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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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9:13

Change In Weather Patterns Shorten Maple Syrup Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/04

Springtime in Wisconsin means that row crop farmers are getting in the field to start their season and maple syrup producers are ending theirs. Scott Walter sits down with me. He has an eight-generation family farm in northwestern Richland County. He says that the operation started as a small dairy farm and has evolved into something that can support his kids coming back to the farm, a maple syrup operation. He tells Kiley Allan about the family's business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Graduate Spotlight Pt. 2: CAFES' Weyland Answers The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/04

Saturday is the big day for UW-River Falls seniors – it’s graduation! The number one question they’re fielding from family and friends – what are you doing next? Here at the Mid-West Farm Report, we’ve been catching up with soon-to-be grads about their plans and what the job market looks like. Our UW-River Falls student today is turning a passion for livestock into a career of giving back to Wisconsin’s ag industry. Rachel Weyland even has advice for students that

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It's Pet Week At UW-Vet School And Ashippun Pivots On...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/04

This week we're celebrating all pets and "Pet Week". The UW-School of Veterinary Medicine touts the phrase 'small but mighty' when it comes to their staff size and the research and innovations developed. Star Cameron is the clinical assistant professor in veterinary neurology and neuro surgery. She also recently became the assistant dean for clinical and translational research. Pam Jahnke listens in as she explains the various types of research they undertake to help all animals. Cameron says the

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House Finishes The Farm Bill And Friday Fish Costs...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/04

Wisconsin green thumbs are waking up this spring! New varities, plenty of questions and a lot of ambition. Kiley Allan finds out what's happening with Scott Trudell. He works at the Plant Desk for The Bruce Company.While spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are hardy enough to survive fluctuating temperatures, deciduous shrubs (such as lilacs and crab apples) are more vulnerable. If temperatures drop below the mid-20s, these should be covered with blankets or row covers to prevent

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10:13

Custom Operator Fueled By Passion For Agriculture

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/01

Feeding the world is truly a labor of love. Farms take many hours and many hands to make sure food makes it from the field to the table. Bruce Dannenberg is the co-owner of Triple D Farms. He sat down with Kiley Allan to explain how he balances working his own operation as well as custom work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

'Zoning In' On The Fight For Wisconsin's Farmland

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/01

The town of Ashippun in Dodge County was successful in approving the start of the process of switching to farmland preservation zoning. This is after conflicts with an incoming private golf course and solar energy proposals -- an issue that our guest says is becoming more common in rural Wisconsin. Robert Guenther, a local dairy farmer, is a member of Ashippun's planning commission. He tells Stephanie Hoff about what local leaders have been up against and how they're keeping a delicate balance

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CALS Was A Natural Fit For Amanda Bender

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/05/01

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) at UW-Madison was a natural fit for Amanda Bender. In May, she'll graduate with her Bachelor's in Plant Pathology. She took time out of her busy schedule to tell me about her plans after the diploma is in her hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:47

Regeneration Project Delivers Data - Hear It From The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/30

From the heart of the Driftless Region to the global supply chains of brands like Starbucks and Nestlé, the health of soil and water is top of mind. Today we’re looking at the first results of the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project. We have a researcher and a farmer from the project here to share what’s been going on – Jack Herricks is a Cashton dairy farmer who gave the go ahead for researchers to take a look at his fields. Mara Cloutier is a soil scientist and

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9:32

Get Ready For June Dairy Month - Dan Hinz - DFW Board...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/30

There's more than meets the eye at June Dairy Celebrations around Wisconsin. Helping to guide those activities and educational opportunities are farm families all across the state and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Pam Jahnke visits with Dan Hinz of Pickett. Hinz is a fourth generation dairy operator that represents other dairy farms in Outagamie and Winnebago counties. Hinz believes that "America's Dairyland" isn't just a phrase, it's something that's been built for generations. He's proud to help

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Slugs Become A New WI Farm Problem Plus Nonfat Milk...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/30

Wisconsin farmers are dealing with a new pest familiar to gardeners. Slugs! Dane Elmquist tells Stephanie Hoff that slugs are becoming a bigger field pest because of conservation practices. Elmquist is the conservation cropping specialist with the Division of Extension.Slugs thrive in no-till and cover crop systems because the heavy crop residue and lack of soil disturbance create a cool, moist microclimate where populations can build up year over year. While they feed on both corn and soybeans,

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Bees Are Getting Busy And So Are Ag College Grads

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/30

It's the right time of the year to be focused on the bee population in Wisconsin. Jill Welke catches up with Wisconsin's Honey Queen, Emily Skala. She explains the training she's gone through to make sure she's properly educating the general public about everything bees can do. She says most people don't realize the different types of honey you can enjoy based just on what the bee is consuming! Weather calms down a bit beginning today. Stu Muck says that this next weather front should help farm

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WFBF President Reflects On Rollins Visit; Pitches Ag...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/29

Dairy farmers and Wisconsin agriculture stakeholders got a seat at the table when Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made the trip to Wisconsin this week. From exclusive roundtables to new proposals for the national labor crisis, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson tells Stephanie Hoff about how the day went at Morning Star Dairy in Onalaska. Photo courtesy of Rep. Travis Tranel's office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

Plant Your Independence Using Digital Agronomy Tools

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/29

As Wyffels Hybrids celebrates its 80th anniversary as an independent, family-owned company, Regional Sales Manager Steve Quade joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss current spring planting progress in the region. We explore the latest digital tools available to farmers, including a GDU calculator and planting progress map, designed to assist with critical hybrid and timing decisions. Additionally, Steve highlights the release of 16 new corn hybrids and the company's commitment to extensive research and

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4:21

Lard Supports Healthy Skin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/28

Lately the internet has been bursting with excitement around beef tallow. It's all the craze when it comes to an at-home natural skin care product. But did you know using lard can actually be even better for your skin? Julie Schrader, owner of Open Road Ranch, sits down with Kiley Allan to talk about the lard products she handmakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mary Welcomes Young Readers To Her Farm

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/28

Mary Lewandowski and her older brother are the sixth generation on their family's dairy farm in Bevent, Wisconsin. After some reflection about her time growing up on a dairy farm and needing an FFA project, she turned to writing her very first children's book entitled "Welcome to My Farm." Throughout the story, she acts as a tour guide of her family's dairy farm with a story that features actual photos of the farm itself. Mary sits down with Kiley Allan to tell the story.See omnystudio.com/listener

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U.S. Sending Oil Abroad And That's Driving Ethanol -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/28

Weather and global conflicts. It's all being surveiled by NASA. Ben Jarboe goes behind the scene with Mike Humber. Humber is NASA Harvest Data Lead and NASA Acres Deputy Director. The data collected by NASA satellites allows monitoring of crop conditions, water availabilityand much more. Jarboe finds out about what they learned when war erupted between Ukraine and Russia, and how the ongoing war in Iran is disrupting food production and movement. Cloudy and windy for our Tuesday. Stu Muck says the

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Whole Milk Law Creates Challenges For Schools Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/28

Immigration enforcement continues to be an issue that Wisconsin farms and agribusinesses are monitoring. Sam Moheban, immigration specialist and attorney at Wausau based, Ruder Ware law firm says things are changing. Moheban tells Pam Jahnke that instead of focusing on raids, which are expensive and require a lot of staff, ICE is pivoting to enfocement through paperwork. Specifically Moheban says they are reviewing I-9 forms. These are the forms all employers use to verify that their employees can

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Wins And Losses At State Capitol And New Babcock...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/28

This is a big weekend for the equine industry. Another big show - in Minnesota. Jill Welke talks with the organizers of the show and entertainment at the MN Horse Expo.] Rainfall reports are spotty this morning around Wisconsin. Stu Muck says western Wisconsin suffered the brunt of the heavy rainfall. Drier weather for most of the weekend with rain back in the forecast on Monday. The legislative session is in the rear view mirror for agriculture right now. Stephanie Hoff gets a quick recap on some

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What The New RFS Mandates Mean For Farmers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/27

The EPA recently came out with new mandates for the renewable fuel standard which provides a jump from 3.35 billion gallons in 2025 to 5.4 billion in 2026 and 5.7 billion in 2027. Kurt Kovarik the vice president of federal affairs, with Clean Fuels Alliance America, says this is a big step in the right direction. This will help the US soybean farmers find a bigger market in hopes to increase the demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brueggen Takes Us Beyond The Butcher Block With...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/04/27

Stephanie Hoff meets the new president of the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors, Tim Brueggen. He owns and operates Falls Meat Service with his family in Pigeon Falls. Tim tells us how this tight-knit processing community is evolving, and why advocacy and government affairs are becoming central to their mission. He also talks about how local processors are adapting to shifting consumer trends, from the booming snack food market to the "buy local" movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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