MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Dr. Darlene Konkle, Wisconsin State Veterinarian at the Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection is monitoring rabbit hemorraghic that's been detected in several states in the southwest.  She's reminding rabbit owners and outdoor hikers to be aware of the threat. Monday the Wisconsin Farm Support Program opens the application process to ALL farms in the state.  The program will b...

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Sandy Chalmers, Wisconsin FSA Executive Director, tells us the state ranks second in the nation on the amount of money already distributed through CFAP. John McHugh from Kwik Trip says they've witnessed major buying of dairy in their locations since covid-19, and are continuing to try and promote dairy despite cancellations on most June Dairy events!  Kaitlyn Riley has more. Mike North with C...

Wisconsin Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, updates Pam Jahnke on the application process that will be in place for farmers applying for their portion of the $50 million in state farm aid via the CARES Act.  Governor Tony Evers made the announcement almost two weeks ago, and now Romanski says they're almost ready for applications.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bentley, General Manager of World Dairy Expo explains the thought process on the cancellation.  He also gives a financial accounting of what impact this will have on the state of Wisconsin economically.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Scramlin caught up with Erica Crouch - one of the people organizing the Wisconsin Livestock Expo.  It's designed to be an alternative to the Wisconsin State Fair for beef, pork and lamb exhibitors. John Heinberg from Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson says the fast progress in spring planting is being noted by traders in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Scheule with the U.S. Meat Export Federation has an update on how Wisconsin beef check off dollars are still working at keeping international markets intact despite covid-19. Joe Bragger, President of the WI Farm Bureau, says they've been very happy with results of their partnership with Harvest of Hope - in conjunction with Rural Mutual Insurance's efforts with Feeding Wisconsin.  Over $...

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It didn't surprise many that an international show like World Dairy Expo would cancel for 2020, but it may surprise some the financial impact that cancelling that show will have on agribusiness and local communities.  Scott Bentley, General Manager of World Dairy Expo, is our guest. Abigail Martin's had her life adjusted by covid-19 as well.  She's currently serving as our Alice in Dairy...

By June 15th, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue will be ready to begin accepting applications for the $50 million in direct financial assistance for all farms in the state.  WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, shares details. Joe Bragger, president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says this aid may be small, but welcome.  Bragger says while many farmers are looking out for their ne...

When World Dairy Expo announced it was cancelling the 2020 show, it involved a significant financial punch to a lot of agribusiness, as well as retail and service industry providers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, with some details on how the $50 million will be distributed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Scramlin's got an update with Keri Retallick on the Passion for Pork program and reaction to the cancelled WI State Fair.  WI Pork Association operates the Pork Shoppe at the WI State Fair - a major source of funding for the group. They're working on it!  An alternate face-to-face livestock show to help replace the cancelled county fairs and the WI State Fair.  Erica Crouch is...

Barge traffic along the Mississippi River is going much smoother this year then last!  Kaitlyn Riley's got an update. The Wisconsin FFA Convention will go forward - virtually - next month.  This week the board of directors made the decision.  There's still details being ironed out, but Josh Scramlin visited with Jeff Hicken from the Department of Public Instruction, on some of their...

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin staff are working every day to communicate with national retail and food service distributors to keep Wisconsin dairy products top of mind with consumers. Kirk Scott explains what's been going on, even before covid-19, to help continue to grow Wisconsin's share of consumer sales at the retail and food service level.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Tera Johnson knows what it's like to try and start a business when the economy falls out from underneath you.  Today, she's trying to help other entrepreneurs find their way in a new covid-19 world - where she still sees great opportunities! She'll be one the featured speakers sharing their insights during a special webinar Wednesday, June 10th from 4-5 p.m. - moderating by Pam Jahnke. ...

Bob Bosold talks to Rodrigo Werle, UW-Extension weed specialist, about getting ahead on heavy weed pressure this spring. Josh Scramlin's got an update on the continuing pain pork producers are experiencing.  AV Roth, a Wisconsin pork producer and current president of the National Pork Producers Council, is part of the conversation. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing by St...

Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program - CFAP - is now accepting applications at county Farm Service Agency offices.  Dr. Mark Stephenson, Center for Dairy Profitability, explains what dairies can expect to get for milk - and also marketed livestock. PJ Leisch, UW Entomologist, gets us up to speed on the insect numbers we can expect this year from ticks and mosquitoes to the "murder wasp". See o...

The Wisconsin State Fair has officially cancelled for 2020.  We're talking with Bernie O'Rourke, UW-Extension Youth Livestock Specialist, about the impact this will have on exhibitors and families - as well as her own. Brenda Scheider, Executive Director of Wisconsin's 4-H Foundation, says they're concerned about the financial impact of not having the state fair and the Governor's Blue Ribbon...

Columbia County has been added to the list of cancelled events in Wisconsin.  Their fair board president, Paul Becker, explains the thought process. Matt Tranel from Commodity Risk Management Group in Platteville gives us a live update on how restaurants and bars are starting to restock as they begin the process of reopening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fond du Lac County's going forward with their June Dairy Celebration with a Dairy Drive Thru at Vir Clar Farms just outside of the city limits.  Katie Grinstead explains.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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