The Wisconsin Meat Industry Caucus has been active, trying to bring attention to the value the meat industry brings to the state. 

The Wisconsin Meat Industry Caucus has been active, trying to bring attention to the value the meat industry brings to the state.&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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Meat Industry Caucus Remains Active

It's almost graduation for a lot of college students on ag campuses across the state.  Charitee Seebecker visits with UW-Platteville School of Agriculture Director, Tera Montgomery.There's no lack of jobs for graduates, but their priorities are interesting when accepting a position.

A small bar/grill in Oneida County has captured the inaugural Wisconsin's Best Beef Burger title.  Pickle's Bar & Grill in Hazelhurst was announced as the winner, and both the WI Beef Council, and the owner operators are thrilled. 

Lauren Siemers from Kiel grew up on the family dairy but didn't immediately see an attractive opportunity to join the farm. So she decided to investigate the marketing side of the industry.  Siemers will be graduating from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in marketing and she's ready to "sell" Wisconsin agriculture as the next Alice in Dairyland.

Zach Bauer, broke analyst with EverAg, steps in to visit with Pam Jahnke.  The market's still talking about HPAI in dairy and beef testing that's ongoing, but now suppliers and processors are more focused on milk production.  He's also keeping an eye on butter.  It's at near record prices, and depending on milk production - it could stay there.

It's almost graduation for a lot of college students on ag campuses across the state.  Charitee Seebecker visits with UW-Platteville School of Agriculture Director, Tera Montgomery.There's no lack of jobs for graduates, but their priorities are interesting when accepting a position. A small bar/grill in Oneida County has captured the inaugural Wisconsin's Best Beef Burger title.  Pickle's Bar &amp; Grill in Hazelhurst was announced as the winner, and both the WI Beef Council, and the owner operators are thrilled. Lauren Siemers from Kiel grew up on the family dairy but didn't immediately see an attractive opportunity to join the farm. So she decided to investigate the marketing side of the industry.  Siemers will be graduating from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in marketing and she's ready to "sell" Wisconsin agriculture as the next Alice in Dairyland. Zach Bauer, broke analyst with EverAg, steps in to visit with Pam Jahnke.  The market's still talking about HPAI in dairy and beef testing that's ongoing, but now suppliers and processors are more focused on milk production.  He's also keeping an eye on butter.  It's at near record prices, and depending on milk production - it could stay there.

Pickles In Hazelhurst Wins Burger Contest And Butter Keeps Climbing

Veterinarians play a critical role with county fair functions and the relationship with exhibitors.   Jill Welke visits with Dr. Meg Mueller, a fair veterinarian, about how she helps exhibitors comply.

Plants in space!  It's happening thanks to researchers on the UW-Madison campus.  Simon Gilroy, botanist on campus, has been coordinating projects with NASA that should help answer questions about potentially growing food in space.

Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke.  Last week's sale in Darlington brought big numbers of attendees and high prices for registered cow/calf pairs.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

The challenge facing farms to try and secure safe and legal farm labor keeps getting more complicated.  Chad Smith talks about newly introduced revisions to the H2A guidelines. He speaks with John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation. 

Kiley Pagel from Kewaunee is hoping her life experiences on the family dairy farm. Her experience working with the general public, and her upcoming graduation from UW-Green Bay with a Business Administration degree all play in her favor to become our next Alice in Dairyland.

Veterinarians play a critical role with county fair functions and the relationship with exhibitors.   Jill Welke visits with Dr. Meg Mueller, a fair veterinarian, about how she helps exhibitors comply. Plants in space!  It's happening thanks to researchers on the UW-Madison campus.  Simon Gilroy, botanist on campus, has been coordinating projects with NASA that should help answer questions about potentially growing food in space. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke.  Last week's sale in Darlington brought big numbers of attendees and high prices for registered cow/calf pairs.  Paid for by Steffes Group. The challenge facing farms to try and secure safe and legal farm labor keeps getting more complicated.  Chad Smith talks about newly introduced revisions to the H2A guidelines. He speaks with John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation. Kiley Pagel from Kewaunee is hoping her life experiences on the family dairy farm. Her experience working with the general public, and her upcoming graduation from UW-Green Bay with a Business Administration degree all play in her favor to become our next Alice in Dairyland.

Veterinarians Critical For County Fairs - Meet Kiley Pagel - Alice Finalist

It's a powerful message to look at what one farm can grow in Wisconsin, and how many families it supports.  Supports not only with good paying jobs, but produce that keeps them fed.  Meet Roderick Gumz from Endeavor.  Their diversified farm grows corn and soybeans, carrots, onions, potatoes and mint!  Pam Jahnke finds out about the marketing side.

HPAI in dairy, and now testing in beef, has federal officials monitoring results and world reaction.  Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative, says they're putting the emphasis on science.

Mikaela King from Big Bend knew she wanted to be "Alice in Dairyland" since she first met "Alice" as a fair youth in Waukesha County.  King grew up on a beef farm, but kept the passion for story-telling through her educational process at the Univ. of Minnesota.  Now she's ready for the next step.

Native plants might be an option your considering for your garden this year.  Charitee Seebecker talks to Amy Staffen - DNR Conservation Biologist about how to get things started.

John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing catches up with Pam Jahnke.  The wet weather and severe storms over the weekend slowed spring planting, but it's still too early to be a market influence. Heinberg says the continued focus on HPAI in dairy, and now testing of beef has the market anxious.

It's a powerful message to look at what one farm can grow in Wisconsin, and how many families it supports.  Supports not only with good paying jobs, but produce that keeps them fed.  Meet Roderick Gumz from Endeavor.  Their diversified farm grows corn and soybeans, carrots, onions, potatoes and mint!  Pam Jahnke finds out about the marketing side. HPAI in dairy, and now testing in beef, has federal officials monitoring results and world reaction.  Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative, says they're putting the emphasis on science. Mikaela King from Big Bend knew she wanted to be "Alice in Dairyland" since she first met "Alice" as a fair youth in Waukesha County.  King grew up on a beef farm, but kept the passion for story-telling through her educational process at the Univ. of Minnesota.  Now she's ready for the next step.
Native plants might be an option your considering for your garden this year.  Charitee Seebecker talks to Amy Staffen - DNR Conservation Biologist about how to get things started.
John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing catches up with Pam Jahnke.  The wet weather and severe storms over the weekend slowed spring planting, but it's still too early to be a market influence. Heinberg says the continued focus on HPAI in dairy, and now testing of beef has the market anxious.

Meat Industry Caucus Remains Active

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