Animal health and biosecurity are being threatened globally by a few different diseases and virus'.  Ben Jarboe gets the spooky outlook from Jamie Jonker, Chief Science officer with the national milk producers federation.  HPAI as a threat to dairy has been talked about often, but other conditions like Lumpy Skin disease, FMD, and new world screw worm remind producers to stay on their toes. He gives an update on each and shares reasons why we should watch them even if they are not in the US. 

Quiet weather pattern for this week.  Rain showers are a possibility everyday - but not much for overall accumulation.

Wisconsin is home to one commercial grade cottage cheese producer and they're being overwhelmed with demand!   Westby Cooperative Creamery, Wisconsin’s only cottage cheese manufacturer, is investing $14.1 million to modernize its Westby facility. Emily Bialkowski, sales and marketing manager, says the project will meet surging consumer demand for cottage cheese, which has seen sales jump nationwide. With all current capacity sold out, the investment ensures long-term stability for the creamery to stay competitive in the growing high-protein, "clean-label" market.

There will be no federal aid going to the nation's farmers until the federal government is back in action.  Chad Smith tells us that the American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to the president and Congress telling them how important getting back to work is for the nation's farmers.

"Born to Dairy" is a lighthearted look at the faces behind Wisconsin's dairy industry.  Pam Jahnke talks with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin CEO, Chad Vincent about how global demand continues to keep Wisconsin dairy flowing.  Ben Miller, Vice President of Industry Outreach explains the stories and data he shares with anyone working on a dairy project.  From policy development to program development.  Finally Charlie Beren joins Pam to explain his role in developing some of the storylines of "Born to Dairy".  Beren says this first phase is just the beginning of helping dairy farmers and consumers identify with the faces of the industry.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Animal health and biosecurity are being threatened globally by a few different diseases and virus'.&nbsp; Ben Jarboe gets the spooky outlook from Jamie Jonker, Chief Science officer with the national milk producers federation.&nbsp; HPAI as a threat to dairy has been talked about often, but other conditions like Lumpy Skin disease, FMD, and new world screw worm remind producers to stay on their toes. He gives an update on each and shares reasons why we should watch them even if they are not in the US.&nbsp;
Quiet weather pattern for this week.&nbsp; Rain showers are a possibility everyday - but not much for overall accumulation.
Wisconsin is home to one commercial grade cottage cheese producer and they're being overwhelmed with demand!&nbsp;&nbsp; Westby Cooperative Creamery, Wisconsin&rsquo;s only cottage cheese manufacturer, is investing $14.1 million to modernize its Westby facility. Emily Bialkowski, sales and marketing manager, says the project will meet surging consumer demand for cottage cheese, which has seen sales jump nationwide. With all current capacity sold out, the investment ensures long-term stability for the creamery to stay competitive in the growing high-protein, "clean-label" market.
There will be no federal aid going to the nation's farmers until the federal government is back in action.&nbsp; Chad Smith tells us that the American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to the president and Congress telling them how important getting back to work is for the nation's farmers.
"Born to Dairy" is a lighthearted look at the faces behind Wisconsin's dairy industry.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke talks with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin CEO, Chad Vincent about how global demand continues to keep Wisconsin dairy flowing.&nbsp; Ben Miller, Vice President of Industry Outreach explains the stories and data he shares with anyone working on a dairy project.&nbsp; From policy development to program development.&nbsp; Finally Charlie Beren joins Pam to explain his role in developing some of the storylines of "Born to Dairy".&nbsp; Beren says this first phase is just the beginning of helping dairy farmers and consumers identify with the faces of the industry.&nbsp; 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.

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Wisconsin has adopted a waiver suspension on testing for Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome(PRRS) as well as Porcine Epidemic Virus (PEDv) in the states hog population.

The waiver brings some relief to the states pork producers after uncertainty on how far a proposed rule revision would advance.  The draft rule was approved by the DATCP Board on January 29th, and by the Governor on February 6th. It was submitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau on February 19 for further action. However, before the rule can become final, it must complete a legislative review and be published in the register. That process can take several weeks, sometimes months.  That's where the state's pork industry got nervous about not seeing the measure adopted.


“With spring movements and show pig exhibitions coming up quickly, WPA’s ask to WDATCP was to waive the current PRRS and PEDv testing requirements while we wait for final publication of the rule in order to reduce the economic burden associated with the testing,” stated Keri Retallick, Executive Vice President.

Curt Larson, president and CEO of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association tells Pam Jahnke that it will make marketing of hogs in the state much less complicated.  Larson said that because of the requirement, they were forced to create two separate auction systems.  One for hogs that were going to the meat market, and the other for hogs that were going back to the farm as replacements or for further feeding.  

Larson says that the rule also put Wisconsin pork producers at a disadvantage since surrounding states never implemented testing requirements for their producers.
“Our thanks to State Veterinarian Dr. Konkle for her willingness to accept the waiver and listen to our producers in an effort to reduce burdensome testing that did not advance the intent of the rule to enhance swine health,” said Retallick. “WPA will continue to work closely with producers, veterinarians, and industry partners to safeguard herd health while supporting Wisconsin’s agricultural industry.”
The waiver, effective immediately, will remain in effect until the final rule is published. Wisconsin’s pork producers are encouraged to maintain strong biosecurity measures and promptly report any suspected cases of PRRS or PEDv to their herd veterinarian.

Wisconsin has adopted a waiver suspension on testing for Porcine Reproductive &amp; Respiratory Syndrome(PRRS) as well as Porcine Epidemic Virus (PEDv) in the states hog population.
The waiver brings some relief to the states pork producers after uncertainty on how far a proposed rule revision would advance.&nbsp; The draft rule was approved by the DATCP Board on January 29th, and by the Governor on February 6th. It was submitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau on February 19 for further action. However, before the rule can become final, it must complete a legislative review and be published in the register. That process can take several weeks, sometimes months.&nbsp; That's where the state's pork industry got nervous about not seeing the measure adopted.
 &ldquo;With spring movements and show pig exhibitions coming up quickly, WPA&rsquo;s ask to WDATCP was to waive the current PRRS and PEDv testing requirements while we wait for final publication of the rule in order to reduce the economic burden associated with the testing,&rdquo; stated Keri Retallick, Executive Vice President.
Curt Larson, president and CEO of Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association tells Pam Jahnke that it will make marketing of hogs in the state much less complicated.&nbsp; Larson said that because of the requirement, they were forced to create two separate auction systems.&nbsp; One for hogs that were going to the meat market, and the other for hogs that were going back to the farm as replacements or for further feeding.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Larson says that the rule also put Wisconsin pork producers at a disadvantage since surrounding states never implemented testing requirements for their producers. &ldquo;Our thanks to State Veterinarian Dr. Konkle for her willingness to accept the waiver and listen to our producers in an effort to reduce burdensome testing that did not advance the intent of the rule to enhance swine health,&rdquo; said Retallick. &ldquo;WPA will continue to work closely with producers, veterinarians, and industry partners to safeguard herd health while supporting Wisconsin&rsquo;s agricultural industry.&rdquo; The waiver, effective immediately, will remain in effect until the final rule is published. Wisconsin&rsquo;s pork producers are encouraged to maintain strong biosecurity measures and promptly report any suspected cases of PRRS or PEDv to their herd veterinarian.

What Does DATCP Waiver On PPRS/PED Testing Mean For WI Pork?

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance or DBIA gives out grants every year to businesses within the dairy industry to help them start, grow, and renovate. One of the more unique recipients makes vodka using sheep whey. Scott Kring, a co-owner of Birch Point Distillery in Westby, shares how this process works and what the grant was used for at their facility.

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance or DBIA gives out grants every year to businesses within the dairy industry to help them start, grow, and renovate. One of the more unique recipients makes vodka using sheep whey. Scott Kring, a co-owner of Birch Point Distillery in Westby, shares how this process works and what the grant was used for at their facility.

DBIA Helps To Make Vodka From Sheep Whey

Beef plants across the country have been closing, and this is due to a multitude of reasons. One of these reasons is the historically low number of cattle within the US. Brenda Boetel, the department chair and professor of agricultural economics at UW-River Falls, shares a more in depth look at these closures and why Argentine imports of beef may not necessarily be bad.

Beef plants across the country have been closing, and this is due to a multitude of reasons. One of these reasons is the historically low number of cattle within the US. Brenda Boetel, the department chair and professor of agricultural economics at UW-River Falls, shares a more in depth look at these closures and why Argentine imports of beef may not necessarily be bad.

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