MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Wisconsin farmers, processors, transporters, and the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council recently hosted potential corn and corn product buyers from Thailand, and Wisconsin farmer and Corn Promotion Board President Casey Kelliher discusses the tour and why meeting with potential buyers is important for Wisconsin growers.

Wisconsin depends on exports to keep our dairy engine chugging.  Bob Bosold visits with Chad Vincent.  Vincent is not only the President and CEO of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, he is also a member of the WI Ag Export Council.  It was established in 2021 to try and put all Wisconsin commodities at the front of business development globally.  It uses $5 million of state funds to get it all done.  What's the future of that business, and that funding?  Bosold finds out. We're almost through the wet weather around Wisconsin, but the cooler temperatures are rolling in.  Frost/freeze warnings are everywhere in the state today. Stu Muck breaks down the next 24 hours and the weekend. If you watch social media, you'll notice that plenty of people have questions on how to store some of the farm produce they've been able to purchase. Why not ask the farmer that grew it?  Larry Lee catches up with Rod Gumz of Gumz Farms in Endeavor.  That family has been growing potatoes, mint, carrots and onions for decades.  Rod makes a few suggestions on how to keep things fresh. Let's go to Waupaca County this morning for a Century Farm visit.  Kiley Allan has a chat with Three Willow Tree Farm.  Robert "Sonny" Rasmussen Jr. tells her about how he and his siblings are still managing their 40 acres of the original farm which was purchased in 1914.  He says he remembers starting to drive tractor at the age of 7.  Stories brought to you by Compeer Financial.

There are mixed views on how to store potatoes, onions, and some other vegetable crops.  Rod Gumz with Gumz Farms near Endeavor, Wisconsin shares how they keep the product ready to ship all winter plus an update on harvesting, labor, fuel, and over 100 years of growing mint.  

The story begins back in 1986, when Boston Red Sox fan Barry Levenson found himself completely crushed following his team's heartbreaking loss to the New York Mets in the World Series. Consequently, while wandering aimlessly down the aisles of a Woodman's supermarket late at night with tears rolling down his cheeks, Levenson unexpectedly found solace in the condiment section. As Ken Zuckerman—marketing director of fine-foods distributor Paul W. Marks Co. and a trained chef—recounts, Levenson stood before the shelves and heard a whisper from the jars telling him that if he collected them, people would come.  That has turned into the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, WI.  Getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary! As the museum prepares to celebrate this incredible milestone on Saturday, October 24, it is asking its friends, fans and fellow mustard mavens to consider a $40 donation in honor of its 40th anniversary through its “$40 for 40 Years” campaign. Funds will support ongoing operations, new exhibits, and the digitization of its extensive collection so mustard fans can explore it from anywhere. Supporters can learn more and donate here. Admission to the museum remains free.

When the combines have wrapped up the harvest, the real work of marketing all that grain starts to unfold.  Regardless of where it's going, a lot of that grain will travel the Mississippi River.  Kiley Allan catches up with Captain Jimmy "JRock" Cheatam, Hines Furlong Line Inc.  He makes trips up and down the Mississippi daily.  He says recent rains have temporarily relieved drought conditions across the Upper  Mississippi, Illinois, and Ohio rivers, allowing barges to operate  without major tonnage restrictions. Fuel prices are at near-record highs, significantly reducing profit margins for towing companies and raising shipping surcharges for agricultural clients. He also discusses the shortage of available and trained labor. Tonight Wisconsin starts experiencing some dramatic weather changes.  Winds pick up.  Rain moves in and temperatures drop.  Stu Muck says it's only temporary though. Beginning next week, thousands of Wisconsin youth are heading to the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.  If you're a parent that's not familiar with this event, you might worry.  Larry Lee visits with Cheryl Zimmerman, executive director of the Wisconsin FFA Association and also the National Secretary of the National FFA.  She says parents can rest easy that advisors and adult chaperones have things under control, and the National FFA makes a unified effort with Indianapolis to keep kids safe. Milk prices are finally starting to rebound after a trough of tough weeks.  Pam Jahnke finds out why from Owen TeVelde, dairy market advisor with EA Risk.  He says that seasonal buying has finally moved in creating a swirl of activity focused on the holiday season.

What do corn mazes, bumblebees, comedy, and Wisconsin farming have in common? SCIENCE! The Wisconsin Science Festival is underway, and you don't need a lab coat to join the fun. Festival Director Samantha Mulrooney and Organizer Francesca Long tell Teri Barr how more than 800 events connect agriculture, nature, and everyday life with science -- in communities across the state. The Wisconsin Science Festival runs for 10 days, through October 25, 2026.  

Executive Director Chad Zuleger says several good things were accomplished in the nearly-completed Wisconsin legislative session, but there's still work to do.

The National FFA Convention begins soon, and Cheryl Zimmerman discusses what happens at convention, as well as how so many students without a production ag background have become involved in their school's FFA chapter for everything from a class that interested them to gaining leadership training.  And for the parents without an FFA or ag background, don't worry about sending your son or daughter to Indianapolis for this event!  

Someone once told Brian Turner that giant pumpkins are 90% water and 10% magic. While he can confirm that the water content is definitely high, he can't exactly prove that they're magical. However, he says the feeling of a big win at a weigh-off definitely is. Brian lives in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and has been growing giant pumpkins for six years. For the last four years, he's been trying to grow a pumpkin that breaks the 2,000-pound threshold. After getting as close as 1,986 pounds, he implemented new strategies this year that helped him achieve his goal.

Child care in rural communities is a major hurdle for families.  Child care available during the harvest is an outright nightmare.  Jill Welke finds out more about thos challenges and the complex answers from Dr Florence Becot.  Becot is a Rural Socioligist and Lead of the Agricultural Safety & Health Program at Pennsylvania University.   For over 20 years, farm safety experts have argued that one of the best way to prevent farm incidents is through the supervision of children by a dedicated childcare provider off the worksite. Besides connections to the safety of farm children, childcare arrangement also impact farm parents’ productivity and a range of farm business decisions. While farm parents experience challenges accessing and paying for childcare that parallel those of working parents across the United States, there has been little in-depth research examining farm families’ actual experiences with childcare and the types of childcare arrangements and supports that would increase their ability and willingness to use childcare. Becot is working to find answers. You'll start to notice the change in Wisconsin's weather pattern today.  By the time we get to Friday night, almost everyone in Wisconsin will have experienced a frost if not a freeze.  Those are the warning words from Stu Muck.  Wet and cool before the frost though. Wisconsin farmers have been using the mild weather to roll through soybeans.  The latest update from the WI Ag Statistical Service proves that.  Lucas Clayton with Wyffels gives Pam Jahnke an update from the fields.  The good news is that corn is drying down without costing farms energy.  Yields have been better than average from those farms already in that harvest mode.  Paid for by Wyffels. During the harvest, growers aren't just focused on operating combines.  They're also sharing their adventures with thousands if not millions through social media.  Kiley Allan finds out how an Iowa grower began sharing his stories years ago.  While he admits, it's boring to other farmers, his content still attracts thousands that want to know what it's like being that combine operator.  Waiting in line at the elevator.  All daily tasks for most growers that fascinate people that aren't connected to agriculture.  Meet Dan Venteicher of Honey Creek Dairy in northeast Iowa.

For nearly two months, dairy farmers faced a relentless slide in market values, watching cheese prices stair-step lower week after week. The spot market for block cheddar plunged as low as $1.27, reaching prices not seen in nearly a decade. However, after weeks of grinding lower, the market finally hit a turning point. Extremely low prices triggered a wave of buying activity, driving Class 3 milk contracts sharply higher over consecutive trading days.

When you sign up for a social media platform, you sign up for something called a handle. It's like your digital name tag. It's uniquely yours, and people can find you easily by typing it into the search bar. In just 2010, when Dan Venteicher took the handle "IowaDairyFarmer," he had no idea what was in store. Now, the dairy farmer has nearly 3 million followers on social media where he shares the story of the American dairy industry.

Grant Holley from the Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association discusses this year's harvest, some of the new technology being used by growers, and what they hope it means in the future.  He also shares some information about ongoing health studies using cranberries.

The Wisconsin Beef Council recently partnered with Chef Noah and the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. culinary team to provide hands-on beef education to culinary students at WCTC and MATC, as well as an educational dinner with the ACF of Milwaukee Chapter. Chef Noah is the  Associate Director of Culinary Services with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.  Chef Noah demonstrated how to break down a beef Chuck Roll and talked with participants about ways to use a variety of beef cuts. The goal was to give both future culinary professionals and current foodservice professionals practical knowledge they can take directly into the kitchen.

Many Wisconsin growers have been concentrating on harvesting soybeans, but now the combines are heading toward the corn fields.  Lucas Clayton, district sales manager with Wyffels in southwest Wisconsin is ready for the data. Clayton says the heat and dry weather have really helped on moisture within that ear - and the plant as a whole.  Keeping a plan in place for harvesting those fields that might have been compromised by weather events is important.  Stalk quality remains something to monitor. While you're monitoring those stalks, Clayton reminds growers to share their harvest information at the Wyffels Harvest website.  No individual grower is identified, but information is aggregated to allow everyone a real-time sense of how the harvest is going.

"Perfect Sundays" debuted at World Dairy Expo with producer Sam Goldberg on hand.  It's a mini-series that has a dairy family at its core who suffers the suicide of its patriarch.  What happens next?  How do you go on?  How does the farm go on, or does it?  Pam Jahnke visits with the New York City native on how he found his way to this project.  The farms he met along the way, and how he hopes to partner with faith-based groups to spread its messages. Another nice day for Wisconsin before things begin to change.  Stu Muck says we've got cooling temperatures and more rain moving in by Wednesday. Canadian farmers are a little ahead of Wisconsin when it comes to the current harvest.  That means those growers are moving into auction mode already.  Pam Jahnke talks about it with Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group.  Paid for by Steffes Group. Markets are still reeling from the huge corn numbers announced during the World Ag Supply Demand report.  John Heinberg, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend weighs in on what's next.  Will be see a rally anytime soon?  What will it take to escalate these markets?  Are the USDA numbers for real?  Pam Jahnke goes after those answers.

Wildfires, drought, insects.  You name it and it's been making hay growing in the west difficult.  Since many dairy operators depend on western hay for supplies, Bob Bosold did some investigating during World Dairy Expo. Caleb Siemens is the general manager/salesman of Red River Forage.  His Canadian hay operation finds plenty of customers in the U.S.  He explains their approach to quality hay harvesting and some of the challenges they've been facing in the past few years. Monday should remain nice as the week begins, but Stu Muck sees things changing.  Not only will temperatures start to dip, but moisture starts circling back in over Wisconsin. Farmers votes will matter this election no matter where they are.  While we've all heard what the candidates are promising, Chad Zuleger, Executive Director of Dairy Business Association, says they're planning what happens after the election.  Zuleger says the agenda they're prioritizing with members now is what they'll be presenting and educating the newly elected on.  Larry Lee finds out about some of those priorities. Shock is the best way to describe traders reactions to the World Ag Supply Demand report released on Friday morning.  Rhett Montgomery, trade analyst with DTN, explains where the shock was focused.  Pam Jahnke introduces us to the latest persona involved with the "Born to Dairy" campaign.  During World Dairy Expo, Green Bay Packers Lambeau Leap Legend, Leroy Butler, was introduced as that persona.  He tells Pam about his educational experience learning on Wisconsin farms.  Calves, cows and care where all new to him.  He says it was fascinating, educational, and inspiring.  Now he'll be spreading the dairy news as the LegendDairy Leaper.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Farms that have been in the family for over a century hold many special traditions and memories. Connie, Jason, and Dale Behrend join us. The name of their farm is a nod to that sentiment. Memory Acres is their century farm in Wood County. They tell us the story.

Three Willows Tree Farm in Waupaca County is a century farm that means a lot to the family it belongs to. Robert Rasmussen Jr. joins us. His friends better know him as Sonny. He tells us about the farm's history.

Stories of rich heritage and family tradition bring us to Dodge County's Leb Farm, it's a century farm. Here to tell us the story of the farm is husband and wife, Bob and Mary Loeb, and Bob's sister, Nancy Koenings.

When a farm has been in a family for over 100 years, it's hard not to be a little sentimental when you think back to all of the memories and what the farm means to your family. James, Mark, and Robert Stellmacher join me, the father and two sons. Tell us the story of J.R. Stellmacher LLC, that's a century farm in Green Lake County.

When a farm has been in a family for over a century, it's extra special when members of the family want to celebrate big events on the farm. Valerie Higgins joins us. Her family has a century farm in Taylor County. She tells us about some of the special moments that have taken place out on their farm.

Nestled within Rock County is Oak Lane Farm, that's a century farm that holds a special place in Doug & Sue Furlott's hearts. They're here to tell us the story of their family's operation.

Zuehlke Farms holds a special place in Daniel & Rebecca Zuehlke's hearts. The husband and wife duo now operates their family's century farm. They're here to tell us the story.

Energy and ideas can only take you so far if you don't have partners to help them materialize. Tom and Annaliese Wegner of Wegnerlann Dairy in Ettrick have plenty of both.  Through a welcoming family, Tom and Annaliese have found a place working with Tom's parents, Jeff and Betty.  Over time, they've been able to act on their dreams of exceptional calf care and use of technology to keep a critical eye on the dairies performance. That's welcome news to Luke Schulte, Vice President - Business Banking, Bank First.  Luke's an idea man himself, and appreciates it when he's brought into the conversation.  He's even more grateful when his clients are prepared with a business plan like Tom and Annaliese. Listen in as they share how they discovered one another on the agri-business byway.  Tom and Annaliese had done their homework, and shopped around for lending partners.  Through the vision of Luke Schulte, they've found a match that's help this fifth generation dairy operation keep growing.

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). Sounds spooky doesn't it.  That's why Teri Barr decided to catch up with Dr. Keith Poulson,  director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, for an update on EHD. This disease has also been detected in tissue from wild and captive deer in the region. Now EHD's been detected in a dairy herd in Waukesha.  Do people need to worry about this?  Teri gets the answers. Yes there's some rain in the forecast today, but above average temperatures for the rest of the weekend.  Stu Muck says the rain coming into Wisconsin shouldn't be measurable, but it may stop the harvest equipment for a few hours.  After that, some unexpected 80'; Jeremy Sharp is the corn herbicide lead with Syngenta.  Kiley Allan visit with Sharp about the true costs of producing a crop.  Sharp says producers need to look at more than just the 'cost of the jug' when they look at weed control.  Sharp says the economic losses from an inferior product are real dollars lost. Paid for by Syngenta. The Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector Borne Disease on the UW-Madison College of Ag campus just received a $3 million research grant. The goal to reduce tick populations in Wisconsin and elsewhere, and in turn, reduce tick borne diseases.  Pam Jahnke shares the announcement. When one farm family exiting a Dodge County parcel, they left a dog behind.  That's how the story began with John and Carol Christian of Lebanon, in rural Dodge County.  They're celebrating 100 years of family ownership of that property that they took over when the  previous owners exited for California.  John says they're not sure why the Gnavocks left for California.  Regardless, the only thing the Gnavocks left behind, aside from the farmstead, was their dog!  The dog, according to John, was quite talented.  He said the dog would carry the lantern to the barn for milking everyday.  In fact the dog reportedly would nip if not allowed to "do his job".  John and Carol also recollect large butchering parties happening at their farm.  Surprisingly, perhaps, they butchered in the basement of the farmstead.  This century farm story sharing made possible by Compeer Financial.  

World Dairy Expo offers many different experiences, including the opportunity to have conversations about what could shape the future of dairy farming. Wisconsin Farmers Union Government Relations Director Michelle Ramirez-White tells Teri Barr why she's focusing on policy issues ranging from farm labor legislation, to food policy debates, and the upcoming election cycle -- which includes several close races that could reshape the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. 

One hundred and fifty years is a long time for a family to keep a farm going, but the Gaynor and the Dempze families have done just that.  Heidi Slinkman discusses how growing cranberries has changed over the years, explains how they are cultivated, and even offers a few recipe ideas.

A love for agriculture that was born on her family's century farm sent Josephine Kuhl to her first 4-H meeting. But it's the community of the organization that's kept her coming back. She's now the president of the Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H Club in Polk County. She tells Kiley Allan why she joined the organization.

What began with a little family persuasion turned into a bountiful 4-H career for Allison Emmertson. She's a junior in high school from Amery, Wisconsin, a member of the Beaver Brook Badgers 4-H Club in Polk County. She tells Kiley Allan why she joined the organization.

Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC) Executive Director Julie Sweney explains how livestock identification and disease traceability help protect Wisconsin farms. Learn the way WLIC maintains basic information on livestock owners -- and works with animal health officials to quickly track animal movements if a disease outbreak occurs. Sweney also tells Teri Barr about the tools, like RFID tags, that give cattle a unique identification number, making it easier to trace where an animal came from and reduce the risk of disease spreading. This interview took place during World Dairy Expo.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin set out to find the Wisconsin dairy farmer who was the ultimate football fan. Then we thought, nah. It would be much more fun to find the football legend who might just be the ultimate dairy farmer fan. Enter Pro Football Hall of Famer and Green Bay legend LeRoy Butler. Long before he became famous for leaping into the stands, Butler had another game-day tradition: two Colby Jack grilled cheese sandwiches. Fuel for the leap, obviously. At World Dairy Expo, Pam Jahnke caught up with Butler to  snap a photo and be among the first to collect his exclusive Born To Dairy™ LegenDairy Leaper trading card.  He also shared his passion for what Wisconsin dairy operators are doing and the great nutrition he and his family enjoy because of their efforts. It’s a Wisconsin story that brings football, cheese and dairy farmers together—with one of the state’s most recognizable legends right in the middle of it.

Hefter Homestead in Washington County has deep roots and a rich history that spans over 150 years. The family's history begins in Germany, but the farm itself is celebrating 150 years on Wisconsin soil. Brother and sister duo Melinda Wacker and Larry Hefter take us back in history to where it all began.

At Hallstrand Angus, family takes center stage in nearly every aspect of their operation. Kurt Hallstrand has been around cattle his entire life, so it only made sense that he and his wife would build a seedstock operation. Along with their three children, his brother who joined the operation in the early 2000s, they have grown their ranch in both number of acres and number of cattle. He projects that this year they will calve out a little over 300 head of cows. The long-term goal Kurt has been working towards is setting up the next generation to be completely self-sufficient on the cattle ranch. For their operation, a significant step towards that goal was making the transition to an Angus-only herd in the late 1990s.

Adequate manpower, fuel prices, and the weather are three topics that the maritime industry and the agricultural industry keep circling back to. Captain Jimmy "J-Rock" Cheatham joins Kiley Allan. He's a barge captain spending much of his time bringing agricultural commodities along the Western rivers. He's just now returning from his most recent shift on the river and explains what it's like right now.

It's next to impossible to prepare the perfect amount of food when feeding a crowd, and that's exactly where Briana Boehmer comes in. She's the co-founder and COO of Goody Bag. She hates to see food go to waste. She explains the solutions brought by the program to the food service industry, as well as college campuses.

Wisconsin farmers are still waiting on a Farm Bill.  What's the hold up?  Will it get done before the end of the calendar year?  All good questions posed by Larry Lee to Congressman Glen "GT" Thompson.  Thompson sits as chair of the House Agriculture Committee at a key time.  While the delays are frustrating, Thompson says he still feels confident they'll get the work done. Sunshine reappears today, but we start to see a break in the pattern by tomorrow afternoon.  Stu Muck says the chance of showers is escalating for Friday afternoon but he doesn't expect a lot of rain. Corey Scott is getting ready to take the reins of Dairy Management Incorporated (DMI).  Scott most recently was in charge of Midwest Dairy and says she's excited about projects that DMI is currently engaged with at the Mayo Clinic.  Teri Barr visits with the next leader. There's a lot of focus on corn and soybean harvest, but cranberries are also floating in central Wisconsin.  Larry Lee got to visit Gaynor Cranberry Bog west of WI Rapids to see the event.  Heidi Slinkman says what you see floating is only part of the story.  She says that cranberry plant is already focusing on production for 2027. Wisconsin dairy operators are still waiting for market response to low commodity prices on cheese and butter.  Traditionally there's a flurry of holiday buying by retailers, but Katie Burgess says its not happening yet.  Burgess, dairy analyst with EverAg now EA Risk Management, says retailers are anxious about consumer buying patterns going into the holidays.  Just the expense of getting products to locations is slowing down the buying process.  Kiley Allan presses for answers.

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is preparing for a leadership change as Barb O’Brien retires after 25 years with the dairy checkoff. Corey Scott, who has led Midwest Dairy, will take over later in October. The Mid-West Farm Report's Teri Barr joined a DMI news conference to learn why Scott says she is excited to represent the nation’s dairy farmers and to build on DMI’s work in science, innovation, consumer research, and demand-building for dairy. 

Things that we see at World Dairy Expo shouldn't be taken for granted.  For some of this year's attendees, it was all brand new.  Take for example Ziv Sar (s-are), from Kirisu Farm.  Kirisui means mountain of heaven and is the first modern dairy farm in Cambodia.  Sar says it began in 2020 and currently manages 1,700 cows with plans to expand.  Kiley Allan finds out about some of the unique challenges Sar faces.  He says managing the farm presents hurdles like a lack of locally experienced staff, extreme tropical heat, and high humidity, which prevents growing local soybeans and requires importing specialized feeds.  He also says the high heat impacts cow consumption, which in turn affects milk quality and production volumes.  Sar visited Wisconsin and the World Dairy Expo to study organized industry practices, forage formulas, and genomic technologies to apply directly on the farm in Cambodia. More beautiful weather is on the way today according to Stu Muck.  He cautions that there's a chance of light rain that could move into eastern and southeastern Wisconsin on Monday. Growers are encouraged to continue monitoring stalk quality as the harvest rolls on.  Larry Lee finds out about the stress test from Steve Quade, district sales manager for Wyffels Hybrids.  Corn silage harvest is complete, and some hi-moisture corn is being harvested now.  Quade advises growers to refer back to the agronomy information they routinely post on their wyffels.com website for updates on area conditions.  Paid for by Wyffels. With the delayed harvest, it's important that growers know where things stand with drying options.  Pam Jahnke reports that propane supplies look plentiful right now.  That's the word from Michael Newland, director of Agriculture Business Development at the Propane Education & Research Council. Yes - the harvest is moving. Yes - we don't want to waste a moment. BUT, if you're not careful with that combine you could cause yourself more problems with weed control next year. Pam Jahnke visits with Dr. Rodrigo Werle, UW-Madison Extension Weed Specialist, about why cleaning out the combine from field to field, or farm to farm, is so important. Werle says that waterhemp has become one of the biggest problems faced by farms. Everytime a combine "harvests" that weed, you could be spreading between 100,000-500,000 weed seeds into the next field or farm. That's why he stresses either hand harvesting the weeds before harvest (if there's just a few) or avoiding them with the combine. If you do pull them in, then clean that combine thoroughly before moving on.

Milk replacer has come a long way from the products many farmers may remember using years ago. Jessica Esveld, vice president of Esmilco in Fall River tells Teri Barr how research and new ingredients are changing milk replacer formulas -- putting a focus on calf growth, health, and reducing antibiotic use. It's a message of innovation she's sharing at World Dairy Expo. Esveld also explains how Esmilco, a small family-owned Wisconsin company, is working to provide high-quality nutrition for calves and other young livestock, including lambs, kids, and piglets.

The Wisconsin Beef Council's presence at World Dairy Expo provides an important opportunity to emphasize the role both dairy and beef producers play -- in producing high-quality beef. Beef Council Executive Director Tammy Vaassen tells Teri Barr, the Beef Council's educational outreach during the Expo, includes conversations with students about beef's nutritional benefits and the importance of protein. She says the Beef Council provides resources for dairy farmers who are raising and finishing more dairy-beef calves,  The interview also touches on the council's work with culinary students and chefs to promote beef, including underutilized cuts, along with new ways to prepare popular cuts. Vaassen encourages consumers and farmers to visit beeftips.com for beef recipes, nutrition information, and details about the beef checkoff.

Wisconsin Farm Bureau President Brad Olson tells the Mid-West Farm report what prompted board members to take a position against building the high-voltage powerline that would stretch from Genoa, Wisconsin southward to Illinois.  

Before the awards ceremony at World Dairy Expo, Corey Geiger sat down with Mid-West Farm Report's Larry Lee to talk about the things that shaped his life, including early mentors in raising and showing cattle.

Older technology pumps can damage the liquid products they move, including butterfat and protein. Using McFinn's pumps, users can move liquids and liquids with solids without sheer damage, and have fewer problems with cavitation, pump seals, and maintenance.  John McGinn explains.

World Dairy Expo is a place for people across the globe to get together, learn more about the dairy industry, and share ideas with one another. Among this year's attendees was Dr. Deddy Kurniawan. He's the Project Lead for the US-Indonesia Dairy Partnership. Not only does he have that impressive title, but he's also a veterinarian and dairy farmer himself in his home country of Indonesia. He's been coming to World Dairy Expo since 2022. He tells Kiley Allan why it's a trip that he continues to make.

Setting your calves up for success from the very beginning is a crucial step, and the folks at Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Solutions are here to help. Dr. Tom Earleywine joins us. He's the Director of Nutritional Services for their team.