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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It’s almost that time of year when you can find fresh ears of Wisconsin sweet corn at farm stands, farmers markets, or right on the farm. Welcome back to the podcast series where we introduce you to specialty crops across the state and the growers who make it all happen! Today we’re heading to Monroe, where Brian and Heidi Kent run Heidi’s Happy Acres. Each is a fourth-generation farmer – one growing up with...
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Rural Scholars Program welcomed nearly 30 high schoolers from seven Wisconsin schools to get acquainted with the college and the campus over the last four days. Before the program, most of these students didn’t think a four-year university or UW-Madison was in the cards for them. The inaugural WiRS program showed students how CALS is rooted in communities across Wisco...
In the fall, Kessa Fitzl of Loyal will start the seventh grade. By the time she gets there, she'll have crossed off a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity off of her bucket list. In July, Kessa’s family and her horse, Flirt, are heading to Perry, Georgia for the National Barrel Horse Association Youth & Teen World Championships. There are others representing Wisconsin, but Kessa and her mom Kaila take some time with Mid-West Fa...
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act is on the move again at the State Capitol. Sen. Patrick Testin, Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee says this legislation could relax some of the human resource issues being faced in Wisconsin, especially rural communities.
Under APRN, qualified registered nurses would be able to practice independently and without the need for a collaborative agreem...
David Laatsch collects FFA memorabilia. Each item has a story, and he is happy to tell others. He takes great pride in his collection and career as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. "Every so often, as we go through life, take a look in that rearview mirror, and see where we've come from," says David.
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The excitement of electing a new president is a time honored tradition like no other, and electing a new Wisconsin FFA state President is no exception especially when it has taken place for 96 years. Aubrey Schlimgen introduces us to Amalia Draxler, who has been named the New Wisconsin State FFA President for the 2025-2026 year. Amalia expresses her commitment and love to the blue jacket and shares about her backgro...
Now that lawns have come back to life and yard work is well underway, many homeowners are focused on keeping their grass looking its best. But before you get too deep into mowing and maintenance, it’s worth checking in with one of Wisconsin’s top turf experts. Doug Soldat, UW-Extension Turf Specialist, helps Charitee Seebecker with some timely tips to help your lawn stay healthy through the summer and into fall—an...
"Because of the different products that came through Horicon, Horicon is actually the father, if you will, of 3 other factories within Deere," says Steve Johnson. Johnson worked at the Horicon Works factory for 35 years, ending his tenure as the Factory Manager. He gives the history as to why John Deere chose the location in Wisconsin to expand.
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Heidi Knuth was born into the hobby of collecting John Deere equipment. She is proud to be a woman in the hobby and takes pride in pursuing a passion her parents instilled in her. "There's not many women in this hobby, and I think it's just absolutely inspiring that I can be at least one of those," says Knuth.
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Jefferson County is investing in their economic development with a new food and beverage innovation Campus. Kinkkoman foods has already started construction on their new factory with OnegoBio coming soon. Deb Reinbold is the President of ThriveED in Jefferson county. She explains the evolving project to Ben Jarboe. She says that all the advancements are part of an updated strategic plan for the county. She s...
With school out for the summer, many Wisconsin families face a growing challenge: feeding their children. According to Feeding Wisconsin, around 400,000 kids in the state lose access to regular school meals during summer break. “We always see a spike in food pantry demand during these months,” said Jackie Anderson, Executive Director of Feeding Wisconsin. That’s because parents must now fill the gap once covered b...
Bill Hemling served as the co-chair for this years Classic Green Reunion. He talks the event and organization itself, their partnership with FFA and his personal interest and collection of John Deere equipment.
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Kwik Trip has recently been named the best gas station brand in the US and the best food from a gas station in the US. Ben Leibl with Public Relations for Kwik Trip says a lot of this is because of Wisconsin. He says they get all their products from within 100 miles of their headquarters in Lacrosse. Leibl shares that they sell 150K dozens of eggs every week and 100 pounds of butter daily. Kwik Trip thanks all the farmers for their...
The farm workforce in Wisconsin might be made up of family, foreign-born labor, or people across different generations. How can farm managers better retain those employees? Michael Hoffman is the president of Igniting Performance, working closely with agricultural organizations such as Professional Dairy Producers. He specializes in helping develop leaders in the family business. One of the presentations he gives to dairy farmers i...
County fair season begins this week in Wisconsin. One theme you'll hear is "You Make The Difference". Jayme Butke, executive secretary of the WI Fair Association joins Pam Jahnke to talk about a national directive that all fairs are being encouraged to adopt. It's about finding the next generation of volunteers and evaluating where your fair is going and what value it brings to the community, county, state.
Jefferson County is investing in their economic development with a new food and beverage innovation Campus. Kikkoman foods has already started construction on their new factory with OnegoBio coming soon. Deb Reinbold is the President of ThriveED in Jefferson County and she says that all the advancements are part of an updated strategic plan for the county. She also says there is about $563 million invested into this new campus. The...
When most people think of 4-H, they picture the fairgrounds—livestock shows, ribbons, and maybe a few arts and crafts. But the organization is so much more, offering hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and meet youth where they are. That’s exactly the approach Alex Galston is taking as the Jackson County 4-H Educator. With a fresh perspective and a passion for making 4-H accessible beyo...
The Wisconsin FFA Convention was back this year at Alliant Energy Center in Madison WI, for the 96th year. Cheryl Zimmerman the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Association FFA tells us about the historic year they have been able to have. Including a brand new record of membership with over 27,000 members. And a brand new attendance record at the convention hall with over 4,500 attendees over the span of the 4 day convention. Sh...
Amalia Draxler of the Glenwood City FFA Chapter will serve as the 2025-2026 Wisconsin State FFA President. Draxler, daughter of Mike and Rebecca, is a student at UW-Madison, working toward a degree in agricultural and applied economics. She’s involved in the Association of Women in Agriculture and hopes to use her experiences to continue to advocate for agriculture through a career in agricultural communications. Her Journey ...
The 96th Wisconsin State FFA Convention drew to a close on Thursday. One of the special guests that was traveling down memory lane was Mary Schreiber, past Wisconsin State FFA Officer, currently serving as a National FFA Vice President. Jill Welke visits with the Wisconsin native, happy to be home in familiar surroundings.
More sun than rain for the weekend. That's great news for all the outdoor events comi...
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