Ag Day at the Capitol is coming up on March 29th and there's a fresh face from Wisconsin Farm Bureau that's looking forward to being there. Jason Mugniani, the new Executive Director of Government Relations says the priorities of Wisconsin's Farm Bureau members will be heard in Madison. 

Ag Day at the Capitol is coming up on March 29th and there's a fresh face from Wisconsin Farm Bureau that's looking forward to being there. Jason Mugniani, the new Executive Director of Government Relations says the priorities of Wisconsin's Farm Bureau members will be heard in Madison.

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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Ag Day At The Capitol--Farm Bureau To Focus On Roads

Every soybean grower knows about low market prices.  If you're a farmer sitting on the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, those challenges turn into difficult decisions about where to invest checkoff dollars for the future.  Pam Jahnke sits down with WI Soybean Marketing Board Vice President, Matt Wagenson. 

Wagenson farms near Bear Creek, managing just over 1,000 crop acres plus a beef operation. Now in his 12th year serving as a board member for Wisconsin soybean growers, Wagenson says he's got a more complete picture on how checkoff invested dollars are repaying growers today.  It takes time, and that's one thing he stresses when talking with other growers.

"The most exciting things I've seen in the past two years for us, other than research, is what Delong's doing in Milwaukee,"  Wagenson says.  "Getting the Great Lakes going.  Start cranking stuff out of the Great Lakes out of the St. Lawrence Seaway."  Wagenson says Wisconsin soybeans can now get to Africa and the EU faster than almost any state.  That's one of the stories he shares when growers ask about where their investments are going.

Wagenson says while the WI Soybean Marketing Board cannot invest in physical structures, they can support generating information that helps companies and businesses make decisions about those investment.  Find out more about how your soybean checkoff dollars are being spent in Wisconsin!

Every soybean grower knows about low market prices.&nbsp; If you're a farmer sitting on the <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board</a>, those challenges turn into difficult decisions about where to invest checkoff dollars for the future.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke sits down with <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">WI Soybean Marketing Board </a>Vice President, Matt Wagenson.&nbsp;
Wagenson farms near Bear Creek, managing just over 1,000 crop acres plus a beef operation. Now in his 12th year serving as a board member for Wisconsin soybean growers, Wagenson says he's got a more complete picture on how checkoff invested dollars are repaying growers today.&nbsp; It takes time, and that's one thing he stresses when talking with other growers.
"The most exciting things I've seen in the past two years for us, other than research, is what Delong's doing in Milwaukee,"&nbsp; Wagenson says.&nbsp; "Getting the Great Lakes going.&nbsp; Start cranking stuff out of the Great Lakes out of the St. Lawrence Seaway."&nbsp; Wagenson says Wisconsin soybeans can now get to Africa and the EU faster than almost any state.&nbsp; That's one of the stories he shares when growers ask about where their investments are going.
Wagenson says while the <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">WI Soybean Marketing Board</a> cannot invest in physical structures, they can support generating information that helps companies and businesses make decisions about those investment.&nbsp; Find out more about how your soybean checkoff dollars are being spent in <a href="https://wisoybean.org/wsmb/">Wisconsin!</a>

Tight Dollars Sharpen Farmers Checkoff Investment Strategies - Matt Wagenson

Janet Clark is a busy dairy woman at Vision Aire Farm LLC.  Clark juggles her active on-farm schedule with her duties as the chair of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin farmer board.  Now that the dust has settled from amazing June Dairy Month acitivites, Clark shares some of the milestones DFW's attained that many dairies may have missed.

Clark visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the campaigns DFW spearheads that dairy farmers might miss.  Those efforts include the direct connection DFW is facilitating in "meeting" customers where they're at.  Clark explains that they know sharing the story of Wisconsin dairy coupled with sampling product, leads to success.  This year, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin has already engaged more than 200,000 consumers through community events and farm experiences. After attending these events, 97% said they intend to return, and 98% said they're more likely to purchase Wisconsin cheese. Those personal connections help build trust and confidence in how Wisconsin dairy farmers care for their animals, land, and communities.

It doesn't end there.  Clark says they recognize the need to start growing their next generation of customers.  That begins with the "Adopt A Cow" educational opportunity.  This is a personal favorite of Clark's.  It allows Wisconsin dairy farmers to bring school children into the barn virtually!  Again, so far this year, DFW has helped reached more than 55,000 students through programs like Adopt a Cow, connected with over 2,000 FFA students, and provided dairy education resources to 3,000 teachers. Clark believes that when young people understand where their food comes from, they become more informed consumers and future advocates for agriculture.

These are just a few examples that make Clark proud to represent Wisconsin dairy operations on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board.  These are just a few examples.  She encourages farmers and interested foodies to investigate more at wisconsindairy.org.

Janet Clark is a busy dairy woman at Vision Aire Farm LLC.&nbsp; Clark juggles her active on-farm schedule with her duties as the chair of the <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin </a>farmer board.&nbsp; Now that the dust has settled from amazing June Dairy Month acitivites, Clark shares some of the milestones DFW's attained that many dairies may have missed.
Clark visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the campaigns <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">DFW</a> spearheads that dairy farmers might miss.&nbsp; Those efforts include the direct connection DFW is facilitating in "meeting" customers where they're at.&nbsp; Clark explains that they know sharing the story of Wisconsin dairy coupled with sampling product, leads to success.&nbsp; This year, <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin</a> has already engaged more than 200,000 consumers through community events and farm experiences. After attending these events, 97% said they intend to return, and 98% said they're more likely to purchase Wisconsin cheese. Those personal connections help build trust and confidence in how Wisconsin dairy farmers care for their animals, land, and communities.
It doesn't end there.&nbsp; Clark says they recognize the need to start growing their next generation of customers.&nbsp; That begins with the "Adopt A Cow" educational opportunity.&nbsp; This is a personal favorite of Clark's.&nbsp; It allows Wisconsin dairy farmers to bring school children into the barn virtually!&nbsp; Again, so far this year, <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">DFW</a> has helped reached more than 55,000 students through programs like Adopt a Cow, connected with over 2,000 FFA students, and provided dairy education resources to 3,000 teachers. Clark believes that when young people understand where their food comes from, they become more informed consumers and future advocates for agriculture.
These are just a few examples that make Clark proud to represent Wisconsin dairy operations on the <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin</a> board.&nbsp; These are just a few examples.&nbsp; She encourages farmers and interested foodies to investigate more at <a href="https://www.wisconsindairy.org/Our-Story/Board-of-Directors">wisconsindairy.org</a>.

From Cow To Commerce - Janet Clark's Perspective On DFW Investments

There are some amazing ideas in food processing happening in Wisconsin, but some need a little financial support to get started.  Pam Jahnke finds out about a recent project with Westby Coop Creamery and the USDA Rural Development Agency.  Andrew Iverson is the state director for USDA Rural Development Agency.  He explains their overarching duties in working with businesses and organizations on building infrastructure.  Iverson describes the challenges being faced by Westby Coop Creamery.  It's the only cottage cheese producer in the state and demand for their product has outstripped capacity.  USDA Rural Development stepped in with at $15.5 million loan guarantee to help get that project underway.

A calm Tuesday on the way weatherwise for Wisconsin.  STu Muck say temps will still move to the upper 80's, and it will feel warm with little breeze today.  There is a developing chance of storms moving in by Wednesday evening.

July is an excellent time for preplanning your auction.  Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the process his staff is currently going through with a lot of operators looking at auctions later this year.  Huhn says once that contract is signed, they start promoting the auction and items offered immediately.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

Soybeans led the way up on Monday after rumors of a sale to China inspired traders.  So far, the gains have been maintained.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to explain what we know so far on the rumor.  He also focuses on areas that are starting to see stress in this weeks crop progress report.

There are some amazing ideas in food processing happening in Wisconsin, but some need a little financial support to get started.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke finds out about a recent project with Westby Coop Creamery and the USDA Rural Development Agency.&nbsp; Andrew Iverson is the state director for USDA Rural Development Agency.&nbsp; He explains their overarching duties in working with businesses and organizations on building infrastructure.&nbsp; Iverson describes the challenges being faced by Westby Coop Creamery.&nbsp; It's the only cottage cheese producer in the state and demand for their product has outstripped capacity.&nbsp; USDA Rural Development stepped in with at $15.5 million loan guarantee to help get that project underway.
A calm Tuesday on the way weatherwise for Wisconsin.&nbsp; STu Muck say temps will still move to the upper 80's, and it will feel warm with little breeze today.&nbsp; There is a developing chance of storms moving in by Wednesday evening.
July is an excellent time for preplanning your auction.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the process his staff is currently going through with a lot of operators looking at auctions later this year.&nbsp; Huhn says once that contract is signed, they start promoting the auction and items offered immediately.&nbsp; Paid for by Steffes Group.
Soybeans led the way up on Monday after rumors of a sale to China inspired traders.&nbsp; So far, the gains have been maintained.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to explain what we know so far on the rumor.&nbsp; He also focuses on areas that are starting to see stress in this weeks crop progress report.

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