Most people have the goal of retiring in the home the live in.  In rural farm houses, that may be easier said than done.

Abe Degnan with Degnan Design-Build-Remodel in DeForest is a past president of the Wisconsin Home Builders Association, and one of only a handful of Certified Aging in Place Specialists in Wisconsin that can help walk people through making their current living space friendly for future mobility challenges they may face.

Most people have the goal of retiring in the home the live in.  In rural farm houses, that may be easier said than done.
<a href="https://degnandesignbuildremodel.com/abe-degnan-president">Abe Degnan with Degnan Design-Build-Remodel in DeForest</a> is a past president of the Wisconsin Home Builders Association, and one of only a handful of Certified Aging in Place Specialists in Wisconsin that can help walk people through making their current living space friendly for future mobility challenges they may face.

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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Aging In Place - Start The Dialog Early - Abe Degnan

The cartels that have been making news in Mexico are impacting more than just local neighborhoods.  Bob Bosold visits with a group of Mexican cattle producers in attendance at the WI Cattlemen's Associaton winter convention.  They explain that doing business in Mexico has become very dangerous, even for farmers!  Now the group is looking at ways to transport their business into the U.S.Weather is the word for everybody in Wisconsin today.  

Most of the state continues with a blizzard warning until 4 p.m.  Stu Muck totals up the snowfall received so far, plus the wind that keeps moving it from one place to another.

Stephanie Hoff has another story of engagement from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.  Today she visit with dairy farmer and DFW Board Member, Annaliese Wegner .  Wegner shares how everyday farm management translates into impactful industry leadership. She explains how the farmer-led checkoff creates one voice over 5,000 diverse operations to build global demand and protect consumer trust. Whether milking 30 cows or 3,000, Annaliese encourages all producers to lend their perspective to ensure a strong future. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

On Friday the WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection effectively cancelled all poultry swap meetings from now until May 5th for about half of the state.  That puts Dale Wheelock, chair of the Fur & Feather Committee in Walworth county, in a tough spot.  He says they planned their spring poultry swap meet for April 4th.  Now, they have to figure out how to cover their expenses as they cancel. 


Is the ban on swap meets effective?  Where does Wisconsin stand now battling against HPAI?  Kiley Allan finds out from Dr. Heather Roney, Program Veterinarian Wisconsin DATCP Division of Animal Health.  She says Wisconsin continues to respond to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak that began in 2022. New cases were confirmed in early 2026 within commercial operations in Jefferson and Walworth counties.  She says with the spring wild bird migration approaching, producers are urged to keep birds indoors, limit visitors, and tighten biosecurity protocols for clothing and equipment.

The cartels that have been making news in Mexico are impacting more than just local neighborhoods.&nbsp; Bob Bosold visits with a group of Mexican cattle producers in attendance at the WI Cattlemen's Associaton winter convention.&nbsp; They explain that doing business in Mexico has become very dangerous, even for farmers!&nbsp; Now the group is looking at ways to transport their business into the U.S.Weather is the word for everybody in Wisconsin today.&nbsp; Most of the state continues with a blizzard warning until 4 p.m.&nbsp; Stu Muck totals up the snowfall received so far, plus the wind that keeps moving it from one place to another. Stephanie Hoff has another story of engagement from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.&nbsp; Today she visit with dairy farmer and DFW Board Member,&nbsp;Annaliese Wegner&nbsp;.&nbsp; Wegner shares how everyday farm management translates into impactful industry leadership. She explains how the farmer-led checkoff creates one voice over 5,000 diverse operations to build global demand and protect consumer trust. Whether milking 30 cows or 3,000, Annaliese encourages all producers to lend their perspective to ensure a strong future. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. On Friday the WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection effectively cancelled all poultry swap meetings from now until May 5th for about half of the state.&nbsp; That puts Dale Wheelock, chair of the Fur &amp; Feather Committee in Walworth county, in a tough spot.&nbsp; He says they planned their spring poultry swap meet for April 4th.&nbsp; Now, they have to figure out how to cover their expenses as they cancel.&nbsp;
 Is the ban on swap meets effective?&nbsp; Where does Wisconsin stand now battling against HPAI?&nbsp; Kiley Allan finds out from Dr. Heather Roney, Program Veterinarian Wisconsin DATCP Division of Animal Health.&nbsp; She says Wisconsin continues to respond to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak that began in 2022. New cases were confirmed in early 2026 within commercial operations in Jefferson and Walworth counties.&nbsp; She says with the spring wild bird migration approaching, producers are urged to keep birds indoors, limit visitors, and tighten biosecurity protocols for clothing and equipment.

Mexican Beef Producers Seek Safety In WI Plus Snow - Oh Snow

Dairying takes a lot of skill from herd management to mechanics. For Matthew Fischer, the future of his family farm in Owen depends on a different skill set: leadership. Right now, Matthew is balancing his goal to expand the family business, Henar Acres Dairy, with his career as an educational leadership consultant for the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. But even as a professional in the leadership business, Matthew tells Stephanie Hoff that he has turned to the Professional Dairy Producers' Cornerstone Dairy Academy to sharpen his vision for the next century of his family farm.

Dairying takes a lot of skill from herd management to mechanics. For Matthew Fischer, the future of his family farm in Owen depends on a different skill set: leadership. Right now, Matthew is balancing his goal to expand the family business, Henar Acres Dairy, with his career as an educational leadership consultant for the agricultural fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho. But even as a professional in the leadership business, Matthew tells Stephanie Hoff that he has turned to the Professional Dairy Producers' Cornerstone Dairy Academy to sharpen his vision for the next century of his family farm.

Cornerstone Dairy Academy Develops Farmer To Lead Into The Next Century

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is keeping a close eye on highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Heather Roney is the program veterinarian with DATCP's Division of Animal Health. She tells us the current state of the disease in Wisconsin poultry flocks and dairy herds.

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is keeping a close eye on highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Heather Roney is the program veterinarian with DATCP's Division of Animal Health. She tells us the current state of the disease in Wisconsin poultry flocks and dairy herds.

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