Senator Baldwin will Push for Dairy Support as Lawmakers Return to Washington

There will be a limited number of legislative days when lawmakers return to Washington -- and Congress breaks again -- before the midterm elections. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin plans to push for dairy support while keeping an eye on the farm bill and other issues affecting Wisconsin agriculture. Sh…

A Peek Behind The School Lunchroom Counter

School lunches are highly regulated by the federal government, but they still need to be tasty to appeal to students. What does that mean your child's actually getting served? Diane Pratt-Heavner joins Kiley Allan. She's a spokesperson for the School Nutrition Association. She's explains the carefu…

What Makes A Safe Canning Recipe?

As canning and preservation enthusiasts shift from crop to crop, Heather Quackenboss, a UW–Madison Extension Human Development and Relationships Educator, says it's important to make sure you're crossing your t's and dotting your i's when it comes to proper preservation techniques. While there are …

Livestock Producers Get Creative To Solve Meat Processing Deserts

In order for meat to go from the farm to your dinner plate, there's several steps that need to happen, and they're all important. One of those critical steps the Mid-West Farm Report is talking about is the processing step. While there are many factors that play into getting an appointment at your …

Pickle Party Shares The Joy Of Canning

There are numerous roadblocks that can stand in the way of people discovering the benefits of using preservation techniques to extend the shelf life of their produce. As someone who enjoys the canning experience herself, Marissa DeGroot is on a mission to invite more people to discover the joys of …

Cattle Producer Navigates Processing Deserts

Haly Schultz and her husband take great pride in raising the seventh generation now on Marth Homestead Farm. In addition to the pride they feel for their children, they're also proud to run their own beef store and help feed their community. But like every other aspect of farming, running the beef …

John Osterhaus on chopping, crop conditions, and the merger with PNAA

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WI Sheep & Wool Draws Fiber Art Interest And Corn Silage Harvest Has Begun

Sheep and wool enthusiasts are bound for the Jefferson Co Fair Park this weekend for the annual WI Sheep & Wool Festival.  Hedger Becker is a relative newcomer to the event, but has been engaged with the industry for years.  She explains to Pam Jahnke how rapidly interest in fiber arts has energize…

WEDC Secretary John Miller on helping start-up businesses

Secretary John Miller with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation discusses how the organization teams up with others to help new businesses get started, including food production and new farm enterprises.

The Hidden Driver of Calf Health: The Gut Microbiome - Dr. Jill Soderstrom

Joining us today is Dr. Jill Soderstrom, a dairy young animal solutions specialist with Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Solutions. Dr. Soderstrom has a passion for improving animal well-being and performance by supporting animal health and optimizing the gut microbiome. She’s especially interested in calv…