The states weather network keeps getting upgrades that help Wisconsin farmers, and anybody that enjoys the outdoors.  One of the latest tools added is Plant Available Water readings.  Chris Vagasky, Research Program Manager for Wisconet, the states mesonet of weather stations, says they now have 400 soil sensors to tip off farmers when things are too dry, or too wet.

Vagasky says the soil sensors measure moisture at 2, 4, 8, 20 and 40 inches of depth.  It compares the values to the maximum amount of water a plant can extract from the soil.  This blanket of sensors puts Wisconsin near the top as one of the most comprehensive soil moisture networks in the United States.

All information is accessible real-time at wisconet.wisc.edu's dashboard.

The states weather network keeps getting upgrades that help Wisconsin farmers, and anybody that enjoys the outdoors.&nbsp; One of the latest tools added is Plant Available Water readings.&nbsp; Chris Vagasky, Research Program Manager for Wisconet, the states mesonet of weather stations, says they now have 400 soil sensors to tip off farmers when things are too dry, or too wet.
Vagasky says the soil sensors measure moisture at 2, 4, 8, 20 and 40 inches of depth.&nbsp; It compares the values to the maximum amount of water a plant can extract from the soil.&nbsp; This blanket of sensors puts Wisconsin near the top as one of the most comprehensive soil moisture networks in the United States.
All information is accessible real-time at wisconet.wisc.edu's dashboard.

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Less Guessing On Soil Moistures In The State - Chris Vagasky

Fair season in Wisconsin brings with it a few changes for livestock exhibitors.  Jill Welke chats with Dr. Meg Mueller about her engagement in the dialog.  Also, while New World Screw Worm may not make it to the state, Dr. Mueller says it could still deal a financial blow to local producers.  Her priorities include sourcing animals from outside the state and making pet owners who might adopt aware of the risks.

Wow - severe weather on Wednesday is causing clean-up on Thursday.  Stu Muck explains some of the areas of impact, and what's on the radar already this morning.  He thinks it's going to be another 'alert day' with severe weather and high winds.

Alzheimer's is a disease that does not discriminate.  It doesn't matter where you live, or what your financial situation is.  It's also random.  Dr. Bill Stork, a retired veterinarian in Lake Mills, watched his mother slip away from Alzheimer's.  Sunday, he's spearheading "Minds over Mountains" MOMs, in honor of his mother.  The event in Lake Mills helps connect people with others handling the disease, researchers investigating it, and fund raising mechanisms to help further research.  Stork says he's encouraged by the research progress he's seen in just the past few years.  He also reminds people that they can control some of their outcome by thinking about their health today.  Pam Jahnke visited with him.

All eyes are on nonfat products in the marketplace.  Zach Bowers, dairy analyst with EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to discuss.  That non-fat complex has drawn Wisconsin's Class III prices higher, and is likely moving lower now.  Bowers says demand for U.S. dairy remains robust - especially cheese.  Keeping an eye on what type of dairy product catches the globes attention will be what drives us next.

Fair season in Wisconsin brings with it a few changes for livestock exhibitors.&nbsp; Jill Welke chats with Dr. Meg Mueller about her engagement in the dialog.&nbsp; Also, while New World Screw Worm may not make it to the state, Dr. Mueller says it could still deal a financial blow to local producers.&nbsp; Her priorities include sourcing animals from outside the state and making pet owners who might adopt aware of the risks.
Wow - severe weather on Wednesday is causing clean-up on Thursday.&nbsp; Stu Muck explains some of the areas of impact, and what's on the radar already this morning.&nbsp; He thinks it's going to be another 'alert day' with severe weather and high winds.
Alzheimer's is a disease that does not discriminate.&nbsp; It doesn't matter where you live, or what your financial situation is.&nbsp; It's also random.&nbsp; Dr. Bill Stork, a retired veterinarian in Lake Mills, watched his mother slip away from Alzheimer's.&nbsp; Sunday, he's spearheading "Minds over Mountains" MOMs, in honor of his mother.&nbsp; The event in Lake Mills helps connect people with others handling the disease, researchers investigating it, and fund raising mechanisms to help further research.&nbsp; Stork says he's encouraged by the research progress he's seen in just the past few years.&nbsp; He also reminds people that they can control some of their outcome by thinking about their health today.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke visited with him.
All eyes are on nonfat products in the marketplace.&nbsp; Zach Bowers, dairy analyst with EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to discuss.&nbsp; That non-fat complex has drawn Wisconsin's Class III prices higher, and is likely moving lower now.&nbsp; Bowers says demand for U.S. dairy remains robust - especially cheese.&nbsp; Keeping an eye on what type of dairy product catches the globes attention will be what drives us next.

Alzheimer's Strikes Regardless Of Location And Nonfat Continues To Slip - Zach Bowers

Hot, sticky weather is conducive to insects, and Wisconsin's a perfect example.  Kiley Allan gets a quick update on what new arrivals have made Wisconsin home from Dr. Emily Bick.  Bick is a UW-Madison Extension Entomologist that tracks everything from armyworm to alfalfa weevil.  Both of those insects pop up in this conversation.

It's an alert day for much of Wisconsin.  Warm, moist air and gusting winds will create some potentially severe weather statewide.  Stu Muck focuses in on specific areas of risk.

Summer fun is just around the corner now that the kids are exiting school.  That fun can still pose safety risks.  Chris Schlechta, Safety and Loss Control Officer with Rural Mutual Insurance says those fun outdoor activites need to be approached cautiously.  Schlechta says when we're ready to go 4-wheeling, boating or building that campfire, our brains or in the "relaxed" mode.  That can expose us, our friends and family to unexpected incidents.  Schlechta presents some scenarios that make the point.

New World Screw Worm is being found in more animal populations of the south.  Could it make it to Wisconsin.  PJ Leisch, UW-Madison Extension Entomologist says it's doubtful.  Leisch does explain how the worm could still cause disruption for Wisconsin farmers.

Keeping the focus on New World Screw Worm.  Wisconsin's got a big heart when it comes to displaced pets.  That's why many cats and dogs from places like Texas routinely end up in Wisconsin.  What do we need to know about those rescue operations and the animals they're moving.  Rod Bain with the USDA communications department explains.

Hot, sticky weather is conducive to insects, and Wisconsin's a perfect example.&nbsp; Kiley Allan gets a quick update on what new arrivals have made Wisconsin home from Dr. Emily Bick.&nbsp; Bick is a UW-Madison Extension Entomologist that tracks everything from armyworm to alfalfa weevil.&nbsp; Both of those insects pop up in this conversation.
It's an alert day for much of Wisconsin.&nbsp; Warm, moist air and gusting winds will create some potentially severe weather statewide.&nbsp; Stu Muck focuses in on specific areas of risk.
Summer fun is just around the corner now that the kids are exiting school.&nbsp; That fun can still pose safety risks.&nbsp; Chris Schlechta, Safety and Loss Control Officer with Rural Mutual Insurance says those fun outdoor activites need to be approached cautiously.&nbsp; Schlechta says when we're ready to go 4-wheeling, boating or building that campfire, our brains or in the "relaxed" mode.&nbsp; That can expose us, our friends and family to unexpected incidents.&nbsp; Schlechta presents some scenarios that make the point.
New World Screw Worm is being found in more animal populations of the south.&nbsp; Could it make it to Wisconsin.&nbsp; PJ Leisch, UW-Madison Extension Entomologist says it's doubtful.&nbsp; Leisch does explain how the worm could still cause disruption for Wisconsin farmers.
Keeping the focus on New World Screw Worm.&nbsp; Wisconsin's got a big heart when it comes to displaced pets.&nbsp; That's why many cats and dogs from places like Texas routinely end up in Wisconsin.&nbsp; What do we need to know about those rescue operations and the animals they're moving.&nbsp; Rod Bain with the USDA communications department explains.

Watch Out For Insects Here - And Insects There.  From Armyworm To New World

UW–Madison's Data Science Institute is a campus-wide research institute that focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. The group isn't just working with computer scientists, though. Rather, they work with researchers across campus to leverage artificial intelligence in their individual products. Kyle Cranmer is the director for the Data Science Institute. He gave Kiley Allan a closer look at the research they're doing to tie together artificial intelligence and the dairy industry.

UW&ndash;Madison's Data Science Institute is a campus-wide research institute that focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. The group isn't just working with computer scientists, though. Rather, they work with researchers across campus to leverage artificial intelligence in their individual products. Kyle Cranmer is the director for the Data Science Institute. He gave Kiley Allan a closer look at the research they're doing to tie together artificial intelligence and the dairy industry.

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