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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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5:10

Harvest Pace Picks Up As Crops Dry Down - Steve Quade

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

Fields are drying down all across Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Steve Quade, Regional Sales Manager with Wyffels Hybrids says they've seen some hybrids dry down more than 5% points in a few days! That's led to concerns over machine fires, and farmers health. Quade says thinking safety and prioritizing grower health is paramount right now. Quade also reminds growers to keep an eye on stalk integrity as combines roll. Some fields may have experienced unique stresses this year like tar spot and rust

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Testin Says "Bonehead Maneuver" At DATCP And Gov't...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/07

The first round of the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program grants is open! This application period will distribute $50 million in ARIP funding to support projects across the state focused on improving rural roads and culverts that are critical to moving and transporting agricultural and forestry products. The 2025-27 Biennial Budget included $150 million to continue this program created in 2023. This year, $30 million will be specifically targeted to bridge and culvert repair through the separate

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11:44

Testin Calls Proposed DATCP Fee Hikes "Bonehead Move"

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/06

Wisconsin Senator Pat Testin, is sounding off on huge fee hikes being proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for licenses granted to operate the states livestock marketing yards and support industries like livestock hauling. "Bonehead" is the phrase Testin uses to describe the fee increases - some increasing by as much as 1666%. In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, Testin explains the frustration he feels over DATCP Proposed Changes to ATCP10 and ATCP 12

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7:12

International Business Relationships Last Beyond Expo

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2025/10/06

Wisconsin is wrapping up its moment in the spotlight as we come off World Dairy Expo. But the relationships are meant to last well beyond the event. In addition to being the meeting place for the global dairy industry, Expo was also a chance for U.S. companies to connect with international buyers. Daniel Griffith, liaison at the Midwest office of the U.S. Food Export Council, helps put together a Buyers Mission every year at Expo. Imagine pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings with qualified

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50:00

Rural Mental Health Awareness Kick-Off And Cow...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/06

World Dairy Expo has just concluded and aside from the beautiful bovines in the center ring, there were plenty of railbirds discussing dairies future. Bob Bosold got some perspective from Corey Geiger with CoBank Knowledge Exchange. Geiger says there's been a pretty incredible increase in dairy cows, and in turn, dairy production this year. He also notes how critically important the beef industry is to the dairy industry now. He says that that beef market means almost another $3/hundredweight stream

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5:24

From The Barn To TikTok -- Sharing Hope For Rural...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/06

Rural Mutual Insurance wants to draw attention to how important mental health is for all of production agriculture. Today, we’re visiting with Josh and Liz Steiner, who, as first-generation dairy farmers in Monroe, have dealt with their fair share of business obstacles. But when a tragedy left a hole in the family, it took a great deal of strength to get to a better place. Since then, Josh and Liz have become advocates for rural mental health, sharing messages of hope on TikTok that earned

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5:51

Top Honors & Cherished Memories At World Dairy Expo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/03

For Kami Dorn and her husband, taking top honors in the International Guernsey Show holds a lot of meaning. The family milks 65 registered Guernsey cows, and takes extreme pride in their herd. Kami tells us where her family's journey on The Road To Madison has led them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:47

From Not To Hot, The Art Of Fitting Cattle For World...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/03

It requires a lot of hard work and skill to get a dairy animal ready for the showring, and Joé Lapage found himself in Madison, Wisconsin doing just that for the Blondin showstring. He has been honing his craft for 5 years, 4 of which, he has spent with Blondin. Truly an artform, he tells us what he is trying to accomplish and what a typical showday looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:25

World Dairy Expo Through The Lens

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2025/10/03

It takes more than clicking a button when it comes to taking pictures of cattle at World Dairy Expo. Julie Ashton is the General manager of Cowsmopoliton. She coordinates a crew of nearly 10 people who meticulously capture a picture of each animal that walks through the showring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:49

We Say A Lot Of 'F-Words' This Morning: Fitting,...

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2025/10/03

Extension Grazing Outreach Specialist Jason Cavadini says 2025 has been one of the best years for cool-season perennial grasses in the past decade, thanks to well-timed rainfall. He tells Kiley Allan that September and October are peak months for pasture growth, making it a crucial time for farmers to manage their forage carefully. A hot day to close World Dairy Expo. Eighty-eight degrees is the expected high, according to the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update. The Women’s Suffrage Movement,

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49:50

YODELAYHEEHOO! Culture, Cheese & Champions At World...

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2025/10/02

Ben Jarboe introduces us to the Wisconsin Food Hub's Tend and Table -- a new business model to bring income to growers who lost funding through the Local Food Purchase Assistance program. The temperatures will pick back up today at World Dairy Expo, says Stu Muck. Chances of rain develop for Sunday. YODELAYHEEHOO! It's a sound you may have heard at Expo, and a celebration of Swiss heritage. Switzerland is one of the roughly 100 countries represented at the show. Ben Jarboe learns about the yodeling

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5:56

The Road To The WDE Showring

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2025/10/01

World Dairy Expo Digital Marketing Specialist, Haley Beukema, spent many hours preparing for "The Road To Madison." Each Expo theme is carefully crafted and perfected over an 18 month time period. Haley tells us about her experience putting together her first WDE showring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:40

World Dairy Expo Through The Eyes Of FFA Students

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/01

The World Dairy Expo is the meeting place of the global dairy industry and this includes FFA students. Maverick Weber, Randy McPeek, and Lexi Kuhlmeier from the Dakota FFA chapter in Northern Illinois on what their experience at the show is like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:08

DATCP Welcomes Several Trade Delegations To Expo

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2025/10/01

World Dairy Expo – Wisconsin’s time to shine as America’s Dairyland as the meeting place for the global dairy industry. The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection gets involved as it welcomes international delegations to the state to further relationships between dairy sectors. The work continues beyond the dairy show as DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski takes on a leadership role with the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture.See

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6:37

Do I Have Enough Replacements?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/01

Do you have enough replacements to continue the dairy herd and the profitability of the beef on dairy opportunity? Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist with CoBank, says this is an essential question dairy producers should be asking themselves. His latest research shows that dairy heifer inventories are expected to shrink further before starting to rebound around 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:50

Thai Cheese, Corn Harvest & World Dairy Expo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/01

UW-River Falls faculty, staff, and a recent graduate traveled to Thailand this summer to learn about the country’s growing dairy industry and explore collaboration opportunities. Supported by a state grant, the project focused on building connections and even designing a Wisconsin dairy product suitable for export to Thailand, explains Grace Lewis. Today is actually the coolest of the days ahead for World Dairy Expo, according to the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update with Stu Muck. Andy

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5:05

Wyffels Wednesday With Andy Grebner

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/10/01

Andy Grebner, District Sales Manager for Wyffels Hybrids in south central Wisconsin, says corn harvest is just getting started in the area. So far, the results are positive, but diseases have not been friendly to stalk quality. You'll want to check the integrity of your stalks and take notes for 2026. The difference between fungicide-sprayed and unsprayed fields could be as much as 40 bushels. Wyffels Hybrids is offering a new tool for farmers to get real-time insights into the corn harvest with

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4:34

20,000 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches At World Dairy Expo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/09/30

Enjoying a grilled cheese at World Dairy Expo is truly a staple in the whole experience. And it’s brought to you courtesy of UW-Madison students. Grace Mansell who hails from Roberts, Wisconsin is a Biological Systems Engineering student on campus. And she’s spearheading the grilled cheese stand at Expo. Her passion for the dairy industry stems from helping her grandparents on their dairy farm in New Richmond. She’s kept that passion alive through Badger Dairy Club, one of the

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3:59

Mike Berry's "Road To Madison" With Show Cows From...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/09/30

Mike Berry, from Powell Butte, Oregon, makes a 5,000-mile round trip to Madison each year for World Dairy Expo. He's taken this journey more than 20 times since the mid-1990s. This year, he brought five show cows, making frequent stops along the way to feed, water, milk, and bed them. He’s built lasting friendships with small dairies in Montana, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, where he can stop to milk and let the cows rest, including a 48-hour break in Orfordville before the show. Despite the

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WDE More Than Comes - Enjoy The Grilled Cheese Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/09/30

The Dairy Business Association promoted Chad Zuleger to executive director. Having nearly seven years of experience at DBA, Zuleger is dedicated to advocating for the state’s dairy community. As executive director, Zuleger will continue to lead DBA’s efforts in the state capitol. He also tells Stephanie Hoff that he will also direct DBA’s government affairs strategy, guiding public policy and messaging and fostering member involvement in grassroots campaigns. He will oversee the

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