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.
Episodes
Host Ben Jarboe shares his fishing update which includes bass and walleye. Davion Freeman joins the show and they get into the weeds on spring fishing and bait and gear considerations.
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As summer approaches, and people plan road trips, there is a palpable excitement in the air. Sheila Everhart is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. She sits down with Kiley Allan to talk about a tool that helps people find the ideal stops for their road trips.
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147,000 people in southwestern Wisconsin struggle with hunger. That's exactly why Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin works with their 300 partner agencies across 16 counties to make sure families, seniors, and children alike have access to enough food to thrive. Chris Tazelaar, along with us, he's the media and public relations manager. He tells Kiley Allan that there's been an increase in people turning to the food ban...
Weather looks good this holiday weekend - especially if you're planning outdoor activities. Be careful though! You're not alone. Kiley Allan visits with UW-Madison Extension Entomologist, PJ Leisch, about this year's tick population. Although Wisconsin's weather threw a challenge at the overall insect population, ticks got an early start on activity. Leisch says his colleagues look like it's a "good ye...
As spring lawn care season ramps up across Wisconsin, homeowners are beginning to mow, fertilize, and battle weeds in hopes of achieving a healthy yard. But according to Doug Soldat, an extension turfgrass specialist with University of Wisconsin–Madison, many people may actually be harming their lawns without realizing it.
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Graduation has happened for many high school, tech college and college students! Excitement and ambition abound, but what about job opportunities? Ben Jarboe finds out about different ag related job fields from Tammy Jensen, CEO of AgriCareers, Inc. in Iowa gives an overview of high-demand spots. She also has a little advice for graudates that might be in an area with a little more competition.
Memorial weekend is...
The Apple Pest Cooperator Network is a group of apple orchards throughout the state of Wisconsin that monitor insect populations through pheromone traps. Growers who participate in the program record the number of pests found in their trap and send those details to DATCP. From there, folks like entomologist Krista Hamilton record the numbers and publish the counts to their website and Field Notes newsletter. In turn, the numbers co...
The highs and lows of farming aren’t easy, but Danielle Clark of Mayberry Farms says they’re worth it. When Danielle and her husband purchased their Mayville farm in 2017, it had a rich history of opening its gates to the community for a pick your own strawberry experience. With the goal of keeping the farm in production and raising their children in agriculture, the Clarks continued to raise pick-your-own strawberries ...
As an Extension Entomologist, PJ Liesch spends a lot of time thinking about ticks. Technically arachnids, ticks are obligate blood feeders. This means they need to take a blood meal so they can go to the next phase of their life cycle. This means that many outdoor enthusiasts often run into them while getting some fresh air. Many people have been saying this is a good year for ticks. So I asked PJ if he's seeing the same.
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Woods Equipment designs and manufactures tractor equipment. They have things for earth-working, such as backhoes, but their bread and butter are products for mowing grass, brush, roadsides and even shredding crops. And that's exactly why it makes sense for them to celebrate their 80th anniversary by supporting UW-Madison's Turfgrass Association Field Day this coming August. Jillian Love, the Marketing Manager, and Rob Dewey, the Bu...
It is a Wyffels Wednesday and Luke Bird, the District 17 manager, joins Ben Jarboe to talk about what's happening. He says in his area they are around 95% planted and are now looking for some rain. Wyffels is also celebrating it's 80th anniversary and Luke says they have some exciting things coming up.
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We can expect a chill down leading into the weekend, but it looks to be great for Memorial Day according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck.
If you've been to a restaurant recently you may have noticed higher prices on the menu. Pam Jahnke chats with Susan Quam, the executive vice president of the Wisconsin Restaurants Association, to figure out why.
It is once again a Wyffels Wednesday and Ben Jarboe checks in with Luke Bird, the distri...
Today's dairy operator's are being asked a lot. Many industry partners need to share details about sustainability practices with their consumers, but need the dairy story as part of the dialog. Stephanie Hoff talks with Jennifer Block, director of value chain partnerships, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. Dairy farmers have improved efficiency for decades, but they have lacked a consistent, credible way to...
On Saturday evening in Wausau, Anastasia Poull was introduced as the 79th Alice in Dairyland. Poull holds 3 degrees from South Dakota State University along with 2 minors. She tells Bob Bosold a little bit more about herself, and what she imagines she might focus on as the states next agriculture ambassador. DATCP also announced that Milwaukee County will host the 80th annual Alice in Dairyland Finals, May 13-15, ...
Agriculture plays a crucial part in the state of Wisconsin's economy, and that's exactly why the folks at the Food and Farm Exploration Center feel it's important to honor the people who make the industry run. Kathleen O'Leary, a member of the board of directors for the Food and Farm Exploration Center, and Amy Wiernik, the donor development director, stopped by to tell us about their Rooted in Gratitude event. It's an annual fundr...
Dean Edge hails from Rimbey, Alberta, Canada. Edge became only the third Canadian to win the World Livestock Auctioneer Champion contest, which debuted in 1963. Edge made a trip to Thorp, WI to appear at the Premiere Livestock Auction yard. Jill Welke had a chance to find out why this young man decided to pursue this field as his career.
“This world championship might be connected to my name for ...
Regenerative agriculture is finding favor in the dairy industry. Stephanie Hoff gets some practical knowledge from Mara Cloutier, program manager, and Jack Herricks, Cashton dairy farmer, of the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project. It's an eight-year, multi-state project that began in 2021, focusing on dairy-heavy states including California, Idaho, Texas, Wisconsin, Vermont, and New York. Major global...
Spring field activities have been accelerated because of the cool, wet start. Ben Jarboe finds out about insects adding more pressure to the system. Dr. Emily Bick, UW-Entomologist says that alfalfa weevil seem to be a little delayed in their presence this spring. Bick says it's important that farmers don't lose sight on the threat the small insect can bring to an otherwise healthy alfalfa field.
It'll be another breezy day a...
Stephanie Hoff explores the collaborative powerhouse of the UW Dairy Innovation Hub through interviews with the agricultural deans of UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls. From 3D printing with spoiled milk to cutting-edge nutrient modeling, the high-impact research and new academic programs drive Wisconsin's dairy industry forward. Glenda Gillaspy, Carrie Keller, and Michael Orth also discuss how they navigate economic s...
Ice cream is a staple of the Wisconsin experience, but for the millions of Americans who struggle with lactose intolerance, it has long been a treat enjoyed with hesitation or avoided entirely.
A new collaborative study between researchers at UW-Madison and UW-River Falls is looking to change that by proving that lactose-free dairy is not just scientifically simple, but a potentially lucrative business move for the state&rsqu...
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