MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Focus On Energy - Saving Agriculture Money Through Energy Efficiency
Playlist by MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONFocus 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 en…Follow the podcast:
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Partnerships Matter - Brad Clinton & Jessica Mlsna
Clinton Farms is a 1,000-cow dairy operation, with 850 cows actively milking and a total herd of 2,200 animals on-site. With roots dating back four generations, the family has adopted modern technology and sustainable practices to keep the business thriving while maintaining environmental responsib…
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The Heat Is On - Focus On Savings - Kevin Weiler
As temperatures rise, so do the demands on our hardworking farmers. Longer workdays and increased operational costs can put a strain on resources. Focus on Energy is here to lend a helping hand with financial incentives that offset the installation of energy-efficient equipment, ensuring farmers ca…
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New Enhanced Incentives For 2025 - Jessica Mlsna
Starting in 2025, Focus on Energy is offering even greater rewards for improving the efficiency of your facilities. Take advantage of increased incentives when you upgrade your lighting, heating, and cooling systems with select prescriptive energy-saving equipment. These upgrades can significantly…
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Grain Driers And Irrigation - Money To Save - Jessica Mlsna
As the harvest winds down, many farms and agribusinesses may be thinking about updating their grain drying systems or revamping irrigation pumps. Focus on Energy can help! Jessica Mlsna runs down the opportunities with Pam Jahnke.
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Save Money With Grain Dryer Incentives - Jessica Mlsna
Since 2020, Focus on Energy has helped Wisconsin farms and agribusinesses save money with their grain bin tune up program, and energy saving incentives. In that time, 87 dryers have received incentives to upgrade their grain dryer. These incentives totaled over $1.5 million. There are 24 trade a…
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Shawn Conley - Spring Reminders And Research On The Way
Dr. Shawn Conley's got some reminders for Wisconsin soybean growers heading to the fields. From chemical combinations to placement of seed - it's all going to matter this year. Conley also shares some of the ongoing and upcoming field research he and his team will be conducting this year. Much o…
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Perfect Time For A Preseason Tune-Up - Kevin Weiler
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 fa…
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Jessica Mlsna - 2024 Agribusiness Catalog Is Out
Focus on Energy Advisor, Jessica Mlsna, helps kick off the new calendar year with an update on incentives being offered through Focus on Energy. She also reminds people wrapping up projects to get their paperwork completed on time. 2024 Agribusiness Catalog is out! • Now available on the website.…
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Sparta Floral & Greenhouse's Energy Story - Jessica Mlsna
Sparta Floral & Greenhouses has served Sparta and the surrounding area since the 1860s. It has been owned by the Solberg family since 1945. The “new” greenhouse includes a retail operation and another house with foliage and house plants that are grown year-round. The other two greenhouses on the pr…
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Recognizing Energy Saving Excellence - Kevin Weiler
Miltrim Farms of Athens, Wisconsin has been recognized as an Energy Efficiency Excellence Award Winner. Pam Jahnke and Focus on Energy Advisor, Kevin Weiler, discuss their energy saving strategy and some of the new program adjustments that Focus on Energy has made to some key offerings. The commi…
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