Wisconsin Senator Pat Testin from the 24th District was getting his hands dirty when he chatted with Pam Jahnke.  As chair of the Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee, Testin is focused on staying connected to the people that policy impacts.  He says one of the major areas that he's focused on is funding for the Agriculture Road Improvement Program(ARIP).  Testin says while the governor has been short on funds proposed, the consensus from people he's heard from are that the program needs to be fully funded.

Another beautiful day on the way but use caution putting sensitive plants out too early.  That's the advice from Stu Muck.

Regrouping!  The Steffes Group is taking the time farmers are spending in the fields planting to regroup at the office.  Last call for auctions or items before the next catalog is published.  Pam Jahnke visits with Ashley Huhn.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

State regulations miles away could ultimately impact the price you pay for groceries.  Stephanie Hoff's in Washington, D.C. speaking with Grill from the National Pork Producers Council about the work they're doing to close loopholes that create a patchwork of laws that food processors are supposed to follow. Matt Grill is the Senior Director of Congressional Relations for NPPC and says it all started with Prop 12 in California, and Question 3 in Massachusetts. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring policies are in place for the future of soybean farmers.

Gov. Tony Evers has reappointed Cindy Brown from Chippewa Valley Bean to the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection Board.  He also named Andy Hatch from Uplands Cheese in Dodgeville as a new appointee to the board.  Pam Jahnke shares their biographies.  Foremost Farms USA has also selected Brenda Dehart as their next President and CEO.

Warmer weather has many people exercising their green thumb these days, but when it comes to sourcing your seedlings and plants - think local!  Charitee Seebecker takes a visit to the busy Sauk Prairie FFA Horticulture Learning Center.  Troy Talford, ag instructor in Sauk Prairie, says the greenhouse is a major fundraiser for the chapter.