Matthew Keesling served active duty in the U.S. Army for 24 years. Upon his retirement he chose to move to North Central Wisconsin and begin his career as a dairy farmer. Josh Scramlin talks with Matthew about the transition from army to ag and what life has been like for him on the farm.

Matthew Keesling served active duty in the U.S. Army for 24 years. Upon his retirement he chose to move to North Central Wisconsin and begin his career as a dairy farmer. Josh Scramlin talks with Matthew about the transition from army to ag and what life has been like for him on the farm.

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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Army to Dairy: Veteran Chooses Agriculture for Post-Military Career

Building healthier soils requires trial and error, and sometimes uncovers side effects. While no-till and cover cropping offer immense benefits to soil heath and water quality, they also create the perfect habitat for slugs. Dane Elmquist, a conservation cropping specialist with the Division of Extension, tells Stephanie Hoff why slugs have become a headline item in his research. You can get involved by searching SlugNet online!

Building healthier soils requires trial and error, and sometimes uncovers side effects. While no-till and cover cropping offer immense benefits to soil heath and water quality, they also create the perfect habitat for slugs. Dane Elmquist, a conservation cropping specialist with the Division of Extension, tells Stephanie Hoff why slugs have become a headline item in his research. You can get involved by searching SlugNet online!

Conservation Cropping Encounters A Slimy Situation - Slugs!

Braunschweiger, landjägers, and Berkshire hams -- it's enough to make your mouth water! These are a sample of the premium meats you can get for the Easter holiday at Bavaria Sausage. Scott Stowell tells Stephanie Hoff why their "old-world" recipes have remained a Wisconsin staple for over 60 years. From creamy, marbled hams to artisan pâté, authentic meats turn a simple Easter dinner into a deep-seated family memory. Whether you’re looking to fill a holiday basket with German candies or find the perfect centerpiece for your table, visit BavariaSausage.com. 

Braunschweiger, landj&auml;gers, and Berkshire hams -- it's enough to make your mouth water! These are a sample of the premium meats you can get for the Easter holiday at Bavaria Sausage. Scott Stowell tells Stephanie Hoff why their "old-world" recipes have remained a Wisconsin staple for over 60 years. From creamy, marbled hams to artisan p&acirc;t&eacute;, authentic meats turn a simple Easter dinner into a deep-seated family memory. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to fill a holiday basket with German candies or find the perfect centerpiece for your table, visit BavariaSausage.com.&nbsp;

For Many, Old World Flavors Spark Fond Family Memories

Milk cooling is one of the biggest energy users on a dairy. Inefficient systems force compressors to run longer and harder, driving up energy costs.  That's a message that resonated with Jordan Matthews from Rosy Lane Holsteins in Watertown.  This dairy operation milks about 1,600 cows across two sites.  The Watertown (Main Farm) site houses all calving operations, high-production cows, and wet calves through six months.  The Paoli (Second Site) is a rented milking facility that manages around 700 pregnant and late-lactation cows.  Two very different setups, but both rely on dependable milk cooling systems.

Listen in as Terry Pernsteiner, Focus on Energy Advisor, explains the routine examination that Rosy Lane Holsteins goes through to keep their equipment working well.  Through the team of professionals that Focus on Energy works with, there's actually very little for the farm to do except collect the rebates and savings.  Pernsteiner explains what happens.

If you're a busy dairy operator or someone involved in production agriculture, isn't there a motor, fan, compressor or some other electric device that might need a tune up.  Request a visit from one of Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Advisors and find out!

Go to Focus on Energy's website and request a visit from an advisor, or call 800.762.7077 for assistance.

Milk cooling is one of the biggest energy users on a dairy. Inefficient systems force compressors to run longer and harder, driving up energy costs.&nbsp; That's a message that resonated with Jordan Matthews from Rosy Lane Holsteins in Watertown.&nbsp; This dairy operation milks about 1,600 cows across two sites.&nbsp; The Watertown (Main Farm) site houses all calving operations, high-production cows, and wet calves through six months.&nbsp; The Paoli (Second Site) is a rented milking facility that manages around 700 pregnant and late-lactation cows.&nbsp; Two very different setups, but both rely on dependable milk cooling systems.
Listen in as Terry Pernsteiner, <a href="https://focusonenergy.com/business/agribusiness">Focus on Energy</a> Advisor, explains the routine examination that Rosy Lane Holsteins goes through to keep their equipment working well.&nbsp; Through the team of professionals that Focus on Energy works with, there's actually very little for the farm to do except collect the rebates and savings.&nbsp; Pernsteiner explains what happens.
If you're a busy dairy operator or someone involved in production agriculture, isn't there a motor, fan, compressor or some other electric device that might need a tune up.&nbsp; Request a visit from one of Wisconsin's <a href="https://focusonenergy.com/business/agribusiness">Focus on Energy</a> Advisors and find out!
Go to <a href="https://focusonenergy.com/business/agribusiness">Focus on Energy's website</a>&nbsp;and request a visit from an advisor, or call 800.762.7077 for assistance.

Army to Dairy: Veteran Chooses Agriculture for Post-Military Career

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