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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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Meet The New WI State FFA President Plus Field...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/13

The 96th Wisconsin State FFA Convention drew to a close on Thursday. One of the special guests that was traveling down memory lane was Mary Schreiber, past Wisconsin State FFA Officer, currently serving as a National FFA Vice President. Jill Welke visits with the Wisconsin native, happy to be home in familiar surroundings.More sun than rain for the weekend. That's great news for all the outdoor events coming up according to Stu Muck.This weekend may be warmer, but overall Wisconsin's lagging behind

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Are Consumers Still Buying Beef? Dr. Glynn Tonsor

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/12

With escalating prices everywhere, what decisions are consumers making with their dollars at the grocery store? That's the question posed to Dr. Glynn Tonsor, Professor, Dept. of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. Tonsor works cooperatively with the beef checkoff and pork checkoff programs to survey consumers on a monthly basis for the Monthly Meat Demand Monitor. Tonsor tells Pam Jahnke that consumers are still investing in beef at the grocery store, but there are conflicting

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Wisconsin FFA Star in Agribusiness: Ashton Brusveen

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/12

Brusveen, of Randolph-Cambria-Friesland FFA, is a young entrepreneur that began Seed Clean when he saw a need in his community. He cleans grain to be used in cover crops. The operation began with a grain cleaner from his grandfather and continues to expand today. His business has expanded to include new equipment, such as a larger cleaner and conveyor lines. As his business evolves, he continues to prioritize efficiency and accuracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wisconsin FFA Star in Agricultural Placement: Hannah...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/12

Oleson, of Adams Friendship FFA, began her operation by completing everyday tasks familiar to many cattle producers. She spent time feeding, cleaning waterers and mucking pens. As she continued to grow in her skillset, her involvement in the operation expanded as well. Today, she makes breeding decisions, operates machinery and performs artificial insemination for the herd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wisconsin FFA Star in Agriscience: Jordan Berg

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/12

When Berg, of Granton FFA, was in eighth grade, she simultaneously took agricultural and science classes. This experience kick started her interest in agriscience. After a recommendation from her advisor, she began to participate in the Wisconsin FFA Agriscience Fair. Her interests haven taken her to explore the fertilizers. Berg’s first experiment reflected the impacts of natural, inorganic and synthetic organic fertilizer on plant growth, of which she found natural fertilizer to be the best

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Wisconsin FFA Star Farmer: McKinley Krueger

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/12

Krueger’s family, of Campbellsport FFA, has a rich history in agriculture. Her family’s operation is rooted in the swine industry. She began her operation with a registered Hampshire gilt to produce county fair and feeder pigs for local buyers. Now, she has introduced a new species to her family’s operation: cattle. Her first purchase of a Simmental Heifer was the beginnings of her passion for the beef industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:06

New Survey Brings Real Numbers To Farm Labor Situation

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/12

A consistent message from farm groups nationwide is that labor is a No. 1 issue in the agricultural economy. Jeremy Foltz is a professor of agricultural and applied economics at UW-Madison. He’s currently gathering data on what the farm workforce looks like on dairy farms across the state. It’s research done through the UW Dairy Innovation Hub. He paints the picture for us on what the survey results have shown so far, and he agrees lack of farm labor is a problem.See

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Stars Shine At FFA Convention Plus World Cheese &...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/12

The fifth annual Wisconsin Arts & Peony Festival will be here June 13-15 in Beaver Dam, and this year, it’s attracting an international audience. Today, we’re catching up with Michelle Ovans of Ovans Peony Farm in Beaver Dam - the state’s largest fresh-cut peony farm. Michelle cares for more than 1,600 peony plants representing about 100 varieties. Her farm is on display during the upcoming festival. And while her flowers are exquisite, there’s even more to look forward

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4:10

Might Be Time To Spray Wheat - Conley

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/11

University Extension Specialist, Dr. Shawn Conley, is advising wheat growers across the state to be monitoring their fields for possible fungal diseases. Conley says there's already been aerial applications going on wheat fields in southern Wisconsin to mitigate Fusarium head blight. Conley says there's also been scattered reports of Stripe Rust. For more details on risks and rewards, check out the new Badger Crop Network website with the latest information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4-H Girl And Her Dog Head To Portugal And Dane Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/11

A 15 year old from Trempealeau County is on her way to Portugal thanks to her dog. Addison Connolly from Galesville and her 6 year old border collie, Cooper, have qualified as a part of Team USA for the Junior Open Agility World Championship. She's worked her dog up from hand signals to just verbal commands. Cooper responds to 7 different commands just to manage through the jump obstacle alone. Charitee Seebecker hears the details.Hot. That's the outlook for Wisconsin today with the possibility of

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9:10

Rhubarb Season Is in Full Swing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/10

Looking for a sign that spring has finally settled in? For many, it’s the arrival of rhubarb — that bright red, tart stalk that finds its way into everything from pies to sauces. At farms across Wisconsin, rhubarb season is in full swing, and one farm in particular is seeing their best crop yet. Ed Bures, owner of the farm, says this year’s rhubarb is some of the best he’s grown in 25 years. “We’ve probably got 1,000 pounds of rhubarb out there,” he says

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Wisconsin Plays A Key Role In Exploring Novel Manure...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/10

Processing manure or combining it with other materials to create a more sustainable or valuable product is a fairly new concept. But researchers are on it to see if novel manure products can work to reduce environmental impact while improving a farm’s bottom line. Since 2021, UW-Platteville has been involved in a national project focused on regenerative agriculture. The six-state research initiative is called the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project. Dennis Busch joins us. He’s a

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"Loop The Lake" This Weekend

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/10

Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 13th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride. Loop the Lake is an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona on June 14 that raises funds to protect and preserve Greater Madison’s lakes. “If we all do our part, urban and rural, we can help our lakes,” says Founder and Executive Director James Tye. Find more information: https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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See Farm Life First-Hand At Hinchley’s

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/10

Hinchley’s Dairy Farm is no stranger to opening its doors to guests far and wide. On June 14, the Hinchley family will welcome community members to their farm for the Dane County Breakfast on the Farm. Featuring a menu of cheesy scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, milk, and coffee, the breakfast offers something for everyone. Visitors can expect a real, family-owned, farming experience. Designed to be an educational experience, the event will feature more than just a

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20:27

Strawberries & New Memories On The Way!

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/10

Welcome back as we introduce you to specialty crops around Wisconsin and the growers who make it happen. Today, we’re taking you to the strawberry fields before the berries ripen up for the season. For Roger Basse of Basse's Taste of Country in Colgate, this season is about more than the tasty red fruit. It’s about bringing the community out to the farm to make memories. He tells us all about how the berries go from blossom to basket and how this agritourism destination came to be! If

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Rhubarb Crop Is Thriving & FFA Members Are "Living To...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/10

Sustainability is a phrase often used in agriculture and food production. Definitions of sustainability can differ from one operation to another, however. Jill Welke visits with Barron County native and farmer, Andy Bensend, about how he approaches the sustainability conversation. Bensend's been involved in multiple boards across the state and nationally that have wrestled with practices and priorities. He explains what he thinks needs to be priorities when it comes to farmer practices and

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4-H Academy More Than Just Fun And Trade Shows...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/09

Biodiesel is growing in the Midwest, and Illinois is a primary example. The folks accelerating biodiesel programs just south of us also want to see Wisconsin expand biodiesel usage. Stephanie Hoff was recently in Illinois and Chicagoland with Clean Fuels Alliance America, looking at the whole chain of biodiesel production from the beans getting dropped off at the plant to riding on a boat on the Chicago River that runs on biodiesel. The state has tax incentives for using biodiesel, and it’s

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4-Her And Pooch Off To National Competition And Dairy...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/09

Now that graduates have crossed the stage, what's next? Ben Jarboe chats about graduate demand in the agriculture field with Tammy Jensen, president of Agri-Careers recruiting agency. She says there's been more unemployment in agriculture over the last 12-18 months then normally experienced. Right now Jensen says graduates are looking for sales and manager jobs but may be left out. Jensen says they're finding demand for "hands-on" jobs that need to be filled now, but may turn into advanced positions

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Making Sales Happen Through Trade Shows - Samantha...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/09

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin partners with a variety of cheese and dairy companies and food processors. These partners not only incorporate Wisconsin dairy into their products, they also give us a clear shout-out on their packaging through the use of our badge,making it easier for consumers to identify the quality products produced in Wisconsin. In addition, over 200 cheese brands now feature the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese logo, and in-store promotions have increased 26 percent over the past year. With

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Behind-The-Scenes At The Milk Testing Lab

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/06/06

Dan Christensen is the general lab manager at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, providing testing to private veterinarians and working closely with state animal health officials on disease outbreak response, including the highly pathogenic avian influenza. Right now, they’re undergoing the national milk testing surveillance program. He says it took Wisconsin a little longer to get started with the testing surveillance because our industry is unique from other states – we’re

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