As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard is getting ready for a new season, too. Don’t overlook landscaping projects this fall! Today, we’re visiting with Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson on smart fall landscaping tips to keep your outdoor spaces ready to thrive come spring. First, she says, there’s not a specific date to get your fall landscaping to-do list done. That requires eyes on the forecast. Other notes on today's interview: don't prune woody plants in the fall; some perennials need to be planted now, and some can wait until November; and keep native plant stems up to allow insects to overwinter.

As the leaves change and temperatures drop, your yard is getting ready for a new season, too. Don&rsquo;t overlook landscaping projects this fall! Today, we&rsquo;re visiting with Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson on smart fall landscaping tips to keep your outdoor spaces ready to thrive come spring. First, she says, there&rsquo;s not a specific date to get your fall landscaping to-do list done. That requires eyes on the forecast. Other notes on today's interview: don't prune woody plants in the fall; some perennials need to be planted now, and some can wait until November; and keep native plant stems up to allow insects to overwinter.

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.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here’s a look at this week’s top 5 stories that you won’t want to miss!

The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here&rsquo;s a look at this week&rsquo;s top 5 stories that you won&rsquo;t want to miss!

Fall Landscaping Tips The Pros Swear By

If you feel like Wisconsin weather patterns have gotten a little more excessive - you're not alone!

The Wisconsin State Climatology Office along with the Rural Partnerships Institute and Wisconet are road tripping beginning in December.  They're goal isn't just seeing rural Wisconsin, they want to hear from people living in rural Wisconsin about how they're gathering their own weather information.

Amanda Latham, Outreach Specialist for Wisconsin's Sate Climatology Office says that their office wants to better understand what rural areas need. These listening sessions will allow attendees to ask questions and share perspectives and experiences with extreme weather. Floods, drought, extreme heat, and cold - to name just a few challenges.

Latham says with this information, they hope to develop data, tools, and resources to help communities better understand local weather and climate, as well as improve extreme weather preparedness.

The "Extreme Weather and Climate Services Roadshow" will feature staff from the WI State Climatology Office as well as Wisconet partners and researchers like Jackson Parr, who's focused on extreme rural weather in Wisconsin.

The first meeting December 2nd in Rhinelander will be the first of 3 currently planned.  According to Latham, there's not a virtual option right now, but they're always interested in hearing from rural residents about what they can do to help with future forecasting tools, and emergency preparedness in rural areas.

If you're planning to attend the free session Tuesday, December 2nd at the Newbold Community Center in Rhinelander, you can register here.

If you feel like Wisconsin weather patterns have gotten a little more excessive - you're not alone!
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office along with the Rural Partnerships Institute and Wisconet are road tripping beginning in December.&nbsp; They're goal isn't just seeing rural Wisconsin, they want to hear from people living in rural Wisconsin about how they're gathering their own weather information.
Amanda Latham, Outreach Specialist for Wisconsin's Sate Climatology Office says that their office wants to&nbsp;better understand what rural areas need. These listening sessions will allow attendees to ask questions and share perspectives and experiences with extreme weather. Floods, drought, extreme heat, and cold - to name just a few challenges.
Latham says with this information, they hope to develop data, tools, and resources to help communities better understand local weather and climate, as well as improve extreme weather preparedness.
The <a href="https://climatology.nelson.wisc.edu/roadshow/">"Extreme Weather and Climate Services Roadshow"</a> will feature staff from the WI State Climatology Office as well as Wisconet partners and researchers like Jackson Parr, who's focused on extreme rural weather in Wisconsin.
The first meeting December 2nd in Rhinelander will be the first of 3 currently planned.&nbsp; According to Latham, there's not a virtual option right now, but they're always interested in hearing from rural residents about what they can do to help with future forecasting tools, and emergency preparedness in rural areas.
If you're planning to attend the free session Tuesday, December 2nd at the Newbold Community Center in Rhinelander, you can <a href="https://climatology.nelson.wisc.edu/roadshow/">register here</a>.

Extreme Wisconsin Weather Road Show Coming In December

The federal government remains shutdown, and Wisconsin farmers are left without many of the tools they count on at this time of the year.  Stephanie Hoff takes a closer look at how private businesses are trying to work through the situation.  Rene Johnson, senior vice president of ag lending at Lake Ridge Bank and Jessica Sarbacker, vice president of crop insurance at Lake Ridge Bank are two trying to work through these processes.  They sayas of Oct. 23, about 2,100 FSA offices reopened nationwide with limited hours (8–4:30) and only two staff per office, focusing on processing ARC/PLC and disaster relief payments. Many beginning farmers rely on the Farm Service Agency for financing, especially those with limited access to commercial credit or bank loans. Joint lending relationships between FSA and local lenders are common, helping new farmers secure funding. On the crop side, most (nearly all) farmers participate with FSA, reporting their planted acres and enrolling in federal programs. Farmers must report fall-planted crops like wheat, cover crops, and alfalfa by the Nov. 15 deadline, which aligns with the crop insurance deadline. Due to limited staffing and backlogs at FSA offices, it’s unlikely farmers will meet the Nov. 15 reporting deadline, prompting expectations of a possible extension. However, crop insurance deadlines typically are not extended, creating pressure for farmers to submit acreage information on time. The two say that the fall season brings peak financial pressure as farmers face high input costs, low commodity prices, and upcoming land rent, loan, and equipment payments, areas where FSA payments can provide crucial relief.

Definitely cooler weather today for Wisconsin with a lot of overcast skies.  Stu Muck says there is a chance you could see some snowflakes by the weekend.


How comfortable are you with foreign ownership of Wisconsin farmland?  That's a question that the Assembly Agriculture Committee's been discussing for several sessions.  Now the chair of the committee says they're close to verbage they believe could pass.  Travis Tranel, chair, says they put an emphasis on the value of private property rights in the U.S. versus the foreign adversaries they're working to keep out.


Weather has cooperated with the fall harvest, allowing farms to get ahead on manure management and fall tillage.  If you're tempted to try and apply some nitrogen this fall, think again.  That's the advice of Dan Smith, UW-Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Program Manager.  He says that normally nitrogen is applied in the spring to eliminate the risk of loss.  Still, if weather allows and growers want to do it, he advises that you apply fall nitrogen after soil temperatures dip below 50 degrees.

Where is the holiday demand for dairy?  Zach Bauers, dairy analyst with EverAg picks up on that conversation with Pam Jahnke.  Bauers says without the federal government supplying information, it's tough to know.  Now Bauers says it'll be about information management since USDA has announced it will begin releasing delayed reports this week.  How will the market manage that "information dump"?

The federal&nbsp;government remains shutdown, and Wisconsin farmers are left without many of the tools they count on at this time of the year.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff takes a closer look at how private businesses are trying to work through the situation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rene&nbsp;Johnson, senior vice president of ag lending at Lake Ridge Bank and Jessica Sarbacker, vice president of crop insurance at Lake Ridge Bank are two trying to work through these processes.&nbsp; They sayas of Oct. 23, about 2,100 FSA offices reopened nationwide with limited hours (8&ndash;4:30) and only two staff per office, focusing on processing ARC/PLC and disaster relief payments. Many beginning farmers rely on the Farm Service Agency for financing, especially those with limited access to commercial credit or bank loans. Joint lending relationships between FSA and local lenders are common, helping new farmers secure funding. On the crop side, most (nearly all) farmers participate with FSA, reporting their planted acres and enrolling in federal programs. Farmers must report fall-planted crops like wheat, cover crops, and alfalfa by the Nov. 15 deadline, which aligns with the crop insurance deadline. Due to limited staffing and backlogs at FSA offices, it&rsquo;s unlikely farmers will meet the Nov. 15 reporting deadline, prompting expectations of a possible extension. However, crop insurance deadlines typically are not extended, creating pressure for farmers to submit acreage information on time. The two say that the&nbsp;fall season brings peak financial pressure as farmers face high input costs, low commodity prices, and upcoming land rent, loan, and equipment payments, areas where FSA payments can provide crucial relief.
Definitely cooler weather today for Wisconsin with a lot of overcast skies.&nbsp; Stu Muck says there is a chance you could see some snowflakes by the weekend.
 How comfortable are you with foreign ownership of Wisconsin farmland?&nbsp; That's a question that the Assembly Agriculture Committee's&nbsp;been discussing for several sessions.&nbsp; Now the chair of the committee says they're close to verbage they believe could pass.&nbsp; Travis Tranel, chair, says they put an emphasis on the value of private property rights in the U.S. versus the foreign adversaries they're working to keep out.
 Weather has cooperated with the fall harvest, allowing farms to get ahead on manure management and fall tillage.&nbsp; If you're tempted to try and apply some nitrogen this fall, think again.&nbsp; That's the advice of Dan Smith, UW-Extension Nutrient and Pest Management Program Manager.&nbsp; He says that normally nitrogen is applied in the spring to eliminate the risk of loss.&nbsp; Still, if weather allows and growers want to do it, he advises that you apply fall nitrogen after soil temperatures dip below 50 degrees.
Where is the holiday demand for dairy?&nbsp; Zach Bauers, dairy analyst with EverAg picks up on that conversation with Pam Jahnke.&nbsp; Bauers says without the federal government supplying information, it's tough to know.&nbsp; Now Bauers says it'll be about information management since USDA has announced it will begin releasing delayed reports this week.&nbsp; How will the market manage that "information dump"?

Foreign Land Ownership Topic At State House And Reports Should Ease Market Anxiety - Bauer

The 98th National FFA Convention wrapped up on Saturday, but the duties of the new national officer team are just beginning!  Jill Welke caught up with the new crew and found out a little about their backgrounds and how they arrived on this grand stage.

More sunshine on the way today, but you better enjoy it.  Stu Muck says the windy conditions today will bring in clouds and rain potential for Thursday.

The harvest is in the home stretch.  In this week's Wyffels Wednesday, Ben Jarboe talks with Brant Smith, District sales manager for Winnebago, Boone, and McHenry counties in Northern Illinois.  Their online harvest tool has become very popular with farmers and agribusiness partners with the absence of USDA official reports.  Smith says that yields aren't record breaking but they are consistent.  Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids.

Wisconsin's DATCP announced yesterday that they will revise proposed fee increases on the states livestock marketing system.  Randy Romanski, DATCP Secretary says this conclusion was reached after a lot of public input.

This weekend Wisconsin's honey producers will get together in Neenah.  Kiley Allan says the buzz this year is the disruption that weather caused on hive management.  She talks to WI Honey Producer Association President, Tracy Malterer from Iron Ridge.  Malterer says the rain in spring washed out the nectar bees were looking for in blooms.  Then the summer became exceptionally dry, making available food sources scarce.  Malterer says Wisconsin toggles between 9th and 11th place nationally, and she's guessing this year they'll slip down.

The 98th National FFA Convention wrapped up on Saturday, but the duties of the new national officer team are just beginning!&nbsp; Jill Welke caught up with the new crew and found out a little about their backgrounds and how they arrived on this grand stage. More sunshine on the way today, but you better enjoy it.&nbsp; Stu Muck says the windy conditions today will bring in clouds and rain potential for Thursday. The harvest is in the home stretch.&nbsp; In this week's Wyffels Wednesday, Ben Jarboe talks with&nbsp;Brant Smith,&nbsp;District sales manager for Winnebago, Boone, and McHenry counties in Northern Illinois.&nbsp; Their online harvest tool has become very popular with farmers and agribusiness partners with the absence of USDA official reports.&nbsp; Smith says that yields aren't record breaking but they are consistent.&nbsp; Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids. Wisconsin's DATCP announced yesterday that they will revise proposed fee increases on the states livestock marketing system.&nbsp; Randy Romanski, DATCP Secretary says this conclusion was reached after a lot of public input.
This weekend Wisconsin's honey producers will get together in Neenah.&nbsp; Kiley Allan says the buzz this year is the disruption that weather caused on hive management.&nbsp; She talks to WI Honey Producer Association President, Tracy Malterer from Iron Ridge.&nbsp; Malterer says the rain in spring washed out the nectar bees were looking for in blooms.&nbsp; Then the summer became exceptionally dry, making available food sources scarce.&nbsp; Malterer says Wisconsin toggles between 9th and 11th place nationally, and she's guessing this year they'll slip down.

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