As spring lawn care season ramps up across Wisconsin, homeowners are beginning to mow, fertilize, and battle weeds in hopes of achieving a healthy yard. But according to Doug Soldat, an extension turfgrass specialist with University of Wisconsin–Madison, many people may actually be harming their lawns without realizing it.

As spring lawn care season ramps up across Wisconsin, homeowners are beginning to mow, fertilize, and battle weeds in hopes of achieving a healthy yard. But according to Doug Soldat, an extension turfgrass specialist with University of Wisconsin&ndash;Madison, many people may actually be harming their lawns without realizing it.

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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Do You Actually Know What's Best For Your Lawn?

Graduation has happened for many high school, tech college and college students!  Excitement and ambition abound, but what about job opportunities?  Ben Jarboe finds out about different ag related job fields from Tammy Jensen, CEO of AgriCareers, Inc. in Iowa gives an overview of high-demand spots.  She also has a little advice for graudates that might be in an area with a little more competition.

Memorial weekend is shaping up to look dry and warm.  That's the outlook right now from Stu Muck.

Keeping the job opportunity conversation going.  Stephanie Hoff finds out what successes some WI graduates have already found.  Rachel Weyland just graduated from UW-River Falls and is on her way to a job in the genetics field.  Weyland didn't take any opportunity for granted in River Falls.  Hands on learning was key to her finding employment.

6 Wisconsin dairy processors have scored some grant monies from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.  Pam Jahnke gives a quick rundown on what they do and how they'll use the money.

Matt Tranel from EverAg is keeping an eye on nonfat dry milk powder.  This commodity has surged higher, but apparently it's topped.  What's next.  Tranel is watch the cold storage report for direction.

Graduation has happened for many high school, tech college and college students!&nbsp; Excitement and ambition abound, but what about job opportunities?&nbsp; Ben Jarboe finds out about different ag related job fields from Tammy Jensen, CEO of AgriCareers, Inc. in Iowa gives an overview of high-demand spots.&nbsp; She also has a little advice for graudates that might be in an area with a little more competition.
Memorial weekend is shaping up to look dry and warm.&nbsp; That's the outlook right now from Stu Muck.
Keeping the job opportunity conversation going.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff finds out what successes some WI graduates have already found.&nbsp; Rachel Weyland just graduated from UW-River Falls and is on her way to a job in the genetics field.&nbsp; Weyland didn't take any opportunity for granted in River Falls.&nbsp; Hands on learning was key to her finding employment.
6 Wisconsin dairy processors have scored some grant monies from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke gives a quick rundown on what they do and how they'll use the money.
Matt Tranel from EverAg is keeping an eye on nonfat dry milk powder.&nbsp; This commodity has surged higher, but apparently it's topped.&nbsp; What's next.&nbsp; Tranel is watch the cold storage report for direction.

Grads Get Advice And Nonfat Dry Milk Hits Its Wall - Matt Tranel

The Apple Pest Cooperator Network is a group of apple orchards throughout the state of Wisconsin that monitor insect populations through pheromone traps. Growers who participate in the program record the number of pests found in their trap and send those details to DATCP. From there, folks like entomologist Krista Hamilton record the numbers and publish the counts to their website and Field Notes newsletter. In turn, the numbers collected by the Apple Pest Cooperator Network provides a valuable tool for orchards across the state of Wisconsin. Krista sat down and explained to me exactly how the network works. 

The Apple Pest Cooperator Network is a group of apple orchards throughout the state of Wisconsin that monitor insect populations through pheromone traps. Growers who participate in the program record the number of pests found in their trap and send those details to DATCP. From there, folks like entomologist Krista Hamilton record the numbers and publish the counts to their website and Field Notes newsletter. In turn, the numbers collected by the Apple Pest Cooperator Network provides a valuable tool for orchards across the state of Wisconsin. Krista sat down and explained to me exactly how the network works.&nbsp;

Apple Orchards Work Together To Track Pests

The highs and lows of farming aren’t easy, but Danielle Clark of Mayberry Farms says they’re worth it. When Danielle and her husband purchased their Mayville farm in 2017, it had a rich history of opening its gates to the community for a pick your own strawberry experience. With the goal of keeping the farm in production and raising their children in agriculture, the Clarks continued to raise pick-your-own strawberries as well as honeybees, row crops, and an apple orchard. Each year, they cover the strawberries with straw to protect them from the cold temperatures. This spring, when they pulled back the straw the berries didn’t seem quite right.

The highs and lows of farming aren&rsquo;t easy, but Danielle Clark of Mayberry Farms says they&rsquo;re worth it. When Danielle and her husband purchased their Mayville farm in 2017, it had a rich history of opening its gates to the community for a pick your own strawberry experience. With the goal of keeping the farm in production and raising their children in agriculture, the Clarks continued to raise pick-your-own strawberries as well as honeybees, row crops, and an apple orchard. Each year, they cover the strawberries with straw to protect them from the cold temperatures. This spring, when they pulled back the straw the berries didn&rsquo;t seem quite right.

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