Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation now has an agreement with Great Lakes Ag Labor Service to offer a member benefit, explains GLALS General Manager Sarah Black.

The company helps farmers utilize the federal H-2A Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers program to bring in workers from other countries who have the necessary skills.

GLALS can now offer WFBF members assistance with application filing, worker recruitment, worker scheduling, and virtual worker orientation and onboarding.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation now has an agreement with Great Lakes Ag Labor Service to offer a member benefit, explains GLALS General Manager Sarah Black.
The company helps farmers utilize the federal H-2A Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers program to bring in workers from other countries who have the necessary skills.
GLALS can now offer WFBF members assistance with application filing, worker recruitment, worker scheduling, and virtual worker orientation and onboarding.

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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Thanksgiving is the culmination of a lot of work by turkey growers across the country, but primarily the midwest.  Ben Jarboe finds out how avian influenza, changing consumer tastes, and overall economics are impacting the industry.  Ashley Kohl with the MN turkey growers says there will be plenty of birds available this year.

Wet and windy today according to Stu Muck, ag meteorologist.

Two UW-Madison ag economists released some BIG numbers showing the strength and power of Wisconsin agriculture.  Pam Jahnke visits with Steve Deller and Jeff Hadachek about the survey showing the state's ag and food processing industries are a $116.4 Billion sector for the state's bottom line.

Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service confirms that the harvest is complete and 81% of fall tillage has already been completed.

Saturday's the beginning of Wisconsin's gun-deer season.  Jeff Pritzl, DNR deer program specialist says that this year's hunt is about as late as it's ever been.  That, along with a completed harvest, will create both challenges and rewards for this year's hunters.

John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss how export sales are pacing.  Good news corn - getting better for beans.

Thanksgiving is the culmination of a lot of work by turkey growers across the country, but primarily the midwest.  Ben Jarboe finds out how avian influenza, changing consumer tastes, and overall economics are impacting the industry.  Ashley Kohl with the MN turkey growers says there will be plenty of birds available this year.
Wet and windy today according to Stu Muck, ag meteorologist.
Two UW-Madison ag economists released some BIG numbers showing the strength and power of Wisconsin agriculture.  Pam Jahnke visits with Steve Deller and Jeff Hadachek about the survey showing the state's ag and food processing industries are a $116.4 Billion sector for the state's bottom line. Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service confirms that the harvest is complete and 81% of fall tillage has already been completed. Saturday's the beginning of Wisconsin's gun-deer season.  Jeff Pritzl, DNR deer program specialist says that this year's hunt is about as late as it's ever been.  That, along with a completed harvest, will create both challenges and rewards for this year's hunters.
John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss how export sales are pacing.  Good news corn - getting better for beans.

WI Ag Brings Big Numbers To State Plus Cooking Oil Imports - Heinberg

Wisconsin dairy farmers truly care about their animals and the land they work on, focusing on sustainable practices to produce high-quality products. They’re dedicated to keeping their cows healthy and protecting the environment, all while maintaining strong family traditions.  For this month’s check-in with Dairy Checkoff, we’re joined by Laura Raatz, owner of Wagner Farms. As a fifth-generation, family-owned dairy, they’re a perfect example of how Wisconsin farmers balance caring for both the land and their animals, helping build a sustainable future for their farms and the community.

Wisconsin dairy farmers truly care about their animals and the land they work on, focusing on sustainable practices to produce high-quality products. They’re dedicated to keeping their cows healthy and protecting the environment, all while maintaining strong family traditions.  For this month’s check-in with Dairy Checkoff, we’re joined by Laura Raatz, owner of Wagner Farms. As a fifth-generation, family-owned dairy, they’re a perfect example of how Wisconsin farmers balance caring for both the land and their animals, helping build a sustainable future for their farms and the community.

Telling The Sustainability Story - Laura Raatz

Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, says former New York congressman Lee Zeldin doesn't have the best track record with biofuel. Now that President-elect Donald Trump has tapped him to run the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will that change? Geoff says the EPA touches ethanol almost every day, and he feels economic and political dynamics have changed in ethanol's favor. The first order of business for RFA is to get EPA to publish a final rule on Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and beyond. Geoff says this would ensure more ethanol gets blended into fuel, which lowers the price at the gas pump. In addition, RFA wants to see support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel with a clear path forward on tax credits for SAF production. He says while the U.S. leads the world in ethanol production, we're at risk of missing out on leading the world in new ethanol uses, such as SAF.

Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, says former New York congressman Lee Zeldin doesn't have the best track record with biofuel. Now that President-elect Donald Trump has tapped him to run the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will that change? Geoff says the EPA touches ethanol almost every day, and he feels economic and political dynamics have changed in ethanol's favor. The first order of business for RFA is to get EPA to publish a final rule on Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and beyond. Geoff says this would ensure more ethanol gets blended into fuel, which lowers the price at the gas pump. In addition, RFA wants to see support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel with a clear path forward on tax credits for SAF production. He says while the U.S. leads the world in ethanol production, we're at risk of missing out on leading the world in new ethanol uses, such as SAF.

New WFBF Benefit Can Help You Navigate H-2A

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