MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

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Kimberly Evert, Director of Business Development for Save Cows Network in Baraboo is just one of the long-time exhibitors at World Dairy Expo that will miss the show.  She'll miss it for obvious reasons like the business, but she'll also miss seeing other exhibitors they've been next to for years.  She'll miss seeing customers and listening as they share their stories.  Save Cows Ne...

For anybody that's left World Dairy Expo with an official cap, jacket, t-shirt or souvenir, chances are she's met you!  For over 25 years, Annette Ziegler has been one of the driving forces behind the familiar merchandise area just inside the Alliant Energy Center during the show. These World Dairy Expo Reviews brought to you in part by World Dairy Expo and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin .  ...

Scott Bentley is the General Manager of World Dairy Expo, and one of the key people that had to make the difficult decision earlier this year to cancel the "Grand Daddy of the Dairy Shows".  Listen in as he updates us on how the organization's doing both financially and physically - as well as what's already in the works for the return of the 2021 show. World Dairy Expo Review is brought to y...

We learn better when we're together.  That's a fact, and one not lost on the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin.  Next week they'll host to in-person meetings on farms in conjunction with Towns Association members.  Shelly Mayer, PDPW Exec. Director explains. Time for another Century/Sesquicentennial Farm Salute.  Today we go to Coon Valley and talk to the Starch family....

Block cheese prices rallied on Wednesday in Chicago.  Could it be there's an announcement coming about the USDA Farm to Families Food Box program involving dairy?  Cody Koster with Rice Dairy LLC is our live guest with the latest. Also, Wisconsin's potato harvest is rolling along in good shape!  Pam reports from the field with Beau Hartline of Alsum Produce from their Arena location...

Josh Scramlin has a couple items for us this morning.  First, the Wisconsin biofuels industry is happy that the EPA has denied some small refineries request for RFS adjustments.  He talks with Growth Energy about that. Josh also updates us on the wrap up of Wisconsin's Farm Support Program and how the new Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council is coming together. Sec. Missy Hughes wraps up...

Covid has revealed how important farming and agriculture is to today's consumers.  For the first time in Gallops 20 year history of polling consumers, has found farming and agriculture at the number one spot on their list of most valuable and trusted industries. Brenda Murphy from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin explains their plans for helping everybody celebrate National Farmers Day coming up in...

There's been an somewhat unexpected trouble spot created by covid-19 for animal agriculture.  Amp'd up attacks by anti-agriculture groups.  Josh has the story from Hannah Weimar from the Animal Agriculture Alliance. The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival would normal fill the grounds at the Jefferson County Fair Park in Jefferson this weekend - but not this year.  We've got an update...

If there's any upside to covid-19, it's that people have rediscovered the great outdoors!  Kaitlyn Riley's got an update from the WI Department of Natural Resources on how people have social distanced at state parks! With every school district statewide operating a little differently this fall, Wisconsin's Beef Council has tried to adjust!  Brooke Roberts, Director of Communication and O...

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Friday USDA comes out with another crop report that could influence the marketplace.  John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson joins us live with an update. Wisconsin's hemp producers are in full on harvest mode while the WI Department of Agriculture is working on revisions to the rules and guidelines they'll be following beginning in October.  Brian Kuhn from DATCP di...

Kaitlyn Riley updates us on the rural broadband situation that has plagues many rural Wisconsinites. It's an issue that has always been there but the pandemic has shown the fragility of our broadband system. Josh Scramlin updates you on the latest news, including Corn and Soy Expo being postponed until 2022 and the deadline for CFAP nearing. There's money on the table and producers need to claim t...

Josh Scramlin talks with Kim Bremmer about ordinances that are targeting farmers in a handful of towns around the state. We update you on how our neighbors in Iowa are recovering from the derecho storm that slammed the state a few weeks ago. There are numerous ripple effects, both human and on the nation's corn crop. Comedian Greg Warren joins the show as he has a new stand up special out called "...

Pam Jahnke talks with Randy Johnson, Large Carnivore specialist for the DNR, about the upcoming black bear seasons. As it turns out, Wisconsin is one of the leaders when it comes to quality and quantity of bears. Pam Jahnke talks with the a Recreation Warden from the DNR about ATV/UTV safety. A tragic accident over the weekend in Darlington puts rider safety back at the forefront. When out on the...

Bob Bosold brings us the story of 150 trail horses that were brought to Wisconsin from Yellowstone National Park. Emma Jorgenson updates us on a timeless 4H event that will be proceeding, but in a virtual format. Josh Scramlin talks with Cris Peterson, the Northern Wisconsin dairy farmer that recently spoke at the Republican National Convention.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Josh Scramlin has some tips and tricks to keep your dairy and employees safe in the heat his week.  Centennial Farm Friday- Jefferson Family.  Focus on Energy.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working Horses around the world are receiving care from a Non-Profit called the Equitarian Initiative. Emma Jorgensen talks to Judy Batker the President of the Equitarian Initiative Board.    Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Convention has been moved online, Josh Scramlin has the details.  Commodity Comments with Mike North.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

March 1st, 2021 will be the official day that the two Wisconsin based cooperatives merge as one.  Jim Dell, currently the CEO of Landmark Services, will become the CEO of the yet-to-be-named cooperative headquartered in Cottage Grove.  Initially, the board will consist of 10 directors, composed of six directors from the Landmark region and four directors from the Countryside region. Even...

Bob Bosold talks with Tryston Beyer one of our State Agronomists with Winfield United about a statewide crop update.  Summer Intern Emma Jorgensen has an opportunity for free health care for adults in need.  Jim Dell CEO of Landmark Services Co-op talks about the merger with Countryside Co-op. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connie Seefeldt of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin says that Dairy Farmers are seeing returns on their check off dollars.  How to protect your dairy from heat stress this week with Josh Scramlin.  The apple crop is looking good! Emma Jorgensen the Summer Intern Speaks with Oakwood Fruit Farm on the apple crop this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay safe and to be courteous to others by following the new All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) laws passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature . The new laws affect passenger requirements, headlamps, operational requirements, vehicle legal definitions and more. The new laws took effect on March 4, 2020. ATV/...

Bob Bosold talks with a Doctor from the National Farm Medicine Center about the Farm Fatality Report.  Pro Farm Tour Wrap Up. 4-H Foundation working together with the Wisconsin Beef Council to give 4-Hers another contest to compete in this summer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Jahnke talks about Equity markets and the effects they have on consumer prices with the CEO of Equity Livestock. Pro Farm Crop Tour Update. Cody Koster of Rice Dairy gives an outlook on dairy this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.