It’s already started – the back-and-forth weather in a Wisconsin winter that could bring balmy humidity one day and ice the next. The question we’re asking today is how can the environment where you keep your young animals better help you protect them from diseases when we get temperature swings? Eric Rooker with Dairy Doctors works with dairy calves in east central Wisconsin - his customer’s herds range from 30-head to 3,000. He has five considerations for producers this season: 1) know if you have a problem 2) increase calories 3) deep and clean bedding 4) immune modulation and 5) air quality preservation.

It’s already started – the back-and-forth weather in a Wisconsin winter that could bring balmy humidity one day and ice the next. The question we’re asking today is how can the environment where you keep your young animals better help you protect them from diseases when we get temperature swings? Eric Rooker with Dairy Doctors works with dairy calves in east central Wisconsin - his customer’s herds range from 30-head to 3,000. He has five considerations for producers this season: 1) know if you have a problem 2) increase calories 3) deep and clean bedding 4) immune modulation and 5) air quality preservation.

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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5 Calf Considerations This Winter

Economist Corey Geiger discusses the imbalance between protein and butterfat, which is causing challenges for dairy processors as consumer protein demand rises.

Economist Corey Geiger discusses the imbalance between protein and butterfat, which is causing challenges for dairy processors as consumer protein demand rises.

CoBank Dairy Economist Corey Geiger -  Protein vs butterfat in milk, Beef on Dairy

I'm guessing when you think of biofuels you don't think of boats.  Well that could be changing!  Jill Welke found out how biofuels are making its way into boats through marine ethanol.  Adrian Tolson, Chair of the International Bunker Industry Association and owner of 2050 Marine energy is optimistic about ethanol use in ships. Tolson says maritime decarbonisation and exploring the potential role of ethanol as an alternative marine fuel is an exciting proposition. He also says there are steps necessary to make it happen. Those steps needed involve fuel producers, technology providers, shipowners, ports, and policymakers.

Hot and sticky describes the way we begin September.  Stu Muck also explains where the rainfall in the forecast is likely land.

When a farm or family experience an auction, or a land sale, they're faced with some tax questions.  How can they manage this sudden surge in income?  Can they use it to build for the future?  Ashly Huhn from the Steffes Group explains the tools they make available to help that transition happen.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

Three Wisconsin Jersey operators captured national attention at the American Jersey Convention in Springfield, MO.  Pam Jahnke congratulates Jazzy Jersey's in Lodi, Glacier Ridge Dairy in Milton and All-Lynn Jersey in Reedsburg.

So the markets have plenty of topics for conversation today!  The latest crop progress report is out getting reaction.  EPA has just ruled that some small and mid-sized refiners are getting a pass on biofuels blends.  What's that doing to trade.  Plus the beef import issue hits front and center today.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend tackles them all.

I'm guessing when you think of biofuels you don't think of boats.&nbsp; Well that could be changing!&nbsp; Jill Welke found out how biofuels are making its way into boats through marine ethanol.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adrian Tolson, Chair of the International Bunker Industry Association and owner of 2050 Marine energy is optimistic about ethanol use in ships. Tolson says maritime decarbonisation and exploring the potential role of ethanol as an alternative marine fuel is an exciting proposition. He also says there are steps necessary to make it happen. Those steps needed involve fuel producers, technology providers, shipowners, ports, and policymakers.
Hot and sticky describes the way we begin September.&nbsp; Stu Muck also explains where the rainfall in the forecast is likely land. When a farm or family experience an auction, or a land sale, they're faced with some tax questions.&nbsp; How can they manage this sudden surge in income?&nbsp; Can they use it to build for the future?&nbsp; Ashly Huhn from the Steffes Group explains the tools they make available to help that transition happen.&nbsp; Paid for by Steffes Group.
Three Wisconsin Jersey operators captured national attention at the American Jersey Convention in Springfield, MO.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke congratulates Jazzy Jersey's in Lodi, Glacier Ridge Dairy in Milton and All-Lynn Jersey in Reedsburg.
So the markets have plenty of topics for conversation today!&nbsp; The latest crop progress report is out getting reaction.&nbsp; EPA has just ruled that some small and mid-sized refiners are getting a pass on biofuels blends.&nbsp; What's that doing to trade.&nbsp; Plus the beef import issue hits front and center today.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend tackles them all.

Biofuel Ruling, Beef Imports And Poor Soybeans Move Markets - Heinberg

With fertilizer costs as high as they are, it's important for the growers using those inputs to know exactly what they do. Bob Bosold learns a little something about nitrogen from Dr. Steven Hall.  Hall is the lab’s Principal Investigator and is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at UW-Madison. He explains to Bob Bosold the principals of nitrogen fertilizer and why Wisconsin farmers sometimes find it difficult to keep in place.

The heat returns to Wisconsin as we roll into September.  It also brings with it some rain events. Stu Muck gets us started with the week outlook.

There's plenty of questions circling the issue of imported beef bound for Wisconsin.  Producers are worried it will upset their already struggling "rebuild" of the U.S. beef industry.  Consumers have questions about the quality of this beef coming in and where it will end up.  Teri Barr brings it all together in a conversation with Darren VonRuden, President of the WI Farmers Union.

While consumers wonder about the beef at the grocery store, parents wonder if beef will be offered at the school lunch program.  Constraints on what food can be offered and at what price point are just a few of the challenges that Caitlin Harrison sees.  She's the director of food and nutrition services at Elmbrook School District west of Milwaukee.  She says given the federal reimbursement levels they're facing, they have about $1-2 per tray to actually spend on food.  Kiley Allen gets more details on what ends up on those trays and why.

With fertilizer costs as high as they are, it's important&nbsp;for the growers using those inputs to know exactly what they do. Bob Bosold learns a little something about nitrogen from Dr. Steven Hall.&nbsp; Hall is the lab&rsquo;s Principal Investigator and is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at UW-Madison. He explains to Bob Bosold the principals of nitrogen fertilizer and why Wisconsin farmers sometimes find it difficult to keep in place. The heat returns to Wisconsin as we roll into September.&nbsp; It also brings with it some rain events. Stu Muck gets us started with the week outlook. There's plenty of questions circling the issue of imported beef bound for Wisconsin.&nbsp; Producers are worried it will upset their already struggling "rebuild" of the U.S. beef industry.&nbsp; Consumers have questions about the quality of this beef coming in and where it will end up.&nbsp; Teri Barr brings it all together in a conversation with Darren VonRuden, President of the WI Farmers Union. While consumers wonder about the beef at the grocery store, parents wonder if beef will be offered at the school lunch program.&nbsp; Constraints on what food can be offered and at what price point are just a few of the challenges that Caitlin Harrison sees.&nbsp; She's the director of food and nutrition services at Elmbrook School District west of Milwaukee.&nbsp; She says given the federal reimbursement levels they're facing, they have about $1-2 per tray to actually spend on food.&nbsp; Kiley Allen gets more details on what ends up on those trays and why.

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