Little Oxmound Farms LLC has changed from the beginning with first using milk cans and buckets transporting dairy milk by horses. Then, the family went to a pipeline. The farm has changed, but the memories will last. Debbie Jones Little, Diane Barganz (sister), and Darlene Borud (sister) were know as the "Jones Girls!" Although they don’t have any cows anymore, they have many memories in the barn "swinging around."

Today they are still crop farming and enjoy still being involved in their family’s legacy.

Little Oxmound Farms LLC has changed from the beginning with first using milk cans and buckets transporting dairy milk by horses. Then, the family went to a pipeline. The farm has changed, but the memories will last. Debbie Jones Little, Diane Barganz (sister), and Darlene Borud (sister) were know as the "Jones Girls!" Although they don&rsquo;t have any cows anymore, they have many memories in the barn "swinging around."
Today they are still crop farming and enjoy still being involved in their family&rsquo;s legacy.

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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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Debbie Jones Little & Family - Marquette Co.

The small community of Blair, WI was rocked when a cheese plant that's been there for decades said it was changing.  Sarah Schmidt, communications coordinator for Associated Milk Producers Incorporated(AMPI) tells Jill Welke that the lure of the cottage cheese market became too much for their board of directors.  In March, some 86 employees will be laid off while they transition the award winning cheddar plant into a top notch cottage cheese manufacturer.  Schmidt says while some may question whether the cottage cheese phase has peaked, their numbers show it's just growing.  Those same employees will largely be welcomed back to the "new" plant when it reopens in 2027.

More spring-like weather for Wisconsin today with possible 50's by the weekend.  That's the news that Stu Muck delivers.

We've heard time and time again that with technology today, it's almost impossible for a human to be able to execute deals as quickly as a computer.  Same thing goes if you're involved in an auction.  Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group tells Pam Jahnke about their Price App and what it offers anyone who downloads it.  Huhn says by having this tool, you'll never miss a bid and be in the action as long as you want.


The WI Ag Tourism Association has nominated 7 of its members from across the state for the Governor's Tourism Awards to be presented in March.  Pam Jahnke runs down the nominees.

Wisconsin's wine making industry may seem to be in its infancy, but it's far more advanced than you think.  Take it from a California wine expert.  Kiley Allan introduces us to Zoran  Ljepovic, lecturer at UC Davis and a renowned wine maker.  He says while California wines cannot be directly applied to Wisconsin, there are some shared lessons. In Wisconsin's cool climate, a 10–20% loss of vines due to cold snaps is considered an expected cost of doing business, whereas a 3–5% loss in a region like Napa would be seen as a major crisis.  Ljepovic says he'd encouraged Wisconsin winemakers to move away from trying to replicate king varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and instead embrace and market local, specialized cultivars (such as Marquette) that thrive in the region.  The wine expert also says beyond the technical challenges, he views wine as a historical and social art form intended to bring people together, noting that any wine, regardless of the grape, is worth enjoying if it is well-crafted.

The small community of Blair, WI was rocked when a cheese plant that's been there for decades said it was changing.&nbsp; Sarah Schmidt, communications coordinator for Associated Milk Producers Incorporated(AMPI) tells Jill Welke that the lure of the cottage cheese market became too much for their board of directors.&nbsp; In March, some 86 employees will be laid off while they transition the award winning cheddar plant into a top notch cottage cheese manufacturer.&nbsp; Schmidt says while some may question whether the cottage cheese phase has peaked, their numbers show it's just growing.&nbsp; Those same employees will largely be welcomed back to the "new" plant when it reopens in 2027.
More spring-like weather for Wisconsin today with possible 50's by the weekend.&nbsp; That's the news that Stu Muck delivers.
We've heard time and time again that with technology today, it's almost impossible for a human to be able to execute deals as quickly as a computer.&nbsp; Same thing goes if you're involved in an auction.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group tells Pam Jahnke about their Price App and what it offers anyone who downloads it.&nbsp; Huhn says by having this tool, you'll never miss a bid and be in the action as long as you want.
 The WI Ag Tourism Association has nominated 7 of its members from across the state for the Governor's Tourism Awards to be presented in March.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke runs down the nominees.
Wisconsin's wine making industry may seem to be in its infancy, but it's far more advanced than you think.&nbsp; Take it from a California wine expert.&nbsp; Kiley Allan introduces us to Zoran &nbsp;Ljepovic, lecturer at UC Davis and a renowned wine maker.&nbsp; He says while California wines cannot be directly applied to Wisconsin, there are some shared lessons. In Wisconsin's cool climate, a 10&ndash;20% loss of vines due to cold snaps is considered an expected cost of doing business, whereas a 3&ndash;5% loss in a region like Napa would be seen as a major crisis.&nbsp; Ljepovic says he'd encouraged Wisconsin winemakers to move away from trying to replicate king varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and instead embrace and market local, specialized cultivars (such as Marquette) that thrive in the region.&nbsp; The wine expert also says beyond the technical challenges, he views wine as a historical and social art form intended to bring people together, noting that any wine, regardless of the grape, is worth enjoying if it is well-crafted.

WI Ag Tourism Nominates & To Governor's Conference And AMPI Pivots Blair Plant

Roughly 65% of U.S. farmers now have access to fewer dealerships than they did five years ago. For major brands like John Deere, over 80% of authorized locations are now part of large chains (owning 7+ stores).  That doesn't mean that they compromise on service of commitment to their communities.

Johnson Tractor announced this week their acquisition of Farmers’ Implement, effective June 1.  This will expand Johnson Tractor’s presence and support for agricultural customers across the region. Through this transition, Farmers’ Implement customers will gain access to Johnson Tractor’s broader parts network, service resources, and technical expertise, while continuing to work with the local teams they know and trust.

Pam Jahnke found out about the plan ahead with Eric Reuterskiold, CEO of Johnson Tractor.  He's been a part of the company for more than three decades, and has worked his way up the ranks.

Roughly 65% of U.S. farmers now have access to fewer dealerships than they did five years ago. For major brands like John Deere, over 80% of authorized locations are now part of large chains (owning 7+ stores).&nbsp; That doesn't mean that they compromise on service of commitment to their communities.
Johnson Tractor announced this week their acquisition of Farmers&rsquo; Implement, effective June 1.&nbsp; This will expand Johnson Tractor&rsquo;s presence and support for agricultural customers across the region. Through this transition, Farmers&rsquo; Implement customers will gain access to Johnson Tractor&rsquo;s broader parts network, service resources, and technical expertise, while continuing to work with the local teams they know and trust.
Pam Jahnke found out about the plan ahead with Eric Reuterskiold, CEO of Johnson Tractor.&nbsp; He's been a part of the company for more than three decades, and has worked his way up the ranks.

Deep Roots, Shared Future: Iconic Local Dealerships Join Johnson Tractor

Wisconsin dairy farmers are bringing the farm to the classroom with the launch of the Care for the Land Escape Room, a digital, game-based learning experience for high school students. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board member Gary Kohn joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss how this turnkey resource allows students to explore regional sustainability practices across four different Wisconsin farms. Launching Feb. 27, this interactive project uses modern technology to help the next generation connect with the science and heart behind local dairy production.

Wisconsin dairy farmers are bringing the farm to the classroom with the launch of the Care for the Land Escape Room, a digital, game-based learning experience for high school students. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board member Gary Kohn joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss how this turnkey resource allows students to explore regional sustainability practices across four different Wisconsin farms. Launching Feb. 27, this interactive project uses modern technology to help the next generation connect with the science and heart behind local dairy production.

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