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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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What It Takes To Grow Christmas Trees & Beef Industry...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/23

This Christmas will be a bit warmer than usual but, that also means it will be safe travels with only a slight chance of ice on the roads according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. 8 to 12 years. That's how long it takes for a Christmas tree to grow before it is ready for our around two months of holiday celebration. Stephanie Hoff joins the show with Jeff Aissen, the owner of Aissen Tree Farm just south of Luxemburg, to see what it takes to grow these holiday staples. The holiday season usually brings

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Beef Checkoff Driving Global Demand & Classroom Science

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/22

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board is intensifying its efforts to boost the industry’s bottom line by expanding international markets and investing in urban education. Through partnerships with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the Beef Checkoff is successfully marketing "the whole animal" by identifying international culinary needs that differ from domestic trends. A recent $7.9 million investment has allowed USMEF to promote products like tripe and tongue in Mexico, and a nutrient-dense "liver

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5:43

Animal Ag Alliance Counters Plant-Based Trends

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/22

Animal Agriculture Alliance is doubling down on its efforts to promote the role of animal proteins in a balanced lifestyle. The organization recently launched a refreshed version of its "Meat Matters" guide, a resource designed to counter campaigns like "Meatless Mondays" that have gained traction in universities and K-12 schools. Communications Director Emily Ellis explains that removing meat from menus can lead to unintended nutritional gaps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mid-West Farm Report Ride Along - Syngenta's Durastak...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/22

Time for another Mid-West Farm Report Ride-A-Long. An opportunity to accept invitations to find out about the latest technology and innovations Wisconsin farmers are evaluating and using. Today we travel to Malta, IL and the site of the Syngenta Seeds Research and Development Innovation Center. Pam Jahnke finds out about the length of time required to develop products like the new Durastak corn rootworm tool. Drew Showalter, Head, Corn Portfolio Strategy, tells Pam about the evolution of the product

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More Genomic H5N1 Details Released And New Bill...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/22

Weeds remained an evolving challenge for Wisconsin farmers. Jill Welke gets a recap from UW-Extension Weed Specialist, Dr. Rodrigo Werle. Werle's making his rounds statewide sharing what they learned this growing season. He says there were some breakthroughs this year that proved to be challenging. Those breakthroughs were weeds overcoming existing chemistry to keep growing. Werle says he's got a long list of projects to try and get grower answers for 2026. Above average temperatures will make a

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What's A Reindeer's Ration And By The Numbers -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/19

Wisconsin farms feature a lot of different crops and animals, but despite our diversity - it doesn't normally include reindeer. Reindeer, otherwise known as caribou, take center stage for a lot of stories during the holiday season. Ben Jarboe takes a fun adventure to find out more about what reindeer eat and need before their grand flight. He gets the details from Jeff Phillips, owner of Reindeer Games in Erin, Wisconsin. Phillips explains how theanimals nutritional needs change from winter to

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5:26

WFBF Sounds Alarm Amid Labor Shortages

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/19

"The number one issue that whenever I talk to farmers has always been labor," says Tyler Wenzlaff, director of national affairs with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. "We're not going to be able to survive if we do not have labor needs met." Wenzlaff explains that the traditional model of family-run operations has been upended via economic pressure or lack of interest from younger generations. This has forced the industry to look toward comprehensive federal reform as the only path forward.See

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5:22

Wisconsin Farmers Union Sees Growth

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/19

The Wisconsin Farmers Union concluded its 95th annual convention, celebrating a year defined by both legislative hurdles and significant internal growth. Executive Director Danielle Endvick, who took the helm in May, tells Mid-West Farm Report that despite a volatile federal and state landscape, the organization is "busting at the seams" with new energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sourcing Local For Convention

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/18

For its 95th annual convention, one Wisconsin organization decided to transform the standard hotel meal into a direct investment in its own membership. By partnering with Chula Vista Resort and several regional food hubs, the event successfully sourced 70 local ingredients, ranging from storage crops like garlic and potatoes to proteins and dairy, from 40 farmer members. With the products, staff fed 280 attendees seven meals each. The initiative wasn’t just about the menu. It was about

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5:20

Local Vets Reassure: Healthy Herds, Safe Milk

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/18

Unlike previous highly pathogenic strains seen in other regions, the specific variant at a Dodge County dairy farm appears to have a minimal impact on cattle health, according to a local veterinarian. Dr. Monty Belmer is one of the partners at Waupun Veterinary Service. Being in Dodge County, where Wisconsin detected its first bird flu case in dairy cattle, they’re on alert. He explains to Mid-West Farm Report how day-to-day operations change for veterinary staff when there's a disease

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An Important Day For Wolves In Washington D.C. & HPAI...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/18

It's a big day in Washington D.C for wolves. The House of Representatives will vote on the Pet and Livestock Protection Act. Ultimately, the decision will determine if the gray wolf will stay on the endangered species list. Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke and Wisconsin DNR Large Carnivore Specialist, Randy Johnson, discuss Wisconsin's wolf population data and movement patterns. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck and Kiley Allan talk about the warmer temperatures we have been seeing. Temperatures will continue

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Behind The Scenes Of A Recall

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/17

Think of your cheese going through TSA before it gets to you -- metal detectors, X-rays... and the careful eyes of the farmer, processor, and the dairy sanitation specialists with the state of Wisconsin. But sometimes, issues still happen. We’re getting a look at the recall process today with Elsie Lundquist. She’s one of 20 dairy sanitarians with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What Don't We Know About WI Wolves - Randy Johnson,...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/17

On Thursday, the full House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. is expected to consider removing the wolf from the endangered species list. This is a conversation Wisconsin has been watching unfold. With more and more deprivation reports coming from south of highway 29 in Wisconsin - what don't we know about Wisconsin wolves? Randy Johnson is the Large Carnivore Specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He talks with Pam Jahnke about what people may not know about wolves today

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New Year Comes With No New Farm Bill Plus Prime Rib...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/17

Despite the Farmer's Bridge Assistance program and the $11 billion it's bringing to farms, there's still no Farm Bill. Bob Bosold talks about the agenda yet to be tackled on farm policy with Rod Larew, President of the National Farmers Union. Larew was in Wisconsin for the 95th annual meeting of the WI Farmers Union. He says that while farms are grateful for the financial assistance, they'd rather get their "check" from the world marketplace. Larew says the battle doesn't end with tariffs. He says

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49:50

Assessing Cheese Market, Bird Flu Impact & Grain Outlook

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/16

The U.S. dairy industry is experiencing lower-than-usual commodity cheese prices, but Kim Heiman of Nasonville Dairy in Marshfield is betting on long-term growth driven by consumer demand for protein and significant industry investment. Higher-than-average temperatures mid-week may bring some precipitation, only to freeze later, says ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Grace Atherton with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association emphasizes that pasteurization effectively inactivates the bird flu virus,

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Pasteurization Keeps Dairy Products Safe After HPAI...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/15

Wisconsin has gotten its first confirmed case of HPAI in a dairy herd in Dodge County, and that may leave a lot of you wondering, what does this mean for our cheese? Grace Atherton, the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Association Communications Director, is here to share what these processing plants are doing to make sure our dairy foods remain safe. She says that all dairy products are safe to consume and prior history shows the demand will not waver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wisconsin Gets A Handle On First Bird Flu Case In...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/15

It's not just soybeans caught in the crosshairs of tariffs. The U.S. Meat Export Federation is battling against tariffs and phytosanitary challenges on the global scene, too. Dan Halstrom is the CEO of USMEF. He visits with Bob Bosold about the challenges and opportunities he sees. Halstrom notes that while some markets like China are still throwing up obstacles, there are still areas like Central America and regions of Africa that hold tremendous promise for U.S. meat products.Warmer weather is on

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49:54

An International Friday: Wisconsin Ginseng In China &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/12

Sarah Hagenow, the 78th Alice in Dairyland, stamped her passport when she went toShanghai,China with the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. Kiley Allan catches up with Sarah and learns about her favorite parts of the trip. It's about to get colder. Ag Meteorologist Stu Muck walks us through our forecast. He reminds us to bundle up if you're going outside this weekend. The intricaciesof war can leave soil unhealthy, and action must be taken to ensure agriculture production is restored. Ben Jarboe talks to

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From Hatch To Dispatch, Feeding Probiotics Improves...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/12

Ensuring animals get the proper nutrients and energy to grow and produce as expected, their feed must be particularly crafted to fit their needs. Dr. Steve Lerner, Senior Scientific and Business Advisor at Novonesis, breaks down how and why probiotics boost livestock efficiency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Taking A Prescriptive Approach To Crop Health

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/12/12

When it comes to caring for crops, a lot of curveballs are thrown farmers' way. Courtney Schriver, the Key Account Manager of Plant Health at Novonesis, says the problem solving is not throwing the kitchen sink at the field. He breaks down Novonesis's prescriptive approach to solving problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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