MID-WEST FARM REPORT - EAU CLAIRE

The latest national and state crop progress reports are out. We visit with Bridget Finke of Valley Crossing Law about legal advice for farmers, and with an Iowa agriculture official about the extent of crop damage done in that state by a storm that hit earlier this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cover one of the town hall meetings concerning the potential merger between Countryside Cooperative and Landmark Cooperative; Josh Scramlin also visits with a state Department of Revenue official concerning the second round of farmers' applications for state coronavirus relief funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear the background about the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin's upcoming Dairyfest program, and cover the morning's farm and market news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob talks gets an update about the hog industry from a leading hog producer; University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander discusses potential input needs on pastuires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks today with a Burnett Dairy Cooperative representative about a recent fire that temporarily stopped cheese production at the plant. Countryside Cooperative field agronomist Brent Wink also joins us with another Countryside Cooperative Agronomy Update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today about the federal Payroll Protection Program, and how much farmers have participated in the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin State Fair isn't under way as it normally would be this time of the year, but we talk with a fair organizer who describes some of the things being done to keep the annual event vital.. We also enjoy another cool summer morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin agriculture secretary Randy Romanski discusses the state coronavirus relief funding for farmers, and Bob talks with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI, concerning potential farm-related federal legislation. And, Scott reports that he found his long-lost hammer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with the new leader of the Wisconsin Water Alliance, and hear from U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-WI, about the chances of more coronavirus relief funding for farmers through another Payroll Protection Program. University of Wisconsin-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander also joins us to talk about winter alfalfa preparations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's Fairest of the Fairs is among our guest today. We also visit with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI, and Countryside Cooperative field agronomist Brent Wink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott talks today with the president of a western Wisconsin bank that's been ranked atop the state's agricultural lenders for banks of its size. Bob visits with another of the region's new state FFA officers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today with the state's new Section 1 FFA officer, and with the Wisconsin's Farm Services Agency director. UW-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander also joins us to talk about lodging issues in alfalfa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussions today include the potential need for reclamation of some silica sand mines and what that reclamation might involve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're off to a cool start of a July morning, and today talk about everything from milkshakes to alfalfa fungus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this National Hot Dog Day we talk about tornadoes, potato leafhoppers in alfalfa and how an area farm family handled the vice president's visit to their farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a surge in consumption in Wisconsin potatoes, and we talk with a state potato producer about what's going on in the industry. Bob returns to his familiar studio chair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement and other trade deals are among topics on our minds today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we hear a report on the way an equine therapy provider has dealt with the coronavirus pandemic, and we also hear about some virtual livestock shows for youth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin Rural Partners joins us today to talk about what the organization is doing to keep rural Wisconsinites up-to-date about coronavirus pandemic recovery programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today about the "Un-Fair" happening this weekend at Prairie Farm, and about the University of Wisconsin-Extension's work during the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some rain is arriving today as we look at the latest national and state crop-progress reports. We also talk with University of Wisconsin-Madison ag economist Mark Stephenson about the status of prices paid to Wisconsin's dairy farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin FFA has new leadership, and Bob talks with an area kidney bean producer and processor. UW-Madison forage specialist emeritus Dan Undersander also talks about the effects that high temperatures might have on alfalfa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk today about estate planning with Bridget Finke of Valley Crossing Law Office and about Countryside Cooperative's online fair exhibit program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another morning of markets, news and generally good information -- including, of course, a few laughs along the way. Listen in to hear about some of the latest research projects around the countryside. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heat and humidity are the key words during today's show, as July settles in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.