Labor-Free Fly Control Starts Early

Flies aren’t just a nuisance; they cost the livestock industry billions in lost production, and the threat of diseased flies threatens the food chain. Brian Hupp is a national account manager at Central Life Sciences. He tells us why stopping flies in the manure is the ultimate labor-free solution …

USDA Clears Santa's Flight, But Ag Drones Are Under Pressure

Merry Christmas Eve from Mid-West Farm Report! The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus. The permit grants a fleet of reindeer entry through any U.S. border port starting at 6 p.m. tonight. USDA Chief Veterinary Officer Rosemary Sifford says to…

Feed Industry Sees Vulnerabilities In Supply Chain

It turns out that what’s on the plate for livestock, and our pets, is caught in a geopolitical and regulatory tug-of-war. From a dependency on China for essential vitamins to the MAHA movement's potential impact on feed standards, the American Feed Industry Association is juggling a lot of topics w…

What It Takes To Grow Christmas Trees & Beef Industry Finds Holiday Buys- Heinberg

This Christmas will be a bit warmer than usual but, that also means it will be safe travels with only a slight chance of ice on the roads according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck. 8 to 12 years. That's how long it takes for a Christmas tree to grow before it is ready for our around two months of hol…

Beef Checkoff Driving Global Demand & Classroom Science

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board is intensifying its efforts to boost the industry’s bottom line by expanding international markets and investing in urban education.  Through partnerships with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the Beef Checkoff is successfully marketing "the whole animal" by identifying …

Animal Ag Alliance Counters Plant-Based Trends

Animal Agriculture Alliance is doubling down on its efforts to promote the role of animal proteins in a balanced lifestyle.  The organization recently launched a refreshed version of its "Meat Matters" guide, a resource designed to counter campaigns like "Meatless Mondays" that have gained tractio…

Mid-West Farm Report Ride Along - Syngenta's Durastak Development

Time for another Mid-West Farm Report Ride-A-Long.  An opportunity to accept invitations to find out about the latest technology and innovations Wisconsin farmers are evaluating and using.  Today we travel to Malta, IL and the site of the Syngenta Seeds Research and Development Innovation Center. …

More Genomic H5N1 Details Released And New Bill Brings Hope For Wedding Barns

Weeds remained an evolving challenge for Wisconsin farmers.  Jill Welke gets a recap from UW-Extension Weed Specialist, Dr. Rodrigo Werle.  Werle's making his rounds statewide sharing what they learned this growing season.  He says there were some breakthroughs this year that proved to be challengi…

What's A Reindeer's Ration And By The Numbers - Feeding Local

Wisconsin farms feature a lot of different crops and animals, but despite our diversity - it doesn't normally include reindeer.  Reindeer, otherwise known as caribou, take center stage for a lot of stories during the holiday season.  Ben Jarboe takes a fun adventure to find out more about what rein…

WFBF Sounds Alarm Amid Labor Shortages

"The number one issue that whenever I talk to farmers has always been labor," says Tyler Wenzlaff, director of national affairs with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation. "We're not going to be able to survive if we do not have labor needs met." Wenzlaff explains that the traditional model of family-r…