Wisconsin Farmers Lead the Way-Sen. Joan Ballweg

Wisconsin agriculture is more than just numbers—it’s about hard work, community, and innovation. From family farms to growing global exports, it’s clear that our state’s farmers and producers are making a big impact. Senator Joan Ballweg joins Pam Jahnke to talk about the exciting progress in agric…

USMEF Outlines 2025 'What Ifs' After A Strong 2024

The data this year proves that countries around the globe want more red meat from the United States. Dan Halstrom is the president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. He says export numbers for pork and beef have been inching up to a near-record. When asked about potential tariffs from the …

When Disaster Strikes, Propane Has Farm Incentives

The Propane Education Research Council has the Propane Farm Incentive Program where producers get money back when they purchase categories of equipment for the farm. When there's a natural disaster, the industry steps up and doubles that farm incentive for people impacted. For example, chicken barn…

Improved MILK Index Helps Dairy Farmers Make Better Decisions

Farmers evaluating corn silage now have an updated and more precise tool to guide their decisions. The MILK Index, developed at the University of Wisconsin nearly 30 years ago, recently underwent a significant update to better reflect modern dairy farming needs. “The MILK Index provides one compre…

District Meetings Matter - Mick Homb

Mick Homb, General Manager for FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative, is logging plenty of miles right now - meeting with dairy operators across the Midwest at district meetings.  In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, Homb highlights the importance of these interactions on plans for the future. Homb's says he'…

Try New Things With Dairyland Seed

The agriculture world is always changing, and this goes for the inputs as well. Chad Staudinger, the Northern Region Agronomist for Dairyland Seed, explains some of the new and exciting traits they are rolling out. As well as some tips for farmers as they look back on 2024 and move into 2025 prepar…

Fixing Ham For Thanksgiving? The Butcher Has Tips

While turkey is king over the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s a growing opportunity for other meats to take some of the spotlight. According to economists at CoBank, some consumers have moved away from preparing a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, and ham is capturing a larger share of protein purchases…

From the Field to the Economy: What Wisconsin Ag Brings to the Table

Wisconsin agriculture remains a cornerstone of the state's economy, despite facing challenges in 2024. Dr. Steve Deller and Jeff Hadachek, economists with the University of Wisconsin, have released their latest study, The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy,highlighting trends, cha…

WI Ag Brings Big Numbers To State Plus Cooking Oil Imports - Heinberg

Thanksgiving is the culmination of a lot of work by turkey growers across the country, but primarily the midwest.  Ben Jarboe finds out how avian influenza, changing consumer tastes, and overall economics are impacting the industry.  Ashley Kohl with the MN turkey growers says there will be plenty …

Telling The Sustainability Story - Laura Raatz

Wisconsin dairy farmers truly care about their animals and the land they work on, focusing on sustainable practices to produce high-quality products. They’re dedicated to keeping their cows healthy and protecting the environment, all while maintaining strong family traditions.  For this month’s che…