MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Scott Schultz in Eau Claire  talks with US Export Soybean Council Program Develop Ed Beaman about how soy can expand its grasp on non-traditional markets around the globe Josh Scramlin talks with Kara O'Connor, Director of Government Relations for WI Farmers Union, about the upcoming Farm & Rural Lobby Day. Josh updates listeners on the Chinese Trade Deal signing- it may not be happening...

Josh Scramlin talks with Dan Smith, CEO of Cooperative Network, about the struggle farmers and those in rural Wisconsin face when it comes to obtaining health care. Kaitlyn Riley talks with Cayley Vande Berg, the newest Fairest of the Fair, about her victory and what it means for her. Josh examines the situation happening in the pork industry right now- can "impossible pork" be labeled as "pork" i...

Reba visits a meat market in Lodi to talk about trends that owners and operators are seeing with their industry. Josh talks with Jackie McCarville of Green County Extension about an upcoming Farm Couples Weekend that focuses on stress management.   Kaitlyn Riley tackles the eternal question: "How can farmers better connect with their consumers?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Josh Scramlin talks with Steve Maddox, owner of Maddox Dairy in Riverside, CA, about just how detrimental bovine tb is for an operation. Steve also updates josh on the positive tb test that occurred in Waunakee in October 2018. Kaitlyn Riley talks with Randy Gordon of the Feed and Grain Association about USMCA and how volatile the trade environment is. Pam sits down with the Wisconsin Beef Council...

John Rosenow, a Wisconsin dairy farmer, talks with Pam Jahnke about his approach to labor on his operation. Also, Reba McClone talks with the folks at Bayer about sustainability and josh Scramlin visits with elk farmer Joel Espe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety is not something to take into account during Spring and Summer- it is also something to pay attention to during these cold winter months in Wisconsin. Scott Schultz stops by the National Farm Medicine Center to talk with NFMC Outreach Specialist Melissa Ploeckelman abput how we can get a handle on farm injury numbers. Josh Scramlin catches up with Jill Albanese at the Wisconsin State Fair t...

It's our first show of 2020!  Starting us off Josh spoke with Dr. Heather White about the Dairy Innovation Hub, and what they are looking to accomplish. We also had Josh talking with Peter Petrowski on the potential for a Lemon Law for Ag Equipment. And Reba chatted with Greg Bussler on 2019 WI ag statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking to eat more locally in the new year?  Ryan Matthews with Fair Share CSA Coalition shares more about signing up for a CSA near you and finding the one that is the perfect fit for you. When it comes to making ends meet on the farm, this year and other have been difficult.  Laura Daniels shares more about her side hustle to help make that bottom line. College students might...

Pam looks into how agribusiness and farm cooperatives did in 2019, especially since farmers faced a difficult 2019. Reba learns about the National Conservation Foundation. Organic markets are looking at different trends than conventional markets.  Reba looks into how they will have to start importing grains.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Handing the farm to the next generation is never easy.  Pam talks with Joy Kirkpatrick about upcoming UW-Extension events including a farm succession workshop. Josh talks with Laura Daniels about her “side hustle” and how a good side hustle can benefit farmers. Josh talks with a representative from Kerry Ingredients about “meatless” meat and what that means for the foo...

With Christmas 2019 having come and gone many are looking toward the future. Reba finds out how to better prepare your tires for the upcoming winter to save money come spring planting. Josh looks into the impact that African Swine Fever has had and will have on the WI pork industry. And Tammy Baldwin shares more about funding for agriculture in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

It's Christmas Eve, so we decided to focus on an important aspect to many holiday traditions: Food. Reba learns more about Cheese City Beer Co, which sources every single ingredient from a family farm in Monroe, WI. Josh finds out about FEED kitchens and the holiday cookies they put out every year. Cheese is a big thing in WI over the holidays, and Josh found out more while visiting Fromagination....

Pam talks with Todd Novak about what the water quality task force found over the last 7 months, and what they will be pushing for in 2020. Josh chats with Tammy Baldwin about the funding she secured for agriculture int he 2020 spending bill.   Pam finds out how you can give the gift of Midwest Horse Fair with their general manager, Megan Hanuszczak. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

To say 2019's been challenging is an understatement.  Still, there are people looking to get into production agriculture and agribusiness.  Jennifer Blazek, director of Wisconsin's Farm & Industry Short Course admits - the tough times may have influenced enrollment numbers this fall.  Students were wrapping up their fall course work on the 19th, and Blazek says - numbers are dow...

Since today is the last day for sign up under the Affordable Care Act, we took a moment to view health care options that farm families have to choose from.  Josh Scramlin visits with Dan Smith, President and CEO of the Cooperative Network on options out there, and what ag coops are looking at for future options. Plus, our Wisconsin cheesemakers get a lot of attention at this time of the year...

It's a trend that's catching a lot of attention by cheese mongers - raclette!  Josh dives in with Fromagination cheese mongers to explain what it is and why it's so popular! Tight purse strings haven't affected commitment to Wisconsin FFA Foundation, but it may in the future.  Reba talks with the executive director about plans for 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

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As farmers are looking for ways to diversify many looked to hemp this past year, but finding help in the banking world wasn't easy.  Scott Birrenkott is the assistant general council for legal matters at the Wisconsin Bankers Association and shared more about bankers and their attempt to work with industrial hemp producers. State Rep. Todd Novak had a quick update on the governors water quali...

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Josh talks with DNR Big Game Ecologist, Kevin Wallenfang, about the disappointing harvest numbers from this years gun deer season in Wisconsin. It's that time of the year - tax planning.  Despite the rough weather and rougher economic climate Wisconsin farmers are facing - they still need to do some strategic tax planning.  Jan Schaffner with Compeer Financial gives some guidance on area...

For some people, the standard store bought turkey just won't do for the center of their Thanksgiving table.  Heritage turkey breeds might offer them just a little change of pace.  Tammera Dykema from Dominion Valley Farm in Allenton (Dodge County) explains what customers need to know about these heritage breeds before they buy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.