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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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4:20

BASF Brings Back 0% Financing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/26

Brady Spangenberg, marketing director for crop protection at BASF, says zero percent financing is back! This aims to support farmers, ease stress, and enable early-season planning. He says 11 percent of BASF revenue is reinvested in research and development, constantly improving the products BASF offers. And don't forget about the Real Results Yield Challenge! This is a financial and agronomic opportunity to help farmersreach their highest yield potential.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:16

In This Economy, Get The Most Out Of Phosphorus

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/26

We’re exploring a breakthrough changing the way farmers think about phosphorus. RhizoSorb® by Phospholutions is raising the bar for phosphorus efficiency, helping growers maintain or even increase yields while cutting applied phosphate by up to 50 percent. Byron Bredael, head of product, has the details, including how growers can save$2 to $3 per acre by improving nutrient utilization and reducing phosphorus loss to waterways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:35

Lower Interest Rates For Ag Real Estate?

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/25

In the United States, 80 percent of banks have agriculture in their portfolio. And these banks were successful in getting a bill through Congress to give them some tax relief in order to lower costs for their rural customers. Ed Elfmann is the senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking policy for the American Bankers Association. He tells us about how the ACRE Act made it to the finish line.This is a 25 percent tax break for banks on the interest on agricultural real-estate loans,

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10:44

Wisconsin 4-H Reassures Donors Amid Foundation Changes

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/25

’Tis the season for charitable giving! It's the time of year when individuals and organizations often open their pocketbooks to support causes they care about. One option is Wisconsin 4-H. Jessica Jens, Wisconsin 4-H State Program Leader, reminds us that the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has recently gone through some changes. Still, she reassures donors that their ability to give, and the impact of their gifts, remains the same if not improved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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50:00

Snow Heading To Wisconsin And Thanksgiving Brings...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/25

You’ve heard us talk about labeling rules for dairy and meat, but what about honey? Today, Stephanie Hoff is diving into how policy decisions impact the beekeeping industry, both here in Wisconsin and across the country. Joining us is James Hillemeyer, vice president of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association and co-owner of LB Works out of Plover, a beekeeping operation that travels out of state for pollination services. James has a national perspective on what’s happening in the

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11:34

Keeping The Lefse Tradition Alive

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

The holiday season is approaching. And for some Midwesterners, it means lefse is on the table. If you’re not familiar with lefse, it’s a soft, Norwegian flatbread, and it’s a cherished staple during holidays and celebrations. But it doesn’t come easy – there’s an art to the generations-old tradition. One that Countryside Lefse in Blair, Wisconsin, knows well. We’re visiting with owner and lefse maker Marshall Olson, whom Stephanie teases has the perfect last

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8:26

More Gobble For Your Buck: Thanksgiving Prices Are Down

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

According to this year's Marketbasket survey, the cost of our Thanksgiving meal is down 5% from last year. Faith Parum is an Economist with American Farm Bureau Federation. She says that this is the 3rd consecutive year there has been a decline after a record high in 2022. She notes that the big story in this year's survey is the price of frozen turkey. It's helping lower pressure of higher prices in other foods that find themselves on our Thanksgiving plates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:44

Painting The Bond Of Man's Best Friend

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

Mallory Stowe is the artist of the School of Veterinary Medicine Holiday Card. The art, entitled Dashing Through The Snow, features a child and a dog taking a twilight sled ride down a snowy hill. Mallory says the art depicts the comforting relationship between kids and their dogs.The cards help give back to the community and can be ordered through December 12. Mallory tells us how she got the job and created the special piece of art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:49

Meet Richard Fordyce & Apply For Disaster Relief

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

It’s time to apply for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This gives financial assistance to eligible producers for revenue, quality, or production losses to crops, trees, bushes, or vines from 2023 and 2024 disaster events. It has two stages. Applications for Stage 2 are open now. We’re talking about it today with Richard Fordyce, the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Before he goes into the details, he tells us about

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50:00

Expect To Spend Less This Thanksgiving & 2025 Year In...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/24

After a mild weekend temperatures look to drop again according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Thanksgiving is just about here and it has many wondering how light it will leave their wallets. Kiley Allan talks with Faith Parum, an economist with the American Farm Bureau on what they found in their annual market basket survey. 2025 has been an all around unique year within the agriculture industry whether it be due to policy or weather. Ben Jarboe chats with the chair of agriculture and applied

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50:00

Wisconsin Still Tops Cranberry Production & Butterfat...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/21

The weekend is looking to be a mild one with temperatures reaching the 50's in the state. This is according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Wisconsin harvest is wrapped up and fared a little worse than in previous years. Ben Jarboe talks with Grant Holley, the Executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, to see what the numbers look like. Don't worry though, Wisconsin is still tops in production. With the holidays coming up a common ingredient used to add flavor is butter

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5:44

New WABA Executive Director Gives Association Update

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/20

The Wisconsin Agribusiness Association has been working tirelessly to make sure their members stay afloat during these uncertain times. The new Executive Director of WABA, Grace Howe, gives insight into what they have been talking to the state’s policymakers about. She also gives insight to what can be expected from their annual conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

The Hemp Industry Is Being Gutted & Record Cheese...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/20

This weekend looks to be one of the last good weekends to get outside and do some work. This is according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. The hemp industry is facing some turmoil as the recent bill passed to reopen the government has language that looks to gut the industry. Fabulous Farm Babe Pam Jahnke talks with Phillip Scott, the president and founder of the Wisconsin Hemp Farmers & Manufacturers Association, to see what this would mean for the state and the industry as a whole. Wisconsin is

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6:18

Renk Continues To Advance Seed With New Obstacles-...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/19

Renk Seed is a long-time family-owned business that continues to work for the growers. Karl Bobholz the Corn Products Manager for the company says they are unique because they have their own breeding operation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:00

Freezing Fog Covers The State & Good Opportunities...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/19

Freezing fog covers the state, but sunshine should be coming by the end of the week according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Winter conference season is here and one of the first to start is the FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. Bob Bosold talks with Mick Homb the General Manger of the cooperative to see how their first few meetings have gone. MAHA is a hot topic in the country today, and it may leave many producers wondering where dairy fits into it. Stephanie Hoff has a chat with Gregg Doud, the

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Rotational Grazing For Conservation & Disappointing...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/18

From the pastures of Waupaca County to leadership tables across Wisconsin, Rachel Bouressa wears many hats. She’s a beef farmer, an agriculture advocate, and a conservation coach. On her family’s farm near Royalton, she practices rotational grazing and works to help other farmers overcome the challenges of starting their own conservation journey. She tells Stephanie Hoff about what it takes to make conservation work for your farm. Her advice? Collaboration is key to lasting change. Start

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50:00

Snowmobile Trails Are Getting Prepped And Wisconsin...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/17

Now that farm fields have been harvested it's time for snowmobilers to get active. Not on their machine, but in posting the trails that riders will follow when the snow arrives. In Wisconsin, that's a big job! Ben Jarboe finds out about the human workforce that has to mobilize fromLori Heideman,president of theAssociation of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. She explains howthey prepare the nearly 25,000 miles of trails for snowmobile season. She also gives an update on some of the things the association

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50:00

Meet The WI Leopold Conservation Award Winner And...

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/17

It's been an interesting season for Mississippi barge captain, Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham. He is the pilot captain for Hines Furlong Line, Inc. His barge is 145 feet long, 48 feet tall and 45 feet wide. Add to that the 6000 horsepower enginesand crew - and that's a lot of responsibility! He visits with Kiley Allan about the navigational challenges he saw this year, and what expects to see next spring dependent on tariff momentum.Hang up the holiday lights today if you don't want to battle Mother Nature

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8:51

Battling Bears To Protect The Hive

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/14

Meet Nick Thill, a beekeeper from West Bend, who’s taken on one of the state’s most unexpected challenges: bears. As chairman of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association’s Bear Committee, Thill helps lead the charge on a growing issue. The committee was formed five years ago after black bears started causing serious trouble for Wisconsin beekeepers. Today, Thill is focused on protecting beekeepers’ livelihoods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:42

Heather's Thanksgiving Food Prep & Safety Guide

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON ·

2025/11/14

Food safety is important all year long, but on Thanksgiving it's common to be preparing dishes that don't make the normal meal rotation frequently. Heather Quakenboss, the Extension Human Development and Relationships Educator in La Crosse County, walks us through the details. From giving yourself enough time to prepare to cooking your turkey to the proper temperature, Heather has the information we need to plan for a safe and delicious Thanksgiving meal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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