MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Playlist by MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONJoin 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.Follow the podcast:
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Redefining Beekeeping in Urban Areas
Charlie Koenen, once thriving in the computer business, found himself drawn into a different world—the world of bees. Transitioning from tech to agriculture, Koenen has gained a passion for bees and being an advocate for pollinator awareness. Driven by a quest to change traditional beekeeping meth…
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Agronomist: Diversify Genetics In 2024
As we’ve heard from agronomists, brokers, and growers throughout the harvest: yields have been better than expected in most areas after this year’s drought. But what is this telling us when it comes to next year’s planting plan? Jed Norman, sales agronomist with LG Seed, reminds us that every growi…
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Herbicide Regulation - More Financial Impact Than Farm Bill?
Just because the Farm Bill deadline got extended to fall of 2024, doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a lot of time for more discussion, says Mary Kay Thatcher, senior manager of federal government and industry relations with Syngenta. She says the upcoming election year might make Farm Bill negotiati…
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More Cheese Capacity In Wisconsin - Where Will The Milk Come From - Yonkman
It's the busiest time of the year for our Wisconsin Christmas Tree Growers. Stephanie Hoff ventures out to Hann's Christmas Tree Farm to visit with Gregg Hann about the growing season, consumer trends and more. There's a brand new cheese processing facility coming online in Wisconsin just outside…
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More Cheese? You Cheddar Believe It!
Did someone say there’s a new cheese facility in Wisconsin? You Cheddar believe it. Emmi Roth, the U.S. subsidiary of Switzerland-based Emmi Group that makes award winning cheeses that are sold all across the world, just cut the ribbon to their new corporate headquarters and production facility in …
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Rural Banker Highlights Key Concerns
Wisconsin bankers have their voice heard in Washington DC thanks to the American Bankers Association (ABA). They represent 83 percent of all banks nationwide and have agricultural loans in their portfolio. Ed Elfmann, Senior Vice President of Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy for ABA says recen…
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There Goes The Equipment
This week, another Wisconsin farm family is making a transition out of farming. Laverne and Randy Theis have operated their cash grain operation on the outskirts of Madison since the 1930's. After December 2nd, the final phase of their well maintained equipment will leave the yard for the last ti…
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Moving Ag Forward
The revamped Farm and Industry Short Course began over a month ago on the UW-River Falls campus. To complement what is being done at River Falls, UW Madison will be hosting the FISC Ag Forward event series in January. UW Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Outreach Coordinator Heather…
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DNR Suspects Lower Deer Harvest A Result Of Successful 2022 Hunt
Early data shows that hunters registered 173,942 deer during the 2023 gun deer season, including 85,390 antlered and 88,552 antlerless deer. Compared to 2022, the total firearm deer harvest was down 17.6 percent statewide, with the antlered harvest down 14.7 percent and the antlerless harvest dow…
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Hive Hugger: Transforming Beekeeping Practices for Healthier Hives
Beekeepers across the nation face a common challenge during winter - preserving bee colonies against harsh conditions. Enter Hive Hugger, a game-changer designed to transform how beekeepers approach winterization and declining hive populations. Inspired by a heartfelt mission and years of extensiv…
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