MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

New survey information on Wisconsin consumers shows we're all about the meat!  Angie Horkan with the Wisconsin Beef Council says the state paces well ahead of the national average on the amount of beef we consume in a week.  She also notes that Wisconsinites are less likely to have sampled plant based proteins! Even specialty crops in Wisconsin including fruits and vegetables are struggl...

It's one of the most complex buildings the state of Wisconsin has ever undertaken, and it's almost complete on the UW-Madison campus.  The UW Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery Building should be ready for occupancy by this spring according to Jeff Sindelar, associate professor in the Department of Animal Sciences. The U.S. may have a lot of things - but it definitely doesn't have...

Steve Acheson of South Central Wisconsin Hemp is trying to get ahead of all the interest in growing and processing the crop in the state.  His cooperative approach to the opportunity is designed to protect farmers from out of state commercial interests.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winners abound at the Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo!  Jenna Preston has a wrap up of the 8 chefs that competed in the annual Taste of Elegance. Depression and farm suicide has been a major theme at many Wisconsin conferences this winter.  Jeff Diztenberger, farmer from Albany, lived it first hand and shares his experiences with the audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryce Knorr with Farm Futures magazine brings the latest insights into what's happening in Washington, DC, between the US and China trade negotiators. Paul Mitchell, UW Ag Economist, shares insights into what farm bankruptcy numbers tell us about Wisconsin agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The headline statewide is the historical subzero weather, but dialy chores on the farm have to go on.  Mitch Breunig, owner of Mystic Valley dairy in Roxbury north of Madison, shares a day in the life of a dairy farmer for consumers.  Weather's only one of the challenges dairy farmers are facing today. There's  also legislation being reintroduced in Madison to provide fundingfor saf...

Wisconsin farmers will need to use care in 2019 when it comes to dicamba technology in soybeans specifically.  Dr. Rodrigo Werle, UW Extension Weed Specialist, has wrapped up a survey from 2018 that shows how the herbicide technology was used and what needs to change for 2019. Poor bottom lines are forcing some dairies to bring livestock home from custom operators that had been caring for the...

Dr. Mark Markel, Dean of UW-School of Veterinary Medicine explains their latest launch of a building campaign to expand the school and clinic. Wisconsin Farmers Union had a great turnout at their 88th annual state convention in Appleton.  Darren Von Ruden, WFU president explains the membership uptick.  Roger Johnson, NFU president was also in attendance and comments on the government reo...

Wisconsin's largest dairy and livestock operators are invited to meet with some of the state regulators that permit them beginning in February.  Kevin Erb, Extension Nutrient Manager, says the meetings are designed to keep the line of communications open in all channels.   Kevin Weiler, Focus on Energy Dairy Advisor, highlights some of the maintenance bonuses available to farms in the 20...

Consumers really DON'T know what they're getting in the dairy showcase especially when it comes to imitation cheeses from plant based sources.  New survey out shows how deep confusion is. Farm Futures is releasing their acreage estimates this morning and we get a preview from Bryce Knorr.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angie Horkan from the WI Beef Council says that 2018 wasn't bad for WI beef producers .  Why?  Angie Horkan  from the Wisconsin Beef Council explains consumer trends the industry is looking at for 2019. Jenna Preston also brings an update on hemp interest in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 FSA offices in Wisconsin reopen again today for limited sevice to farmers as the government shutdown continues. Bryce Knorr, Commodity Specialist with Farm Futures, says the information slow down to the market place is becoming increasingly frustrating as Brazil's harvest moves forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen in as Pam learns more about the building campaign that's been launched by the School of Veterinary Medicine at UW-Madison.  Dr. Mark Markel, Dean of the School , explains how crowded the school's become and the always expanding specialized areas of animal care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's changes coming to Wisconsin's Manure Risk Advisory System beginning in February.  Mark Jenks from DATCP has the updates. Eight chefs from Wisconsin have been named finalists in the annual Taste of Elegance, hosted by the Wisconsin Pork Producers on January 31st. Mike North, Commodity Risk Management Group in Platteville, updates us on the latest GDT sale in the Oceania region and what...

While the Wisconsin Farmers Union prepares for their annual meeting in Appleton - focused on supply management and consolidation in agriculture - the Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic has a different twist. Tom Bressler, executive director of the WI Agribusiness Association, says while attendance may be a little soft at this year's WI Agribusiness Classic - attitudes are still positive.  He says...

The Wisconsin delegation attending the American Farm Bureau Federation's 100th Anniversary convention in New Orleans got shot down Tuesday in an effort to investigate supply management plans for the dairy industry.  Jim Holte, WI Farm Bureau President, says it's always difficult to try and get change on national policy, but he thought the state made a good argument. Weather may not be real in...

Wisconsin's own Kelly Wilfert scores in the American Farm Bureau Discussion meet in New Orleans, as President Trump focuses on the border wall and the government shut down. 42% of private wells tested in southwest Wisconsin are considered contaminated.  Ken Bradbury, WI State Geologist, breaks down some of the details from their survey. Bryce Knorr, commodity specialist with Farm Futures, con...

We've got the latest update from the 100th American Farm Bureau Federation's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, and it shows two Wisconsin competitors moving forward! Plus we're taking a closer look at some technical upgrades Wisconsin's Manure Risk Advisory Service is bringing to Wisconsin livestock owners and nutrient managers beginning in February with Mark Jenks from the Dept. of Ag., Trade and Co...

Network farm show for Friday, January 11th features Ag Economist, Dan Basse, guest speaker at PDPW's Dairy Policy & Food Summit. Chuck Adami has announced he's retiring from Equity Coop Livestock Association this June.  Who's taking over next. Jessica Mlsna, energy advisor with Focus on Energy, explains the brand new energy incentives available to state farmers and agribusinesses in 2019....

What's happening with future shows for the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days?  Farm Stress and Suicide Awareness gets some attention in Loganville. And China continues to talk trade with US representatives in Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm Director, Pam Jahnke, chats weather with Stu Muck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.