The norm has always been to house calves individually; and that is the common practice for good reason. But, according to research by Dr. Jennifer Van Os of UW-Madison, there are a plethora of benefits in housing calves in pairs or in groups.

Josh Scramlin chats with Dr. Van Os about how she came to this realization and what exactly the benefits are.

The norm has always been to house calves individually; and that is the common practice for good reason. But, according to research by Dr. Jennifer Van Os of UW-Madison, there are a plethora of benefits in housing calves in pairs or in groups.
Josh Scramlin chats with Dr. Van Os about how she came to this realization and what exactly the benefits are.

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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Benefits of Pair or Group Calf Housing

Wisconsin's state FFA officer team is fresh off a leadership conference in Washington, D.C..  While learning the ropes to policy development was part of their goal, honing how to advocate for ag education and agriculture in general was also a major point.  Cheryl Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Association tells Pam Jahnke about the investment being made in these young leaders.

No rain in sight.  Not what a lot of Wisconsin farmers or gardeners want to hear.  Stu Muck explains why we can't seem to wring a bit of moisture out of the atmosphere right now.

Everybody likes to get a gift, and our Wisconsin agriculture teachers are no exception.  Teri Barr explains how saying thank you to agriculture instructors and helping them start the new school year prepared, inspired a Pennsylvania company.  Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow and the Dairy Excellence Foundation teamed up to offer anyone a chance to "gift" a box to an agriculture instructor anywhere.

How much energy does the average 500 cow dairy operation use in a hot month like July?  You might be surprised!  Pam Jahnke talks with Matt Redetzke of No Joke Dairy in Stratford about that expense.  It's just one motivating point that encouraged the hosts of this year's WI Farm Technology Days to partner with Focus on Energy.  Kevin Weiler, one of four Focus on Energy advisors in the state says Marathon County has been taking advantage of the partnership!  Paid for by Focus on Energy.

Wisconsin's state FFA officer team is fresh off a leadership conference in Washington, D.C..&nbsp; While learning the ropes to policy development was part of their goal, honing how to advocate for ag education and agriculture in general was also a major point.&nbsp; Cheryl Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Association tells Pam Jahnke about the investment being made in these young leaders.
No rain in sight.&nbsp; Not what a lot of Wisconsin farmers or gardeners want to hear.&nbsp; Stu Muck explains why we can't seem to wring a bit of moisture out of the atmosphere right now.
Everybody likes to get a gift, and our Wisconsin agriculture teachers are no exception.&nbsp; Teri Barr explains how saying thank you to agriculture instructors and helping them start the new school year prepared, inspired a Pennsylvania company. &nbsp;Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow and the Dairy Excellence Foundation teamed up to offer anyone a chance to "gift" a box to an agriculture instructor anywhere.
How much energy does the average 500 cow dairy operation use in a hot month like July?&nbsp; You might be surprised!&nbsp; Pam Jahnke talks with Matt Redetzke of No Joke Dairy in Stratford about that expense.&nbsp; It's just one motivating point that encouraged the hosts of this year's WI Farm Technology Days to partner with Focus on Energy.&nbsp; Kevin Weiler, one of four Focus on Energy advisors in the state says Marathon County has been taking advantage of the partnership!&nbsp; Paid for by Focus on Energy.

How Much Electricity Does It Take To Run A WI Dairy In July?

As the Wisconsin State Fair gets ready to celebrate its 175th anniversary, part of its history is getting ready to end.

John Yingling has served on the WI State Fair Board for 16 years.  This October, he's announced he'll step away.

Listen in as Pam Jahnke finds out how it all started for Yingling, and what he sees today when he looks at the WI State Fair.

As the Wisconsin State Fair gets ready to celebrate its 175th anniversary, part of its history is getting ready to end.
John Yingling has served on the WI State Fair Board for 16 years.&nbsp; This October, he's announced he'll step away.
Listen in as Pam Jahnke finds out how it all started for Yingling, and what he sees today when he looks at the WI State Fair.

John Yingling Saying Good Bye To State Fair Board

A surprise gift box full of appreciation delivers encouragement, classroom resources, and a reminder that educators in Wisconsin are valued as they shape agriculture's future. 

A surprise gift box full of appreciation delivers encouragement, classroom resources, and a reminder that educators in Wisconsin are valued as they shape agriculture's future.&nbsp;

Benefits of Pair or Group Calf Housing

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

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