As an Extension Entomologist, PJ Liesch spends a lot of time thinking about ticks. Technically arachnids, ticks are obligate blood feeders. This means they need to take a blood meal so they can go to the next phase of their life cycle. This means that many outdoor enthusiasts often run into them while getting some fresh air. Many people have been saying this is a good year for ticks. So I asked PJ if he's seeing the same.

As an Extension Entomologist, PJ Liesch spends a lot of time thinking about ticks. Technically arachnids, ticks are obligate blood feeders. This means they need to take a blood meal so they can go to the next phase of their life cycle. This means that many outdoor enthusiasts often run into them while getting some fresh air. Many people have been saying this is a good year for ticks. So I asked PJ if he's seeing the same.

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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Is It Actually A Heavy Tick Year?

As summer approaches, and people plan road trips, there is a palpable excitement in the air. Sheila Everhart is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. She sits down with Kiley Allan to talk about a tool that helps people find the ideal stops for their road trips.

As summer approaches, and people plan road trips, there is a palpable excitement in the air. Sheila Everhart is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association. She sits down with Kiley Allan to talk about a tool that helps people find the ideal stops for their road trips.

Discover Hidden Road Trip Gems

147,000 people in southwestern Wisconsin struggle with hunger. That's exactly why Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin works with their 300 partner agencies across 16 counties to make sure families, seniors, and children alike have access to enough food to thrive. Chris Tazelaar, along with us, he's the media and public relations manager. He tells Kiley Allan that there's been an increase in people turning to the food banks.

147,000 people in southwestern Wisconsin struggle with hunger. That's exactly why Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin works with their 300 partner agencies across 16 counties to make sure families, seniors, and children alike have access to enough food to thrive. Chris Tazelaar, along with us, he's the media and public relations manager. He tells Kiley Allan that there's been an increase in people turning to the food banks.

More People Turn To Food Banks

Weather looks good this holiday weekend - especially if you're planning outdoor activities.  Be careful though!  You're not alone.  Kiley Allan visits with UW-Madison Extension Entomologist, PJ Leisch, about this year's tick population.  Although Wisconsin's weather threw a challenge at the overall insect population, ticks got an early start on activity.  Leisch says his colleagues look like it's a "good year" for ticks - so protection is key.  Protecting from the bottom up is critical.  He says ticks don't fall from the air generally.  They crawl up, so shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves are important.

Today may be the coolest day of the holiday weekend according to Stu Muck.  Warmer temperatures may vault the state easily into the 80's.  There may be a stray shower here or there, but nothing that should stop your outdoor plans.

Amato Advisors just completed a survey of farmers across the U.S. asking their opinion on the direction of policy today.  Michael Amato, the founder, says it became very clear that farmers believe they are not being heard.  Amato says they found that 78 percent of producers across the country believe their biggest challenge are rising input costs.  75% also said they feel that elected official in Washington, D.C. do't understand what it's like to be a farmer right now, and they're not listening.  Pam Jahnke shares the details.

Okay - it's another part of warmer weather.  Mowing the lawn.  Or maybe you're just trying to get that lawn established!  What don't you know that you should?  Ben Jarboe gets his curiousity satisfied by visiting with UW-Madison Extension Turf Grass Specialist, Doug Soldat.  From the soil preparation to the seed you select, you need to think about everything according to Soldat.  Even the cutting blades on your mower can influence the feel of your lawn!

Weather looks good this holiday weekend - especially if you're planning outdoor activities.&nbsp; Be careful though!&nbsp; You're not alone.&nbsp; Kiley Allan visits with UW-Madison Extension Entomologist, PJ Leisch, about this year's tick population.&nbsp; Although Wisconsin's weather threw a challenge at the overall insect population, ticks got an early start on activity.&nbsp; Leisch says his colleagues look like it's a "good year" for ticks - so protection is key.&nbsp; Protecting from the bottom up is critical.&nbsp; He says ticks don't fall from the air generally.&nbsp; They crawl up, so shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves are important.
Today may be the coolest day of the holiday weekend according to Stu Muck.&nbsp; Warmer temperatures may vault the state easily into the 80's.&nbsp; There may be a stray shower here or there, but nothing that should stop your outdoor plans.
Amato Advisors just completed a survey of farmers across the U.S. asking their opinion on the direction of policy today.&nbsp; Michael Amato, the founder, says it became very clear that farmers believe they are not being heard.&nbsp; Amato says they found that 78 percent of producers across the country believe their biggest challenge are rising input costs.&nbsp; 75% also said they feel that elected official in Washington, D.C. do't understand what it's like to be a farmer right now, and they're not listening.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke shares the details.
Okay - it's another part of warmer weather.&nbsp; Mowing the lawn.&nbsp; Or maybe you're just trying to get that lawn established!&nbsp; What don't you know that you should?&nbsp; Ben Jarboe gets his curiousity satisfied by visiting with UW-Madison Extension Turf Grass Specialist, Doug Soldat.&nbsp; From the soil preparation to the seed you select, you need to think about everything according to Soldat.&nbsp; Even the cutting blades on your mower can influence the feel of your lawn!

Is It Actually A Heavy Tick Year?

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