MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Pam gets an update on the first annual report of the UW Dairy Innovation Hub.  The goal of the "Hub" is to find and develop new avenues for the milk already being produced in Wisconsin.  A virtual "Dairy Summit" is being planned with more of this information for November 18th.  Maria Woldt explains. Maple Leaf Cheese Cooperative and Maple Leaf Cheesemakers, Inc. are parting company...

Recognizing that there's a lot of 're-evaluation' going on regarding how state funds are being channeled, the Dairy Innovation Hub has released its first annual report.  Maria Woldt, program manager for the Hub, explains some of the highlights. Food banks and food pantries continue to feel a surge of demand from families that need a little extra help making ends meet.  Stephanie Jung Dor...

John Dockter from the Midwest Forage Association says they did a lot of lobbying to make sure alfalfa and hay producers were included in this round of Corona Virus Food Assistance Program payments.  It's really the third largest commodity produced, but gets very little respect. A mink ranch in Taylor county is under quarantine because of a animal form of covid that's been contracted by the an...

They may be smiling about it now, but there was a time when Metz-Hart Land farm was less jovial.  Kaitlyn Riley talks with the family about how they've carved out a new business niche to keep the farm together. Celebrating another milestone for a Wisconsin family with the Sesquicentennial celebration at Brancel Farm in Briggsville.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a first for Wisconsin, and just in time for National Cheese Curd Day, October 15th.  Steve Stettler from Decatur Dairy in Brodhead near Monroe, has become the first every anywhere - Master Cheesemaker in cheese curds!  How'd he get there? National 4-H Week celebrations continue and Josh visits with a young man that's evolved right along with his 4-H experience. The biggest player in...

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Bob Bosold visits with Andy Ferguson from Ferguson's Orchards on the 2020 crop. Josh Scramlin caught up with U.S. Ag Secretary, Sonny Perdue, during his visit in Wisconsin and gives us a complete update. Julia Nunes is doing her best to keep the message of Wisconsin agriculture flowing as Alice in Dairyland during a pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Nunes, our current Alice in Dairyland, is pressing on with the messages of Wisconsin agriculture despite covid-19 complications.  She explains what she's doing to keep consumers engaged in the conversation. U.S. Ag Secretary, Sonny Perdue, was in Wisconsin Friday visiting with dairy farmers on challenges facing the industry.  Josh Scramlin caught up with him for a chat at Double Du...

Sarah Wendorf would normally be frantic this week working on cleaning up the barn for judging visitors, international guests, and then of course getting their show string ready for center ring activities at World Dairy Expo.  Not so this year.  The Ixonia family explains how it's all so different this year. Lavender in Wisconsin?  Yep!  Listen in as Roger Sorenson, lavender man...

The Wendorf Family from Ixonia have been exhibiting at World Dairy Expo for generations - and it doesn't end there.  Because of their proximity to Madison, they also host throngs of young people involved in competitive judging, as well as international guests interested in top line genetics.  Well, they usually do.  Sarah Wendorf talks about how 2020 is different in so many ways. Se...

What's going on with dairy - and what's going on with grain?  Mike North with Commodity Risk Management Group in Platteville joins us as our guest to break down the latest USDA reports and their impact on the market - plus, strategy ahead! What a year to begin your career as an agriculture instructor!  That's exactly what Joelle Ladane has had happen to her as she takes over at Holmen Hi...

Josh Scramlin's got a wrap up of World Beef Expo from State Fair Park in West Allis. Kimberly Evert, Business Development Director at Save Cows Network in Baraboo is just one of the exhibitors normally at World Dairy Expo this year trying to carry on.  She explains what they look forward to, aside from the business, during the big event. It's time!  Searching for the Great Pumpkin - and...

Today would normally be a big day for the Wendorf family and Crescentmead Farm in Ixonia.  Hosting groups of visitors, catching up with former interns and employees, and of course - getting their show string ready for the ring. Sarah Wendorf takes a moment to help people better understand what they'll be missing in 2020, but looking forward to in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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In an effort to learn what both sides of the political spectrum have in store for agriculture during the upcoming election, the Midwest Farm Report reached out to both parties for details.  Today, Bob Bosold visits with former U.S. Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack, to gather information on what the Biden agriculture platform might hold in store for Wisconsin farmers. Josh Scramlin has an update on w...

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Water quality isn't something farmers, or any of us take for granted.  Scott Schultz chats with the co-director of the UW Discovery Farms efforts to track water quality projects on farms across the state. We're kicking off our coverage of "World Dairy Expo Review" this week, recognizing the show isn't happening and what people are doing to remember and stay engaged.  We start off with a...

We're continuing our coverage of "World Dairy Expo Review" with Annette Ziegler, manager of the Purple Cow retail shop open during World Dairy Expo.  It's amazing to look at the humble beginnings Purple Cow started with, and then fast forward to today when they'll average around $200,000 in sales during the regular 5 day show! John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing by Stewart...