It's projected that nearly 18% of households in the U.S. have at least one individual using GLP1 drugs.  That's a trend that's expected to continue, and it has implications for production agriculture.  Consumers have cut consumption of many food items, and increased in others. Ben Jarboe finds out how food grade soybeans are handling the adjustments from Scott Sinner the VP of Supply Chain with SB&B foods. Sinner says right now things look bright, and they're hoping the sentiment grows!

Sunshine back in the forecast today with above normal temps.  Stu Muck says that trend shouldn't change through the weekend.

A coalition including agricultural groups gathered just off the square to discuss the price tag the state's been presented for SNAP, known as FoodShare in the state.  Stephanie Hoff reports from the Capitol.  Approximately 165 entities including the WI Cheesemakers Assn., state Potatoe & Vegetable Growers and WI Pork spoke up on the need for the program.  Aside from ensuring families have adequate access to fresh, nutritional food, the program provides certainty for Wisconsin farmers.  Rebecca Sweeney, senior director of programs and policy for the WI Cheesemakers Assn. says 8-10% of all FoodShare dollars spent in the state go toward dairy products.  She notes that even a 5% drop in grocery store sales would create financial pressure for farmers, food processors and agribusiness.

Beef is one of the brighter elements of production agriculture today, but you can always learn something new.  Dr. Amy Radunz, animal nutritionist and past president of the WI Cattlemen's Association, says hearing from growers outside the state is helpful.  That's why they've invited Tucker Brown, a cattle producer and agriculture advocate from Texas, to share what works for him - and might work in Wisconsin.

Too much milk.  We're hearing it from analysts, processors and industry leaders.  Despite the volume challenges, there's more to come!  Jenny Wackershauser, dairy analyst with EverAg in Platteville, says that "spring flush" is just around the corner with more milk cows having calves and coming back into full milk production.  Where's it going to go? What's it going to do to prices, and do you have risk management tools in place to protect your operation.  She joins Pam Jahnke with some strategies.