MID-WEST FARM REPORT - EAU CLAIRE

We follow the results from the National FFA Convention and talk about a new Wisconsin livestock grazing initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this National Chocolate Day, we talk about giant pumpkins and the ongoing National FFA Convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Scott are as cool as ever today because...well...it's cold outside! Bob talks with the state FFA president as the virtual National FFA gets under way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks with Pittsville agriscience instructor Lindsay Meissner about her department's annual Splash of Red Cranberry Tours; Bob talks about alfalfa with University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander. We also talk with Wisconsin Farmers Union president Darin Von Ruden about the Oct. 28 debut of a video concerning dairy supply management. See omnystudio.com/listener...

We talk today with state Farm Service Agency director Sandy Chalmers, and Chippewa County UW-Extension agent Jerry Clark talks about the upcoming state pest management meetings. Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink also visits with his weekly Countryside Cooperative crops update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's ginseng industry is highlighted during today's show, and Scott is saving a special donut for Bob. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major national cattle show is part of today's discussion, along with the harvests and other news and weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight Dennis Frame of Timber Ridge Consulting, who's continuing his work with farmers who are adding to their nutrient management and other conservation measures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob talks today with a USDA undersecretary for conversation, and we hear another alfalfa update from University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today about the state's cranberry harvest, and Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink joins us with another crop update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooperation among dairy farmers in developing a farm operation is highlighted on this National Cheese Curd Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's Dairy Innovation Hub is discussed on today's show, along with our normal mix of news, markets and some fun -- along with another Pioneer harvest update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deeping Wisconsin food pantries full is among highlighted discussions during today's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob talks about land values and Scott talks about bale storage with University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander. We also get another Pioneer harvest update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob talks with a U.S. Department of Agriculture official about a federal grant to improve some of the area's rural broadband Internet service. University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander provides an alfalfa update and Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink updates us about the fall harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our 4-H Week celebration, and Pioneer agronomist Mike Gronski joins us for another Pioneer harvest update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We highlight 4-H Week and those being inducted into the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks today with an organizer of a Chippewa Valley Museum three-part farm event, and we hear an update about beef markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob talks with a local apple producer about how the harvest season is going, and Bridget Finke of the Valley Crossing Law Office joins us for a legal-issues update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last weekend's World Beef Expo is highlighted during today's show; Scott gets together with Pioneer agronomist Ryan Bates for another Pioneer Harvest Update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preserving the season's bounty is among topics we cover on this International Coffee Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks about water quality studies with Amber Radatz of the Wisconsin Discovery Farm program, and also gets a Pioneer harvest update from Pioneer agronomist Ryan Bates. Bob talks about silage bags with University of Wisconsin forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we talk with a pumpkin grower about the agritourism season, and Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink joins us with another crop update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob talks today with Ray Starling, President Trump's agriculture advisor, about the Trump Administration's agricultural plans and accomplishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob talks today with former U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack, who outlines presidential candidate Joe Biden's agriculture platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.