any kind of lifetime event, from baptisms to weddings to memorial services. He shares more about how he transformed the old dairy barn into a profitable enterprise. He adds ag tourism can be an essential tool to add value to your farming operation.See

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50:00

Cattle Market Still Seeing Big Liquidation - Hineberg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/30

The harvest is just around the corner, but many implement dealers in Wisconsin have been busy all growing season trying to secure the parts and inventory they'll need to help keep farmers rolling. Stephanie Hoff talks to Jeff Sloan from Sloan Implement about their master plan, and how things like port strikes impact the flow of goods.Charitee Seebecker visits with a Holmen agriculture instructor that's got her eye trained on impacting the community with her agriculture education classroom. Joelle

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9:39

Group Pays Farmers To Save Wolves

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/30

Just next door in Minnesota, farmers have the option of collecting cash if they DO NOT call the federal government to get rid of problematic wolves. The group paying private depredation dollars is called Howling for Wolves. And they just started this pilot program in early August. Dave Ladd speaks on behalf of the organization – he says money is the 'solution' to benefit both farmers and the wolf population. If it's successful, he says there's potential for it to grow beyond northern Minnesota.See

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10:43

Aging & Disability Resource Centers - Hidden Gem -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/30

Helen Marks Dicks, Wisconsin AARP state issues advocacy director, discusses the available resources people can find by networking with ADRCs (Aging and Disability Resource Centers). Each Wisconsin county has a center, but many people are unaware of all the assets available. Dicks says if you have questions about aging or living with a disability, your local aging and disability resource center (ADRC) can help. The ADRC provides information on a variety of programs and services. That includes

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