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.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

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

Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association will be keeping an eye on cabinet developments with the Trump Administration.  He tells Stephanie Hoff that aside from the Farm Bill, other issues like WOTUS will likely be addressed.Winter weather advisories are in effect for most of Wisconsin this morning. 

Stu Muck breaks down the wintery mix facing drivers today.

More than 50% of the global population is lactose intolerant.  That's a lot of potential customers for the dairy industry. Ben Jarboe visits with UW-River Falls researcher, Grace Lewis, about her development of lactose free ice cream.

Wisconsin's labor force on farms across the region went down this year versus last.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers.  Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says this is an issue that must be addressed if consumer food will continue to be produced primarily within our borders.

Wisconsin's milk production remained flat in October, but some states continue to deal with the fallout from HPAI in dairy.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers, then talks with Jenny Wackershauser, broker/analyst with EverAg, about how processors are dealing with these patterns.

Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association will be keeping an eye on cabinet developments with the Trump Administration.  He tells Stephanie Hoff that aside from the Farm Bill, other issues like WOTUS will likely be addressed.Winter weather advisories are in effect for most of Wisconsin this morning.  Stu Muck breaks down the wintery mix facing drivers today. More than 50% of the global population is lactose intolerant.  That's a lot of potential customers for the dairy industry. Ben Jarboe visits with UW-River Falls researcher, Grace Lewis, about her development of lactose free ice cream. Wisconsin's labor force on farms across the region went down this year versus last.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers.  Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says this is an issue that must be addressed if consumer food will continue to be produced primarily within our borders. Wisconsin's milk production remained flat in October, but some states continue to deal with the fallout from HPAI in dairy.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers, then talks with Jenny Wackershauser, broker/analyst with EverAg, about how processors are dealing with these patterns.

Ice Cream For Lactose Intolerance And Dairy Herd Starting To Rebuild - Wackershauser

Wisconsin's been making inroads on international business, thanks in part to grant money from the WI Ag Export Council.  Jill Welke gets the update from Kaitlyn Kessler from the WI Beef Council on how things are progressing.

Snow on the way this week according to Stu Muck our ag meteorologist.

Professional Dairy Producers are making grant monies available to dairies across the state to pursue more information on their carbon footprint.  Shelly Mayer tells Pam Jahnke about how they're trying to empower farms with data that they keep private.

Farm tractor and combine sales started to crater according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.Telling the sustainability story about Wisconsin dairy farms is important for today's sales and the future.  

Charitee Seebecker talks to Laura Raatz a dairy operator from Northeast Wisconsin who's involved in different conservation groups and farming practices on their farm.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin's been making inroads on international business, thanks in part to grant money from the WI Ag Export Council.  Jill Welke gets the update from Kaitlyn Kessler from the WI Beef Council on how things are progressing. Snow on the way this week according to Stu Muck our ag meteorologist. Professional Dairy Producers are making grant monies available to dairies across the state to pursue more information on their carbon footprint.  Shelly Mayer tells Pam Jahnke about how they're trying to empower farms with data that they keep private. Farm tractor and combine sales started to crater according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.Telling the sustainability story about Wisconsin dairy farms is important for today's sales and the future.  Charitee Seebecker talks to Laura Raatz a dairy operator from Northeast Wisconsin who's involved in different conservation groups and farming practices on their farm.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

State Beef Makes Bid Internationally And Tractor Sales Slow

There's no doubt that 2025 is going to present all forms of agriculture some challenges. That's why Compeer Financials stressing partnerships, and leaning in on expertise in areas where you have questions.

Pam Jahnke visits with Compeer CEO, Jase Wagner, during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention. Wagner explains key areas they're watching post-election ranging from appointments to the Health & Human Services Secretary's spot to rural infrastructure.

There's no doubt that 2025 is going to present all forms of agriculture some challenges. That's why <a href="https://compeer.com/">Compeer Financials</a> stressing partnerships, and leaning in on expertise in areas where you have questions.
Pam Jahnke visits with<a href="https://compeer.com/"> Compeer</a> CEO, Jase Wagner, during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention. Wagner explains key areas they're watching post-election ranging from appointments to the Health &amp; Human Services Secretary's spot to rural infrastructure.

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

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