MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is estimating that consumers will buy nearly a half billion dollars in cheese - ON LINE!  One Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker is ready for the business!  Josh Scramlin talks with Sid Cook of Carr Valley Cheese about the hectic holiday season. Reba McClone finds out what it took to lure an Irish dairyman away from his homeland to dairy in the U.S. See omnystudio.co...

Wisconsin Christmas tree farms are opening their gates!  Greg Hann, president of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Association, updates Reba McClone on some of the growing season challenges they've faced, and how to get the best tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for the real deal when it comes to holiday entertaining, or great gift giving - look no further than the state's "Something Special From Wisconsin".  Abigail Martin, Wisconsin's 72nd Alice in Dairyland, gives us a rundown on some of the items you'll find. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus a Wisconsin Certified Crop Advisor has received the nation's first "Conservationist of the Year" award through USDA - NRCS.  Nick Guilette of Casco, received the honors Friday in Washington, DC.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is one of the hottest products Wisconsin consumers are shopping for - and Wisconsin farmers are growing for - CBD oil.  But this is a product not supervised by the Federal Government for quality.  What do you need to know.  Tim O'Brien, owner/operator of The Heathy Place/Apple Wellness in Madison, explains the elements that shoppers should be on the look out for, if they're shopp...

Kaitlyn Riley has an update from the Propane Education and Research Council on what's going on with propane supplies in the Upper Midwest. Plus, get ready for the WI Corn/Soy Expo!  Registrations open! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Josh discusses what hunters need to remember as we approach Wisconsin's gun deer hunting season. Donating to food pantry's is common during the holidays - but what makes up a "good" donation. Did Dean Foods announced bankruptcy impact dairy markets this week.  Mike North with Commodity Risk Management Group in Platteville joined us live for the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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The big news flash came when Dean Foods announced they'll be filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.  Dr. Mark Stephenson with the Center for Dairy Profitability in Madison says he really doesn't believe it will have a profound impact on milk prices or market movement. Meanwhile Wisconsin farmers are weeks behind with the harvest, and with more snow on the way - it doesn't look like things are getting...

We begin by chatting with Chancellor Dennis Shields and staff at UW-Platteville on their part of the developing Dairy Innovation Hub. Next - sub zero weather is shattering records in Wisconsin today. Hay shortages were a problem in 2018, and that trend continues in 2019.  Retired forage specialist, Dr. Dan Undersander, shares what he's finding. Finally - Bryce Knorr from Farm Futures magazine...

The Farmer Veterans Coalition brings together two groups that share a lot in common and helps veterans to start their own farm or find work on current farms.  The founder Michael O'Gorman and current veteran member Caynan Sherwood share more.  Todd Schaller, Chief Conservation Warden for WI DNR gives us an update on CWD in the state.    Doug Rebout shares more about his farm an...

Ann MacGuidwin shares how soybean cyst nematodes could be the cause of you plateaued soybean yields. Governor Tony Evers commented on how DATCP's work is still so important after Brad Pfaff was not confirmed as secretary, and on Randy Romanski as the interim secretary for the department. Curt Larson President and CEO of Equity Livestock Sales Association Cooperative talks about how 2019 went for t...

Patrick Geoghegan with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin talks about the educational outreach they are doing with younger people. Political Scientist Joe Heim from La Crosse explains what's next at DATCP with the secretary position. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist shares his understanding on the markets and what is impacting them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Churney talks about cyber security on the farm and how to protect your information. Brad Pfaff was not confirmed as the DATCP Secretary, and there was much debate about his appointment on the senate floor. Bobbi Wilson, Government Relations Director at the Wisconsin Farmers Union talked about their reaction to Pfaff's non-confirmation, and Howard Marklein shared why he voted against Pfaff.&...

Tamas Houlihan is the executive director of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association, and gave insight into how the potato harvest looked during 2019. Kara O'Connor the Government Relations Director at the Wisconsin Farmers Union  talks about about Brad Pfaff potential to not be confirmed. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist shares his insights to the markets. See omnystudio.com...

Dean Dale Gallenberg shares more about UW River Fall's plan for Dairy Innovation Hub. While at World Dairy Expo Dr. Frank Mitloehner from UC Davis talked about climate change and the impact of the dairy Industry. The veterinarians at UW-Madison help to care for the animals at the Zoo in Madison, how does caring for animals like rhinos and zebras compare to cows and horse? See omnystudio.com/listen...

Martin Barbre of USDA Risk Management talks about updates to crop insurance and how farmers can take advantage of these changes. Andrea Brossard, a dairy farmer, shares her thoughts on the proposed legislation regarding dairy labeling in Wisconsin. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist gives up an update on the markets, and what is causing shifts currently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Hannah Sjostrom, WI/American Honey Queen shares more about WI bees ad honey and an upcoming convention this weekend in Fond du Lac. The USDA has established a domestic hemp production program, and we look deeper into that. Steve Freese tells the whole story on bringing electricity to rural Guatemala See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benjamin Grant, soil scientist with Stand Fast Farms explains what to do for hemp harvesting, and what you should be looking for in a processor. Tammy Baldwin talks about the programs she has been pushing to get funding for that would impact WI agriculture. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist shares insight to market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amelia Hayden is the WI National Officer Candidate and Star in Agrscience Finalist, and we found out more about here experiences. Marin Barbere,USDA RMA  talks about extending harvest window options due to difficult fall. Tamas Houlihan is with the WI Potato and Vegetable growers and shared how the harvest went for them in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Vilsack, CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council give more insight as to why he is hopefully about the future of dairy. Steve Freese is the President and CEO of the WI Electric Co-op shared about going to Guatemala to help bring electricity to a village there.  Focus on Energy, Steve Craker talking about grain dryer tune up incentive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Josh Grunnett is the Senior Grain Merchandiser at Landmark Services Cooperative and shared how things are looking so far in regards to grain quality for harvest 2019.   Jim Dell, Landmark CEO, talks about a new dry fertilizer facility that is being built in Evansville. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist with Farm Futures shares insight into current market trends. See omnystudio.com/list...

Matt Glewen is the general manager of Farm Technology Days shared more about the decision to not host the 2021 show.  SWCAP is hosting a gala for people helping people and Kriss Marion talked about the importance of this topic. Lucas Conmey with Compeer Financial about crop insurance planning for 2020 based on 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.