The challenge with the H-2A guest worker program is fairly simple for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Cows don’t take a seasonal break. H-2A visas can provide agricultural employers with a reliable source of temporary labor. But dairy farms often have trouble qualifying because workers are needed year-round.

Sam Moheban, an immigration specialist with Ruder Ware in Wausau, tells Pam Jahnke about a new proposal and how it could help farmers with their labor issues.  

The challenge with the H-2A guest worker program is fairly simple for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Cows don&rsquo;t take a seasonal break. H-2A visas can provide agricultural employers with a reliable source of temporary labor. But dairy farms often have trouble qualifying because workers are needed year-round.
Sam Moheban, an immigration specialist with Ruder Ware in Wausau, tells Pam Jahnke about a new proposal and how it could help farmers with their labor issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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How a New H-2A Bill Could Help Wisconsin Dairy Farms with Labor Issues

Tim and Ayla Guild from East Troy, Wisconsin launched their new business in 2018 with some guidance from the Food Finance Institute.

Tim and Ayla Guild from East Troy, Wisconsin launched their new business in 2018 with some guidance from the Food Finance Institute.

Ayla Guild from The Hive Taproom on starting new businesses with help from the Food Finance Institute

When you see headlines about international topics, you can feel disconnected.  Wisconsin dairy farmers and processors are very "connected" to discussions around USMCA, specifically Canada trade negotiations.  Today it appears momentum has slowed.  That's a worry according to Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the Dairy Export Council.  Harden tells Pam Jahnke that both markets are critically important to U.S. dairy.  She explains the relationships with both, starting with Mexico.

Maybe a rumble of thunder here or there this morning, but otherwise a brilliant day ahead.  Stu Muck says this stretch of sunny warm weather should continue into the weekend.

Most of the insect issues are in the rear view mirror for Wisconsin farmers, but there's still something to be learned.  Larry Lee gets a season update from Krista Hamilton, entomologist with the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.  Hamilton says corn rootworm numbers were a big topic of conversation this year and may influence what seed farmers decide to go with in 2027.

Putting a face with food has long been a goal for the Hunger Task Force. Today, through a more than 2-million-dollar grant Hunger Task Force is buying all types of produce from small- to-medium-sized locally based farms. The food, produce is then passed on to food pantries and non-profit organizations across the state -- more than 200 are now involved across close to 60counties!  Teri Barr talks with Matt King, CEO of the Hunger Task Force about the efforts.  He says feedback is beyond positive by everyone involved.  

When you see headlines about international topics, you can feel disconnected.&nbsp; Wisconsin dairy farmers and processors are very "connected" to discussions around USMCA, specifically Canada trade negotiations.&nbsp; Today it appears momentum has slowed.&nbsp; That's a worry according to Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the Dairy Export Council.&nbsp; Harden tells Pam Jahnke that both markets are critically important to U.S. dairy.&nbsp; She explains the relationships with both, starting with Mexico.
Maybe a rumble of thunder here or there this morning, but otherwise a brilliant day ahead.&nbsp; Stu Muck says this stretch of sunny warm weather should continue into the weekend.
Most of the insect issues are in the rear view mirror for Wisconsin farmers, but there's still something to be learned.&nbsp; Larry Lee gets a season update from Krista Hamilton, entomologist with the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.&nbsp; Hamilton says corn rootworm numbers were a big topic of conversation this year and may influence what seed farmers decide to go with in 2027.
Putting a face with food has long been a goal for the Hunger Task Force. Today, through a more than 2-million-dollar grant Hunger Task Force is buying all types of produce from small- to-medium-sized locally based farms. The food, produce is then passed on to food pantries and non-profit organizations across the state -- more than 200 are now involved across close to 60counties!&nbsp; Teri Barr talks with Matt King, CEO of the Hunger Task Force about the efforts.&nbsp; He says feedback is beyond positive by everyone involved.&nbsp;

Mexico And Canada Matter To WI Dairy Plus Insects Influence 2027 Decisions

In today's global market, getting your product to the customer quicker is an advantage.  Jill Welke talks with a Wisconsin farmer and a representative from SE Asia. Casey Kellaher, a WI corn grower & Caleb Wirth- Regional Director US Grains & Bioproducts Council based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia discuss what that region of the world's looking for. 

They say it's not just one commodity but many.  Another beautiful day on the way for all of Wisconsin.  Stu Muck says fog will burn off mid-morning for another sunny day.  There is a chance for some showers overnight, but not much in the way of total rainfall.

Despite headlines mourning commodity prices, auction items are still holding value.  Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group explains some individual items that have really performed well.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

Monday is the deadline for farmers and land owners to be involved in changing their base acres.  Larry Lee visits with Sandy Chalmers, state executive director of the WI Farm Service Agency offices.  She says there's been few farmers or land owners that wanted to opt out of the update, but communication is key.

Despite a bearish report from the recent ProFarmer Tour, markets are lower this morning.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend breaks down where traders are focused - and it's not just grain. The announcement by the Trump administration that it's letting in Argentina beef to offset consumer prices infuriated the beef industry.  At the same time, the ProFarmer Crop Tour concluded with low expectations on corn and soybeans.  John says that's not a surprise.

In today's global market, getting your product to the customer quicker is an advantage.&nbsp; Jill Welke talks with a Wisconsin farmer and a representative from SE Asia.&nbsp;Casey Kellaher, a WI corn grower &amp; Caleb Wirth- Regional Director US Grains &amp; Bioproducts Council based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia discuss what that region of the world's looking for.&nbsp;
They say it's not just one commodity but many.&nbsp; Another beautiful day on the way for all of Wisconsin.&nbsp; Stu Muck says fog will burn off mid-morning for another sunny day.&nbsp; There is a chance for some showers overnight, but not much in the way of total rainfall.
Despite headlines mourning commodity prices, auction items are still holding value.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group explains some individual items that have really performed well.&nbsp; Paid for by Steffes Group.
Monday is the deadline for farmers and land owners to be involved in changing their base acres.&nbsp; Larry Lee visits with Sandy Chalmers, state executive director of the WI Farm Service Agency offices.&nbsp; She says there's been few farmers or land owners that wanted to opt out of the update, but communication is key.
Despite a bearish report from the recent ProFarmer Tour, markets are lower this morning.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend breaks down where traders are focused - and it's not just grain. The announcement by the Trump administration that it's letting in Argentina beef to offset consumer prices infuriated the beef industry.&nbsp; At the same time, the ProFarmer Crop Tour concluded with low expectations on corn and soybeans.&nbsp; John says that's not a surprise.

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