Enjoying a grilled cheese at World Dairy Expo is truly a staple in the whole experience. And it’s brought to you courtesy of UW-Madison students. Grace Mansell who hails from Roberts, Wisconsin is a Biological Systems Engineering student on campus. And she’s spearheading the grilled cheese stand at Expo. Her passion for the dairy industry stems from helping her grandparents on their dairy farm in New Richmond. She’s kept that passion alive through Badger Dairy Club, one of the organizations that staffs the grilled cheese stand.

Enjoying a grilled cheese at World Dairy Expo is truly a staple in the whole experience. And it&rsquo;s brought to you courtesy of UW-Madison students. Grace Mansell who hails from Roberts, Wisconsin is a Biological Systems Engineering student on campus. And she&rsquo;s spearheading the grilled cheese stand at Expo. Her passion for the dairy industry stems from helping her grandparents on their dairy farm in New Richmond. She&rsquo;s kept that passion alive through Badger Dairy Club, one of the organizations that staffs the grilled cheese stand.

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.

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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20,000 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches At World Dairy Expo

Dr. Temple Grandin has spent her career observing the habits of animals.  Today she visits with Bob Bosold about the supporting structure on animal handling that really worries her.  People!  Grandin says she's worried about the skill set most graduates bring to the marketplace.  With escalating retirements, Grandin says there's no new candidates in the pipeline to fill these voids.

Smoke's still around but temperatures are moderating.  Stu Muck says we get back to "normal" temperatures this week with a little rain added in.

July is National Ice Cream month and Wisconsin will not be left out of the celebration.  Kiley Allan catches up with Carolyn Alsteen, who represents district 2 on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors and farms in Coleman.  She highlights some of the ice cream production consumers may not realize originates in Wisconsin.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Fairs continue around Wisconsin this week.  While you visit, keep your eyes open for informational plaquards that may be present.  It's part of a public education mission the WI Fair Association is on.  Pam Jahnke reviews with Jayme Butke, executive secretary of the WI Fair Association.  She says the financial footprint fairs have on the state is incredible.  Now they want to find out about the intrinsic value of fairs on communities.

Dr. Temple Grandin has spent her career observing the habits of animals.&nbsp; Today she visits with Bob Bosold about the supporting structure on animal handling that really worries her.&nbsp; People!&nbsp; Grandin says she's worried about the skill set most graduates bring to the marketplace.&nbsp; With escalating retirements, Grandin says there's no new candidates in the pipeline to fill these voids.
Smoke's still around but temperatures are moderating.&nbsp; Stu Muck says we get back to "normal" temperatures this week with a little rain added in.
July is National Ice Cream month and Wisconsin will not be left out of the celebration.&nbsp; Kiley Allan catches up with Carolyn Alsteen, who represents district 2 on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors and farms in Coleman.&nbsp; She highlights some of the ice cream production consumers may not realize originates in Wisconsin.&nbsp; Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Fairs continue around Wisconsin this week.&nbsp; While you visit, keep your eyes open for informational plaquards that may be present.&nbsp; It's part of a public education mission the WI Fair Association is on.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke reviews with Jayme Butke, executive secretary of the WI Fair Association.&nbsp; She says the financial footprint fairs have on the state is incredible.&nbsp; Now they want to find out about the intrinsic value of fairs on communities.

People Shorage Worries Temple Grandin and Fairs Keep Data Rolling

While June is National Dairy Month, July is just as sweet. National Ice Cream Month brings us a great opportunity to celebrate the people and the cows who make the sweet treat possible. We're catching up with just one of those people today. Carolyn Alsteen is a dairy farmer who represents District 2 on Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. She farms in Coleman, Wisconsin. She tells us how she's celebrating National Ice Cream Month. Learn more at wisconsindairy.org. 

While June is National Dairy Month, July is just as sweet. National Ice Cream Month brings us a great opportunity to celebrate the people and the cows who make the sweet treat possible. We're catching up with just one of those people today. Carolyn Alsteen is a dairy farmer who represents District 2 on Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. She farms in Coleman, Wisconsin. She tells us how she's celebrating National Ice Cream Month. Learn more at <a href="wisconsindairy.org">wisconsindairy.org</a>.&nbsp;

Ice Cream Month Is "Dairy" Sweet!

This week shows how important animal handling is.  With the weather element included, paying attention to what an animal sees in its surrounding is critical.  Bob Bosold talks with one of the industry leaders in that field.  Dr. Temple Grandin.  Grandin explains her focus when it comes to animal handling systems, and some of the simple things that can often be overlooked by farmers.  

Temperatures may be a few degrees cooler today, but you won't notice much of a change with the smoke.  Stu Muck steers us through what the weekend has in store for with weather.

Beginning on Tuesday, Wisconsin is implementing some new restrictions on animals coming into the state from areas affected by New World Screwworm.  Teri Barr listens to what WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, has to say about the plan.

Dairy farmer Mitch Breunig is one of those that's been spending long hours trying to keep his cows comfortable.  Breunig owns/operates Mystic Valley Dairy in Roxbury.  He tells Pam Jahnke that every piece of technology from high capacity fans to sprinkler systems has been key.  He even has deployed "fitbits" for cows to monitor their respiration and feed intake.

As the 2026 WI Farm Technology Days show drew to a close in Stratford, questions were already popping up on where the show will be in 2027.  Pam Jahnke talks with Janet Keller, show general manager, about that point and others.  Keller says they've got plenty of farms interested in hosting future shows, and she says the restructure they implemented three years ago is helping.ed

This week shows how important animal handling is.&nbsp; With the weather element included, paying attention to what an animal sees in its surrounding is critical.&nbsp; Bob Bosold talks with one of the industry leaders in that field.&nbsp; Dr. Temple Grandin.&nbsp; Grandin explains her focus when it comes to animal handling systems, and some of the simple things that can often be overlooked by farmers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Temperatures may be a few degrees cooler today, but you won't notice much of a change with the smoke.&nbsp; Stu Muck steers us through what the weekend has in store for with weather.
Beginning on Tuesday, Wisconsin is implementing some new restrictions on animals coming into the state from areas affected by New World Screwworm.&nbsp; Teri Barr listens to what WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, has to say about the plan.
Dairy farmer Mitch Breunig is one of those that's been spending long hours trying to keep his cows comfortable.&nbsp; Breunig owns/operates Mystic Valley Dairy in Roxbury.&nbsp; He tells Pam Jahnke that every piece of technology from high capacity fans to sprinkler systems has been key.&nbsp; He even has deployed "fitbits" for cows to monitor their respiration and feed intake.
As the 2026 WI Farm Technology Days show drew to a close in Stratford, questions were already popping up on where the show will be in 2027.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke talks with Janet Keller, show general manager, about that point and others.&nbsp; Keller says they've got plenty of farms interested in hosting future shows, and she says the restructure they implemented three years ago is helping.ed

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