MID-WEST FARM REPORT - EAU CLAIRE

We bring the early news that the federal Farm Services Agency offices will re-open on a limited basis starting tomorrow, and hear an agronomy update from Joe Lauer of the University of Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's temporary re-opening of some Farm Services Agency offices during the federal government's shut-down and an upcoming organic conference are among highlights of today's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The effects consolidation has on agriculture and rural communities are discussed by Iowa State University economist Dave Swenson. We also discuss the temporaryh openings of federal Farm Services Agency offices and -- of course -- the colder weather that's settled into the Upper Midwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Mak Jenks tells us about risk management changes, and we discuss the temporary openings of federal Farm Services Agency offices during the federal government's shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westby dairy farmer Darin VonRuden, who's president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, joins the show today to talk about policy discussions that might come up during the organization's upcoming state convention, along with other issues farmers are facing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Farm Bureau speaking contest winners with Wisconsin ties are highlighted on today's show, along with updates about a University of Wisconsin-River Falls professor's views about state agricultural markets and the ag economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's state geologist is among guests on today's show, talking about the status of water-quality testing programs in southwest Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Schultz talks with the early organizers of the 2022 Farm Technology Days show in Clark County. Today's show also has a report from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in New Orleans, suggestions about what farmers might want to do in preparation for the 2019 growing season, and a legal discussion about 2019 tax laws and estate planning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Bob and Scott cover the discovery of Barron County 13-year-old Jaymie Closs, who's been missing since her parents were found murdered in their home on Oct. 15. Also, ag economist Dan Bossy discusses the U.S. ag economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob covers Wisconsin's ag news and markets today, while Scott is visiting the La Crosse Farm Show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy-market issues are covered today, as we talk with Matt McNight of the U.S. Dairy Export Council. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knowing the value of agricultural property and how to buy and sell land are among discussions on today's show. Bob Bosold and Scott Schultz also set the stage for some upcoming events important to Wisconsin agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raising and marketing bison is discussed during today's show. And, the weather is creating some walking and driving hazards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Background about a national custom harvesters' organization is shared during today's show, along with some good banter between Bob and Scott about hitting it rich in the lottery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The need to prepare for African swine flu was highlighted in today's show, along with a visit by Chippewa County University of Wisconsin-Extension agriculture agent Jerry Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The top farm stories from 2019 highlighted the morning's show, along with a discussion about this summer's Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Jefferson County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A highlight of today's show is a discussion with a representative from Connect America Now, a group focused on assuring that rural America has access to high-speed Internet and other new communications technologies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm director Bob Bosold returns from a long vacation, and the Mid-West Farm Report crew talks about the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days general manager Matt Glewen is among today's guests, telling us about the show's many working parts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aquaponics and the new federal Farm Bill are covered in today's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update about pests in Wisconsin fields highlights today's show, along with the state's forage specialist offering advice about feeding forage from bunker silos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday goodness brought by the Something Special from Wisconsin program is discussed by Kaitlyn Riley, Wisconsin's 71st Alice in Dairyland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work by the Aldo Leopold Foundation was discussed in today's show, and agriculture agent Mark Hagedorn visited to talk about a regional transition-to-beef program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Heller of Alma Center, Wisconsin, talks about taking his agribusiness company global, and Wisconsin soybean specialist Shawn Conley talks about the need to note soybean-seed quality during the 2019 planting season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Larew, National Farmers Union vice president for public policy and communications, and Wisconsion forage specialist Dan Undersander are among the guests on today's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.