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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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ARIP Projects Advance And Could FIFA Games Drive...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/28

The agriculture road improvement program has been in place for over a year. The goal - improving the states rural infrastructure. How's it doing? Kiley Allan follows up with John DesRivieres, Director of Communications at the WI Dept. of Transportation. He says the program has been overwhelmingly popular with farmers and their community leaders. DesRivieres says while some projects are complete, many more are underway. DesRivieres also says they're accepting more applications for the next round of

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Here's Your Preview To The WI FFA Convention - Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/28

The Wisconsin State FFA Convention is just around the corner, and the stateofficer team is pulling together the final details. Jill Welke finds out about theme's and projects from Amanda Draxler. Draxler is the current President of the WI FFA State Officer team. She says there day of service this year will involve around 1,000 members from across the state the come to Madison early to help others. Draxler says a couple components include packaging meals for those in need and helping with community

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Agronomy Tools Support Farmers All Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/27

As the dust begins to settle on a busy and exciting planting season, the team at Wyffels Hybrids sat down with us for one more conversation. District Sales Manager, Brant Smith reflects on this year’s season. He explains some agronomy tools found at wyffels.com that support producers through the growing season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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UW Brings Back Badger Dairy Camp

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/26

"The dairy industry is a lot more than a cow herself." Wise words from Megan Lauber. She's a PhD candidate at the UW-Madison. Her focus is on dairy youth programming. She tells me how she's working to encourage students to pursue a career in the dairy industry in its entirety. Information about the camp can be found at https://andysci.wisc.edu/badger-dairy-camp/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fertilizer Industry Doesn't Have Answers - Crude Down...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/26

Wisconsin continues tomove forward withthe goal of connecting everyone to the internet. Ben Jarboe finds out that the path has been rife with challenges.Alyssa Kenney,State Broadband and Digital Equity Director forPublic Service Commission of Wisconsin says the goal remains to achievefull broadband access statewide by 2030.The state has had a broadband expansion grant program in place since 2014.Early funding was modest, but investments increased significantly starting in 2019 and surged during the

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What To Think About When Fishing In The Spring

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/23

Host Ben Jarboe shares his fishing update which includes bass and walleye. Davion Freeman joins the show and they get into the weeds on spring fishing and bait and gear considerations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Discover Hidden Road Trip Gems

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/22

As summer approaches, and people plan road trips, there is a palpable excitement in the air. Sheila Everhart is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. She sits down with Kiley Allan to talk about a tool that helps people find the ideal stops for their road trips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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More People Turn To Food Banks

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/22

147,000 people in southwestern Wisconsin struggle with hunger. That's exactly why Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin works with their 300 partner agencies across 16 counties to make sure families, seniors, and children alike have access to enough food to thrive. Chris Tazelaar, along with us, he's the media and public relations manager. He tells Kiley Allan that there's been an increase in people turning to the food banks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Survey Shows Farmers Don't Feel Heard Plus - Watch...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/22

Weather looks good this holiday weekend - especially if you're planning outdoor activities. Be careful though! You're not alone. Kiley Allan visits with UW-Madison Extension Entomologist, PJ Leisch, about this year's tick population. Although Wisconsin's weather threw a challenge at the overall insect population, ticks got an early start on activity. Leisch says his colleagues look like it's a "good year" for ticks - so protection is key. Protecting from the bottom up is critical. He says ticks

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11:01

Do You Actually Know What's Best For Your Lawn?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/21

As spring lawn care season ramps up across Wisconsin, homeowners are beginning to mow, fertilize, and battle weeds in hopes of achieving a healthy yard. But according to Doug Soldat, an extension turfgrass specialist with University of Wisconsin–Madison, many people may actually be harming their lawns without realizing it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grads Get Advice And Nonfat Dry Milk Hits Its Wall -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/21

Graduation has happened for many high school, tech college and college students! Excitement and ambition abound, but what about job opportunities? Ben Jarboe finds out about different ag related job fields from Tammy Jensen, CEO of AgriCareers, Inc. in Iowa gives an overview of high-demand spots. She also has a little advice for graudates that might be in an area with a little more competition. Memorial weekend is shaping up to look dry and warm. That's the outlook right now from Stu Muck. Keeping

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Apple Orchards Work Together To Track Pests

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/20

The Apple Pest Cooperator Network is a group of apple orchards throughout the state of Wisconsin that monitor insect populations through pheromone traps. Growers who participate in the program record the number of pests found in their trap and send those details to DATCP. From there, folks like entomologist Krista Hamilton record the numbers and publish the counts to their website and Field Notes newsletter. In turn, the numbers collected by the Apple Pest Cooperator Network provides a valuable tool

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Farmer's Authenticity After Crop Loss Brings...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/20

The highs and lows of farming aren’t easy, but Danielle Clark of Mayberry Farms says they’re worth it. When Danielle and her husband purchased their Mayville farm in 2017, it had a rich history of opening its gates to the community for a pick your own strawberry experience. With the goal of keeping the farm in production and raising their children in agriculture, the Clarks continued to raise pick-your-own strawberries as well as honeybees, row crops, and an apple orchard. Each year,

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Is It Actually A Heavy Tick Year?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/20

As an Extension Entomologist, PJ Leash spends a lot of time thinking about ticks. Technically arachnids, ticks are obligate blood feeders. This means they need to take a blood meal so they can go to the next phase of their life cycle. This means that many outdoor enthusiasts often run into them while getting some fresh air. Many people have been saying this is a good year for ticks. So I asked PJ if he's seeing the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Woods Equipment Invests In The Next Generation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/20

Woods Equipment designs and manufactures tractor equipment. They have things for earth-working, such as backhoes, but their bread and butter are products for mowing grass, brush, roadsides and even shredding crops. And that's exactly why it makes sense for them to celebrate their 80th anniversary by supporting UW-Madison's Turfgrass Association Field Day this coming August. Jillian Love, the Marketing Manager, and Rob Dewey, the Business Segment Director at Woods Equipment, tell Kiley Allan all

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Southern Wisconsin Could Use Some Rain- Luke Bird

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/20

It is a Wyffels Wednesday and Luke Bird, the District 17 manager, joins Ben Jarboe to talk about what's happening. He says in his area they are around 95% planted and are now looking for some rain. Wyffels is also celebrating it's 80th anniversary and Luke says they have some exciting things coming up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Higher Prices In Restaurants & What's Happening For...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/20

We can expect a chill down leading into the weekend, but it looks to be great for Memorial Day according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. If you've been to a restaurant recently you may have noticed higher prices on the menu. Pam Jahnke chats with Susan Quam, the executive vice president of the Wisconsin Restaurants Association, to figure out why. It is once again a Wyffels Wednesday and Ben Jarboe checks in with Luke Bird, the district 17 manager, to see how planting is going in southern Wisconsin

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Empowering Dairy To Tell Its Sustainability Story...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/19

Today's dairy operator's are being asked a lot. Many industry partners need to share details about sustainability practices with their consumers, but need the dairy story as part of the dialog. Stephanie Hoff talks withJennifer Block, director of value chain partnerships, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative.Dairy farmers have improved efficiency for decades, but they have lacked a consistent, credible way to quantify these efforts to receive financial recognition in the marketplace.There is increasing

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Poull Is Our Next Alice But Hagenow Will Handle June...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/18

On Saturday evening in Wausau, Anastasia Poull was introduced as the 79th Alice in Dairyland. Poull holds 3 degrees from South Dakota State University along with 2 minors. She tells Bob Bosold a little bit more about herself, and what she imagines she might focus on as the states next agriculture ambassador. DATCP also announced that Milwaukee County will host the 80th annual Alice in Dairyland Finals, May 13-15, 2027.Windy, wet conditions will greet you on a Monday. Stu Muck says temps will stay

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Rooted in Gratitude Event Celebrates Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/18

Agriculture plays a crucial part in the state of Wisconsin's economy, and that's exactly why the folks at the Food and Farm Exploration Center feel it's important to honor the people who make the industry run. Kathleen O'Leary, a member of the board of directors for the Food and Farm Exploration Center, and Amy Wiernik, the donor development director, stopped by to tell us about their Rooted in Gratitude event. It's an annual fundraiser for the Food and Farm Exploration Center. With this year being

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