MID-WEST FARM REPORT - EAU CLAIRE

We greet the first day of autumn, and talk with a Wisconsin 4-H volunteer who expresses concerns about some of the program's administrative direction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks with U.S. agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue about the second federal Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Bob chats with UW-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander about the fall alfalfa-cutting window. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today about a panel working to improving Wisconsin's rural prosperity, and Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink joins us with his weekly crop update. Oh -- and Bob again isn't included on Faith Hill's birthday party invitation list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cool Bob and Scott team kick off another cool late-summer morning with a show filled with farm news, markets and laughs. The crew also introduces the new director of the MOSES organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethanol production and more crop reports are part of today's show as we head into the last days of summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott shares this week's crop progress report, and we talk about the upcoming World Beef Expo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We honor 9-11, along with discussing Wisconsin's new Dairy Innovation Hub. Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink also joins us with his weekly crop progress report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we talk about a new animal agriculture group and reflect about the morning's cool conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The use of state parks during the coronavirus pandemic is talked about on today's show, along with the cool September weather that's settled upon us. The week's crop progress report also is part of today's mix of news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today about this year's hemp-growing conditions in Wisconsin. Scott also talks about the new high-tech Traeger pellet grill he's picked up from Smith Brothers Meats at Colby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The importance of high-speed Internet in rural areas is explored today, along with our usual mix of news, markets and even a little fun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full corn moon greets us today, as we cover trade issues and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September's first show got off to a cool start. We talked about Wisconsin's bear population, the crop progress report, national FFA proficiency finalists and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott does the chores today, and talks with Amery FFA advisor Derrick Meyer about him being named Wisconsin Teacher of the Year. Bob also interviews an auctioneer about a recent major riding-horse sale; University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander joins in with another alfalfa update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bob and Scott team close out the week with talk about an international equine care program; Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink joins them with his weekly crops update. We also talk business with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation president Joe Bragger of Independence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we talk about horses and cover a wide variety of farm, local, state and national news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today with the president of Countryside Cooperative, which members have voted to approve a merger with Landmark Cooperative. Bob also catches up with a researcher who describes the condition of this year's corn crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get an update about the Countryside Cooperative's membership vote to merge with Landmark Cooperative, and we hear an update about dairy-product marketing through the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today about the serious subject of farm injuries and fatalities. Also, University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander gives us an alfalfa update as we head into the last days of August. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob talks with a forage specialist about the upcoming corn silage harvest, and we discuss Wisconsin farm bankruptcies. Countryside Cooperative agronomist Brent Wink joins in with another Countryside Cooperative crop update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob visits the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce annual farmers' appreciation dinner -- this year served as a drive-through event. We also get the latest information about livestock markets from the Equity Livestock Cooperative Sales Association chief executive officer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk more today about the storm and other recent events that have affected Iowa's crops and animal agriculture. As always, we also bring news, markets and even a little laughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start the day with talk about one of the all-time high temperatures set yesterday in the United States. Discussions also include the updated crop progress report after last week's derocho storm in Iowa, and about a recently discovered invasive grass discovered in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we get an update about Wisconsin corn markets from the president of the Wisconsin Corn Growers' Association. University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander joins us to talk about storing this year's plentiful hay harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit with an Iowa farmer about the storm that earlier this week devastated a large portion of that state's crops and caused plenty of other damage. We also talk about the mysterious seeds being mailed to U.S. residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.