It's that time of year!  Manure pits are being emptied and farm fields are fragrant. Although most think of the DNR as the wildlife enforcers, they're also responsible for monitoring manure management. Jason Knutson, the Watershed Management Director with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources talks to Ben Jarboe. He says they focus on making sure farms stay within their permits and abide by the state's laws.  They also want to make sure operators are safe, and that they're doing everything they can to protect the state's water sources.

Foggy morning in Wisconsin, but improving temperatures for outdoor workers.  That's the forecast from Stu Muck.

26% of the states potato crop has already been harvested, but there's plenty more to come!  Kiley Allen gets the lowdown from Tamas Houlihan, executive director of the WI Potato and Vegetable Growers Association.  He says potato growers are taking their time after the recent spike in temperatures.  Houlihan says ideally potatoes are harvested between 45-70 degrees.  That means early morning or late night harvests when it's hot.

It's day number two of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour.  Andy Peterson finds out that South Dakota experienced some "greensnap" in their corn, and that soybean will need time and moisture to finish in the east.

Keep an eye on cattle.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing tells Pam Jahnke that carcass prices have escalated yet again.  Marketers are also working on a strategy after huge tariffs were levied against Brazilian beef!  That one move alone has rocked some of the largest fast food giants.

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