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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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9:22

Technology Makes Buying Local Easy

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2026/03/20

Farmer's markets are a great place to get fresh and local foods during the spring and summertime, but in the winter, there's fewer options. Well, thanks to the internet and a can-do attitude from local farmers, that's changing. REKO rings provide an online farmer's market option. Julie Schroeder is the co-founder of the Fond du Lac and Sheboygan County REKO rings. She explains how they work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:12

Preserving Pheasants' Habitat With Precision

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/20

The last 30 years has presented a loss of grasslands and habitat as a whole across America, and we're seeing the effects right here at home in Wisconsin. An organization called Pheasants Forever is dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. So while pheasants is in their name, the habitat that they encourage benefits all wildlife. Johnny Behrendt is the Precision Ag Conservation Specialist with Pheasants Forever. He sat down to tell us about the health of the pheasant population in Wisconsin.See

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5:09

Livestock ID Plays Crucial Role In Food Safety

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/20

Livestock identification plays a crucial role in the tracking of active livestock diseases, but it's also important in keeping our food system safe. Matt Crimmins is the Procurement Coordinator for Johnsonville Sausage and a recently retired Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium board member. He explains how livestock identification plays an important role in his everyday duties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:42

Feed Trends Are Shifting To Include More Corn

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/20

In Wisconsin, dairy farmers are always trying to get the most milk out of their cattle, and one of the big ways they are able to do that is through the nutrition and the feed they give them. Dr. John Goeser, a dairy nutrition and management consultant with Progressive Dairy Solutions, gives a look at what the current hay supply is like and how corn silage because a bigger part of cattle's diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

WI Maple Syrup Producers Rally After Blizzard Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/20

Wisconsin dairy operators are trying to find their way to profitability through 2026, but it's complicated. Stephanie Hoff asks some tough questions of Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Divisionof Extension.While specific data is often private, the IDFA estimates roughly $11billion in capital expenditures across 50 projects in 19 states. Major processing growth is concentrated in a "T" shape: running through the middle of the country (Texas, Kansas, Dakotas)

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8:59

Conservation Cropping Encounters A Slimy Situation -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/19

Building healthier soils requires trial and error, and sometimes uncovers side effects. While no-till and cover cropping offer immense benefits to soil heath and water quality, they also create the perfect habitat for slugs. Dane Elmquist, a conservation cropping specialist with the Division of Extension, tells Stephanie Hoff why slugs have become a headline item in his research. You can get involved by searching SlugNet online!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:12

For Many, Old World Flavors Spark Fond Family Memories

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/19

Braunschweiger, landjägers, and Berkshire hams -- it's enough to make your mouth water! These are a sample of the premium meats you can get for the Easter holiday at Bavaria Sausage. Scott Stowell tells Stephanie Hoff why their "old-world" recipes have remained a Wisconsin staple for over 60 years. From creamy, marbled hams to artisan pâté, authentic meats turn a simple Easter dinner into a deep-seated family memory. Whether you’re looking to fill a holiday basket with German

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9:52

Maintenance Now - Rebates & Better Performance Later...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/19

Milk cooling is one of the biggest energy users on a dairy. Inefficient systems force compressors to run longer and harder, driving up energy costs. That's a message that resonated with Jordan Matthews from Rosy Lane Holsteins in Watertown. This dairy operation milks about 1,600 cows across two sites. The Watertown (Main Farm) site houses all calving operations, high-production cows, and wet calves through six months. The Paoli (Second Site) is a rented milking facility that manages around 700

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50:00

Warmer Weather Means Watch Manure Mangement Plus...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/19

Railroads have long been a staple for Wisconsin agriculture and 2026 is no exception. Brad Peot is the commercial sales manager with WATCO railroad. Watco is a full-service supply chain solutions company. They provide rail, transloading, terminal and port, and logistics services. The company is privately owned and headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas. Ben Jarboe learns that right now railroads face unique challenges during winter when rivers freeze and barge traffic stops. Extremelycold temperatures

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50:00

Your Food Versus Pills Plus Communications Have Never...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/19

Every voice counts whenit comes tospeaking up for agriculture.Kim Bremmer is the currentPresident of American Agri-Women, and also serves as Executive Director of Venture Dairy Co-op. Bremmer also holds board positions with the American Dairy Coalition and the Farm Bureau.Her career is rooted in a childhood on a dairy farm and a degree in dairy science from UW-Madison, followed by 15 years as an on-farm ruminant nutritionist.A major driver for her advocacy is closing the gap between the average

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13:35

Where Cutting-Edge Science And Agricultural...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/18

At the intersection of cutting-edge science and agricultural industry improvement is a company called C-Lock. Don Zimmerman is the Precision Livestock Advisor with the company. Boasting accurate data that easily translates to action steps for producers, he explains some of the company’s technology that producers can easily integrate into their operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:35

Your Ag Era Starts Now With The Ag Youth Council

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/18

Attention high school juniors: Are you ready to take your seat at the table? The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is looking for the next generation of leaders to join the Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. The deadline to apply is March 31. Stephanie Hoff visits with two council graduates today about how this program is a backstage pass to the world of ag policy and career networking. Mary Schrieber and Jescey Thompson are both now college students after successful stints

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5:53

What Makes The Best Butter?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/18

We talk a lot about the art and expertise required to make quality cheese, but that's not the only dairy products we craft from Wisconsin milk. Other products like butter and yogurt take a similar level of attention to detail. Don Tribby is the account manager and business director at International Flavor and Fragrance, and he has been professionally judging dairy products for 20 years. He explains the more intricate details of a staple for many dinner tables: butter.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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6:06

Keeping It Green Prevents A $150/Acre Spring Thaw

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/18

We often talk about the hard data that drives modern agriculture, but what about the everyday observations of a farmer in the field? Pairing those together could prevent $150 an acre from washing away in the spring thaw. Steve Hoffman is the president of InDepth Agronomy. As an independent crop consultant, he works with a lot of farmer-led watershed groups to set up on-farm research plots and demonstration field days. Stephanie Hoff caught up with Steve at a watershed event, who presented on his own

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8:27

Limiting DNR Access To Land Near Poultry May Move...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/18

With concern over High Path Avian Influenza(HPAI) persisting in Wisconsin, Senator Pat Testin is partnering with other lawmakers to eliminate one element that might cause spread.Under current law, the Natural Resources Board may sell lands and structures owned by the state that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources when the board determines that the lands are no longer necessary for the state’s use for conservation purposes. A bill has now advanced out of the senate

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25:01

Wisconsin Through And Through - Rural Mutual...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/18

There's a partnership unique to Wisconsin, that's all about Wisconsin. Let's do a little deeper dive on how the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation actually helped to start Rural Mutual Insurance! Pam Jahnke is joined by Jenny Martin, Rural Mutual Insurance, Director of Marketing and Mandy Ganser, WFBF, Director of Member Relations. They explain how farmers need for insurance fueled the beginning of Rural Mutual! Today, that foundation of serving the rural community continues to resonate. Martin

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6:13

2026 Shows Healthy Pork Market

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/17

According to Lee Schulz, Chief Economist with Ever.Ag, 2023 was the worst year ever in pork production. How do markets look three years later in 2026? He tells us about the healthy balance of supply and demand in the marketplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

WLIC Sees Success In Premise ID Renewals

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/17

Maintaining a record system for all of Wisconsin's livestock is no small feat, but the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) is up to the task. Every three years, WLIC contacts everybody who's actively in the system to renew their registration, and in 2025, the organization did just that. Julie Sweeney is the Executive Director. She tells us about the success they saw during the renewal and their priorities for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:24

Stay Ahead Of Supply Chain Demands With Carbon Scores

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/17

Miltrim Farms in Athens, Wisconsin, is a family operation that has grown from its 1988 roots into a powerhouse milking 3,000 cows. David Trimner tells Stephanie Hoff about how they use technology and conservation research to promote sustainability, including measuring carbon through the Professional Dairy Producers' Your Farm, Your Footprint program. After all, carbon seems to be becoming the next big frontier for the modern dairy farmer, as told by David.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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5:45

"Hardship" Lifted For WI Pork Producers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2026/03/17

A recent waiver from DATCP eliminates PRRS and PEDv testing before transportation of swine across the state of Wisconsin. Jeff Morris, the Extension Swine Outreach Specialist, explains the logistics of the waiver. He explains the impact of PRRS and PEDv on the swine industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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