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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Leo Berger and Victor Cruz from Milwaukee keep coming back to the Flower Crew. What they describe as a 'fun summer job' is a crew of approximately 30 people that keep the fairgrounds beautiful and inviting!
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Do you know the difference between a bison and a buffalo? Learn more about the bison industry with the Wisconsin Bison Producers Association and Chef Andy Tenaglia.
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Cranberries are a robust industry in Wisconsin! The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association are encouraging State Fair attendees to use all of their senses to learn about cranberries.
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Volunteers at the Wisconsin State Fair's Milk House are serving up flavored milk! Teri Barr talks with Tami Garrison, the lead volunteer for a group of co-workers from Generac. She explains why sharing glasses of milk is a fair tradition, and how it also helps support Wisconsin agriculture.
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This farm's legacy traces all the way back to Norway, where an ancestor emigrated from before arriving in Wisconsin in 1861. He officially purchased the farmland a few years later, in 1864, and built the operation from scratch on sandy and clay soil, eventually constructing nine outbuildings on the property. One of those original structures, a tobacco shed, is still standing today. The family also has a proud history o...
Five generations. One farm. Over 150 years of history. The Vogt family's story starts in 1862, when they left Bickenried, Germany, for a new life in America. The Civil War delayed their journey up the Mississippi, but by 1870 they'd built the farmhouse that still stands today in the tri-state corner of Southwest Wisconsin, where Al Vogt still resides. The farm has weathered a lot over the years, from losing 60 acres to the construc...
The original 80-acre dairy farm was purchased by Jane's maternal grandparents after they relocated from another farm just a mile down the road. Jane's father moved to the farm when he was only four years old, and he eventually took over, growing the property to its current 120 acres and milking a herd of about 30 cows. The family even came together to rebuild the main farmhouse after a devastating fire the year before Jane was born...
Farmer and custom operator John Eron joins Midwest Farm Report's Larry Lee to discuss what he's doing differently when fertilizing corn, how the corn is doing so far, and how well-tuned older equipment is helping him succeed.
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Wisconsin is America's Dairyland, so it's only fitting that it's showcased in a big way at the Wisconsin State Fair. Ann Schulz, Coordinator for the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board, tells us about the many ways you can experience dairy at the fair!
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Carrie Goss, Steak Trailer Manager for the Cattlemen’s, says they have the best ribeye steak sandwich on the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. While she is proud of the product they produce, Carrie also proud of the role each person in her family plays to make it happen.
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Education takes center-stage at the Wisconsin Goat Products booth. Amanda Fischer is the main organizer of the booth. She explains that there's more to goats than what people traditionally see on the internet. She invites everyone to come experience the many products produced by the Wisconsin goat industry.
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Curt Kluth, one of the partners at Saz’s Hospitality Group, describes the new Leinenkugel's Cream Puff Ale as "Wisconsin in a glass." In celebration of the Wisconsin State Fair's 175th Anniversary, fairgoers can taste this treat for themselves while supplies last.
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Pork is a great place to get your protein, and the flavor profile is unlimited! Keri Retallick, Executive Vice President with Wisconsin Pork Association, says they'll serve at least 30,000 sandwiches at this year's Wisconsin State Fair.
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There's a new crop insurance product out that America's Dairyland producers might want to consider. Beth Nelson, president of the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance explains the high value of alfalfa as a stand-alone crop to the nation's farmers. Yet, despite that value, the crop rates very low on engagement with current crop insurance products. That's hopefully changing with a new insurance product that allows ...
The Rudolph, Wisconsin Old Tractor Club hosts its Old Tractor Show on the second Saturday every August. Club President Brandon Behrens, Secretary-Treasurer Tina Lassa, and longtime member Ron Linzmeier talk to Mid-West Farm Report's Larry Lee about the history of the show, how it benefits the community, and the volunteers who keep it going.
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Liz-Sandy Sikitch with Door County Cherry Growers and Liz Matzke from the Mid-West Farm Report discuss sweet and tart cherries, and the many treats available at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Alexandra Wolf with the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association talks with Liz Matzke from the Mid-West Farm Report, discussing apple varieties and the many apple treats available during the Wisconsin State Fair, including apple cider donuts.
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Jacee and Sara Johnson discuss showing sheep and their jewelry-making at the Wisconsin State Fair with Liz Matzke from the Mid-West Farm Report.
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It's being called the ultimate cheese and meat road trip! Teri Barr talks with organizer Javin Krenn with United Process Piping in Marshfield. He shares why this first-of-its-kind event is important, and how it's meant to help you explore small, locally-owned Central Wisconsin businesses, collect cheese and meat along the way, and spend the time with your family, too.
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Maple syrup is an industry that we typically hear about when the weather is a little cooler. However, producers plan for upcoming seasons well in advance. Teri Barr sits down with Thersa Baroun tos discuss the producers' survey.
Stu Muck says it's going to feel like summer across the state this weekend.
Cream puffs are a staple at the Wisconsin State Fair! Farm Director Pam Jahnke talks all about it with Colton Grebe.
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