Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.
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Father-son duo David and Eric are self proclaimed ”donut connoisseurs” where each week they review three different donuts from shops in their neck of the woods, David in Missouri and Eric in California. With Eric’s experience working in a donut shop and David’s experience of eating donuts his whole life, they’ll be sure to have insightful and entertaining conversations about their favorite food in the whole wide world.
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The Mid-West Wales Regional VAWDASV Partnership Podcast Series
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The Mid-West Wales Regional VAWDASV Partnership Community Ambassador podcast features a range of guests which brings diverse perspectives on the importance of Community Ambassadors within a domestic abuse setting. Domestic abuse is a pervasive issue and affects people across all demographics, and whilst national campaigns and specialist organisations do crucial work, more support is needed from the communities in which we work – this is where community ambassadors come in. Take a listen to t ...
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At Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, field demonstrations draw crowds and turn heads. After all, Farm Tech Days is one of the few places you can see the latest in agriculture equipment in action. While these demos make a great show, they’ll also be a part of decision-making for producers looking to invest in new technology. Don Zietlow is leading the…
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Dave and Eric are back to review and discuss some donut shops around their home that you might not have heard of! Plus, a jam packed Donut News of The Week segment! Follow us on Instagram: @midwestdonutspod저자 Eric Leggitt
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Adopt A Cow Readies For New School Year - Tasha Schleis
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11:20When the school bell rings for 2025-26, classrooms everywhere will have a chance to learn more about the fantastic care dairy farms give to their calves! It's the "Adopt-A-Cow" program and it's free! Tasha Schleis, dairy farmer in Kewaunee County and board member of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, participated last year as a host. Schlies says it was a…
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The 2025 Wisconsin Farm Tech Days will once again be held at Clinton Farms in Bear Creek. This will be the third time the farm has hosted and this year the event will include some new transportation features. Now attendees will have the option to fly their planes into the Clintonville airport to avoid traffic. Jim Kerns a Farm Tech Days committee m…
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Tax Benefits Farms Can Use And Beef Keeps Climbing - Heinberg
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50:00Farms are diligently working on harvesting the hay and forages they'll need for the winter, but there have been some challenges. Kiley Allan chats with Mark Renz, professor and extension specialist with UW-Madison. He says that weed management is critical to maintaining a good stand. He also notes that he's receiving more reports of herbicide carry…
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Restaurants In Bahamas Add Lamb And Dairy Farmers Support Education At State Fair
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50:00For farmers "down under" the growing season is opposite of what we're experiencing in Wisconsin. The challenges, however, remain some of the same. Bob Bosold visits with Australian grain grower, Peter Black, about how he approaches his crops and markets and what's different compared to Wisconsin. Heat returns in this week's forecast. Stu Muck break…
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Clinton Family Readies For Farm Tech And Sesquicentennial Farm Turns Tragedy To Charity
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50:00The third time really is the charm for the Clinton family from Bear Creek. Their farm, Clinton Farm, is getting ready to host the state's largest outdoor ag event for a third time! Pam Jahnke visits with patriarch, Jim Clinton, about the dedication the family's given to hosting the show dating back to 1978. In 2003 the farm again hosted the 25th an…
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Aug. 1 is the deadline for the end of a tariff pause, and uncertainty is clouding the agricultural markets. Assistant Professor Jeffrey Hadachek joins us in-studio from the UW-Madison Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Today, we’re talking trade and economic outlooks as we get into the second half of 2025. Despite ongoing uncertainty…
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When you think of the county fair, you might picture carnival rides, fried food, and blue ribbons. But what about bringing home a freezer full of local meat? When you head to the county fair this summer, you can support young producers and stock up on meat at the same time. Andy Geiss joins us, third generation of Geiss Meat Service in Merrill and …
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Severe Weather Follows Similar Path As May Storms Plus Losing Mexico Would Be Huge - Tranel
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50:00There’s a livestock sale going on now, but it’s not your typical animals on the auction block. The Bureau of Land Management within the U.S. Department of the Interior is hosting its Online Corral auction featuring wild horses and donkeys. Stephanie Hoff learns about it from Jason Lutterman from the National Wild Horse and Burro Program. The online…
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How Fairs Try To Protect Against Bad Weather And Cone Crawl Is Back
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50:00There's more to that scoop of ice cream on a cone or in a dish. Aubrey Schlimgen finds out about the secret ingredient one Wisconsin ice cream maker uses to woo consumers into their next flavor. She talks with Ken Norton, Director of Retail Operations-Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. in Madison. The company started in 1962 started as a chocolate shop…
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This year has seen an increase in storms, but not all of these storms are on earth. Geomagnetic storms have been running rampant in space and may be affecting agriculture. Shawn Dahl, the Service Coordinator at the Space Weather Prediction Center shares some of the effects these storms have on agriculture here in the US and some insight in work the…
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Ken Norton serves as the Director of Retail Operations with Chocolate Shoppe Ice cream Co. and has been with the company 5 years. He had his own business and retired, then fell in love with Chocolate Shoppe and their brand. The company started in 1962 Chuck Sr. Deadman and his wife had a Chocolate shop with ice cream, then shifted to just ice cream…
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For the first time, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is offering Commercial Driver’s License training. The session began in early June with a CDL Prep Course. The students transitioned to hands-on training later in the month before taking their state exam on June 28. Business and Industry Services at Southwest Tech, partnered with Gilbertson a…
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Developing a new variety of alfalfa doesn't happen overnight. Dave Witte is the Project Manager at Forage Genetics International. He explains the development process. "We start with about 300,000 plants in our breeding nurseries. We spend four or five years monitoring those plants, putting a lot of stress on those plants." He also explains the elem…
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's drones & Artificial Intelligence (AI)! Julia Guerra, Solutions Architect and licensed drone pilot at FlyGuys, shares what's new in agricultural drone use. An Executive Order that made it easier to fly drones opened more opportunities for farmers. Drones are capturing data that allows for real-time feedback on s…
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See-For-Yourself Tour Accepting Applications - Steve Wilkens
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10:09In the more than four decades since Wisconsin’s first soy checkoff program launched, growers often wonder where, when, why and how checkoff resources are directed toward funding research, creating value-added uses and increasing market access. The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) is inviting growers from across the state to get a closer loo…
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Erika Rodbell is a Forage Research Agronomist with Forage Genetics International. She works out of the location in Nampa, ID. She talks about the difference in alfalfa varieties in different regions in the US. "So in Wisconsin, you have the opposite water problem that we have in the West....those are two very distinct extremes that alfalfa has to b…
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Farmers can expect some continuity and a few key benefits when it comes to their federal income taxes this year. One of the most notable updates is that income tax brackets and standard deductions will stay largely the same, thanks to a budget extension passed by Congress, explains Extension Farm Management Specialist Kelly Wilfert. The rates, orig…
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'Udderly' Proud To Showcase Dairy At Wisconsin State Fair
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6:15What do t-shirts, cheese auctions, and cow care have in common? They’re all part of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s presence at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair! In this month's Checking In With Dairy Checkoff, we’re digging into the many ways DFW is supporting youth, educating fairgoers, and celebrating the state’s world-class dairy industry with…
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Bloom, Scoop, Repeat At Country Lavender & Orchard In Kiel
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17:32I scream, you scream… and now, you can scream for lavender ice cream at Country Lavender and Orchard in Kiel, Wisconsin! We’re back with another episode celebrating Wisconsin’s specialty crop growers. Today we’re heading to a farm that smells like summer and feels like serenity. Sandy Buchholz and her husband, John, started Country Lavender and Orc…
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Geomagnetic Events Upend Ag Technology And Tariff Threat Ripples - Heinberg
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50:00Geomagnetic storms have been occurring with more frequency this year, and it could be causing problems for production agriculture in unlikely areas. Ben Jarboe discusses it with Shawn Dahl, the service coordinator at the space weather prediction center. He says some of the effects these storms have on agriculture here in the US causes damage passer…
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Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist, focusing in alfalfa and pasture weed management. He gives us a look at how the wet spring has allowed for weed issues to advance quickly. He says scouting is key right now, and notes herbicide carryover is becoming more problematic to top quality alfalfa management and keeping record of what herbic…
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Choosing to go to college can be one of the greatest investments in your life or your kid's life but may also be the most costly. Chelsea Wunnicke with the state of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, College Savings Department, says that recently they learned more about how agriculture is different from other industries and how Edvest …
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Unique Tractor Collection In Athens And Let's Celebrate Ice Cream
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50:00Tom Miller, one of the original Miltrim Farms in Athens, has focused his attention away from dairy operations to tractor collecting. Miller says although he may farm with John Deere, he's "colorblind" to brand and is collecting them all. Miller's collection ranges from 2 cylinder engines to the actual implements that they used to pull. Miller says …
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USDA Works To Halt Prop 12 In CA And Testin Summarizes Budget
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50:00The state budget is complete, but really not finished. Pam Jahnke finds out how crafting this state budget took a turn when the federal "Big Beautiful Bill" was being crafted at the same time. State Senator Pat Testin is vice chair of the Joint Finance Committee. He also serves as chair of the Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee. He tells Jahn…
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Wisconsin crop fields have been largely free of major insect outbreaks so far this season, but entomologists warn that could change as heat and moisture levels rise. Krista Hamilton with the DATCP Pest Survey Program says the second half of summer brings a new set of insect threats. Scouting in late July and early August should focus on rootworm be…
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State Federation Of Beef Councils - What Is Is - Dr. Amy Radunz
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11:02Dr. Amy Radunz. a stocker cattle producer from Pierce County and Beef Cattle Technical Specialist for Purina. With decades of experience and a deep-rooted passion for the beef industry, Radunz has made a lasting impact both in and beyond Wisconsin. Her influence spans from state-level leadership to national representation. Radunz currently serves a…
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There’s a livestock sale next week, but it’s not your typical animals on the auction block. The federal government is hosting its regular wild horse and donkey auction, but this go around, there will be a pick-up location and adoption event here in Wisconsin. The Bureau of Land Management within the U.S. Department of the Interior puts on these Onl…
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When it comes to passing the farm down to the next generation, capital gains taxes can pack a punch. Farmland that's appreciated over decades could trigger a hefty tax bill if it's sold or transferred without the right planning. That’s why understanding capital gains is a key part of farm succession. Extension Farm Management Specialist Kelly Wilfe…
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The death tax, otherwise known as the estate or gift tax, kicks in when assets pass on after death. It can have big implications for family farms or small businesses trying to stay afloat for the next generation. Extension Specialist Kelly Wilfert joins us to break down how the tax works and why agriculture groups have been championing the adjustme…
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Brady Quam, vice president of the Lodi Agricultural Fair, has been involved with the fair since he was just a boy. He followed in his father's footsteps by being involved in the Fair Board. He says the fair is unique for a variety of reasons, mostly because it's free AND it's run entirely by volunteers. A trend he's witnessing is a drop in voluntee…
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Lori Ripp has been the secretary of the Lodi Agricultural Fair since 2013. She highlights popular events this week in the grandstand: rodeo, tractor/truck pull, and demolition derby. After the fairgrounds built new barns about 10 years ago, they have continued to see an increase in exhibitors and are using additional tents. New this year, they have…
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The heritage tractor display at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days offers a nostalgic journey through agricultural innovation. The show is Aug. 5-7 at Clinton Farms in Bear Creek. Committee members Gary and LuAnne Knuth tell Mid-West Farm Report that more than three dozen machines and implements will honor Wisconsin's farming heritage. Enthusiasts and …
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The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health has produced a statewide report revealing that fire departments across Wisconsin, especially in rural areas, are facing serious challenges that threaten their ability to respond to emergencies. The report is based on contributions from 418 Fire Chiefs representing 52% of departments statewide. It highlights a gr…
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Cranberries Look Good While Dairy Eyes Tariffs In SE Asia - Burgess
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50:00The Wisconsin cranberry crop is looking pretty good so far in 2025, but constant monitoring is necessary. Kiley Allan visits with Wisconsin's cranberry extension specialist, Allison Jonjak, about what we don't know about cranberries. Rain starts sneaking into Wisconsin today. Stu Muck explains the volumes we can expect and when. County fair season …
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The budget is not perfect, but no budget ever is. That simple statement sums up the bipartisan work that unfolded at the state capitol to craft Wisconsin's budget. Pam Jahnke talks with State Senator, Pat Testin, about why negotiations were different this time around, and what elements Wisconsin's rural and agricultural circles should be watching. …
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7-Part Plan Focused On Agriculter & National Security - Plus "Demo Derby" Ice Cream
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50:00Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is Aug. 5-7 at Clinton Farms in Bear Creek. Ruth Trinrud is a dairy farmer near Waupaca. She’s heading up fundraising efforts for this year’s show – the dollars make it possible. Ruth tells Stephanie Hoff that people or businesses are invited to donate money or in-kind equipment, time, and materials. It also takes man…
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It’s National Ice Cream Month! You can make it your mission to try a new ice cream flavor thanks to the partnership between Wisconsin 4-H and Cedar Crest Ice Cream. The Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest encourages 4-H groups to work together to develop and name a flavor. You can find the winner at a parlor near you today. Shannon Simon …
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In the latest episode of our specialty crop series with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, we visit Blue Ridge Growers in Troy, Wisconsin. Since u-pick blueberries opened July 4, people have been flocking to the farm to pick from over 800 bushes representing six unique varieties of berries. Jill Berke has been hosting people on the far…
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A2 Protein Dairy Solves Digestive Issues And No Crop Complaints - That's A Problem - Heinberg
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50:00How do you convince a consumer to buy your product if they never come near it in the grocery store. That was the dilemma facing Lonnie Holthaus of Milkhaus Dairy in Fennimore. Through investigation inspired by his college son, they found out that their herd was producing A2 protein milk. A2 protein milk is a product that lactose intolerant people c…
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July National Ice Cream Month - WI Dairy Celebrates! Kristen Metcalf
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7:00July is National Ice Cream Month, and while we enjoy those frosty treats, let's remember the hard working dairy farm families that help make it possible. One of which is Kristen Metcalf, District 25 Director that sits on the board of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. She represents producers in Green, Rock and Walworth county and operates a dairy herself…
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State Budget And Big Beautiful Impact WI Ag - What To Know Now
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50:00The transition is complete. Wisconsin's new Alice in Dairyland is on the job with her first official day happening today. Jill Welke finds out what hopes and aspirations Sarah Hagenow is holding for the position as the 78th Alice. Sarah just graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in agricultural and food business management and a …
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Chris showed at the fair himself many years ago and now helps at the fair volunteering and on the board. He notes that because they have a demand in exhibitors in livestock, they have to put up more tents which he also states is a good problem to have. The infrastructure includes new barns to accommodate those things. Chris also talks about the dis…
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He says numbers are always pretty steady for the fair but noticed that the smaller projects are decreasing over the years. Which he hopes to help improve as times goes on as they have more improvements and expansions to the facilities. He is happy to give an update that the City has been working with Stoughton Fair very well compared to other years…
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"Naturally Wisconsin" is boosting the market for Wisconsin's organic products, explains Executive Director Jamie Valenti-Jordan. An 85-degree and sunny summer day could be used to describe the perfect day to go on the lake, or the ideal growing conditions for a cranberry plant. Cranberry Outreach Extension Specialist Allison Jonjak has an update. G…
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Regional Crops and Soils Educator Anastasia Kurth breaks down what our recent weather has meant to our crops. The corn and soybeans were both behind in growing degree days, and the heat helped to accelerate their growth. While the heat was helpful, the amount of moisture was problematic. A dry out will be important for disease prevention. See omnys…
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An 85 degree summer day with a sunny, cloudless sky could be used to describe the perfect day to go on the lake, or the ideal growing conditions for a cranberry plant. Cranberry Outreach Extension Specialist Allison Jonjak gave us a look at how the cranberry crop is shaping up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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How Do You Get People To Sample Dairy If They Think They'll Get Sick
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9:14If you routinely get a bellyache or worse after encountering dairy, then the dairy showcase is the last place you're visiting at the store. That's a problem for Lonnie Holthaus, dairy farmer from Fennimore. Holthaus and his family own and operate Milkhaus Dairy. They have genetically tested their herd of cows to focus on genetics that produce A2 pr…
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Helen Osborn-Senatus is the director of operations at The River Food Pantry, which serves up to 4,000 people per week across Dane County. The demand is growing, and so the pantry is expanding. Down the block, The River Food Pantry is building a new warehouse and community center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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