Pork producers are celebrating some wins for animal agriculture after the election, and hoping for one more big one before the end of the year -- the Farm Bill. Brian Humphreys is the CEO of the National Pork Producers Council. Brian tells us how a new administration is shaping up for agriculture in 2025, beginning with a few November ballot wins for livestock farmers.

Pork producers are celebrating some wins for animal agriculture after the election, and hoping for one more big one before the end of the year -- the Farm Bill. Brian Humphreys is the CEO of the National Pork Producers Council. Brian tells us how a new administration is shaping up for agriculture in 2025, beginning with a few November ballot wins for livestock farmers.

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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NPPC Outlines 2025 Priorities Under A New Administration

As farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season, they’re facing more challenges than ever before—from unpredictable weather to rising input costs. But with the right strategies and innovative tools, they can tackle these obstacles and set themselves up for success. Rob Cosser from Croplan joins Pam Jahnke to share valuable insights on how growers can navigate the current landscape and make the most of their crops in the year ahead.

As farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season, they’re facing more challenges than ever before—from unpredictable weather to rising input costs. But with the right strategies and innovative tools, they can tackle these obstacles and set themselves up for success. Rob Cosser from Croplan joins Pam Jahnke to share valuable insights on how growers can navigate the current landscape and make the most of their crops in the year ahead.

Plan Ahead: Tools and Tips for 2025 Farming Success

The biologics market is crowded, and it can be difficult for growers to even know where to begin when it comes to selecting products that fit their farms. Steve Sopher, UPL technical services manager, says UPL is researching and developing new biological solutions that better help growers reach their production goals.

The biologics market is crowded, and it can be difficult for growers to even know where to begin when it comes to selecting products that fit their farms. Steve Sopher, UPL technical services manager, says UPL is researching and developing new biological solutions that better help growers reach their production goals.

New Biological Boosts Crops & Plays Well With Other Inputs

New year, new marketing plan. The National Pork Board is changing up its marketing, and shifting its messaging to focus on younger consumers, explains Nebraska farmer and board member Bill Luckey. He says pork is well-positioned to fit the needs of Millennials and Gen-Zers. He reminds farmers that they may not see the advertisements or other marketing investments is because the checkoff doesn't want to preach to the choir. Farmers already know their product - checkoff money shares that message with the consumer who is removed from agriculture.

New year, new marketing plan. The National Pork Board is changing up its marketing, and shifting its messaging to focus on younger consumers, explains Nebraska farmer and board member Bill Luckey. He says pork is well-positioned to fit the needs of Millennials and Gen-Zers. He reminds farmers that they may not see the advertisements or other marketing investments is because the checkoff doesn't want to preach to the choir. Farmers already know their product - checkoff money shares that message with the consumer who is removed from agriculture.

NPPC Outlines 2025 Priorities Under A New Administration

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