Solar power is getting a lot of attention in rural communities across Wisconsin.  People question whether putting solar panels up on prime farmland is the right way to go.  Cody Heller is one of those.  Heller is a dairy producer from Alma Center who's advancing the idea of "community solar" - where marginal land is the focus for solar panel projects.  Pam Jahnke talks with him.

Our next Alice in Dairyland candidate profile is withLydia Luebke from Kiel.  Stephanie Hoff visits with her.

National Dairy Month is just around the corner and Tina Peterson with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin wants people to understand what a big impact it has on Wisconsin's dairy industry.  She explains to Pam Jahnke about what's planned for the entire month of June.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Solar power is getting a lot of attention in rural communities across Wisconsin.  People question whether putting solar panels up on prime farmland is the right way to go.  Cody Heller is one of those.  Heller is a dairy producer from Alma Center who's advancing the idea of "community solar" - where marginal land is the focus for solar panel projects.  Pam Jahnke talks with him. Our next Alice in Dairyland candidate profile is with Lydia Luebke from Kiel.  Stephanie Hoff visits with her. National Dairy Month is just around the corner and Tina Peterson with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin wants people to understand what a big impact it has on Wisconsin's dairy industry.  She explains to Pam Jahnke about what's planned for the entire month of June.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of 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.

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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National Dairy Month Is Almost Here

Michael Ruff’s farm in Chippewa County has a rich history that dates back to 1850 when his great-great-great-grandfather immigrated from Germany to Milwaukee with his family of seven. Two of their children served in the Civil War, and in 1866, the family moved to Chippewa County, where they engaged in logging and farming before purchasing the farm in 1874. Michael, the fifth generation, still lives on the original farmstead, which began with a small house and barn. Over the years, the farmstead evolved, with new houses built in the early 1900s and 1948. Michael, now focused on cash cropping corn and soybeans, maintains the historic dairy barn, grain bins, machine storage, and a shop. He also creates corn mazes to keep the farm vibrant for future generations. With two sons and five grandchildren, Michael's fondest memories are of the large family gatherings on the farm where he grew up as one of nine children.

Michael Ruff’s farm in Chippewa County has a rich history that dates back to 1850 when his great-great-great-grandfather immigrated from Germany to Milwaukee with his family of seven. Two of their children served in the Civil War, and in 1866, the family moved to Chippewa County, where they engaged in logging and farming before purchasing the farm in 1874. Michael, the fifth generation, still lives on the original farmstead, which began with a small house and barn. Over the years, the farmstead evolved, with new houses built in the early 1900s and 1948. Michael, now focused on cash cropping corn and soybeans, maintains the historic dairy barn, grain bins, machine storage, and a shop. He also creates corn mazes to keep the farm vibrant for future generations. With two sons and five grandchildren, Michael's fondest memories are of the large family gatherings on the farm where he grew up as one of nine children.

Michael Ruff - Chippewa County Century & Sesquicentennial Farm

The recent heavy rains across Wisconsin have significantly impacted mosquito populations, leading to heightened mosquito pressure in many areas of the state, particularly in regions such as the Driftless Area and the North Woods. State entomologist, PJ Liesch, provided insights into the current situation and offered valuable recommendations to both the public and farmers to mitigate mosquito bites and breeding grounds.

The abundance of standing water resulting from the heavy rains has created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Liesch noted that even in more urban and suburban areas, there is a noticeable mosquito presence this year. 

The recent heavy rains across Wisconsin have significantly impacted mosquito populations, leading to heightened mosquito pressure in many areas of the state, particularly in regions such as the Driftless Area and the North Woods. State entomologist, PJ Liesch, provided insights into the current situation and offered valuable recommendations to both the public and farmers to mitigate mosquito bites and breeding grounds.
The abundance of standing water resulting from the heavy rains has created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Liesch noted that even in more urban and suburban areas, there is a noticeable mosquito presence this year.

High Mosquito Pressure in Wisconsin

Peter Fritsch the president and owner of Rushing Waters explains how they run their business and what it takes to raise rainbow trout

Peter Fritsch the president and owner of Rushing Waters explains how they run their business and what it takes to raise rainbow trout

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