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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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9:24

Messerschmidt Dairy - Eau Claire County Centennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/31

It’s been a big year for this Centennial Farm in Eau Claire County – between a dairy breakfast and a state award, 2025 is one for the books. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms and homesteads that have belonged to the same family for more than 100 years. These farms have also been awarded by the state of Wisconsin. Felicia Erickson and Dave Messerschmidt farm just south of Fall Creek. Dave is the fifth generation on the 118-year-old Century

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5:26

Historical Fairgrounds Getting Some TLC Before The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/31

Chairman John Yingling of the Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors tells us about new improvements to State Fair Park to make these historical grounds more accessible and fair-goer-friendly. He says dollars were passed in the recent state budget to make more improvements before the State Fair's 175th celebration in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:23

WI Wildfire Fighters Mobilize Out West - One Shares...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/31

Right now, there are about 70 active wildfires burning over a million acres in the U.S. Almost all of it is out West -- but we're seeing the effects here at home with air quality advisories. The Wisconsin DNR has mobilized its own wildfire fighters to help combat these flames out West and in Canada. Marc Sass is a forest ranger covering the southeast part of Wisconsin across 10 counties. He also trains local fire departments on how to put out wildfires. Marc is waiting for the call to head out West

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4:15

State Fair In The Eyes Of 'Alice'

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/31

Stephanie Hoff catches up with the 78th Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow during the Wisconsin State Fair. Sarah is almost a month into her role as the state's agricultural ambassador. She tells us where you can find Alice during the "best 11 days of summer." Sarah is most looking forward to sharing fair memories with fairgoers, including her own eight years of showing dairy in West Allis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

An Impressive Tent City Awaits At Wisconsin Farm Tech...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/31

Patrick Brodhagen shares the details with Ben Jarboe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

DATCP's Perspective On Budget & Prime Forecast For...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/31

Ag Meteorologist Stu Muck gives an update on some rain amounts where in certain areas accumulated over an inch and says we are looking at clear skies for the State Fair. Even though she’s gone this week the Fabulous Farm Babe didn’t forget about us, Pam Jahnke talks with DATCP secretary Randy Romanski on the recently announced Governors budget from the agency’s perspective. With it being the first day of the State Fair it is the perfect time to learn what to know before attending

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14:36

Carmen Groehler - Neitzel Homestead - Dodge County...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/30

The roots of our farm (today called Pine Hill Farm) run deep, tracing back to 1846 when our forefather, Christian Neitzel, homesteaded this very land, including its fertile marsh. With his wife Sophia and three sons, he journeyed here with fellow Pomeranians, driven from Trechel, Germany, by secular rule and religious persecution, seeking a new beginning in Lebanon, Wisconsin. Upon arrival, these resilient immigrants quickly constructed makeshift cabinsagainst the harsh cold. Many learned vital

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9:16

Altine Graper Hesebeck - Dodge County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/30

Keeping the family's Centennial Farm in agricultural production is a must for Altine Graper Hesebeck, the third generation on the Graper Farm, which originated with her husband's grandfather. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms and homesteads that have belonged to the same family for more than 100 years. These farms have also been awarded by the state of Wisconsin. Today, we meet a Dodge County Century Farm that has belonged to the Graper family for

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49:51

Christmas In July & Meeting Demand For Pasture-Raised...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/30

Summers Christmas tree farm is operated by Bill and Judy Summers. During the summer months, ideal weather is crucial for Christmas tree development. Bill tells Kiley Allan about the summer care of trees, the effects of weather, and the evolution of consumer tree demand.Today's Compeer Financial ag weather update calls for a cool front bringing rain and a Canadian wildfire smoke advisory.Pam Jahnke checks in with Randy Cath of the Steffes Group on big auctions they have lined up.What's old is new

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4:40

Iconic State Fair Building Gets A Facelift

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/29

The Wisconsin State Fair is a time to experience everything that makes the state great whether it be the people, the animals, or the food. Now one staple of this fair has gotten a facelift. The building that serves up the infamous creme puffs may look a bit different when you enter this year. Tess Kerksen the Director of Marketing and Communications with the Wisconsin State Fair says that the newly renovated and renamed Dairy Building is ready to serve up large amounts of Wisconsin’s favorite

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5:02

Ready For The State Fair?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/29

The Wisconsin State Fair is right around the corner, and there are a few things you need to know before and you go. Tess Kerksen, the Director of Marketing and Communications with the Wisconsin State Fair, has the admission and parking details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:39

The Evolution of Land Prices, AI and Women In...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/29

Dr. DavidKohlis a Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics Virginia Tech. He tells us about the changes in land values we have seen in recent history and what we can learn from them.He predicts what changes we can anticipate from the growing trends of artificial intelligence and women involvement in agriculturalbusiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:52

Staffing Up For The Best 11 Days Of Summer

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/29

A large staff is required to successfully host an event as big as the Wisconsin State Fair. Samantha Dennis is the Chief Organizational Development Officer for the State Fair. She tells us about the scope of their staff and what they look for when hiring seasonal workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:51

The 411 On China Negotiations & Peppermint Harvest...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/29

Hosting weddings on the farm is a strategy to diversify income and protect growers from market volatility. But "wedding barns" have been limited by updated alcohol policies. Jean Bahn of Farmview Event Barn in Berlin updates Mid-West Farm Report on the lawsuit fighting the new rules. Jean says2026 weddings are in jeopardy. A cool front is on its way, says ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Where does the mint in your toothpaste and chewing gum come from? Believe it or not -- Wisconsin! At Still Harvest Farm

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12:42

Sandy Kumbier - Winnebago County Sesquicentennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/28

For Sandy Kumbier, the farm is more than land -- it’s a legacy built on hard work, deep roots, and unforgettable moments. Her great-great-grandfather, August Ferdinand Kumbier, purchased the Winnebago County farm in 1875 for $5,000 after immigrating from Germany. Generations later, Sandy recalls riding with her dad to the mill, unloading oats and corn, then sharing a bottle of Coke from the vending machine. These were just small rituals that made lasting memories. The family’s journey

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11:52

Sandy Crossman - Jefferson County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/28

The Crossman family farm has been a cornerstone of legacy and love since 1925, when Walter R. Crossman first purchased the land. His son Bud joined him at 18, later expanding the operation with his wife, Sandy, to support their growing family. From remodeling the barn to boosting genetics with registered Brown Swiss, Bud was always innovating. Their dedication paid off when their daughter’s photo with a Brown Swiss landed on the cover of Hoard’s Dairyman, sparking pen pals and later

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10:41

Melanie Markhardt - Iowa County Sesquicentennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/28

The sixth generation will be taking over the farm after David Massie steps down. Melanie Markhardt's son hopes to continue raising crops and beef cattle as they are doing now. Challenges that David Massie can recall are drought years and getting enough feed for their livestock. He also recalls the biggest change that they experienced was all the technology in the dairy industry, including the surge bucket milkers. David started working off the farm and in construction once they switched from dairy

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12:29

Joe Seltzner - Dane County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/28

Joe Seltzner’s farm has seen four decades of transformation, rooted in family legacy and shaped by change. In 1980, his father started farming the land with little more than a barn, a house, and a few tractors. He sold it to Joe and his wife two decades later. Since then, the house has been expanded four times, a new one built nearby, and nearly every original building is gone. What was once a humble start with chickens and corn cribs is now a 350-acre operation bordering the ever-encroaching

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10:10

Howard Gust - Dane County Century Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/28

Howard Gust's family story began in Germany. His great-grandfather's uncle moved to Dane County in the 1900s, purchasing the family farm in 1916. After this uncle passed away, Howard's great-grandfather, Rudolph, purchased the farm. Rudolph had also come from Germany to the United States at just 6 years old. Howard's grandparents, Ralph and Ethel Gust, moved to the farm in 1929. Electricity came to the farm in 1937 after the new dairy barn went up in 1935.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:57

Bob Smith - Fond Du Lac County Sesquicentennial Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/28

Bob Smith grew up with four brothers, leading them to name the farm Foursome Acres. Bob's brothers have since passed the farm duties off to just him. He recalls the type of farm chores they did as boys, and how the farm has changed over time. In 1980, the barn suffered a fire. Bob still farms today -- the cows are gone, but the crops remain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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