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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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4:07

Proposed Data Centers Create Community Worries

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/28

Currently in Wisconsin there are 47 data centers proposed with one of these being in Janesville. These proposals have sparked concerns from the communities leading to rallies. Cassandra Pope is the organizer of the No Janesville Data Center group. She says one of the biggest worries is the not knowing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wyffels Harvest Map Makes Up For Missing USDA Reports

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/28

Varied progress so far on the corn for grain harvest in Wisconsin, according to the 2025 Harvest Progress Report from Wyffels Hybrids athttps://www.wyffels.com/agronomy/harvest-progress-report. Today, we’re catching up with Luke Bird, district manager out of Rock, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties. He says that as the government continues to be shut down and we don’t get a crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Wyffels Harvest Progress Report

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50:00

State Farmers Speak Up On Immigration Reform And...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/28

What we're hearing across all sectors of agriculture is that having a reliable workforce remains a number one challenge today. Karen Gefvert, chief policy officer for Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Voice of Milk, says it’s an issue the organization is deeply engaged in. In talking with Stephanie Hoff, Gefvert notes that this has been a 40-year battle. She says the current system doesn't work for dairy. Dairy farmers need an entry-level workforce. The only program that can address that is

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50:00

FoodShare Could Be Ending And Lawmakers Urge Revision...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/28

Transportation of this fall's harvest faces some new challenges with market reconfiguration. Ben Jarboe talks with Dean Beaver, grain merchandiser in southern Wisconsin, who says the international market glitches have changed the prices available to farmers. That means that some are opting to store on farm, or in off-farm storage. Beaver sales available capacity is going to be tight. He also says monitoring water levels on the Mississippi is important, and watching basis price opportunities also

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50:00

Meet Another Leopold Finalist Plus Taking Inventory...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/28

When it comes to conservation, the Brattset Family Farm doesn’t just talk the talk - they graze! In Jefferson County, this mother-daughter duo, Weenonah Brattset and Kirsten Jurcek, have been rotationally grazing beef cattle since 2005. The entire family has transitioned the farm into a thriving ecosystem of healthy soil, clean water, and biodiversity. Their efforts to integrate cropland into perennial vegetation have made the land more productive. These are among the reasons they’re one

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8:26

The Buzz On Fly Prevention

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/27

With the habits flies have of harboring and spreading diseases, it's no wonder people are annoyed when they buzz through their barn. Gene Spellman, Territory Sales Manager with Central Life Sciences, shares their company's simple solution: prevent flies before they start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

A Brand's Facelift And Feed Mixer's Precision Ag...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/27

Armed with a facelift and an emphasis on precision ag, Supreme International's rebranding is hot off the press. Willem Van Der Kooi is theTerritory Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Territory and the SE United States. He tells us about the company's new look and the technology they're leaning into.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:08

A Farmer's Wife: The Glue That Holds Harvest Together

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/27

Harvest is a busy time of year in rural America, and while tractors are rolling through the fields, there’s a team behind the scenes keeping the field crews fueled. Katy Katzman farms in the Whitewater area with her husband, Wes, and their two adult sons, Jake and Aaron. In their business model, Katy holds the title of Business Manager. She tells us what she does to keep morale high during the long days of harvest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

Tyler Leuch’s Journey From Waunakee To FFA Nationals

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/27

National FFA Convention kicks off this week in Indianapolis, Oct. 29-Nov. 1. FFA members from across the U.S., representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, are expected to attend the convention, with a select few competing for national glory. This includes Wisconsin native Tyler Leuch. He’s currently a freshman at Iowa State University, studying agricultural business and finance after starting his own business, TL Clips. First, he tells us where his agricultural

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6:39

Bill In Case Of Emergency -- A Legislative Fix To...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/24

The comment period is over for the livestock fee increases proposed by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. In some cases, the increase would be up to 1,700 percent. DATCP has the rule-making authority to go through with its proposal, but the state Legislature is setting up a bill to keep prices where they are for Wisconsin livestock yards, haulers, and ultimately, producers. Representative Travis Tranel is the chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee. He tells us

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10:56

She’s New Zealand’s Dairy Woman Of The Year & Her...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/24

In New Zealand’s Waikato District, a region known as the heart of dairy country, Jo Sheridan is making waves. She was named the 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year for her work on the farm and as demonstration manager on the Owl Farm. She shares her dairy farm story with us and makes some comparisons between dairying on an island and what she’s learned here about dairy farming in Wisconsin. She starts off by introducing us to New Zealand’s dairy industry, and she concludes by

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12:47

Using Wisconsin Water Wisely

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/24

Water is the number one nutrient needed for animal health and is crucial for crop growth. In the state of Wisconsin, most agricultural operations are groundwater dependent. Adam Freihoefer, the Water Use Section Manager at the Department of Natural Resources, says it's crucial to be good stewards and understand your operation's need for water. He encourages people to treat water like any other commodity used on your property. For example, like electricity, you should monitor how much water you're

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9:59

Dairy Policy Actions Happening Here At Home

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/24

When it comes to dairy policy, eyes tend to drift to Washington, D.C., but there’s plenty happening closer to home. Chad Zuleger, executive director of the Dairy Business Association, joins us to share what’s brewing at the state level and how those decisions impact farmers right here in Wisconsin. The conversation with Stephanie Hoff includes a grazing initiative to benefit beef on dairy markets; addressing problematic local ordinances and moratoriums on agriculture; and how DBA

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13:52

Manicuring To Maintain Hoof Health

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/24

The customers of Shamrock Cow Care are a little bigger than those that sit in most manicurists' chairs. Edwin “Skip” Blake owns Shamrock Cow Care and prides himself in helping herds across Wisconsin keep their hooves healthy. He tells us what we need to know about keeping hooves healthy year round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

MoDak Dairy Captures Niche Beef-On-Dairy Market

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/24

MoDak Dairy has been in operation for over 130 years, and over that time, they’ve had to evolve with a changing ag landscape. The dairy milks 2600 head and breeds for milk quality as well as maintaining a beef-on-dairy program. Greg Moes explains how they utilize Akauski genetics to lean into a niche market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wallet Feels No Pain With Propane

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/23

There is a chill in the air which means it is time to start running furnaces across the state. One great way to do this is with propane. Here to give some details on what is being seen within the propane industry is Cheryl Lytle. She is the Executive Director of Wisconsin Propane Gas Association and says that this year may require a bit more heat in our homes compared to recent times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Beef Producers React To Argentine Import Announcement

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/23

On Thursday October 16th President Trump let it slip that the US will be buying Argentine beef to lower prices for the consumers. On the other side the domestic beef industry had a knee-jerk reaction to the news, causing some stir. Here to give the producers' side of the story is Brady Zuck. He is a producer out of Ladysmith Wisconsin and former president of the Wisconsin Cattleman’s association. He says this announcement has come at the high end of the 10- year cycle that is seen in the beef

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50:00

Managing The Pecatonica - Mike Berg Leopold Finalist...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/23

Mike Berg is taking a page from his father's playbook on the 500 acres he owns in Lafayette County. Berg is one of the finalists in the Leopold Conservation award cycle. One of the reasons he's being considered is the care and management he deploys on the driftless region he oversees. The PecatonicaRiver flows through his property and has caused a lot of issues over the course of time. Berg has installed all kinds of land management strategies to try and keep soil in place when the Pecatonica

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Meet Pat Socha - Leopold Finalist And Grain Storage...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/23

Today we highlight another farm being celebrated as a finalist for the Leopold Conservation award. Jill Welke talks to Marathon County farmer, PatSocha. While growing crops, the Sochas utilize precision technology, no-till practices, and cover crops to reduce erosion and prevent nutrient losses. Buffer strips and a pollinator plot promote biodiversity. To manage timber production and wildlife habitat, selective harvests are carefully timed every 15-20 years without clear cutting. Pat is a founding

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All-Terrain Wheelchairs Make Outdoor Dreams Come True

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/22

On the farm or on the trail, the ability to maneuver rough terrain is something some people take for granted. Monica Spaeni is the President and Cofounder of Access Ability Wisconsin. She tells us about the organization's chairs and the opportunities they bring to people in rural communities who use them. Their chairs tilt with the terrain, and they can go over corn stalks and rocks. This allows users to participate in on-farm activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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