Closing Sandhill Cranes' Field Buffet

Sandhill cranes are known to reside in Wisconsin until they can no longer easily find their food. Scientists call the birds generalist omnivores. This means they eat grubs, insects, tubers, plants, small reptiles, rodents, and now the crops farmers have planted. Jackie Silvicke-Scott is the Private…

On Friday We Cover: Maple Forecast, Feeding Crews & Crane Solutions

Jackie Silvicke-Scott from the International Crane Foundation tells Kiley Allan how a non-harmful, rhubarb-derived seed treatment effectively deters intelligent sandhill cranes from damaging corn crops. The Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update calls for a winter advisory in southern Wisconsin until…

A New "Message" For Crop Protection

As traditional pesticides lose their effectiveness due to regulatory changes and increasing pest resistance, growers are searching for a new way forward. GreenLight Biosciences’ Jonathan Adamson tells Stephanie Hoff that RNA technology can control the pests that potato growers and other specialty c…

The Science Of The Sugarbush

Stephanie Hoff visits with Jesse Wagner, a third-generation maple syrup producer from Inthewoods Sugarbush, to discuss the delicate "freeze-thaw" balance required for a perfect harvest. Jesse explains why snow in the woods is a producer's best friend and how he uses long-range forecasts to time his…

Creativity Helps In Rural Housing And Markets Brace For Big USDA Milk Report - Koster

So you're happy to see your business in a rural community expanding, BUT, where will your new employees live?  For many rural communities it's not just about the cost or quality, it's about availability at all.  Stephanie Hoff finds out about how some communities are approaching the challenge.  Joh…

Bison Is Booming And WI Ginseng Struggles To Survive

Consumer demand for protein continues to fuel a lot of agricultural markets.  From beef to dairy - more protein is popping up on all kinds of labels.  That's carried over to the bison industry too.  Jill Welke finds out about how growers are dealing with the demand, and the lack of a skilled workfo…

A Guide To Drone Insurance

While drones are becoming a common sight over our fields, insuring these 'small aircraft' is a whole different ball game than your standard farm policy. From weight limits to chemical drift, Stephanie Hoff sits down with Eric Greening at Family Insurance Center to break down the risks and regulatio…

Dollars In The Dirt: Turning Cover Crops Into Farm Equity

As commodity markets shift, many growers are looking beyond the standard corn and bean rotation to find new value in their land. Jeff Wienkes, regional sales manager with LaCrosse Seed, tells Stephanie Hoff how cover crops are evolving from simple 'soil savers' into strategic financial tools for gr…

More Crush Plants Provide Optimism For Soybean Industry

The soybean industry has been subject to a lot of obstacles over the last year with tariffs, South America, and policy, but there are some good things coming. Scott Metzger, the President of the American Soybean Association, shares some of the biggest worries they have on Capitol Hill, and why farm…

Full Steam Ahead At DeLong's Maritime Facility

The DeLong Company recently expanded with an 800,000-bushel capacity and technological upgrades, allowing vessels to reach markets in Europe faster than ever before. General Manager Doug Kloepping tells Stephanie Hoff that increasing maritime efficiency is a rising tide for the local economy.