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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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9:31

Reviewing The History And Need For The Checkoff -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/13

It's important to know where you're going, but it's also important to know where you've been. At a time when beef is selling for near historical levels in many markets, Terry Quam, Secretary/Treasurer of The Cattlemen's Beef Board and Wisconsin beef producer, wants to refresh memories on why the beef checkoff program has been so critical. Quam, who owns and operates Marda Angus in Lodi along with his family, has served on the CBB board for four years. Each year he says, he's learned something more

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7:06

State-By-State Animal Housing Regulations Pose A Problem

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/13

State regulations miles away could ultimately impact the price you pay for groceries. Proposition 12 is a California law that sets specific housing requirements for certain farm animals, including egg-laying hens, sows, and calves raised for veal. And if you want to sell in California, you must follow those rules, too. The National Pork Producers Council wants to reverse Prop 12 and stop other states (Question 3 in Massachusetts) from creating a patchwork of regulations. Their message – it

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8:06

NASA Helps Farms From Space

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/13

When many people think of NASA, they just think about looking at stars, planets, and black holes, but they do a lot of work to help agriculture in the United States. Karen St. Germain is the Director of the Earth Science Division at NASA, and she says they work closely with the USDA to better agriculture. Currently they have satellites that watch the weather, measure crop health, read soil moisture levels, and much more. Coming soon they will be launching the NISAR satellite. It will be the most

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8:25

NTC Opens Cutting Edge Sawmill In Antigo

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/13

A state-of-the-art sawmill is the crown jewel at the North Central Technical College’s Antigo campus. It’s not just the timber industry and the students who are excited about it, but also the instructors. Logan Wells is the wood science program director at NTC. He says the new sawmill has generated a lot of buzz because it’s going to ultimately support Wisconsin’s strong forestry industry. But also, it’s the only one of its kind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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8:18

Flaig Family Farm Advocates For SNAP Support

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/13

Carl Flaig of Flaig Family Farm in Rudolph finds value in selling his beef and produce at farmers' markets, including the Dane County Farmers Market in Madison. It's the largest producer-only farmers' market in the country. Carl's aquaponics system and cattle ranch brings fresh produce, fish filets, and beef year-round to Wisconsin consumers, restaurants, and retailers. He says it's a major asset that SNAP recipients can purchase food from farmers' market vendors. Carl was recently in Washington

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50:00

Wisconet Expands Further And It's WASDE Not China -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/13

May is Mental Health Month. Ben Jarboe finds out what the Farm Credit System is doing to make resources available for farmers and their families. Christy Seyfert, the President and CEO of the Farm Credit Council in Washington D.C. tells him they recognize the unique struggles that farmers and their families may be facing. Yes, there is a chance of rain in the forecast. Pretty good timing considering all the acres that have already been planted in Wisconsin. Stu Muck shares the outlook. Weather is

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7:51

Small Robot, Big Impact: FarmBot Powers Hands-On...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

At the University of Wisconsin–Stout, the campus greenhouse is much more than a place to grow plants. “It’s a research space. It’s a teaching space,” says Dr. Keith Gilland, Associate Professor of Biology and Greenhouse Manager. “Students can do independent projects, and we support classes in biology and environmental science.” In fact, the greenhouse has become a hub of cross-department collaboration. Faculty and students from math and engineering are also

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50:00

Meet Allison Foster And Bugs Are Moving Into Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

When it comes to growing Wisconsin agriculture, international trade plays a key role. That’s why Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Randy Romanski is working to expand markets across the globe — especially in regions where demand is growing fast. Romanski recently returned from a trade mission to Thailand and Indonesia. He says this trip is just one part of Wisconsin’s long-term effort to grow international trade. Charitee Seebecker finds

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8:01

Discover. Taste. Support. June Dairy's Theme -...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

This year, try and take a little deeper dive into discovering Wisconsin dairy. June dairy events dot the state begin as soon as the end of May! That's part of the discovery process, but not the end. Erika Schade, Community and School Manager for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin speaks with Pam Jahnke about some of the elements that farmers hope visitors will pursue during June dairy month - and the rest of the year. Here's how to discover, taste, and support Wisconsin dairy: Attend June Dairy Month

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5:11

"Follow The Science": EPA Administrator Talks MAHA

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

"Make America Healthy Again," led by RFK Jr., has been creating some pushback to common pesticides and herbicides used by farmers. Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shares his stance on the issue. He says that EPA will "follow the science" to make its rulings on the use of chemicals. Zeldin compared it to the recent fluoride study that they conducted. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring

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5:53

Growth Energy: We Don't Want To Lose Markets To Brazil

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, says biofuels are important to the agricultural economy because they can address trade gaps. Biofuels also give the U.S. national security, which Skor notes the Trump administration has recognized. In ethanol news, a summer waiver was approved for E15 nationwide, but Skor argues the U.S. shouldn't have to keep waiting on waivers or special state action to get year-round E15. Congress has to pass legislation to make it permanent. Last year, the U.S. exported more

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6:00

NASDA Seeks PFAS Answers

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

PFAS, or forever chemicals, have been used in consumer products, like firefighting foam and nonstick cookware, since the 1950s. Now these chemicals are showing up in water and soil. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture represents the ag departments in all 50 states and four U.S. territories. RJ Karney is the senior director of public policy for NASDA. He says the association is working to address the human and environmental health impacts of PFAS. Karney gives us an update on

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8:10

Farm Credit Prioritizes Farmer Mental Health

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

According to the Center for Disease Control, rural America's suicide rate has increased 46% between the years 2000 and 2020. This is compared the only 27% increase in their urban counterparts. They also show that farmers are 3.5 times as likely to commit suicide than non-farmers. This has led to many agriculture-based businesses to create programs to help the producers. Christy Seyfert the President and CEO of the Farm Credit Council in Washington D.C. shares the work they do to ensure farmers can

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5:55

Will Wisconsin Get The Support It Needs To Tackle HPAI?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/12

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, or NASDA, advocates for state ag agencies in Washington D.C. One of the things it's pushing for in Congress is for states to get more support to tackle animal disease outbreaks and carry out prevention measures. A primary example is testing milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Becky Garrison Warfel is the director of public policy for NASDA. She says Wisconsin has been an integral part of educating federal agencies about the

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12:29

Early Start to Insect Season in Wisconsin

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/09

As temperatures rise and fields start to green up, the quiet of early spring may not last long. Insects, both familiar and new, are beginning to stir—and what happens next could have a big impact on crops, trees, and even our weekend hikes. State Entomologist PJ Liesch shares what to watch for and when to take action. Already this spring, black cutworm and true armyworm moths have been caught in traps across the state. That’s a sign farmers should be on alert. “If I were a farmer,

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18:46

Two Time Zones Talk Farm Labor

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/09

While at NAFB Washington Watch this week, Mid-West Farm Report's Stephanie Hoff moderates a panel with Sarah Black, general manager of Great Lakes Ag Labor Services in Michigan, and Ben Tindall, executive director of Save Family Farming in Washington State, focused on farm labor. Key points: -Lawmakers won't touch farm labor policies if immigration is attached to it. -H2A is looking for updates, such as a paused wage rate and year-round visas. -Farm workers and their stories resonate with

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8:25

The Heat Is On - Focus On Savings - Kevin Weiler

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/09

As temperatures rise, so do the demands on our hardworking farmers. Longer workdays and increased operational costs can put a strain on resources. Focus on Energy is here to lend a helping hand with financial incentives that offset the installation of energy-efficient equipment, ensuring farmers can rely on their equipment when needed most. Today, Kevin Weiler, Focus on Energy Advisor, talks about ventilation projects and options as well as construction partnerships.The key to both is getting a

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50:00

Baldwin Looking For Answers And Meet Mikayla Flyte

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/09

Farmers are still waiting on a 5 year Farm Bill and Wisconsin Senator, Tammy Baldwin, is working on moving it forward. Baldwin talks to Jill Welke about various bills she's advanced to try and bridge gaps in programs and funding that supports farmers and agribusinesses. Nothing to complain about for this Mother's Day weekend except perhaps the long hours farmers will be spending in the fields. Stu Muck plays out the sun and dry weather into next week. Wet spots have started to dry allowing a lot of

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10:14

A Garden for the Generations: Students Lead Medicinal...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/08

Christine Fossen-Rades, teacher at Menominee Indian School District, is sparking something powerful in her classroom—curiosity, connection, and a deep respect for tradition. What started with students making tea has quietly grown into a much larger movement, one driven by a simple question and a strong desire to be more self-reliant. These students are taking the lead, planting the seeds—literally and figuratively—for a project that ties together culture, community, and

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7:28

A Farm Bill - In Pieces?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/05/08

Congress was supposed to write an updated Farm Bill in 2023, but it didn't happen. Two, one-year extensions later, and agricultural groups continue to push for the new legislation as farmers operate under a 2018 version. Steve Etka, policy director for the Midwest Dairy Coalition, says there's a lot of talk about splitting the Farm Bill up, and doing some of the work through budget reconciliation -- a fast-track legislative procedure used to pass certain budget-related bills -- a process Congress is

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