We're seeing farms nationwide as well as here at home in Wisconsin struggling with a labor shortage. UW-Madison's agricultural safety and health specialist John Shutske says that's largely attributed to the low unemployment rate. He says that in order for farms to keep their labor, they must keep their operations attractive.

We're seeing farms nationwide as well as here at home in Wisconsin struggling with a labor shortage. UW-Madison's agricultural safety and health specialist John Shutske says that's largely attributed to the low unemployment rate. He says that in order for farms to keep their labor, they must keep their operations attractive.

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 Your Farm Attractive To Workers?

The temperatures are warming up ahead of the Independence Day holiday, and so are the grills. But do you know how much to expect your Fourth of July cookout to cost? The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, as well as the American Farm Bureau Federation, have released their Marketbasket Survey. It's an informal survey performed twice a year by volunteer shoppers. They participate by shopping for 12 different food items that are commonly used in both the Fourth of July cookout and the Thanksgiving holiday. This helps the organizations gauge the food prices across the state and across the country. Cassie Sonnentag, the Director of Public Relations with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, says prices were up.

The temperatures are warming up ahead of the Independence Day holiday, and so are the grills. But do you know how much to expect your Fourth of July cookout to cost? The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, as well as the American Farm Bureau Federation, have released their Marketbasket Survey. It's an informal survey performed twice a year by volunteer shoppers. They participate by shopping for 12 different food items that are commonly used in both the Fourth of July cookout and the Thanksgiving holiday. This helps the organizations gauge the food prices across the state and across the country. Cassie Sonnentag, the Director of Public Relations with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, says prices were up.

Independence Day BBQ Cost Increases

If you love grilling in the summer, you're not alone. In fact, it's a trend so consistent that the prices in the summer meat market typically reflect more and more people going outside and choosing to grill. Jeff Swenson along with us, he's DATCP's livestock and meat specialist. He starts by giving us a 30,000-foot view of what the marketplace is doing right now.

If you love grilling in the summer, you're not alone. In fact, it's a trend so consistent that the prices in the summer meat market typically reflect more and more people going outside and choosing to grill. Jeff Swenson along with us, he's DATCP's livestock and meat specialist. He starts by giving us a 30,000-foot view of what the marketplace is doing right now.

Sizzling Demand Of Grilling Season: A Marketplace Update

From Farm Bill's to international market access, the National Association of State Departments of Ag encompasses it all.  Pam Jahnke talks with CEO, Ted McKinney, about how they navigate a diverse member population (Democrats and Republicans) while still doing the most for production agriculture and agribusiness in their individual states.  He says their priority now is to get a finished Farm Bill.

Wow - wet, wild weather in Wisconsin overnight.  Stu Muck runs down rainfall totals, along with contributions from the Mid-West Farm Report Talk/Text line.  Green Bay ended up with streets flooded.  Other areas saw minor hail.  It's all gone now, though with pleasant weather ahead.

This year's 4th of July picnic is going to cost as much as it ever has according to the WI Farm Bureau Federation's Market Basket Survey.  Feeding 10 will cost over $75 in total.  Beef is the big leader on price increases, up over 23% compared to a year ago.  Explaining that high price on beef is exactly what they'll be focused on in the Beef Tent and WI Farm Technology Days.  The state's largest outdoor farm show will happen at Redetzkes’ No Joke Dairy in Marathon County.  Although it's a dairy operation - the beef tent will at the show will help attendees understand what's happening with beef production in the state and beyond.  Kiley Allan visits with  Dennis Breneman, Chairman of the Beef Tent and a member of the State Executive Committee @ Farm Technology Days.  He's managing his herd of Scottish Highland cattle and happy for the opportunity to educate consumers.

Another 2% increase in milk production announced for the month of May.  Jenny Wackershauser, dairy analyst with EverAg says that's what the market has come to expect.  She notes that the U.S. cheese price remains competitive globally, and we'll need the international sales to stay robust.  She also notes that major dairy processing facilities are finding a way to pay the bills by offsetting lower cheese prices with the high value whey the process produces.

From Farm Bill's to international market access, the National Association of State Departments of Ag encompasses it all.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke talks with CEO, Ted McKinney, about how they navigate a diverse member population (Democrats and Republicans) while still doing the most for production agriculture and agribusiness in their individual states.&nbsp; He says their priority now is to get a finished Farm Bill.
Wow - wet, wild weather in Wisconsin overnight.&nbsp; Stu Muck runs down rainfall totals, along with contributions from the Mid-West Farm Report Talk/Text line.&nbsp; Green Bay ended up with streets flooded.&nbsp; Other areas saw minor hail.&nbsp; It's all gone now, though with pleasant weather ahead.
This year's 4th of July picnic is going to cost as much as it ever has according to the WI Farm Bureau Federation's Market Basket Survey.&nbsp; Feeding 10 will cost over $75 in total.&nbsp; Beef is the big leader on price increases, up over 23% compared to a year ago.&nbsp; Explaining that high price on beef is exactly what they'll be focused on in the Beef Tent and WI Farm Technology Days.&nbsp; The state's largest outdoor farm show will happen at Redetzkes&rsquo; No Joke Dairy in Marathon County.&nbsp; Although it's a dairy operation - the beef tent will at the show will help attendees understand what's happening with beef production in the state and beyond.&nbsp; Kiley Allan visits with&nbsp; Dennis Breneman, Chairman of the Beef Tent and a member of the State Executive Committee @ Farm Technology Days.&nbsp; He's managing his herd of Scottish Highland cattle and happy for the opportunity to educate consumers.
Another 2% increase in milk production announced for the month of May.&nbsp; Jenny Wackershauser, dairy analyst with EverAg says that's what the market has come to expect.&nbsp; She notes that the U.S. cheese price remains competitive globally, and we'll need the international sales to stay robust.&nbsp; She also notes that major dairy processing facilities are finding a way to pay the bills by offsetting lower cheese prices with the high value whey the process produces.

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