MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

It's officially fall and with that comes fall activities.  Find out what it really takes to make a corn maze. October is National Pork Month.  Find out how you can recognize the month. Commodities specialist Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures shares is expertise regarding market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Fahrngruber is the owner of VES Environmental Solutions and shares more about his work to bring environmental sustainability to the dairy industry world wide. Ben and Jerry's is a popular ice cream company, but do you know how they supply the demand?  Cheryl Pinto is the supply chain manager for Ben and Jerry's and talked about their relationship with farmers. Karen Gefvert is the Execu...

Sen. Howard Marklein shares more information about the funding for the dairy innovation hub, as well as what volunteer rural EMS are needing to stay in communities. September Ag. equipment sales insight with Kurt Blades Sean Connelly talks about how things are looking for soybeans See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Class III Milk prices have been up one moment, and down the next. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis at UW-Madison shares insight as to why the markets are facing such volatility. Rep. Ron Kind delves into how international trade issues are impacting farmers here in Wisconsin. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist, shares his knowledge on market prices and what has been impacting the...

National Farmer Day was October 12th.  Patrick Maier of Waunakee decided to try and connect with the public about environmental practices that day.  Dr. Mark Stephenson talks about milk and dairy beverages. Abigail Martin gives us an Alice in Dairyland update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Technology Days 2022 will be in Clark County, and we were able to catch up with the host family, Roehl Acres of Loyal. A cheese making plant in an urban city like Milwaukee isn't where most people would picture it.  But Clock Shadow Creamery does just that. Bryce Knorr, commodities specialist gives insight to the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Randy Shaver, a UW Dairy Scientist, was the 2019 World Dairy Expo Industry Person of the Year, and he took a look at what that award meant. International trade is on the minds of many. Beth Schaffer with the Dairy Farmers of WI on the grassroots efforts they use to help promote WI dairy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Bauer, CEO of Ellsworth Creamery and member of DATCP board,  with shares more about the future of the diary industry and what it looks like going forward. World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate updates from Bryce Knorr. Clark County is the 2022 host of Farm Technology Days and we caught up with the host family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Dairy Expo brought it in exhibitors and visitors from around the country and world, and we learned more about their experiences. Howard Marklein talks about the Dairy Innovation Hub getting funding in the Joint Fiance Committee. Bryce Knorr, Commodities Specialist with Farm Futures Magazine sheds some light on current market trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Galen, with the National Milk Producers Federation talks about the DMC Program checks, that farmers might even have on hand now.  USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, responds to the backlash about some of this comments during his town hall meeting at World Dairy Expo. Mike North and Peter Turks share about their partnership to help with dairy risk management.   See omnystudio.com/lis...

Things could be tricky when it comes to propane use this fall.  Find out what you need to know before it's too late. Steve Maddox is the 2019 Dairy Man of the Year, find out more about his operation in California.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recently celebrated national alpaca days.  Find out more about this not so common part of animal agriculture. Less than ideal weather is still headed our way, making preparing for harvest difficult. Tom Vilsack, former USDA Secretary and now CEO of the US Dairy Export Council shares why he is optimistic about dairy exports, particularly cheese.   See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Last winter during the heavy snows, a lot of farm buildings collapsed.  Find out more about the regulations, or lack there of regarding the engineer of these buildings. Find out more about the behind the scenes process of the those delicious grill cheese sandwiches at World Dairy Expo. What will the quality of seed look like for the soybean harvest?  Find out more with Dr. Damon Smith.&n...

The Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, and the Department of Workforce Development are coming together to help farmers harness the skills they have on the farm and be able to transition those into careers off the farm. Janina Siemers is the 2019 Dairy woman of the year, and shared about her operation and how she feels being selected for the honor.  And World Dairy Expo i...

Bill Hageman, president of World Dairy Expo shares what WDE is doing to stay relevant as the agriculture industry continues to change.   Sonny Perdue, USDA Secretary stopped in WI for WDE, and met with different organizations regard school health.  He shared some of what he heard at a town hall meeting at WDE, and what he hopes for regarding youth programs in schools. See omnystudio...

World Dairy Expo is here, check out what you can look forward to this year, including what's new.  Senator Tammy Baldwin shares the initiatives she has been pushing for in the dairy industry.  Farm Commons is a non-profit that helps you find the legal advise on the farm.  Find out more about how they help farmers everyday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Dairy Expo starts today!  Josh Scramlin gave us an insight into what you can expect for 2019. Tammy Baldwin shared more information about what she has been pushing for in regards to helping the dairy industry. Farm Commons is meant to help farmers understand the law, learn more about who they are and how they can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dunn County Dairy Judging Team is representing WI at World Dairy Expo this week, and is hoping to earn their way to a trip to Europe. Lucas Conmey with Compeer Financial share more information about the Top Up Payments. And Gypsy Moths, what's happening regarding state management of those? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tend to have a good handle on what is happening in the conventional crop markets, but what about organics?  Ryan Koory, is the director of economics at Mercaris,and shed some light on what organic markets are doing, and what is impacting them. World Beef Expo started today, and next week is the beginning of World Dairy Expo. And Pam talks with a grain processing facility in Alaska, that ad...

Jim Renn, President of World Beef Expo showcases what people can expect while the World Beef Expo.   Don Schuester shares what to expect for this years pumpkin crop. Amber Radatz, Co-Director of Discovery Farms WI shares more about what they do, and what they use their research for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amelia Hayden is the WI National Officer Candidate as well as the only star finalist from WI, in the category of AgriScience.  Find out more about her path to get to this point. Farm Aid was this past Saturday, and some farmers, like Sarah Lloyd were able to share their story and message with artists on the main stage. Bryce Knoor, commodities specialist shared his insight into how the market...

Bob talks with farmers who showcase their devotion to the land. Agriculture Secretaries, past and present, speak in favor of the USMCA trade deal. Kim Meier, solid recovery director, MetroGro - talking about everything that goes down your drain may end up as fertilizer on a Dane County Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfalawn Farm near Menomonie, WI was able to show what they do on the farm when the Speakers Water Quality Task Force stopped in for a visit.  As well as talking with Todd Novak, the water quality task force chair to see how things are going on the task force. Mental health and stress are taking a toll in rural America, and Haley Jordan shared that it is important to be able to reach out when...

There is no doubt that is has been hard on farmers over the past few years.  All of that stress and worry can take a toll,  that is part of why farmers are 60% more likely to commit suicide than the general public.  But there are simple things you can do to help.  There is no one method proven to help everyone, but even baby steps are still a step in the right direction. Haley...

It's National Farm Safety and Health Week.  Cheryl Skjolass is part of the Biological Systems Engineering Department at UW-Madison, and shared more information about farm safety in multiple different facets.   Sen. Howard Marklein talked about the food labeling bill he is introducing at the state level.  And make sure to take care of your mental health, especially in these diff...