This is a great time of the year (and great weather) to be tuning things up for the growing season of 2024.  Kevin Weiler, Focus on Energy Advisor, and Pam Jahnke talk about some of the incentives they're offering for the tune-ups  you need!

Weiler focuses in on some key strategic optimizations farms and agribusinesses should look at this year.

Focus on Energy Advisors like Weiler can pinpoint energy-efficient upgrades that contribute to cost savings and ensure sustained benefits on your utility bills for years to come.


Today we are going to talk about:
• Irrigation Systems.
• Pump Assessment Offering and VSD Bonus.
• Adding Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Ventilation Equipment.
• Grain Dryers

For a complete list of incentives available this year - just go to the Focus on Energy website.  You can also call 800.762.7077 or email business@focusonenergy.com

This is a great time of the year (and great weather) to be tuning things up for the growing season of 2024.  Kevin Weiler, <a href="https://focusonenergy.com/business/agribusiness">Focus on Energy Advisor</a>, and Pam Jahnke talk about some of the incentives they're offering for the tune-ups  you need!
Weiler focuses in on some key strategic optimizations farms and agribusinesses should look at this year.
Focus on Energy Advisors like Weiler can pinpoint energy-efficient upgrades that contribute to cost savings and ensure sustained benefits on your utility bills for years to come.
 Today we are going to talk about: • Irrigation Systems. • Pump Assessment Offering and VSD Bonus. • Adding Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Ventilation Equipment. • Grain Dryers
For a complete list of incentives available this year - just go to the <a href="https://flipbook.focusonenergy.com/view/429395662/">Focus on Energy website.</a>  You can also call 800.762.7077 or email <a href="mailto:business@focusonenergy.com">business@focusonenergy.com</a>

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program that works with eligible residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy products. Contact us today! Call 800.762.7077 or visit focusonenergy.com/agribusiness.

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin's statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program that works with eligible residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy products. Contact us today! Call 800.762.7077 or visit <a href="http://focusonenergy.com/agribusiness" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://focusonenergy.com/agribusiness&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674332193104000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MEKwwSDavkhXlFun0m79g" data-removefontsize="true" data-originalcomputedfontsize="20">focusonenergy.com/agribusiness</a>.

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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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Perfect Time For A Preseason Tune-Up - Kevin Weiler

The Farm Bill of 2023 has been delayed until 2024, but there seems to be a commitment to mark the bill up by Memorial Day.  Stephanie Hoff gets the update from Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union.

You may think pork chops, pork roasts - even a brat when it comes to your preferred pork, but that's not the case around the world.  Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the National Pork Producers Council. She says "variety meats" are sought after in S.E. Asia, Australia and other world partner markets.

Recent rains have brought out the morel mushrooms!  That's great news for the community of Muscoda, where they're planning the 2024 Muscoda Morel Festival.  Charitee Seebecker visits with morel mushroom buyer, Tom Nondorf.  He's a veteran that's been buying morel's for the past 14 years.  The festival benefits the local American Legion Post.

This summer there will be a precedent setting meeting of bison research specialists in Brookings, SD.  Pam Jahnke talks to Lydia Whitman, Program Manager for the National Bison Association.  Whitman says the industry is focused on their sustainability message, as well as building out infrastructure to get products to consumers.

The Farm Bill of 2023 has been delayed until 2024, but there seems to be a commitment to mark the bill up by Memorial Day.  Stephanie Hoff gets the update from Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union. You may think pork chops, pork roasts - even a brat when it comes to your preferred pork, but that's not the case around the world.  Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the National Pork Producers Council. She says "variety meats" are sought after in S.E. Asia, Australia and other world partner markets. Recent rains have brought out the morel mushrooms!  That's great news for the community of Muscoda, where they're planning the 2024 Muscoda Morel Festival.  Charitee Seebecker visits with morel mushroom buyer, Tom Nondorf.  He's a veteran that's been buying morel's for the past 14 years.  The festival benefits the local American Legion Post. This summer there will be a precedent setting meeting of bison research specialists in Brookings, SD.  Pam Jahnke talks to Lydia Whitman, Program Manager for the National Bison Association.  Whitman says the industry is focused on their sustainability message, as well as building out infrastructure to get products to consumers.

Farm Bill Mark Up, Morel Mushrooms And Bison - All In The Show

As spring unfolds across Wisconsin, mushroom enthusiasts and farmers alike are buzzing with excitement over what promises to be an exceptional season for morel mushrooms. The combination of timely rainfall and late spring snowfalls has set the stage for a bountiful harvest. That’s according to morel mushroom buyer Tom Nondorf.

"With the rainfall and weather we've been having, it's really helped keep the mushroom crop going,” Nondorf says. "But the late snowfalls in spring are especially beneficial. Over the years, I've noticed that the more snow we get in late spring, the better off the mushroom crop is for the year."

Nondorf has been closely monitoring this season's progress and is optimistic about the outlook. "I've been buying mushrooms for over 14 years, and I can confidently say that this year is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years.”

As spring unfolds across Wisconsin, mushroom enthusiasts and farmers alike are buzzing with excitement over what promises to be an exceptional season for morel mushrooms. The combination of timely rainfall and late spring snowfalls has set the stage for a bountiful harvest. That’s according to morel mushroom buyer Tom Nondorf.
"With the rainfall and weather we've been having, it's really helped keep the mushroom crop going,” Nondorf says. "But the late snowfalls in spring are especially beneficial. Over the years, I've noticed that the more snow we get in late spring, the better off the mushroom crop is for the year."
Nondorf has been closely monitoring this season's progress and is optimistic about the outlook. "I've been buying mushrooms for over 14 years, and I can confidently say that this year is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years.”

Morels in Bloom: Exploring Wisconsin's Mushroom Harvest

India could be the next big market for Wisconsin ginseng.  Kirk Baumann from Baumann Ginseng in Wausau just returned from a USDA trade mission to India.  He says there's some similarities between India and China - Wisconsin's number one market.  India also views ginseng as medicinal, but also incorporates it into teas and beverages.  Baumann says it'll take time, but he thinks there's opportunity there.  He explains the dynamics to Pam Jahnke.

Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, explains the ongoing battle in Washington, D.C. over reformulated fuel standards and consumer access.

Pam Jahnke catches up with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group.  The number of auctions this month is slowing down with farmers in the field, but there's still plenty of interest.

Stephanie Hoff focuses on the perception and realities of biotechnology in agriculture.  She's joined by Lynn Finnerty, senior director of public affairs at BIO. This group represents about 1,000 members in both the public and private sectors. Beth Ellikidis leads the agriculture and environment section at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. BIO represents 1,000 companies, states, and colleges in biotechnology ranging from pharmaceuticals to agriculture. 

India could be the next big market for Wisconsin ginseng.  Kirk Baumann from Baumann Ginseng in Wausau just returned from a USDA trade mission to India.  He says there's some similarities between India and China - Wisconsin's number one market.  India also views ginseng as medicinal, but also incorporates it into teas and beverages.  Baumann says it'll take time, but he thinks there's opportunity there.  He explains the dynamics to Pam Jahnke.
Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, explains the ongoing battle in Washington, D.C. over reformulated fuel standards and consumer access.
Pam Jahnke catches up with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group.  The number of auctions this month is slowing down with farmers in the field, but there's still plenty of interest.
Stephanie Hoff focuses on the perception and realities of biotechnology in agriculture.  She's joined by Lynn Finnerty, senior director of public affairs at BIO. This group represents about 1,000 members in both the public and private sectors. Beth Ellikidis leads the agriculture and environment section at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. BIO represents 1,000 companies, states, and colleges in biotechnology ranging from pharmaceuticals to agriculture.

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