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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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6:20

SARE Grants Turn Ideas Into Action At Hurtgenlea...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/09

Boots on the ground innovation. That’s what can make the difference in a sustainable farming business, not just for the environment, but your bottom line. The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, otherwise known as SARE, has been helping farmers since the 1980s with grants and education that can turn on-farm ideas into real-world solutions. Cindy Bartel joins us from Hurtgenlea Holsteins in Elkhorn. She's also a researcher with Iowa State University. Cindy first learned

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8:35

Stepping Off The Colored Shavings With Lifelong Memories

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/09

Stepping off the colored shavings for the final time as a junior exhibitor brought a rush of emotion to Claire Betley. The junior at Iowa State University hails from Pulaski, Wisconsin. After exhibiting at World Dairy Expo for nearly a decade, she reflects on her journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Dealing With A Special Needs Child On The Farm Plus...

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2025/10/09

Everybody's bucket list looks a little bit different. For Tina Vilter, World Dairy Expo 2025 took one major item off her bucket list - being a judge. Kiley Allan visits with the Waukesha native about how she's grown up in the dairy industry always admiring the physique of the dairy cow. Vilter started doing visual evaluation and explaining her position while helping her dad milk their Guernseyherd. In 2025 she found herself on the colored shavings at center ring, not on the lead of an animal, but

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50:00

Meet The Dairy Farmers Of The Year With 38,000 Cows -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/09

As fourth generation dairy farmers, McCarty Family Farms doesn’t take “feeding the world” lightly and strives to use their farm as a force for good. For them, that means producing high quality milk while prioritizing animal welfare, regenerative farming and implementing impactful business practices for their team and community. McCarty Family Farms exemplifies a modern dairy farm and continues to set the standard in social and environmental performance. Bob Bosold talks to Clay and

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5:57

Finding Support in Family and Community for the Rebouts

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2025/10/09

How often do we sit back and notice the farming family?Doug Rebout and his wife, Christine, have made their life farming with his family just outside of Janesville. Rebout says he loves talking about his family farm and how he works side by side with his brothers. That's allowed him to enjoy some very special moments with his daughter, Natalia. Doug and Christine traveled to Ukraine to adopt Natalia when she was just 2 years old. They were aware that she came with physical and mental challenges that

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4:47

Looking Back On Nearly 40 Years Of Judging Forage

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2025/10/08

The World Forage Analysis Super Bowl has a long history with the World Dairy Expo and one of the judges has been part of the competition for nearly 40 years. Dan Undersander is here to recollect how this competition that recognizes great forage in North America has changed throughout his time with the event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:55

Problems With Your Milk Check? 3 Months After FMMO...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/08

Farmers are keeping a close eye on their milk checks after changes went into affect on June 1. Danny Munch, Economist for American Farm Bureau Federation, breaks down Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO). He walks us through the the recent changes and what they have meant for producers. He encourages farmers to stay engaged with local Farm Bureaus, state officials and market administrators if there's issues with your milk check.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:48

World Dairy Expo From The Center Of The Ring: Tina...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/08

Being asked to step into the center of the ring and sort world dairy expo is a feeling like no other. Tina Vilter McDonald served as the Associate Judge of the International Guernsey Show. Tina walks us down the road that lead her to Madison and describes the qualities judges are looking for in the cattle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:09

Putting Pen To Paper -- Sharing Brittany's Journey...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/08

Rural Mutual Insurance wants to draw attention to the importance of mental health in agriculture. Brittany Olson's journey with mental health began in her childhood, and has translated to her adult life. She put pen to paper as a method to help process her feelings. After publishing those words to a blog, she learned that she helped others feel less alone by sharing her story. Brittany and her husband, Sam, and their 3 year old, Titus, milk about 40 head and farm about 200 acres in Southern Barron

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5:22

More Farmers Taking Care Of Their Mental Health

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2025/10/08

It is the Rural Mutual Mental Health Week in Wisconsin, and it has us focusing on all aspects of mental health and the help that’s available. According to Megan Wolf the owner of SoulGood counseling in Lafayette County more farmers are realizing the importance of their mental health. She shares some of what the top issues conflicting farmers are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:58

Key Differences Between Trump 1.0 And 2.0 When It...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

What are some key differences between President Trump’s first and second terms that agriculture should take note of? We’re hearing it today from someone who was inside the administration. Gregg Doud is the National Milk Producers Federation president and CEO. Before arriving at NMPF, he served as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative from 2018 to 2021. He outlines some shifts in priorities for President Trump this time around, including tax

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4:23

Easy Access To Data Translates To Fast, Actionable...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

Known for herd management software, Dart, DRMS is excited about their new flagship program. Asha Miles the Director of DRMS. She tells us about their program, Dart, as well as their new completely web-based platform - HerdHQ. Designed to help producers make fast, actionable decisions from anywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:31

Butter Demand - Great! Butterfat Supply - Too High.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

Butter prices have fallen to their lowest level in four years, even as demand climbs heading into the holiday season. CoBank lead dairy economist Corey Geiger says the drop stems from strong milkfat supplies. Butterfat production on U.S. farms is up about 6 percent month over month, while butter sales are up 4.5 percent. Despite a 250 percent jump in butter exports helping to support the market, Geiger notes that the imbalance is pushing prices down. After nearly a decade where butterfat led milk

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4:41

UWRF Enters Year 3 Of Their Farm and Industry Short...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

The Farm and Industry short course or FISC for short has been a part of UW-River Falls for about 3 years now, helping everyone who attends gain a stronger grasp on farming operations. Mike Orth the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences shares an update on how they have seen it grow since its start in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

Unbe-leaf-able Fall Color!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

Brad Hutnik, the DNR Forest Ecologist and Silviculturist, is expecting a beautiful fall color. He says cool conditions haven't accelerated the process. Color will be coming quickly in the next week or two. He says that fall is also the best time to plan for your forest management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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An "Unreal" Win At World Dairy Expo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

Keenan Tygesen grew up in the barn, just like his parents. For as long as he can remember, he's been milking cows. What started when he was young, has turned into a lifelong passion. Keenan reflects on his recent win at the Intercollegiate Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo. He tells us about the intricacies he's looking for during contests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:03

Dairy Farming In Another Hemisphere

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

The dairy industry is a global one that brings on many different climates, terrains, and challenges that differ from here in Wisconsin. Here to speak are a couple dairy producers from a country that is on a 6-month seasonal difference than the US. Grant Wills a dairy farmer and Olivia Thompson with Fonterra give a look in the differences they have noticed in how they produce in New Zealand compared to America's Dairyland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

The Dairy Industry Fights To Retain Guest Workers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

In the US dairy industry there is a lot of uncertainty looming especially when it comes to labor. Recent deportation laws have created a lot of fear within the industry for the farmers and their workers. Here to shed some light on work being done to preserve the workforce in the industry is Laurie Fischer the CEO of the American Dairy Coalition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:18

World Dairy Expo Celebrates More Than Just Cattle

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

The World Dairy Expo isn’t just about celebrating cows, but also the many cultures that are part of this great industry. The Brown Swiss is one of the cows that brings together multiple countries. Tony Zgraggen and his group the New Glarus Yodel club brought a piece of Switzerland to expo, and he is here to give more insight into their tradition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:12

Finding Strength & Resilience In Community

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

Rural Mutual Insurance wants to draw attention to the importance of mental health in agriculture. Struggling with mental health in the farming community is more common than many people think. Dr. Paula Hillmann, counseling psychologist with Wisconsin Farm Center, says it's important to get beyond the stigma of mental health. "People care about you. There is help." She emphasizes that you're not alone if you're struggling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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