Marilyn’s husband’s grandfather, Louis Bollinger bought the farm in October of 1923. He and his wife Della raised cows, pigs, chickens, and had a large garden. They also grew alfalfa, oats, corn, and soybeans. Twelve acres of the Bollinger farm was and still is an island on the Mississippi River.

Louis and Della sold the farm to their son, Merlin, and his wife, Verna. Merlin and Verna transitioned the Jersey dairy farm to a laying hens/hog production farm. They sold the farm to their son, Thomas, and his wife, Marilyn. Tom and Marilyn bought additional acres to increase the size of the farm to 287 acres. They were pork producers until 2010. Tom passed away in 2021 and his son, Jesse, is operating the farm now and continues to grow corn and soybeans. Marilyn and her family are thankful to receive the century farm award and carry on his legacy.

Marilyn’s husband’s grandfather, Louis Bollinger bought the farm in October of 1923. He and his wife Della raised cows, pigs, chickens, and had a large garden. They also grew alfalfa, oats, corn, and soybeans. Twelve acres of the Bollinger farm was and still is an island on the Mississippi River.
Louis and Della sold the farm to their son, Merlin, and his wife, Verna. Merlin and Verna transitioned the Jersey dairy farm to a laying hens/hog production farm. They sold the farm to their son, Thomas, and his wife, Marilyn. Tom and Marilyn bought additional acres to increase the size of the farm to 287 acres. They were pork producers until 2010. Tom passed away in 2021 and his son, Jesse, is operating the farm now and continues to grow corn and soybeans. Marilyn and her family are thankful to receive the century farm award and carry on his legacy.

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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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Marilyn Bollinger - Buffalo County Century Farm

India could be the next big market for Wisconsin ginseng.  Kirk Baumann from Baumann Ginseng in Wausau just returned from a USDA trade mission to India.  He says there's some similarities between India and China - Wisconsin's number one market.  India also views ginseng as medicinal, but also incorporates it into teas and beverages.  Baumann says it'll take time, but he thinks there's opportunity there.  He explains the dynamics to Pam Jahnke.

Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, explains the ongoing battle in Washington, D.C. over reformulated fuel standards and consumer access.

Pam Jahnke catches up with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group.  The number of auctions this month is slowing down with farmers in the field, but there's still plenty of interest.

Stephanie Hoff focuses on the perception and realities of biotechnology in agriculture.  She's joined by Lynn Finnerty, senior director of public affairs at BIO. This group represents about 1,000 members in both the public and private sectors. Beth Ellikidis leads the agriculture and environment section at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. BIO represents 1,000 companies, states, and colleges in biotechnology ranging from pharmaceuticals to agriculture. 

India could be the next big market for Wisconsin ginseng.  Kirk Baumann from Baumann Ginseng in Wausau just returned from a USDA trade mission to India.  He says there's some similarities between India and China - Wisconsin's number one market.  India also views ginseng as medicinal, but also incorporates it into teas and beverages.  Baumann says it'll take time, but he thinks there's opportunity there.  He explains the dynamics to Pam Jahnke.
Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, explains the ongoing battle in Washington, D.C. over reformulated fuel standards and consumer access.
Pam Jahnke catches up with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group.  The number of auctions this month is slowing down with farmers in the field, but there's still plenty of interest.
Stephanie Hoff focuses on the perception and realities of biotechnology in agriculture.  She's joined by Lynn Finnerty, senior director of public affairs at BIO. This group represents about 1,000 members in both the public and private sectors. Beth Ellikidis leads the agriculture and environment section at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. BIO represents 1,000 companies, states, and colleges in biotechnology ranging from pharmaceuticals to agriculture.

India Could Be Next Big Ginseng Market And Auction Values Hold

The agriculture industry continues to press the current administration on bolstering trade agreements. We hear from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that work is underway to build export relationships. Most recently, the U.S. hosted one of its largest trade missions ever to India. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitely says India is a huge opportunity. Some of the commodities that India has reduced tariffs on since last summer have been chickpeas, apples, frozen turkey, and cranberries, just to name a few.

In other news, Whitely says they’ve been focused on boosting China’s participation in cheese purchases.

There’s positive news for Wisconsin specialty crops, as well, such as potatoes and beans. Whitely says there are huge changes in demographics and purchasing power underway in countries we haven’t been targeting before, such as in Africa.

The agriculture industry continues to press the current administration on bolstering trade agreements. We hear from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that work is underway to build export relationships. Most recently, the U.S. hosted one of its largest trade missions ever to India. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitely says India is a huge opportunity. Some of the commodities that India has reduced tariffs on since last summer have been chickpeas, apples, frozen turkey, and cranberries, just to name a few.
In other news, Whitely says they’ve been focused on boosting China’s participation in cheese purchases.
There’s positive news for Wisconsin specialty crops, as well, such as potatoes and beans. Whitely says there are huge changes in demographics and purchasing power underway in countries we haven’t been targeting before, such as in Africa.

USDA's Foreign Ag Service Says They're Working On It

The National Pork Producers Council reminds us that international trade is crucial for pig farmers here in the U.S. Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the organization. She says they’ve had some wins in 2023 when it comes to trade, but they’ve been lacking support from the federal government to pursue trade deals.

The National Pork Producers Council reminds us that international trade is crucial for pig farmers here in the U.S. Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the organization. She says they’ve had some wins in 2023 when it comes to trade, but they’ve been lacking support from the federal government to pursue trade deals.

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