Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee and dairy farms in southwest Wisconsin. He says his priorities for this session are for local road improvements and continued producer-led watershed grants. He’s also a big advocate for farmers representing themselves on the Hill, especially during a state budget cycle.

Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee and dairy farms in southwest Wisconsin. He says his priorities for this session are for local road improvements and continued producer-led watershed grants. He’s also a big advocate for farmers representing themselves on the Hill, especially during a state budget cycle.

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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Assembly Ag Committee Discusses Rural Roads

Intercompatibility and speed are essential for farmers to have with their equipment, and with the labor shortage getting worse each year, producers need to be able to work faster with less hands. Ben Jarboe talks with Dave Smarts, the team leader for the Agricultural Electronics Foundation's High Speed Isobust Research, to see how they are working to make equipment computers 4,000 times faster.

Today will see a dip in temperatures according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck during the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update. The rest of the week holds warmer temperatures, but also some rain. 

Wisconsin's dairy farmers are always looking for new ways to diversify and many have found success with beef on dairy. Kiley Allan chats with Casey Jentz, the COO of the American Angus Association, to see why the angus crosses are finding success in the market.

Keeping animals well fed and healthy with tightening margins is always a difficult task, but there are ways to do it. Stephanie Hoff gains insights with Jake Guenzler, an independent nutritionist for Southern Wisconsin, to see how dairy farmers can work their forage to conserve money and keep healthy cattle.

Pam Jahnke joins the show with Randy Kath from the Steffes Group to see how people are using auctions for added income on their farms.

Intercompatibility and speed are essential for farmers to have with their equipment, and with the labor shortage getting worse each year, producers need to be able to work faster with less hands. Ben Jarboe talks with Dave Smarts, the team leader for the Agricultural Electronics Foundation's High Speed Isobust Research, to see how they are working to make equipment computers 4,000 times faster.
Today will see a dip in temperatures according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck during the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update. The rest of the week holds warmer temperatures, but also some rain.&nbsp;
Wisconsin's dairy farmers are always looking for new ways to diversify and many have found success with beef on dairy. Kiley Allan chats with Casey Jentz, the COO of the American Angus Association, to see why the angus crosses are finding success in the market.
Keeping animals well fed and healthy with tightening margins is always a difficult task, but there are ways to do it. Stephanie Hoff gains insights with Jake Guenzler, an independent nutritionist for Southern Wisconsin, to see how dairy farmers can work their forage to conserve money and keep healthy cattle.
Pam Jahnke joins the show with Randy Kath from the Steffes Group to see how people are using auctions for added income on their farms.

Ag Computers Look To Get 4,000 Times Faster & Angus Beef On Dairy Adds Value

Rain looks like it will be here to stay for a few days according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck.

Warmer weather gives the feeling of summer right around the corner and one staple of the summer is bees. Jill Welke chats with Galen Klisiewicz, the Director of the Chippewa Valley Beekeepers, to see why it has been a bit tough in recent times.

Farmers are constantly looking to get the most out of their operation and for dairy farms that might mean carbon credits. Stephanie Hoff talks with Jennifer Block, the director of value chain partnerships with Edge Dairy Cooperative, to see how their EmPower+ program can help farmers get more out of their carbon credits.

Ben Jarboe talks with John Heinberg, a market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, to get a preview on upcoming reports and discuss what is happening with cattle. He says today's report may be heavily dictated by fertilizer for planting acres.--

Rain looks like it will be here to stay for a few days according to ag meteorologist Stu Muck.
Warmer weather gives the feeling of summer right around the corner and one staple of the summer is bees. Jill Welke chats with Galen Klisiewicz, the Director of the Chippewa Valley Beekeepers, to see why it has been a bit tough in recent times.
Farmers are constantly looking to get the most out of their operation and for dairy farms that might mean carbon credits. Stephanie Hoff talks with Jennifer Block, the director of value chain partnerships with Edge Dairy Cooperative, to see how their EmPower+ program can help farmers get more out of their carbon credits.
Ben Jarboe talks with John Heinberg, a market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, to get a preview on upcoming reports and discuss what is happening with cattle. He says today's report may be heavily dictated by fertilizer for planting acres.--

Harsh Winter Hurts Bees & Fertilizer To Dictate Today's Report- Heinberg

After graduating from St. John’s University, a North Dakotan farm boy found himself returning to the family operation at an interesting time in the farming community. In the late 1970s, Rusty Volk was excited bring his new bride back to the family’s 1900 acre, 100 head dairy farm, but that didn’t mean things were easy. Rusty reminds us of the importance of resilience in the face of a changing agricultural landscape.

After graduating from St. John&rsquo;s University, a North Dakotan farm boy found himself returning to the family operation at an interesting time in the farming community. In the late 1970s, Rusty Volk was excited bring his new bride back to the family&rsquo;s 1900 acre, 100 head dairy farm, but that didn&rsquo;t mean things were easy. Rusty reminds us of the importance of resilience in the face of a changing agricultural landscape.

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