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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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How Fairs Try To Protect Against Bad Weather And Cone...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/17

There's more to that scoop of ice cream on a cone or in a dish. Aubrey Schlimgen finds out about the secret ingredient one Wisconsin ice cream maker uses to woo consumers into their next flavor. She talks with Ken Norton, Director of Retail Operations-Chocolate Shoppe Ice CreamCo. in Madison. The company started in 1962 started as a chocolate shop with ice cream, then shifted to just ice cream. Today he says they serve all over the US. This year to celebrate national Ice cream day July 20th, Norton

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10:55

Farm Tech Issues? Northern Lights May Be The Culprit

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/16

This year has seen an increase in storms, but not all of these storms are on earth. geomagnetic storms have been running rampant in space and may be affecting agriculture. Shawn Dahl, the Service Coordinator at the Space Weather Prediction Center shares some of the effects these storms have on agriculture here in the US and some insight in work they are doing to help mitigate their effects for farmers. He says that in 2024, one of these storms that took place in May caused a $500,000,000 loss in the

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15:17

Chocolate Shoppe Takes Us Behind The Cone

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/16

Ken Norton serves as the Director of Retail Operations with Chocolate Shoppe Ice cream Co. and has been with the company 5 years. He had his own business and retired, then fell in love with Chocolate Shoppe and their brand. The company started in 1962 Chuck Sr. Deadman and his wife had a Chocolate shop with ice cream, then shifted to just ice cream. Nowadays you can still find him checking in daily on the thermostat, but his sons Chuck Jr. and Dave Deadman now run the company. They serve all over

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5:46

Local CDL Program Hits The Road To Meet Industry Demand

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2025/07/16

For the first time, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is offering Commercial Driver’s License training. The session began in early June with a CDL Prep Course. The students transitioned to hands-on training later in the month before taking their state exam on June 28. Business and Industry Services at Southwest Tech, partnered with Gilbertson and his company, to offer the training on campus. Prior to this training, students would have to travel elsewhere in the state or Midwest to gain

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5:22

Building Better Alfalfa

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/16

Developing a new variety of alfalfa doesn't happen overnight. Dave Witte is the Project Manager at Forage Genetics International. He explains the development process. "We start with about 300,000 plants in our breeding nurseries. We spend four or five years monitoring those plants, putting a lot of stress on those plants." He also explains the elements FGI takes into consideration during development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:43

The Sky's The Limit With Drones

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/15

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's drones & Artificial Intelligence (AI)! Julia Guerra, Solutions Architect and licensed drone pilot at FlyGuys, shares what's new in agricultural drone use. An Executive Order that made it easier to fly drones opened more opportunities for farmers. Drones are capturing data that allows for real-time feedback on soil, moisture, topography and more ways to increase producers' bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:09

See-For-Yourself Tour Accepting Applications - Steve...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/15

In the more than four decades since Wisconsin’s first soy checkoff program launched, growers often wonder where, when, why and how checkoff resources are directed toward funding research, creating value-added uses and increasing market access. The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) is inviting growers from across the state to get a closer look this summer by applying to participate in WSMB’s second statewide See For Yourself (SFY) mission Aug. 12-14. The tour’s first

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Which Alfalfa Traits Thrive In Wisconsin?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/15

Erika Rodbell is a Forage Research Agronomist with Forage Genetics International. She works out of the location in Nampa, ID. She talks about the difference in alfalfa varieties in different regions in the US. "So in Wisconsin, you have the opposite water problem that we have in the West....those are two very distinct extremes that alfalfa has to be bred to withstand.They have to withstand wet. I like to call it wet feet. They also have to be able to withstand drought conditions." She explains

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5:22

Income Tax Updates Offer Relief & Reminders

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/15

Farmers can expect some continuity and a few key benefits when it comes to their federal income taxes this year. One of the most notable updates is that income tax brackets and standard deductions will stay largely the same, thanks to a budget extension passed by Congress, explains Extension Farm Management Specialist Kelly Wilfert. The rates, originally adjusted in 2018, were set to sunset in 2026. Without this extension, taxpayers would have seen standard deductions drop and tax brackets shift

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6:15

'Udderly' Proud To Showcase Dairy At Wisconsin State...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/15

What do t-shirts, cheese auctions, and cow care have in common? They’re all part of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s presence at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair! In this month's Checking In With Dairy Checkoff, we’re digging into the many ways DFW is supporting youth, educating fairgoers, and celebrating the state’s world-class dairy industry with board member Jody Miller. From sponsoring youth showmanship awards and supporting the iconic Blue Ribbon Dairy Products

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Bloom, Scoop, Repeat At Country Lavender & Orchard In...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/15

I scream, you scream… and now, you can scream for lavender ice cream at Country Lavender and Orchard in Kiel, Wisconsin!We’re back with another episode celebrating Wisconsin’s specialty crop growers. Today we’re heading to a farm that smells like summer and feels like serenity. Sandy Buchholz and her husband, John, started Country Lavender and Orchard in 2017 with a handful of fruit trees and a dream. Fast forward to today, and their retirement hobby has grown into thousands

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Geomagnetic Events Upend Ag Technology And Tariff...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/15

Geomagnetic storms have been occurringwith more frequency this year, and it couldbe causing problems for production agriculture in unlikely areas. Ben Jarboe discusses it withShawnDahl, the service coordinator at the space weather prediction center. He says some of the effects these storms have on agriculture here in the US causes damage passersbymay not see. For example, Dahl says that one storm last May caused a 500 million dollar loss in the corn industry alone. His goal now is to be able to

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8:45

Alfalfa Weed Watch

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/14

Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist, focusing in alfalfa and pasture weed management. He gives us a look at how the wet spring has allowed for weed issues to advance quickly. He says scouting is key right now, and notes herbicide carryover is becoming more problematic to top quality alfalfa management and keeping record of what herbicide goes where is key.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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EdVest 529 Provides Flexibility For Ag Students

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2025/07/14

Choosing to go to college can be one of the greatest investments in your life or your kid's life but may also be the most costly. Chelsea Wunnicke with the state of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, College Savings Department, says that recently they learned more about how agriculture is different from other industries and how Edvest 529 helps families to save early on to make a big difference later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Unique Tractor Collection In Athens And Let's...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/14

Tom Miller, one of the original Miltrim Farms in Athens, has focused his attention away from dairy operations to tractor collecting. Miller says although he may farm with John Deere, he's "colorblind" to brandandis collecting them all. Miller's collection ranges from 2 cylinder engines to the actual implements that they used to pull. Miller says he works with local artisans to refresh and refurbish any used pieces that he comes across. The collection has inspired not only tractor and equipment

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USDA Works To Halt Prop 12 In CA And Testin...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/14

The state budget is complete, but really not finished. Pam Jahnke finds out how crafting this state budget took a turn when the federal "Big Beautiful Bill" was being crafted at the same time. State Senator Pat Testinis vice chair of the Joint Finance Committee. He also serves as chair of the Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee. He tells Jahnke that there were conversations or compromise throughout the statehouse, but there are items that are left to be dealt with.Some severe weather overnight

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Earworms, Aphids & Beetles, Oh My!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/11

Wisconsin crop fields have been largely free of major insect outbreaks so far this season, but entomologists warn that could change as heat and moisture levels rise. Krista Hamilton with the DATCP Pest Survey Program says the second half of summer brings a new set of insect threats. Scouting in late July and early August should focus on rootworm beetles, second-generation armyworms, and corn earworm flights. Soybean growers should keep a close eye on aphids, Japanese beetles, and other defoliators,

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State Federation Of Beef Councils - What Is Is - Dr....

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/11

Dr. Amy Radunz. a stocker cattle producer from Pierce County and Beef Cattle Technical Specialist for Purina. With decades of experience and a deep-rooted passion for the beef industry, Radunz has made a lasting impact both in and beyond Wisconsin. Her influence spans from state-level leadership to national representation. Radunz currently serves as President of the Wisconsin Beef Council andas Vice President for NCBA’s Region III Federation of State Beef Councils. Although no longerserving on

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Adopt A Wild Horse Or Donkey Next Week

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/11

There’s a livestock sale next week, but it’s not your typical animals on the auction block. The federal government is hosting its regular wild horse and donkey auction, but this go around, there will be a pick-up location and adoption event here in Wisconsin. The Bureau of Land Management within the U.S. Department of the Interior puts on these Online Corral auctions. The sale starts this week. Winning bidders can pick up their animal in September at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds. There

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Capital Gains Flexibility Eases Farmland Transfers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/07/11

When it comes to passing the farm down to the next generation, capital gains taxes can pack a punch. Farmland that's appreciated over decades could trigger a hefty tax bill if it's sold or transferred without the right planning. That’s why understanding capital gains is a key part of farm succession. Extension Farm Management Specialist Kelly Wilfert says agriculture welcomed a provision in the federal budget that spreads out capital gains payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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