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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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14:35

Fiber & Grain Driving WI Hemp Today - Carl Duley

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/04

In a fairly short period of time, Wisconsin's hemp industry has gone from feverish interest, to a more targeted approach at not only growing, but marketing the product. Carl Duley, UW-Extension Agent in Buffalo County, was one of the first that jumped in on the hemp conversation in the state - prompted in part by progressive farmers in his area. Today Duley says marketing of hemp has changed. The focus on CBD oil is less, and the possibilities of the fiber and grain market are growing. They've got

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13:07

UW Discovery Farms - Powered In Part By Dairy Farmers...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/04

Amber Radatz, Agricultural Water Quality Program Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, can tell you how valuable partnering with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin has been to the Wisconsin Discovery Farms program. Radatz tells Pam Jahnke about the colaboration between the two groups to find forward thinking dairy operators interested in bringing research projects to their farms. This partnership has resulted into numerous, producer driven, watershed groups across the state

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9:10

Interest Rates Continue To Climb

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/04

Wisconsin Bankers Association President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels joins Mid-West Farm Report for an update on today's interest rates and the appetite for agricultural loans. She says interest rates are projected to continue climbing for the sake of reducing inflation -- but notes it's anybody's guess if it's working. Home prices are still high, but the 5.25 percent interest rate for 30-year mortgages is still relatively low if you're looking to buy. In the ag community, she says farmers are focusing

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7:12

UW-Platteville Previews School Of Ag Enrollment

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/03

Many colleges saw a lull in enrollment through the pandemic years, and the UW-Platteville School of Ag was no exception. However, the school is anticipating an increased number of incoming freshmen this fall. Charles Steiner is the Interim Dean of BILSA at UW-Platteville. He shares more about enrollment trends and highlights some popular program areas within the School of Ag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:41

Rat River Watershed Project Is Born

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/02

With help from a grant, three farmers are working to improve the habitat in the Rat River Watershed. Winnebago County Land and Water Conservation Department in partnership with Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance earned a $200,000 grant from the Great Lakes Commission to reduce sediment and phosphorus pollution that enters the Winnebago System. County watershed coordinator and dairy kid Emily Dufeck shares the details of how the Rat River project got started, and how it plans to continue when the three-year

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7:17

WI Soybean Marketing Board - John Gaska - 6-30-22

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/01

John Gaska, research support for Shawn Conley, discusses how spring planting went around Wisconsin and what to watch for in the fields related to white mold and soybean aphids. Paid for by the WI Soybean Marketing Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Federal Milk Order Reform Gains Momentum

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/01

Ben Styer of Menomonie is the past state FFA president who's also going to be the state's national officer candidate this fall. Bob Bosold talks to him about a recent trip he made to Europe as a member of a dairy judging team that pushed pause during the pandemic.The Wisconsin Infant Study Cohort is investigating what health benefits kids might receive by playing on the farm. Through soil microbes and interaction with animals, are farm kids exposed to influences that enhance their immunity and

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50:00

Things To Know When Buying Recreational Land - Josh...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/01

Wisconsin is the only state that has a Master Meat Crafter Training program. Stephanie Hoff found an interesting story with one Master Meat Crafter at Jones Dairy in Jefferson. Shaun Edwards never expected to be in the meat processing industry, but he uses his Master Meat Crafter Training every day.WI Senator Tammy Baldwin has introduced a bill that would require more oversight from USDA on land sales to foreign investors. Baldwin says right now the number of acres owned by foreign investors is

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9:29

Rodeo Stock Require Extra Care

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/01

Bucking bulls are hard-working athletes in the animal world, and with that comes some special attention and care. Cory Check is the owner and operator of CC Bucking Bulls out of Gays Mills. He shares more about how they care for the bulls, especially in the heart of their busy season during the summer months. He also explains what it looks like to select bulls that will move on to the rodeo circuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:55

UWSP Values Hands-On Learning

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/08/01

As colleges see the return of many programs and opportunities that disappeared during the pandemic, they are finding that the return of hands-on learning is popular with students. Brian Sloss is the Dean of the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point. He shares more about the hands-on experiences they have to offer students, but he starts by previewing enrollment for this fall. The latest word is that numbers should be on par with the 1,500 students enrolled last year. See

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11:27

Study Examines Farms And Immune systems

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/29

The Wisconsin Infant Study Cohort (WISC) project examines how farm environments, especially those with livestock, stimulate children’s immune systems and make them less likely to develop allergic diseases. The study began in 2013 comparing immune responses in cord blood from healthy babies born into farming environments and those born into non-farming environments. Katherine Barnes, program manager with the National Farm Medicine Center shares more about the study and their findings.See

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5:34

Find The Spud Mobile At State Fair

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/29

The Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Spud Mobile is the most elaborate classroom on wheels you’ll probably ever see. Doug Foemmel is the spud mobile education and outreach administrator – he gets to drive the Spud Mobile around Wisconsin. He's glad to be back at schools and events after having to be 'closed' during the height of the pandemic. Today, though, it's the cost of fuel that has the Spud Mobile adjusting its schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:58

Wheat Harvest Looking Good

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/29

As the closing in on the end of wheat harvest nears, the quality and quantity are both looking good. Farmers are taking great care of their crops and going the extra mile to make sure they are getting the yields they want. Josh Grunnet, the Director of Bulk Procurement Commodities and Commodity Risk at ALCIVIA shares more about how this year’s wheat crop is looking and what factors have played a role in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:47

Ag Business Chamber - Blueprint For Others

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/29

Amy Reis is a part of Envision Greater Fond du Lac's Ag Business Council, an agricultural chamber of commerce that focuses on ag education and promotion. She wants more chambers of commerce statewide to consider growing their ag business membership. After all, Fond du Lac County is not the only ag powerhouse in the state. She says the council is hard at work year-round with their ag ambassador program, dairy breakfast, the county fair and other events that focus on engaging students in the

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11:43

Can We Reform The Federal Milk Orders - Consensus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/29

Dairy farmers have long been frustrated by the outdated milk pricing guidelines they've been forced to live with. The pandemic only amplified how outdated the Federal Milk Order system is, and how very necessary updating is. Mitch Davis is a dairy producer from Minnesota that sits on the Edge Dairy Cooperative board of directors. He is also the managing director of Davis Family Dairies in Le Sueur, Minnesota, and has been an active participant in the Federal Milk Order task force assembled by Edge

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9:45

Get Out And Vote - Lisa Lamkin AARP

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/29

Wisconsin's got a primary coming up August 9th and older voters voices matter!Pam Jahnke talks with Lisa Lamkin, Advocacy Director for AARP Wisconsin on why there's so much emphasis on older voters in the midterm election?What issues matter to older Wisconsinites?Social Security is on the list, but why does it continue to be such a key issue?Find out what AARP is doing to keep people engaged in the conversation and help with voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:51

Grapes Like These Drier Conditions

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/29

The drier conditions we've had in Wisconsin this year are great for wine grapes. The fruit is starting the color right now. This process is called veraison or the onset of the ripening of grapes. Peter Botham of Botham Vineyards in Mount Horeb says he's still scouting for pests and disease up until the day they harvest in mid-September. The challenge is that if they miss a problem, they have fewer tools to mitigate pests/diseases because you cannot spray close to harvest. He expects two tons of

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6:39

Showing Livestock Develops Critical Skills

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/28

It is no doubt that raising and showing livestock at the county fair teaches students responsibility and hard work. But those skills that are formed with an animal expand into all aspects of ones life. Kinsley Wetzel is a Senior in the Turtle 4-H Club. She raises and shows cattle and sheep at the Rock County 4-H Fair and beyond. Kinsley shares more about the work that goes into caring for those animals year-round and how it helps her in other parts of her life. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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11:35

DATCP Gives Livestock Market Update

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/28

Fair season in Wisconsin means meat animal auctions are underway to support those kiddos showing at the fair. Just make sure you have a processor lined up for bidding on those animals. DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist Jeff Swenson shares how capacity is looking for meat processors this time of year. Meanwhile, the drought to our south and west is pushing more cattle to market, but since demand is high for beef, producers are seeing level prices. But high input costs tighten margins. At the

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9:57

Rock County 4-H Fair - The Oldest 4-H Fair In The US

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2022/07/28

Rock County 4-H Fair is known as the oldest 4-H fair in the United States. While there is a rich history behind the fair, there are also some challenges that have popped up along the way. These include low fair enrollment, landlocked fairgrounds, and funding. Karen Phalin is a volunteer for the Rock County 4-H Fair as a judge and with their museum. She shares more about the history of the fair and how they are working to address challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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