For some of us, manure smells like home. It's also a sure sign of spring. Heim Brothers Custom in Kewaunee County is getting ready for a busy season handling manure for area farms. Heim Brothers Custom has been around since 2015, helping about 17 farms on 60,000 acres reach their manure management and conservation goals. The Heim family also belongs to Peninsula Pride Farms, a farmer-led watershed group in Kewaunee County. Jeremy Heim tells me more about the success they’ve had with conservation practices, but first he previews the manure handling season. 

In 2022, farmers potentially prevented an estimated 101,415 pounds of phosphorus from leaving the fields and reduced 65,525 tons of sediment erosion, along with reducing carbon dioxide equivalents by 11,194 tons, according to an analysis shared by Farmers for Sustainable Food, DATCP and The Nature Conservancy.

For comparison, 100 tons of sediment is about 10 standard dump truck loads, and 1 pound of phosphorous in a lake or stream has the potential to cause the growth of up to 500 pounds of algae, which can degrade water quality. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions reduced equals 2,412 cars driven for a year.

For some of us, manure smells like home. It's also a sure sign of spring. Heim Brothers Custom in Kewaunee County is getting ready for a busy season handling manure for area farms. Heim Brothers Custom has been around since 2015, helping about 17 farms on 60,000 acres reach their manure management and conservation goals. The Heim family also belongs to Peninsula Pride Farms, a farmer-led watershed group in Kewaunee County. Jeremy Heim tells me more about the success they’ve had with conservation practices, but first he previews the manure handling season. 
In 2022, farmers potentially prevented an estimated 101,415 pounds of phosphorus from leaving the fields and reduced 65,525 tons of sediment erosion, along with reducing carbon dioxide equivalents by 11,194 tons, according to an analysis shared by Farmers for Sustainable Food, DATCP and The Nature Conservancy.
For comparison, 100 tons of sediment is about 10 standard dump truck loads, and 1 pound of phosphorous in a lake or stream has the potential to cause the growth of up to 500 pounds of algae, which can degrade water quality. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions reduced equals 2,412 cars driven for a year.

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Manure -- Smells Like Spring & Conservation Opportunity

When you say giant pumpkin - we're talking GIANT pumpkin!  Kiley Allan visits with a man whose entire goal has been to raise a 2,000 pound pumpkin.  His name is Brian Turner.  He's been growing giant pumpkins for the last 6 years. After  four years of aiming for a 2,000-pound pumpkin, Bryan Turner achieved a 2,069-pound pumpkin at the Stillwater Harvest Fest, exceeding his calculated estimate of 1,920 pounds.  To improve his growing setup, Turner installed a phone-controlled drip irrigation system with an IBC tote, pump, and sprinkler controller to deliver precise, automated watering 3–4 times daily. Turner documents his six-year journey of giant pumpkin growing under "The Turner Ranch" on social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook), attracting millions of views.

Roof should be open at American Family Field tonight for game one of the World Series.  Stu Muck gives us a few tailgating highlights in the forecast.

Everyone faces energy costs, but farms really get big bills!  Jessica Mlsna is following up on some of the projects they've worked on this year.  As the calendar year starts to close, she reminds partners to get their paperwork in!  Paid for by Focus on Energy.

Wisconsin's already got some winners!  Addison Johnson from the Alma FFA is the National FFA Dairy Production Placement Proficiency award winner at the national convention in Indianapolis.  She explains their farming operation and how the UW Farm and Industry Short Course at River Falls helped her hone her goals.

In Dodge County we visit with the Leb Farm. It's a century farm. Here to tell us the story of the farm is husband and wife, Bob and Mary Loeb, and Bob's sister, Nancy Koenings.

When you say giant pumpkin - we're talking GIANT pumpkin!&nbsp; Kiley Allan visits with a man whose entire goal has been to raise a 2,000 pound pumpkin.&nbsp; His name is Brian Turner.&nbsp; He's been growing giant pumpkins for the last 6 years.&nbsp;After&nbsp; four years of aiming for a 2,000-pound pumpkin, Bryan Turner achieved a 2,069-pound pumpkin at the Stillwater Harvest Fest, exceeding his calculated estimate of 1,920 pounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;To improve his growing setup, Turner installed a phone-controlled drip irrigation system with an IBC tote, pump, and sprinkler controller to deliver precise, automated watering 3&ndash;4 times daily.&nbsp;Turner documents his six-year journey of giant pumpkin growing under "The Turner Ranch" on social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook), attracting millions of views.
Roof should be open at American Family Field tonight for game one of the World Series.&nbsp; Stu Muck gives us a few tailgating highlights in the forecast.
Everyone faces energy costs, but farms really get big bills!&nbsp; Jessica Mlsna is following up on some of the projects they've worked on this year.&nbsp; As the calendar year starts to close, she reminds partners to get their paperwork in!&nbsp; Paid for by Focus on Energy.
Wisconsin's already got some winners!&nbsp; Addison Johnson from the Alma FFA is the National FFA Dairy Production Placement Proficiency award winner at the national convention in Indianapolis.&nbsp; She explains their farming operation and how the UW Farm and Industry Short Course at River Falls helped her hone her goals.
In Dodge County we visit with the Leb Farm. It's a century farm. Here to tell us the story of the farm is husband and wife, Bob and Mary Loeb, and Bob's sister, Nancy Koenings.

What It Takes To Make A Giant Pumpkin Plus WI FFA Captures National Title

Family traditions look a little bit different for everybody. For Olivia Jennrich, her family's tradition is a love for Guernsey cattle. She carries that tradition on now serving as the National Guernsey Queen.

Family traditions look a little bit different for everybody. For Olivia Jennrich, her family's tradition is a love for Guernsey cattle. She carries that tradition on now serving as the National Guernsey Queen.

Guernsey Cattle Are A Family Tradition For Olivia Jennrich

On today's Mid-West Farm Report, Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Jason Mugnaini says farmers have many questions about USDA's newly-announced relief program for high diesel prices, and Bryce Windecker with EA Risk discusses what has milk, cheese, and butter prices going down.

On today's Mid-West Farm Report, Wisconsin Farm Bureau's Jason Mugnaini says farmers have many questions about USDA's newly-announced relief program for high diesel prices, and Bryce Windecker with EA Risk discusses what has milk, cheese, and butter prices going down.

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