Joel Nilsesteun believes that farmers across Wisconsin really got the message.  If you don't like your local roads or bridges - the Agricultural Road Improvement Program(ARIP) may help.

Nilsesteun, Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), says the number of applications received shows that the program was needed, and farmers responded.  During the first round, WisDOT received 153 eligible ARIP applications.  In total, those applications requested $252 million in infrastructure investment - far beyond the $50 million available in the first round of funding OR the second round of funding that WILL be available totaling $100 million.

Nilsesteun said he expects to make an announcement on funded projects by mid-summer.

Joel Nilsesteun believes that farmers across Wisconsin really got the message.  If you don't like your local roads or bridges - the Agricultural Road Improvement Program(ARIP) may help.
Nilsesteun, Assistant Deputy Secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), says the number of applications received shows that the program was needed, and farmers responded.  During the first round, WisDOT received 153 eligible ARIP applications.  In total, those applications requested $252 million in infrastructure investment - far beyond the $50 million available in the first round of funding OR the second round of funding that WILL be available totaling $100 million.
Nilsesteun said he expects to make an announcement on funded projects by mid-summer.

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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Funding For First ARIP Projects Announced Soon

The evening of June 22nd changed the business path for MacFarlane Pheasants.  On that Saturday evening, and F2 tornado tore through a majority of the barns housing MacFarlane's pheasants and partridge birds.

According to Bill MacFarlane, the roofs of their barns, housing approximately 150,000 birds, collapsed, putting their safety at immediate risk. Unfortunately, the staff also had to deal with compromised feeding and watering systems which they needed to keep the remaining birds safe.

The storm also damaged another 16 acres of pens that housed over 15,000 birds, and approximately 5,000 birds escaped the barns, which sustained roof damage.

Today, while debris may remain, MacFarlane says they are back to work taking care of birds and ready to supply customers as if nothing happened.  MacFarlane's is the largest supplier of pheasants in North America, and has been a part of Wisconsin agriculture for 95 years.

The evening of June 22nd changed the business path for <a href="http://www.pheasant.com/about-us/blog/recovery-update-from-macfarlane-pheasant-farm">MacFarlane Pheasants</a>.  On that Saturday evening, and F2 tornado tore through a majority of the barns housing MacFarlane's pheasants and partridge birds.
According to Bill MacFarlane, the roofs of their barns, housing approximately 150,000 birds, collapsed, putting their safety at immediate risk. Unfortunately, the staff also had to deal with compromised feeding and watering systems which they needed to keep the remaining birds safe.
The storm also damaged another 16 acres of pens that housed over 15,000 birds, and approximately 5,000 birds escaped the barns, which sustained roof damage.
Today, while debris may remain, MacFarlane says they are back to work taking care of birds and ready to supply customers as if nothing happened.  MacFarlane's is the largest supplier of pheasants in North America, and has been a part of Wisconsin agriculture for 95 years.

Recovery Underway - MacFarlane Pheasants

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the farm families who grow them. Today, the cherry harvest takes us to Door County where we visit with Jim Seaquist of Seaquist Orchards. They care for 170,000 trees across 1,300 acres around Sister Bay. They harvest up to 15 million pounds of cherries each year. Jim says agricultural tourism has allowed his family to continue the farm business. Since the early 1900s, his family has expanded not only in the number of trees but also the number of offerings. Today, you can find their products year-round: pie fillings, jams and jellies, and syrups and sauces, to name a few. Despite early weather challenges, Seaquist says they are expecting a bumper crop. He is hoping for dry weather throughout the harvest. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the farm families who grow them. Today, the cherry harvest takes us to Door County where we visit with Jim Seaquist of Seaquist Orchards. They care for 170,000 trees across 1,300 acres around Sister Bay. They harvest up to 15 million pounds of cherries each year. Jim says agricultural tourism has allowed his family to continue the farm business. Since the early 1900s, his family has expanded not only in the number of trees but also the number of offerings. Today, you can find their products year-round: pie fillings, jams and jellies, and syrups and sauces, to name a few. Despite early weather challenges, Seaquist says they are expecting a bumper crop. He is hoping for dry weather throughout the harvest. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at <a href="https://gowiagtourism.com/">https://gowiagtourism.com/</a>.

Cherry Harvest Begins In Door County

Barney Creek Livestock, operated by fourth-generation rancher Pete Lannon, is making waves in the agricultural community with their innovative and sustainable ranching practices. Lannon, who began his journey by leasing his parents' ranch, has grown the operation into a thriving enterprise known for its grass-fed beef and unique leasing approach. Pete tells Mid-West Farm Report what it’s been like to get to this point.

Barney Creek Livestock was the 2022 Montana Leopold Conservation Award winner.

https://sandcountyfoundation.org/our-work/leopold-conservation-award-program/barney-creek-livestock

*Photo Courtesy of Sand County Foundation

Barney Creek Livestock, operated by fourth-generation rancher Pete Lannon, is making waves in the agricultural community with their innovative and sustainable ranching practices. Lannon, who began his journey by leasing his parents' ranch, has grown the operation into a thriving enterprise known for its grass-fed beef and unique leasing approach. Pete tells Mid-West Farm Report what it’s been like to get to this point.
Barney Creek Livestock was the 2022 Montana Leopold Conservation Award winner.
<a href="https://sandcountyfoundation.org/our-work/leopold-conservation-award-program/barney-creek-livestock">https://sandcountyfoundation.org/our-work/leopold-conservation-award-program/barney-creek-livestock</a>
*Photo Courtesy of Sand County Foundation

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