Consumer demand for protein continues to fuel a lot of agricultural markets.  From beef to dairy - more protein is popping up on all kinds of labels.  That's carried over to the bison industry too.  Jill Welke finds out about how growers are dealing with the demand, and the lack of a skilled workforce to help harvest the animals.  Lee Graese from Northstar Bison in Haugen, WI shares his challenges.

Rain gauges are back in action across Wisconsin this morning, with some lightning along for the entertainment.  Stu Muck says those showers won't stick around though.  Sunshines back on the way later this morning.

Improving weather has farmers starting to move some of their equipment around in the shed and yard.  Maybe you've decided it's time to replace a piece or let go of something.  Steffes Group Auction is helping move those pieces with consignment auctions all across the U.S. and Canada.  Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that their ability to collect information piece by piece and feature it in their sales has led to great interest and super prices.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

The Wisconsin FFA Alumni is heading to Middleton for its annual convention Friday and Saturday.  Pam Jahnke highlights some of the auction items that will be presented, all  created by the state FFA officers.

Been there - done that.  It's a phrase that applies to Wisconsin's ginseng industry.  Will Hsu, president, Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises and Hsu Ginseng Farms, Wausau tells Stephanie Hoff about the market devastation the industry faced during the first Trump administration.  Now, with more tariffs back in play, Wisconsin's ginseng industry has become a little brittle.  He says they've turned to elements like agrotourism to try and fill the gaps they're missing in global trade.

Consumer demand for protein continues to fuel a lot of agricultural markets.&nbsp; From beef to dairy - more protein is popping up on all kinds of labels.&nbsp; That's carried over to the bison industry too.&nbsp; Jill Welke finds out about how growers are dealing with the demand, and the lack of a skilled workforce to help harvest the animals.&nbsp; Lee Graese from Northstar Bison in Haugen, WI shares his challenges. Rain gauges are back in action across Wisconsin this morning, with some lightning along for the entertainment.&nbsp; Stu Muck says those showers won't stick around though.&nbsp; Sunshines back on the way later this morning. Improving weather has farmers starting to move some of their equipment around in the shed and yard.&nbsp; Maybe you've decided it's time to replace a piece or let go of something.&nbsp; Steffes Group Auction is helping move those pieces with consignment auctions all across the U.S. and Canada.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that their ability to collect information piece by piece and feature it in their sales has led to great interest and super prices.&nbsp; Paid for by Steffes Group. The Wisconsin FFA Alumni is heading to Middleton for its annual convention Friday and Saturday.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke highlights some of the auction items that will be presented, all&nbsp; created by the state FFA officers. Been there - done that.&nbsp; It's a phrase that applies to Wisconsin's ginseng industry.&nbsp; Will Hsu,&nbsp;president, Hsu&rsquo;s Ginseng Enterprises and Hsu Ginseng Farms, Wausau tells Stephanie Hoff about the market devastation the industry faced during the first Trump administration.&nbsp; Now, with more tariffs back in play, Wisconsin's ginseng industry has become a little brittle.&nbsp; He says they've turned to elements like agrotourism to try and fill the gaps they're missing in global trade.

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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