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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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11:34

Keeping The Lefse Tradition Alive

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

The holiday season is approaching. And for some Midwesterners, it means lefse is on the table. If you’re not familiar with lefse, it’s a soft, Norwegian flatbread, and it’s a cherished staple during holidays and celebrations. But it doesn’t come easy – there’s an art to the generations-old tradition. One that Countryside Lefse in Blair, Wisconsin, knows well. We’re visiting with owner and lefse maker Marshall Olson, whom Stephanie teases has the perfect last

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8:26

More Gobble For Your Buck: Thanksgiving Prices Are Down

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

According to this year's Marketbasket survey, the cost of our Thanksgiving meal is down 5% from last year. Faith Parum is an Economist with American Farm Bureau Federation. She says that this is the 3rd consecutive year there has been a decline after a record high in 2022. She notes that the big story in this year's survey is the price of frozen turkey. It's helping lower pressure of higher prices in other foods that find themselves on our Thanksgiving plates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:44

Painting The Bond Of Man's Best Friend

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

Mallory Stowe is the artist of the School of Veterinary Medicine Holiday Card. The art, entitled Dashing Through The Snow, features a child and a dog taking a twilight sled ride down a snowy hill. Mallory says the art depicts the comforting relationship between kids and their dogs.The cards help give back to the community and can be ordered through December 12. Mallory tells us how she got the job and created the special piece of art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:49

Meet Richard Fordyce & Apply For Disaster Relief

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

It’s time to apply for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This gives financial assistance to eligible producers for revenue, quality, or production losses to crops, trees, bushes, or vines from 2023 and 2024 disaster events. It has two stages. Applications for Stage 2 are open now. We’re talking about it today with Richard Fordyce, the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Before he goes into the details, he tells us about

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50:00

Expect To Spend Less This Thanksgiving & 2025 Year In...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

After a mild weekend temperatures look to drop again according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Thanksgiving is just about here and it has many wondering how light it will leave their wallets. Kiley Allan talks with Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau on what they found in their annual market basket survey. 2025 has been an all around unique year within the agriculture industry whether it be due to policy or weather. Ben Jarboe chats with the chair of agriculture and applied

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50:00

Wisconsin Still Tops Cranberry Production & Butterfat...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/21

The weekend is looking to be a mild one with temperatures reaching the 50's in the state. This is according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Wisconsin harvest is wrapped up and fared a little worse than in previous years. Ben Jarboe talks with Grant Holley, the Executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, to see what the numbers look like. Don't worry though, Wisconsin is still tops in production. With the holidays coming up a common ingredient used to add flavor is butter

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5:44

New WABA Executive Director Gives Association Update

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/20

The Wisconsin Agribusiness Association has been working tirelessly to make sure their members stay afloat during these uncertain times. The new Executive Director of WABA, Grace Howe, gives insight into what they have been talking to the state’s policymakers about. She also gives insight to what can be expected from their annual conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

The Hemp Industry Is Being Gutted & Record Cheese...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/20

This weekend looks to be one of the last good weekends to get outside and do some work. This is according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. The hemp industry is facing some turmoil as the recent bill passed to reopen the government has language that looks to gut the industry. Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke talks with Phillip Scott, the president and founder of the Wisconsin Hemp Farmers & Manufacturers Association, to see what this would mean for the state and the industry as a whole. Wisconsin is

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6:18

Renk Continues To Advance Seed With New Obstacles-...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/19

Renk Seed is a long-time family-owned business that continues to work for the growers. Karl Bobholz the Corn Products Manager for the company says they are unique because they have their own breeding operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Freezing Fog Covers The State & Good Opportunities...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/19

Freezing fog covers the state, but sunshine should be coming by the end of the week according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Winter conference season is here and one of the first to start is the FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. Bob Bosold talks with Mick Homb the General Manger of the cooperative to see how their first few meetings have gone. MAHA is a hot topic in the country today, and it may leave many producers wondering where dairy fits into it. Stephanie Hoff has a chat with Gregg Doud, the

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50:00

Rotational Grazing For Conservation & Disappointing...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/18

From the pastures of Waupaca County to leadership tables across Wisconsin, Rachel Bouressa wears many hats. She’s a beef farmer, an agriculture advocate, and a conservation coach. On her family’s farm near Royalton, she practices rotational grazing and works to help other farmers overcome the challenges of starting their own conservation journey. She tells Stephanie Hoff about what it takes to make conservation work for your farm. Her advice? Collaboration is key to lasting change. Start

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50:00

Snowmobile Trails Are Getting Prepped And Wisconsin...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/17

Now that farm fields have been harvested it's time for snowmobilers to get active. Not on their machine, but in posting the trails that riders will follow when the snow arrives. In Wisconsin, that's a big job! Ben Jarboe finds out about the human workforce that has to mobilize fromLori Heideman,president of theAssociation of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. She explains howthey prepare the nearly 25,000 miles of trails for snowmobile season. She also gives an update on some of the things the association

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50:00

Meet The WI Leopold Conservation Award Winner And...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/17

It's been an interesting season for Mississippi barge captain, Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham. He is the pilot captain for Hines Furlong Line, Inc. His barge is 145 feet long, 48 feet tall and 45 feet wide. Add to that the 6000 horsepower enginesand crew - and that's a lot of responsibility! He visits with Kiley Allan about the navigational challenges he saw this year, and what expects to see next spring dependent on tariff momentum.Hang up the holiday lights today if you don't want to battle Mother Nature

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8:51

Battling Bears To Protect The Hive

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/14

Meet Nick Thill, a beekeeper from West Bend, who’s taken on one of the state’s most unexpected challenges: bears. As chairman of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association’s Bear Committee, Thill helps lead the charge on a growing issue. The committee was formed five years ago after black bears started causing serious trouble for Wisconsin beekeepers. Today, Thill is focused on protecting beekeepers’ livelihoods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:42

Heather's Thanksgiving Food Prep & Safety Guide

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/14

Food safety is important all year long, but on Thanksgiving it's common to be preparing dishes that don't make the normal meal rotation frequently. Heather Quakenboss, the Extension Human Development and Relationships Educator in La Crosse County, walks us through the details. From giving yourself enough time to prepare to cooking your turkey to the proper temperature, Heather has the information we need to plan for a safe and delicious Thanksgiving meal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:52

Putting Holiday Fire Safety First

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/14

Thanksgiving Day is the most common day for house fires, immediately followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. Michael Wos is the Executive Director of the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation. He reminds us that, although the holidays are a busy time of year, it's important to slow down and think about fire prevention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:26

Shutdown Slowed Soybean Research

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/14

The effects of the government shutdown have been felt across the county. Due to the time of year it took place and the length, there were a few impacts to research studies. State Soybean and Small Grain Specialist at UW-Madison, Shawn Conley cued us into a few ways it affected research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:16

Turn Livestock Loss Into Profit With Aquamation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/13

On a farm it is inevitable that some animals will not make it, and it leads to the farmers needing to figure out the best way to dispose of the carcass. This is made even harder if the animal is euthanized due to regulations that prohibit burying those animals. In DePere there is a business that works with farmers to cremate remains of the animals no matter how large. Lauren Underhill the Owner of Camelot Cremation gives a look at how she got into this business and the process they go through to be

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9:19

The Sweet Science Behind Honey -- And Are You Storing...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/13

Ever wonder what makes honey stay smooth, crystallize, or change color? There’s a lot more chemistry in that jar than you might think. That science is also what gives honey medicinal qualities. We’re visiting with Bob Binnie of Blue Ridge Honey Company in northeast Georgia, a honey producer who also purchases coast to coast, from California to New York, and from Wisconsin to Florida. Bob breaks down the sweet science behind honey: what’s really going on inside that golden jar, and

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6:13

Checkoff Dollars Result In Big Wins For Wisconsin Dairy!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/13

Wisconsin dairy is on a roll! Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Member Ali Straschinske says farmer checkoff dollars are driving real results at home and abroad, according to the annual report. From marketing wins that made WisconsinCheese.com rank #1 on Google, to cheese exports reaching over 50 countries, today's Check In With Dairy Checkoff highlights the quality, care, and pride of Wisconsin dairy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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