MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Collin Weltzein, Wisconsin State FFA President from Arcadia, along with Wisconsin State FFA Sentinel, Emily Sheehan from Parkview, were in studio with us helping celebrate National FFA Week. Jeff Swenson, livestock market specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection updates growers on the impact corona virus has had on their markets. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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So with all the emphasis that had been put on policy to help Wisconsin farm families and rural communities - what actually passed?  Pam visits with Jordan Lamb from DeWitt Law on bills that are on their way to the governor's desk. North America's largest organic farming conference is coming to LaCrosse this week.  One new feature is recognizing "Change Makers" in the industry.  Kait...

Wisconsin farmers and animal owners transport those animals on a regular basis.  Usually things go as planned, but are you prepared if they don't?  Reba McClone brings us a story about a group of trained responders sharing their knowledge on how to handle large animals in a stressful situation. The changes proposed for the Livestock Siting Rule in Wisconsin will not be advancing.  S...

The Corona Virus continues to loom over all agricultural markets, including dairy.  Cody Koster, Analyst with Rice Dairy in Chicago , joins Pam live to discuss what that means on dairy prices both today and through the first quarter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

App-riculture.  More and more smart phone apps are being created to help farmers trouble shoot from the field.  Dr. Damon Smith, UW Plant Pathologist, talks about what's in the development chain for 2020 with Bob Bosold. More details are out on the case of a Wood County cheese store owner accused of stealing more than $20,000 from over 80 dairy farms he worked with.  Josh Scramlin h...

Fresh off of the President's Day holiday, markets took an upturn overnight into Tuesday.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins Pam Jahnke to explain what's happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't need to remind Wisconsin farmers how tough 2019 was when it comes to weather or the markets.  Scott Schulz chats with Chippewa County corn grower, Randy Woodruff about how you prepare yourself mentally and otherwise for the challenges ahead in 2020. Time's running out for farms that want to apply for recognition as Centennial or Sesquicentennial farm operations in the state.  A...

Will the Phase One deal with China move the needle for Wisconsin agriculture?  That was the question the Chip Flory, professional commodity analyst, was asked to address during his keynote address at the 2020 Wisconsin Corn Soy Expo in Wisconsin Dells.  Bob Bosold got to visit with him one-on-one. Wisconsin Senator Howard Marklein is caught up in the flurry of activity in Madison to try...

If you're looking for something unique that really reflects Wisconsin for your Valentine - look no further than Ron's Cheese in Luxemburg.  Back for their fifth year, "Sweetheart Cheese Curds" and Josh Scramlin gives you everything you need to know about them. At the state house, legislators are working at a feverish pitch to try and pass multiple bills that deal with agriculture.  What...

A Northeast Iowa farm boy is getting ready to take to the big stage with stars like Alan Jackson!  Cody Farley is excited by the prospects and intends to try and share his story of production agriculture with the audience.  Kaitlyn Riley reports. Trade challenges have impacted more than just corn and soybeans - take a look at the ethanol market!  Cal Dalton, board president of UWGP...

Wisconsin's acting Agriculture Secretary, Randy Romanski, shares a little bit of the game plan for implementing the three-pronged approach the governor's proposing to improve Wisconsin agriculture and rural communities. We also follow a hot new trend for brides - wedding cakes of cheese!  It's replacing the traditional sweet treat with rave reviews!  Reba's got the story See omnystudio.c...

Agriculture and Water were the two buzz words used by Governor Tony Evers during his address at Ag Day at the Capitol in Madison.  He outlined 3 key areas of emphasis in upcoming policy designed to help the states farm families and rural communities.  Josh Scramlin and Reba McClone were there. Producers don't have to hesitate if they'd like to be a part of the 2020 WI Corn/Soy Expo in WI...

John Heinberg, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson, joins Pam to discuss what the end of the Lunar New Year means for China and the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Midwest Farm Report team is covering the WI Corn/Soy Expo at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Reba has an update with Ryan LeGrand, President/CEO of the US Grains Council on what's happening with world corn supply and demand. Pam follows up with a conversation about ag lenders and whether or not there's available credit for farmers in 2020.  Amber Keller, Senior Vice President of W...

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There's plenty of auctions happening around Wisconsin and all of the Upper Midwest.  While providing a valuable service - is the next generation of auctioneers developing in the wings?  Kaitlyn Riley has more. And we introduce you to the 2020 Outstanding Young Farmer award winners from Northeast Wisconsin!  Philip and Laura Finger captured the title over the weekend in Chippewa Fall...

There's more to that cup of coffee you enjoy every morning!  Much more! On our farm tour to Costa Rica, Jose Gomez from Doka Coffee Plantation just outside of San Jose, helped us understand the challenges that Costa Rican coffee growers are facing in the country and from outside.  While the Doka Coffee Plantation still relies on "old school" patterns in processing their coffee, we also l...

Resilient - it's a phrase we're hearing a lot through the winter meeting season.  Paul Diettman with Compeer Financial was one of the guests during a recent "Resilient Farms" conference in Wisconsin Dells.  The term is focused on finding economic resources around the farm.  He talks more about how operators can fine tune finding those resources. And the 2020 Organic Farm of the Year...

Brand new voice joining us for live updates on what's developing in the markets!  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing by Stewart Peterson out of West Bend is our live guest every Tuesday for updates on market news of the day.  Heinberg says despite the conversations - nothing's really moving to China. And WI Farm Technology Days launches its search for a new GM, while...

Dr. Paul Mitchell with the Renk Agribusiness Institute breaks down your options under the USDA Farm Service Agency offerings of ARC/PLC. Today, more than 57% of all employees on Wisconsin farms are immigrant.  That requires some special management skills when it comes to today's farmers.  John Rosenow from Buffalo County explains his decades old approach to managing immigrant labor, and...

Trying to make sure dairy operators understand everything they're getting into with robotic milking systems is the goal of some upcoming educational meetings.  Reba McClone's got the details. And we've got a wrap up for the WI Farmers Union Rural Lobby Day on pieces of legislation moving forward right here in the state that could impact your farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Josh Scramlin chats with Market Advisor John Heinberg to get his reaction on the 2019 Wisconsin Crop Progress Report. Reba McClone catches up with Senator Howard Marklein to see what his priorities are in 2020. Josh Scramlin talks with Steve Boe and Debi Towns about the importance of having agriculture in decision making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.