Beekeeper Nick Thill has experience with black bears raiding and destroying beehives and has recommendations for what to do before and after a bear visit.

 

Beekeeper Nick Thill has experience with black bears raiding and destroying beehives and has recommendations for what to do before and after a bear visit.
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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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Bees & Bears: Beekeeper Nick Thill's Advice

Wisconsin Pork Association's Executive Vice President Keri Retallick is retiring, and Program & Marketing Director Morgan Worek is stepping up into the role.  They also explain changes including the new Wisconsin Pork Summit, as they go their own way after two decades with the Corn-Soy Expo.

Wisconsin Pork Association's Executive Vice President Keri Retallick is retiring, and Program &amp; Marketing Director Morgan Worek is stepping up into the role.&nbsp; They also explain changes including the new Wisconsin Pork Summit, as they go their own way after two decades with the Corn-Soy Expo.

Wisconsin Pork's Carrie Retallick and Morgan Worek on new conference-retiring

Being a Wisconsin cheesemaker isn't as easy as it may seem.  The state is very protective of its cheesemaking reputation, and guards it by requiring a lot of those who make the cheese.  Wisconsin and Switzerland are the only two places in the world that require a license for cheesemaking.  Teri Barr found out about that challenge from Waunakee sheep farmer, Beth Anderson. Anderson just earned her cheesemaking license, after completing 250 hours of work under a Master Cheesemaker. She is the next generation of cheesemakers!Anderson's next step is buying the state-approved equipment to make and sell her own cheeseShe is a member of the Sheep Dairy Association of Wisconsin which co-hosted the Open House at Cedar Grove Cheese in Plain.  One reason why Anderson's moving forward in her career is because Bob Wills, owner and master cheesemaker at Cedar Grove, took her under his wing.  The experience was invaluable to advancing her cheesemaker goals.  Wills is one of just 70 Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers.

Enjoy today because we'll all experience a bitter shock on Wednesday.  Stu Muck says some of northern Wisconsin may actually see snow before the end of the day Wednesday.

Every farm has a story to tell.  Telling that story when it comes to a retirement sale is incredibly important to the Steffes Group.  Ashley Huhn explains that every operator cares about their operation, and sharing what they've done to maintain or operate equipment is an important element.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

Keri Retallick, current executive vice president of the WI Pork Association, has announced her retirement at the end of the calendar year.  Retallick has served that organization and the industry for 41 years.  The good news for the organization is that Morgan Worek will take over leadership as Keri exits.  Pam Jahnke shares the group's plans and a new event they're organizing for 2027.

Markets have been focused on the AI industry and a big selloff. That's also brought commodities down with it.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend explains why that happened.  He also takes a look at the hog and cattle market.  Big selloff last week.  He explains.

Being a Wisconsin cheesemaker isn't as easy as it may seem.&nbsp; The state is very protective of its cheesemaking reputation, and guards it by requiring a lot of those who make the cheese.&nbsp; Wisconsin and Switzerland are the only two places in the world that require a license for cheesemaking.&nbsp; Teri Barr found out about that challenge from Waunakee sheep farmer, Beth Anderson.&nbsp;Anderson just earned her cheesemaking license, after completing 250 hours of work under a Master Cheesemaker. She is the next generation of cheesemakers!Anderson's next step is buying the state-approved equipment to make and sell her own cheeseShe is a member of the Sheep Dairy Association of Wisconsin which co-hosted the Open House at Cedar Grove Cheese in Plain.&nbsp; One reason why Anderson's moving forward in her career is because Bob Wills, owner and master cheesemaker at Cedar Grove, took her under his wing.&nbsp; The experience was invaluable to advancing her cheesemaker goals.&nbsp; Wills is one of just 70 Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers.
Enjoy today because we'll all experience a bitter shock on Wednesday.&nbsp; Stu Muck says some of northern Wisconsin may actually see snow before the end of the day Wednesday.
Every farm has a story to tell.&nbsp; Telling that story when it comes to a retirement sale is incredibly important to the Steffes Group.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn explains that every operator cares about their operation, and sharing what they've done to maintain or operate equipment is an important element.&nbsp; Paid for by Steffes Group.
Keri Retallick, current executive vice president of the WI Pork Association, has announced her retirement at the end of the calendar year.&nbsp; Retallick has served that organization and the industry for 41 years.&nbsp; The good news for the organization is that Morgan Worek will take over leadership as Keri exits.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke shares the group's plans and a new event they're organizing for 2027.
Markets have been focused on the AI industry and a big selloff. That's also brought commodities down with it.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend explains why that happened.&nbsp; He also takes a look at the hog and cattle market.&nbsp; Big selloff last week.&nbsp; He explains.

Becoming A Cheesemaker In WI Isn't Easy Plus Retallick Readying To Retire

Delaney Craighead discusses different types and uses for honey, honey bees, and their importance to American food and agriculture, and how people in towns or the countryside can help bees and other pollinators thrive.

Delaney Craighead discusses different types and uses for honey, honey bees, and their importance to American food and agriculture, and how people in towns or the countryside can help bees and other pollinators thrive.

Bees & Bears: Beekeeper Nick Thill's Advice

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