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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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7:27

First-Generation Farm Hosts Iowa County Dairy Breakfast

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/28

B. Kurt Dairy, a first-generation dairy farm passionate about educating people about food and farming, is hosting the Iowa County Dairy Breakfast. Enjoy a locally-sourced breakfast from 6:30-10:30 a.m. that includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream. After breakfast, check out the kids' area, petting zoo, live music, a farm tour, and more. No parking on the farm - park at Vortex and take a short bus ride to the farm. Learn more:

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13:28

Tips For Recent Graduates During Their Job Hunt

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/28

The school year is coming to a close and many students are graduating. A big question for them is where are the jobs? Tammy Jensen the President of agriCAREERS gives some insight and tips for these recent graduates. She says currently the service sector in agriculture is in high demand for workers. Jensen believes the reason for the shortage is that people feel the jobs are not glamorous and would rather be in a sales role. She suggests starting with one of these lower jobs and working up to higher

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7:26

Spring Weather Looks To Provide Good Start To Growing...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/27

John Heinberg, a market advisor with Total Farm Marketing takes a closer look at the tariff discussion that transpired over the weekend. Wall Street is rallying while commodities are focused on weather. He says the weather should be good to start the growing season. Cattle on Feed report came out Friday verifying what most already know. Cattle are scarce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:06

Peony Farm & Festival Prepares For Thousands Of Visitors

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/27

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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10:43

Wisconsin Planting Update And Considerations For The...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/27

Wisconsin planting season is working towards the end, and it is about time to focus on the growing season. Kurt Lahr a regional products specialist with CHS shares how the state is looking early on. He also shares some considerations to think about as we move through the summer. He says some farmers have not been able to put on their pre-emergent herbicides so they will need to reconfigure their spraying for the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:55

Crash Course On Safe Chemical Handling

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/27

Farming is a risky job, but you can reduce risk with careful handling of chemicals. Danger is going to depend on how harmful the pesticide, etc. is and how long you’re exposed to it. The effects of farm chemicals can happen within minutes or over years. Limit the risk with common-sense solutions.Jordan Kampa, interim program manager with the pesticide applicator training program with the UW-Madison Division of Extension, brushes us up on safe chemical handling.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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50:00

Asparagus Season Is On And Screwworm Keeps Making...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/27

New World Screwworm is making headlines and also making U.S. beef producers very nervous. With budget cuts everywhere in the federal budget, they're worried about what inspection hole might be vulnerable to the pest getting into the U.S. Jill Welke uncovers what we don't know about the pest and how to eradicate it with Sigrid Johannes from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.Hit and miss showers are going to be a part of the rest of the week in Wisconsin. Stu Muck explains that, and the

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50:00

Dairy Gets Ready For Changes June 1st And MAHA...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/27

Beginning June 1, dairy producers and processors will see noticeable changes to the way milk is priced. After years of discussion and debate, finally the Federal Milk Marketing Orders have seen some revision. In Wisconsin, that could mean some lower prices initially. Leonard Polzin, UW-Extension Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, has done all the modeling for the new orders. He says everything continues to focus on the value of fluid milk, but it also should protect Wisconsin dairy

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8:31

Wisconsin’s Asparagus Season Shows Strong Growth and...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/22

Green Barn Farm Market is celebrating one of its best asparagus seasons yet, with high-quality harvests and strong demand across Wisconsin. Founded in 1992 by Heather Brandt and her husband, the farm began on just 10 acres. Today, it has grown to over 100 acres, supporting both retail and wholesale operations. Brandt explained, “We started picking asparagus about 25 years ago, and it’s become one of our specialties.” Currently, the farm harvests asparagus from two main beds

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9:34

What Better Way To Spend Memorial Day Weekend?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/22

What started as an employee appreciation cookout at Metcalfe’s Market has now become the largest brat and music festival in the world, featuring thousands and thousands of Johnsonville brats. Event organizer Tim Metcalfe says the menu also includes sweet corn, ice cream, and carnival food, among other things. Roughly 1,900 volunteers will raise $100,000 for various charities by working at Brat Fest. Three music stages will provide entertainment. Families can get up close and personal with

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50:00

Local Meat Shop Prepares For Grilling Season & High...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/22

According to Ag meteorologist Stu Muck this Memorial Day weekend should bring some slightly warmer temps and sunlight to make it great grilling weather. With Memorial Day coming up, grilling is on the top of minds for many. Ben Jarboe talks with Bennett Fraboni of Fraboni’s Italian Specialties to see how their family meat shop prepares for the grilling season, and how natural casings for their sausages have been a bit hard to come by. It is expected that Robert F Kennedy Jr. will be announcing

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9:51

Spring Blossoms Signal Strong Start for the Apple Season

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/21

Apple blossoms are booming at Atoms to Apples! We caught up with Rami Aburomia, owner of this certified organic orchard just south of Mount Horeb, where he says it’s shaping up to be one of the best bloom in years. His five-acre orchard is home to 65 apple varieties—plus pears, plums, and even the occasional peach when the weather cooperates. He says with bees buzzing and trees thriving, the season is off to a strong start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:10

WFBF: Here's What Could Make The State Budget

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/21

The state Joint Finance Committee has wrapped up its road show around Wisconsin. These hearings were some of the first steps in forming a state budget for the biennium. Joining us in-studio to talk about what may or may not make it into the budget for farmers is Jason Mugniani. Jason is the executive director of government relations with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. He outlines three themes the Wisconsin Ag Coalition is pushing for: conservation support, rural livability, and market

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4:09

Will Ag Win In MAHA Report?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/21

We can expect a Make America Healthy Again report to come out this week focused on tackling chronic disease, and it’s got the ears of the agriculture industry. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring policies are in place for the future of soybean farmers. The International Fresh Produce Association was among several farm groups to remind the Trump administration to consider the consequences of this MAHA Commission report

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8:13

Produce Farmers Need Modernized Labor Programs

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/21

Farm advocacy groups continue to beat the drum on farm labor in Washington, D.C. Rebeckah Adcock is the vice president of U.S. government relations at the International Fresh Produce Association. IFPA represents the entire supply chain of fresh produce. Modernizing farm labor is a top priority for her on Capitol Hill. And make no mistake – she says America’s Dairyland is an important partner. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association,

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50:00

MAHA Worries Agriculture And Beef Checkoff Duties...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/21

We can expect a Make America Healthy Again report to come out later this week focused on tackling chronic disease, and it’s got the ears of the agriculture industry. This morning, we’re catching up with Sigrid Johannes. She’s the senior director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Sigrid says she’s got her eyes on a few moving parts. For example – new products in the marketplace like lab-grown meat and new developments in

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4:53

NRCS Chief Shares Vision To "Go Mobile"

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/21

In the previous administration, NRCS offices were already short of staff. Now, we're hearing that further staff cuts are underway as the administration works to "rightsize" the government. Does NRCS have the staff to provide the service needed to administer programs? Chief Aubrey Bettencourt argues that investments in broadband and technology will help streamline NRCS, retain employees, and make the processes easier for farmers and agents. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the

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9:08

Pet Food & Livestock Feed Are Opportunities To Upcycle

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/20

Lara Moody is the executive director of the Institute for Feed Education and Research, a charity that works on behalf of the feed industry. One of their responsibilities is determining what’s trending in the livestock feed space. Moody tells Mid-West Farm Report what's becoming available in the agricultural byproduct supply chain that meets the nutrition requirements for farm animals and fur babies. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association,

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2:27

Secretary Rollins Comments On Trade Wars & Brain Drain

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/20

After nearly 100 days of traveling the country and visiting with farmers nationwide, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins released the first set of policy proposals under her newly launched Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. Before the announcement, she sat down with farm broadcasters in Washington D.C., including Mid-West Farm Report, and responded to questions around tariffs and staff cuts. Secretary Rollins says she's confident that American farmers will reap the benefits of the

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50:00

State Readies To Join National Milk Test Effort And...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/20

This weekend the final race of the triple crown unfolds in New York and the Belmont Stakes. Once those trained athletes have raced, and bred, what's next? For some - retirement. Bob Bosold visits with Tom Beatty, a volunteer at a farm called "Old Friends". It's the retirement home for over 300 horses in Georgetown, KY, that may have raced in one place or another, or are just a valuable part of someone's family. Beatty explains how the farm got its start, and who some of their famous stablemates are

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