Less than a year ago, the state of Wisconsin updated requirements for farm worker housing inspections. Kathryn Mueller is the migrant and seasonal farmworker program section chief with the state Department of Workforce Development. She reminds producers about the laws they need to follow if they oversee what are called "migrant labor camps." There are about 285 camps that are certified every year in Wisconsin.   

Less than a year ago, the state of Wisconsin updated requirements for farm worker housing inspections. Kathryn Mueller is the migrant and seasonal farmworker program section chief with the state Department of Workforce Development. She reminds producers about the laws they need to follow if they oversee what are called "migrant labor camps." There are about 285 camps that are certified every year in Wisconsin. &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.

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.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

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Is Your Migrant Worker Housing Up To Code?

Wisconsin’s Secretary of Agriculture, Randy Romanski, joins Pam Jhanke to reflect on how this past year has gone for the ag industry and what’s ahead.

The Steffes Group has 200 employees that are ready to help you with your auction needs. Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group says while they may be closed for Christmas, you can still find the information on their website. There's also auctions on the 26th and 26th. Pam Jahnke gets the details.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

Jacob Eugster of Eugster's Farm Market in Stoughton tells Stephanie Hoff about how he predicts which trees are going to be popular when the tree is ready to be harvested 10 years from now. He also tells her about the benefits of a real tree.

As the holiday season approaches, John Heinber, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing says trading slows. He expects to see some end of the year squaring in markets. He says we can expect to see a large soybean supply coming out of South America. 

Wisconsin&rsquo;s Secretary of Agriculture, Randy Romanski, joins Pam Jhanke to reflect on how this past year has gone for the ag industry and what&rsquo;s ahead.
The Steffes Group has 200 employees that are ready to help you with your auction needs. Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group says while they may be closed for Christmas, you can still find the information on their website. There's also auctions on the 26th and 26th. Pam Jahnke gets the details. &nbsp;Paid for by Steffes Group.
Jacob Eugster of Eugster's Farm Market in Stoughton tells Stephanie Hoff about how he predicts which trees are going to be popular when the tree is ready to be harvested 10 years from now. He also tells her about the benefits of a real tree.
As the holiday season approaches, John Heinber, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing says trading slows. He expects to see some end of the year squaring in markets. He says we can expect to see a large soybean supply coming out of South America.&nbsp;

Holiday Season Brings Market Slowdown

Agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have tagged labor as the number one issue facing farmers in the new year. As agriculture relies heavily on guest workers, how does the Trump administration’s plan for deportation going to play out for farmers? Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Director of National Affairs Tyler Wenzlaff explains that the U.S. can have the best of both worlds when it comes to a secure border and a guest worker program that works for the farm economy. 

Agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have tagged labor as the number one issue facing farmers in the new year. As agriculture relies heavily on guest workers, how does the Trump administration&rsquo;s plan for deportation going to play out for farmers? Wisconsin Farm Bureau&rsquo;s Director of National Affairs Tyler Wenzlaff explains that the U.S. can have the best of both worlds when it comes to a secure border and a guest worker program that works for the farm economy.&nbsp;

Secure Border & Ag Labor - Can We Have The Best Of Both Worlds?

Hunting is a long-standing tradition in Wisconsin. Today we hear how farmers have an opportunity with their land and existing infrastructure to invite others to join in the hunt. Bill Hemling has transitioned his family’s six-generation farm in Dodge County to do just that. Bill raises gamebirds on his farm for hunt clubs and is starting his own hunt club on his property. His enthusiasm for Wisconsin culture doesn’t stop there. He’s also looking forward to inviting people out to the Classic Green Reunion coming to West Bend June 12-14. First, Bill introduces us to his farm near Beaver Dam.

Hunting is a long-standing tradition in Wisconsin. Today we hear how farmers have an opportunity with their land and existing infrastructure to invite others to join in the hunt. Bill Hemling has transitioned his family&rsquo;s six-generation farm in Dodge County to do just that. Bill raises gamebirds on his farm for hunt clubs and is starting his own hunt club on his property. His enthusiasm for Wisconsin culture doesn&rsquo;t stop there. He&rsquo;s also looking forward to inviting people out to the Classic Green Reunion coming to West Bend June 12-14. First, Bill introduces us to his farm near Beaver Dam.

Is Your Migrant Worker Housing Up To Code?

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