Michael Ruff - Chippewa County Century & Sesquicentennial Farm
Michael Ruff’s farm in Chippewa County has a rich history that dates back to 1850 when his great-great-great-grandfather immigrated from Germany to Milwaukee with his family of seven. Two of their children served in the Civil War, and in 1866, the family moved to Chippewa County, where they engaged…
High Mosquito Pressure in Wisconsin
The recent heavy rains across Wisconsin have significantly impacted mosquito populations, leading to heightened mosquito pressure in many areas of the state, particularly in regions such as the Driftless Area and the North Woods. State entomologist, PJ Liesch, provided insights into the current sit…
Trout Farming In Cattle Country
Peter Fritsch the president and owner of Rushing Waters explains how they run their business and what it takes to raise rainbow trout
Compeer Gives Back As Grain Farmers Feel The Pinch
On a Friday morning, UW Entomology Professor Emily Bick, co-founder of the Insect Eavesdropper, says farmers have a new way to detect and monitor insect pests directly on their crops by harnessing sound. Her new tool provides early detection that can significantly enhance crop protection strategies…
Beef-On-Dairy Industry Report - Dr. Troy Wistuba
The beef industry is buzzing with an exciting trend to fill the beef supply gap – raising beef-on-dairy cattle. This innovative approach to raising high-quality beef is shaking up the market, driven by changing consumer preferences, a decline in traditional beef cattle numbers, economic factors and…
Beef-On-Dairy Industry Report - Dr. Troy Wistuba
The beef industry is buzzing with an exciting trend to fill the beef supply gap – raising beef-on-dairy cattle. This innovative approach to raising high-quality beef is shaking up the market, driven by changing consumer preferences, a decline in traditional beef cattle numbers, economic factors and…
Karen Palmer McLean - Dane County Century Farm
In 1846, two years before Wisconsin achieved statehood, Pliny and Valeria Clark, along with their children, arrived in the Wisconsin Territory from Vermont and became some of the earliest settlers in the newly established Town of Montrose. Pliny purchased land from the US Government, including the …
Dan Pederson - Manitowoc County Century & Sesquicentennial Farm
Pine Lawn Farms, nestled along the Manitowoc River in Cato, has a rich history dating back to 1874 when Halverson Pederson, a Norwegian immigrant who worked on the railroads, purchased the farm. Halverson's son Clarence later took over, building a two-story farmhouse, parts of which include the ori…
Heavy Rains Impact Your Field, Fishing Spot & Freedom From Bugs
While today's forecast calls for sunshine and no rain, we're still dealing with the implications of heavy rainfall from this spring and summer. Pam Jahnke sits down with NRCS Chief Terry Cosby who outlines the work the agency is doing to get money into producers' hands for conservation work. He say…
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Turns Six
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center is celebrating its year anniversary this year. Join Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center brand manager Abigail Winkel to learn the details.