At this year's Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, held at Redetzkes' No-Joke Dairy in Stratford, Wisconsin, they're serious about farm safety. Melissa Ploeckelman-Brown joins us. She's the Outreach Specialist for the National Farm Medicine Center. They're bringing the "FRESH Area" to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. FRESH stands for Farm Rescue, Education, Safety, and Health. She tells us what we can expect.

At this year's Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, held at Redetzkes' No-Joke Dairy in Stratford, Wisconsin, they're serious about farm safety. Melissa Ploeckelman-Brown joins us. She's the Outreach Specialist for the National Farm Medicine Center. They're bringing the "FRESH Area" to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. FRESH stands for Farm Rescue, Education, Safety, and Health. She tells us what we can expect.

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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At Wisconsin's 97th FFA Convention, 4 Stars Over Wisconsin were named. This honor comes from an evaluation of student's SAE. The winners are: Agribusiness: Oscar Stowell Waupun FFA; Agriscience: Owen Hemling, Beaver Dam FFA;  Agricultural Placement: Katelyn Wunder, Waterford FFA; Farmer: Liv Lucas, Greenwood FFA

Kiley Allan sat down with Owen Hemling moments after the acheivement.

At Wisconsin's 97th FFA Convention, 4 Stars Over Wisconsin were named. This honor comes from an evaluation of student's SAE. The winners are: Agribusiness: Oscar Stowell Waupun FFA; Agriscience: Owen Hemling, Beaver Dam FFA;&nbsp; Agricultural Placement: Katelyn Wunder, Waterford FFA; Farmer: Liv Lucas, Greenwood FFA
Kiley Allan sat down with Owen Hemling moments after the acheivement.

Wisconsin FFA Star in Agriscience: Owen Hemling

We start our morning with Jill Welke in Eau Claire! She catches up with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Brad Olson about roundtable conversations that could shape agricultural policy.

 

Stu says we may have to dodge a little rain for Father's Day, but otherwise looking to be a sunny weekend! 


Traditionally, Father's Day means family outings and bbqs. A recent report from CoBank says the grill isn't the only place people are choosing protein. Abbi (Prins) Groves is a Livestock Economist who says that meat snacks are rising in popularity. She predicts whether it's a short-term fad or a long-term trend.

Sarah Hagenow stops in with a quick recipe that pairs June Dairy Month and Father's Day nicely.

Hands-on learning doesn't stop after school. There are many career education opportunities that benefit from acting out scenarios. Brad Zellner from the Luxemburg Fire Department says old farm houses being prepared for demolition make great training opportunities for local crews. 

We start our morning with Jill Welke in Eau Claire! She catches up with Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation's Brad Olson about roundtable conversations that could shape agricultural policy.
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Stu says we may have to dodge a little rain for Father's Day, but otherwise looking to be a sunny weekend!&nbsp;
 Traditionally, Father's Day means family outings and bbqs. A recent report from CoBank says the grill isn't the only place people are choosing protein. Abbi (Prins) Groves is a Livestock Economist who says that meat snacks are rising in popularity. She predicts whether it's a short-term fad or a long-term trend.
Sarah Hagenow stops in with a quick recipe that pairs June Dairy Month and Father's Day nicely.
Hands-on learning doesn't stop after school. There are many career education opportunities that benefit from acting out scenarios. Brad Zellner from the Luxemburg Fire Department says old farm houses being prepared for demolition make great training opportunities for local crews.&nbsp;

Dairy Month & FFA Convention -- Let's Talk June!

Hunger Task Force, based in Milwaukee, received a $2.5 million grant from the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection to connect Wisconsin farms with individuals who need a little extra assistance putting food on their plates.  Pam Jahnke helps people understand the scope of work being done through the grant with Jonathan Hansen, chief strategy officer at Hunger Task Force.  He explains the 180 different locations they help coordinate statewide.  Hansen says they're also accumulating names and contact information for Wisconsin farms looking to partner with the Hunger Task Force.  Hansen estimates that the network serves approximately 180,000 people every month.

Showers should've moved through Wisconsin for now.  Stu Muck recaps some of the rainfall amounts over the past 24 hours.  He says temperatures will stay mild into the weekend when another chance of rain redevelops.

It was an evening of honors for students, teachers, and adult leaders at the 97th Wisconsin State FFA Convention.  Kiley Allan was there.  Four amazing high school students were named as the "Stars Over Wisconsin" elite.  They will represent the state at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis later this year.  Allan congratulates the following Stars: Star in Agribusiness: Oscar Stowell, Waupun FFA; Star in Agriscience: Owen Hemling, Beaver Dam FFA; Star in Agricultural Placement: Katelyn Wunder, Waterford FFA and Star Farmer: Liv Lucas, Greenwood FFA.  Hemling explains how his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) has led him to a collegiate career he hopes to pursue at MIT.  

The evening also brought the announcement of the 2026-27 State Officer Team.  Pam Jahnke congratulates:  
Suki Gatica, Amery FFA
Eli Bell, New Richmond FFA
Josie Bailey, Tomah FFA
Alyvia Ruegsegger, Black Hawk FFA
Owen Moore, Mischicot FFA
Rylee Brattlie, Cambridge FFA
Oscar Stowell, Waupun FFA
Jordan Berg, Granton FFA
Natalie Rieth, Oconto Falls FFA
Owen Bronecki, Mayville FFA

Meanwhile, Wisconsin dairy operators are watching the nonfat dry milk price waste away.  Collin Aardema, dairy analyst with EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to talk about that.  Aardema says the U.S. is still above the international price on nonfat, so more adjustment is coming.  He also updates us on the milk capacity that's been built, and is coming online.  

 

Hunger Task Force, based in Milwaukee, received a $2.5 million grant from the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection to connect Wisconsin farms with individuals who need a little extra assistance putting food on their plates.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke helps people understand the scope of work being done through the grant with Jonathan Hansen, chief strategy officer at Hunger Task Force.&nbsp; He explains the 180 different locations they help coordinate statewide.&nbsp; Hansen says they're also accumulating names and contact information for Wisconsin farms looking to partner with the Hunger Task Force.&nbsp; Hansen estimates that the network serves approximately 180,000 people every month.
Showers should've moved through Wisconsin for now.&nbsp; Stu Muck recaps some of the rainfall amounts over the past 24 hours.&nbsp; He says temperatures will stay mild into the weekend when another chance of rain redevelops.
It was an evening of honors for students, teachers, and adult leaders at the 97th Wisconsin State FFA Convention.&nbsp; Kiley Allan was there.&nbsp; Four amazing high school students were named as the "Stars Over Wisconsin" elite.&nbsp; They will represent the state at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis later this year.&nbsp; Allan congratulates the following Stars: Star in&nbsp;Agribusiness: Oscar Stowell, Waupun FFA; Star in&nbsp;Agriscience: Owen Hemling, Beaver Dam FFA; Star in&nbsp;Agricultural Placement: Katelyn Wunder, Waterford FFA&nbsp;and Star&nbsp;Farmer: Liv Lucas, Greenwood FFA.&nbsp; Hemling explains how his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) has led him to a collegiate career he hopes to pursue at MIT. &nbsp;
The evening also brought the announcement of the 2026-27 State Officer Team.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke congratulates:&nbsp; Suki Gatica, Amery FFA Eli Bell, New Richmond FFA Josie Bailey, Tomah FFA Alyvia Ruegsegger, Black Hawk FFA Owen Moore, Mischicot FFA Rylee Brattlie, Cambridge FFA Oscar Stowell, Waupun FFA Jordan Berg, Granton FFA Natalie Rieth, Oconto Falls FFA Owen Bronecki, Mayville FFA
Meanwhile, Wisconsin dairy operators are watching the nonfat dry milk price waste away.&nbsp; Collin Aardema, dairy analyst with EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to talk about that.&nbsp; Aardema says the U.S. is still above the international price on nonfat, so more adjustment is coming.&nbsp; He also updates us on the milk capacity that's been built, and is coming online.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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