For 25 years, Focus on Energy has helped farmers choose energy-saving equipment that lowers costs and delivers long‑term value. This year, continue improving your farm with solutions backed by decades of savings.

Increased Rebates in 2026
Focus on Energy is continuing to offer greater rewards for improving the efficiency of your facilities. Take advantage of 25%-30% higher rebates when you upgrade your lighting, heating, or cooling equipment.
Contact your Energy Advisor today to confirm which equipment is eligible and start planning your projects. Visit focusonenergy.com/EA-map.

NEW Farmer to Friend Bonus
When you tell another farmer about Focus on Energy and encourage them to schedule an on-site energy assessment, you will receive a $100 rebate. If your fellow farmer completes an energy-saving project after their assessment, they will receive a $500 bonus plus any other rebates.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Available to all agribusiness customers.
• Tune-ups and no-cost improvements are not eligible for the Farmer to Friend Bonus.
Contact your Energy Advisor with any additional questions or to get started.

To find energy advisors like Jessica Mlsna, and learn more about available rebates and programs just go to: focusonenergy.com/agribusiness or call 800.762.7077.

For 25 years, Focus on Energy has helped farmers choose energy-saving equipment that lowers costs and delivers long‑term value. This year, continue improving your farm with solutions backed by decades of savings.
Increased Rebates in 2026 Focus on Energy is continuing to offer greater rewards for improving the efficiency of your facilities. Take advantage of 25%-30% higher rebates when you upgrade your lighting, heating, or cooling equipment. Contact your Energy Advisor today to confirm which equipment is eligible and start planning your projects. Visit focusonenergy.com/EA-map. NEW Farmer to Friend Bonus When you tell another farmer about Focus on Energy and encourage them to schedule an on-site energy assessment, you will receive a $100 rebate. If your fellow farmer completes an energy-saving project after their assessment, they will receive a $500 bonus plus any other rebates. Eligibility Requirements: &bull; Available to all agribusiness customers. &bull; Tune-ups and no-cost improvements are not eligible for the Farmer to Friend Bonus. Contact your Energy Advisor with any additional questions or to get started.
To find energy advisors like Jessica Mlsna, and learn more about available rebates and programs just go to: focusonenergy.com/agribusiness or call 800.762.7077.

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program that works with eligible residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy products. Contact us today! Call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com/agribusiness.

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program that works with eligible residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy products. Contact us today! Call 800.762.7077 or visit <a href="http://focusonenergy.com/agribusiness" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://focusonenergy.com/agribusiness&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674332193104000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MEKwwSDavkhXlFun0m79g" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="20">focusonenergy.com/agribusiness</a>.

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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.

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Bigger Rebates & Farmer To Friend Program Launches - Jessica Mlsna, Focus On Energy

The Assembly Agriculture Committee has passed three bills out of committee – one that ensures timely repair and replacement ofcritical farm equipment, another that improves labeling standards for fertilizers and soil additives, and finally a bill that protects farmland from ownership by foreign adversaries. We get the details from Vice Chair Representative Clint Moses.

AB30 -- Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
AB31 -- Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty.
AB93 -- Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.

The committee will meet again on Jan. 14.

The Assembly Agriculture Committee has passed three bills out of committee &ndash; one that ensures timely repair and replacement ofcritical farm equipment, another that improves labeling standards for fertilizers and soil additives, and finally a bill that protects farmland from ownership by foreign adversaries. We get the details from Vice Chair Representative Clint Moses. <a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab30">AB30</a> -- Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state. <a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab31">AB31</a> -- Relating to: repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty. <a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab93">AB93</a> -- Relating to: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure.
The committee will meet again on Jan. 14.

Assembly Ag Committee Approves Three Bills

In an effort to streamline Wisconsin’s agricultural resources, REAP Food Group has announced a partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union to expand the reach of the Farm Fresh Atlas. The collaboration comes as the atlas prepares for its landmark 25th-anniversary publication in 2026.

Aidan Coffin Ness, director of the Farm Fresh Atlas at REAP Food Group, tells Mid-West Farm Report that the program started as a small guide for the Dane County Farmers' Market. Now, it's a statewide resource that reaches over 125,000 people annually. 

By partnering with WFU, the atlas aims to become the most robust directory in the state, helping everyone from individual families to school lunch programs source local ingredients.

In an effort to streamline Wisconsin&rsquo;s agricultural resources, REAP Food Group has announced a partnership with Wisconsin Farmers Union to expand the reach of the Farm Fresh Atlas. The collaboration comes as the atlas prepares for its landmark 25th-anniversary publication in 2026.
Aidan Coffin Ness, director of the Farm Fresh Atlas at REAP Food Group, tells Mid-West Farm Report that the program started as a small guide for the Dane County Farmers' Market. Now, it's a statewide resource that reaches over 125,000 people annually.&nbsp;
By partnering with WFU, the atlas aims to become the most robust directory in the state, helping everyone from individual families to school lunch programs source local ingredients.

REAP & WFU To Bolster The Farm Fresh Atlas

Large portions of what would normally be a Farm Bill have already been included in the "Big Beautiful Bill".  That's part of the update from Congressman Derrick VanOrden.  The western Wisconsin representative tells Ben Jarboe about several components designed to protect food safety elements, animal health, and international competition.

The last of the snow may be gone around most of Wisconsin by the end of the day today.  Stu Muck says you're already hearing the gusting winds this morning.  That will be a big part of the weather story today and tomorrow.

95% of Wisconsin's total population have made a stop at a county fair or the fairgrounds.  That's part of the economic story revealed at the WI Fair Associations annual meeting in WI Dells.  Pam Jahnke talks with Ray Alisson, chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, and executive director of the Indiana State Fair.  Alisson says that in Wisconsin, fairs contribute over $1.5 billion to the local and state economy.  This is part of the story that will be shared with policy makers and local businesses.  It's also helping to launch a new phase of questioning focused on the non-financial value of county fairs.

The market is still shocked after big numbers were released in Monday's World Ag Supply Demand report.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says he heard the deflation in his clients voices yesterday.  If there is a bullish element left in the market, it's corn.  Heinberg says we need to keep grinding through this girth of corn if there's any hope of trying to reclaim higher prices without a weather event.

Large portions of what would normally be a Farm Bill have already been included in the "Big Beautiful Bill".&nbsp; That's part of the update from Congressman Derrick VanOrden.&nbsp; The western Wisconsin representative tells Ben Jarboe about several components designed to protect food safety elements, animal health, and international competition.
The last of the snow may be gone around most of Wisconsin by the end of the day today.&nbsp; Stu Muck says you're already hearing the gusting winds this morning.&nbsp; That will be a big part of the weather story today and tomorrow.
95% of Wisconsin's total population have made a stop at a county fair or the fairgrounds.&nbsp; That's part of the economic story revealed at the WI Fair Associations annual meeting in WI Dells.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke talks with Ray Alisson, chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions, and executive director of the Indiana State Fair.&nbsp; Alisson says that in Wisconsin, fairs contribute over $1.5 billion to the local and state economy.&nbsp; This is part of the story that will be shared with policy makers and local businesses.&nbsp; It's also helping to launch a new phase of questioning focused on the non-financial value of county fairs.
The market is still shocked after big numbers were released in Monday's World Ag Supply Demand report.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says he heard the deflation in his clients voices yesterday.&nbsp; If there is a bullish element left in the market, it's corn.&nbsp; Heinberg says we need to keep grinding through this girth of corn if there's any hope of trying to reclaim higher prices without a weather event.

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