Jamie Vander Molen is the Vice President of Sustainability Initiatives at Newtrient. I got the chance to catch up with her during World Dairy Expo to check in on where we are at with carbon credits and what farmers should be watching for. She also shares about how Newtrient got it’s start as a dairy industry collaboration. 

Jamie Vander Molen is the Vice President of Sustainability Initiatives at Newtrient. I got the chance to catch up with her during World Dairy Expo to check in on where we are at with carbon credits and what farmers should be watching for. She also shares about how Newtrient got it’s start as a dairy industry collaboration.

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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Cheese curds have long been a favorite snack of Wisconsinites, but not everyone in the world gets the same experience. By the time people out of state get the tasty treat the curd has already lost its squeak and freshness. Dr. Rani Govindasamy Lucey with the Center For Dairy Research is working to solve that issue. She explains how they teamed up with the audiology department to be able to find a way to measure the squeak of a curd during chewing and how they are looking at the makeup of the curd to reimagine the treat. The hope of the project is to be able to make the curds last longer so everyone can enjoy the same freshness as Wisconsinites, as well as boost economic profit for Wisconsin farmers and processors. 

Cheese curds have long been a favorite snack of Wisconsinites, but not everyone in the world gets the same experience. By the time people out of state get the tasty treat the curd has already lost its squeak and freshness. Dr. Rani Govindasamy Lucey with the Center For Dairy Research is working to solve that issue. She explains how they teamed up with the audiology department to be able to find a way to measure the squeak of a curd during chewing and how they are looking at the makeup of the curd to reimagine the treat. The hope of the project is to be able to make the curds last longer so everyone can enjoy the same freshness as Wisconsinites, as well as boost economic profit for Wisconsin farmers and processors.&nbsp;

Extending The Squeak: Reimagining The Cheese Curd

Pam Jahnke reflects on the past four years with Wisconsin's Farm Service Agency Director Gene Schreifer. COVID forced USDA agencies to adapt quickly to meet the needs of farmers.

Snow is falling in southern Wisconsin, but it won't stick around, says ag meteorologist Stu Muck. There won't be snow cover for fields when the colder-than-average temperatures come this week.

Watching the ball drop at New York Times Square is a popular tradition. In Plymouth, Wisconsin, they drop a wedge of award-winning cheese!

The Steffes Group is ready for 2025 with a list of upcoming equipment auctions.

Big investments are supporting research to keep honeybees healthy and productive. Ben Jarboe has the story.

Port labor contract disputes are already disrupting red meat exports, says U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.

Market advisor John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says after the closing bell today, markets won't open again until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Corn and soybeans have seen support during the holiday stretch. Cattle remain a valuable asset in 2025.

Pam Jahnke reflects on the past four years with Wisconsin's Farm Service Agency Director Gene Schreifer. COVID forced USDA agencies to adapt quickly to meet the needs of farmers.
Snow is falling in southern Wisconsin, but it won't stick around, says ag meteorologist Stu Muck. There won't be snow cover for fields when the colder-than-average temperatures come this week.
Watching the ball drop at New York Times Square is a popular tradition. In Plymouth, Wisconsin, they drop a wedge of award-winning cheese!
The Steffes Group is ready for 2025 with a list of upcoming equipment auctions.
Big investments are supporting research to keep honeybees healthy and productive. Ben Jarboe has the story.
Port labor contract disputes are already disrupting red meat exports, says U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom.
Market advisor John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says after the closing bell today, markets won't open again until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Corn and soybeans have seen support during the holiday stretch. Cattle remain a valuable asset in 2025.

Ringing In A New Year With Stu Muck & John Heinberg

Wisconsin’s show pig industry continues to grow, drawing families from farms, hobby farms, and even urban areas. Jeff Morris, UW-Swine Outreach Specialist, attributes this growth to the valuable skills youth gain from raising and showing livestock.

“Families see the leadership skills and work ethic these projects instill in young people,” Morris explained. “It’s an experience that shapes their character.”

To support this growing interest, the UW-Swine Extension team is hosting the Show Pig Symposium on January 11, 2025, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The event offers valuable insights for newcomers and seasoned exhibitors alike.

Wisconsin&rsquo;s show pig industry continues to grow, drawing families from farms, hobby farms, and even urban areas. Jeff Morris, UW-Swine Outreach Specialist, attributes this growth to the valuable skills youth gain from raising and showing livestock.
&ldquo;Families see the leadership skills and work ethic these projects instill in young people,&rdquo; Morris explained. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an experience that shapes their character.&rdquo;
To support this growing interest, the UW-Swine Extension team is hosting the Show Pig Symposium on January 11, 2025, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The event offers valuable insights for newcomers and seasoned exhibitors alike.

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