The National Pork Producers Council reminds us that international trade is crucial for pig farmers here in the U.S. Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the organization. She says they’ve had some wins in 2023 when it comes to trade, but they’ve been lacking support from the federal government to pursue trade deals.

The National Pork Producers Council reminds us that international trade is crucial for pig farmers here in the U.S. Trachelle Carr leads international affairs with the organization. She says they’ve had some wins in 2023 when it comes to trade, but they’ve been lacking support from the federal government to pursue trade deals.

Join 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.

Join 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.

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Pork Makes International Gains, But Lacks Support From D.C.

As the voice of farmer-owned cooperatives nationwide, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) is at the forefront of advocating for policies that support the success and sustainability of American agriculture. Chuck Conner, CEO of National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the pressing issues he’s watching are global competitiveness,  tax policies and labor shortages.

As the voice of farmer-owned cooperatives nationwide, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) is at the forefront of advocating for policies that support the success and sustainability of American agriculture. Chuck Conner, CEO of National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the pressing issues he’s watching are global competitiveness,  tax policies and labor shortages.

NCFC Urges Congress to Act on Long-Standing Agricultural Issues

June Dairy Month is right around the corner but it’s a tradition that has been around for decades. Erika Schade, Community and Schools Manager for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin joins us for this month’s check in with dairy checkoff to highlight some of the fun you can experience. But first she shares just how June Dairy Month came to be.

June Dairy Month is right around the corner but it’s a tradition that has been around for decades. Erika Schade, Community and Schools Manager for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin joins us for this month’s check in with dairy checkoff to highlight some of the fun you can experience. But first she shares just how June Dairy Month came to be.

Preparing For June Dairy Month - Erika Schade

Wisconsin's in a pretty good spot when it comes to detection of animal disease, communication about that disease, and mitagating movement of the disease.  Stephanie Hoff talks to two state experts.  Julie Sweney from the unique Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium, and Adam Brock, food safety director at the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.

Sometimes when you work with livestock, there's questions you can't find answers to.  The WI Farm Center is there to help.  Dr. Lynae Schott is a veterinarian that helps diagnose problems in dairy herds and work toward resolution.  She explains how farms can access the free service.

Members of the Wisconsin Farmers Union are taking issue with how some check-off dollars are being spent.  Darin VonRuden, president of the WFU, tells Pam Jahnke that they believe there's discrepancies between federal guidelines on how money is to be spent versus how it ends up being used.  They're meeting on the subject Wednesday.

This weekend temps will soar into the mid 80's.  That's going to put stress on livestock.  Joel Roltgen, Focus on Energy Advisor, speaks with Pam Jahnke about rebates available for tuning up those barn fans and making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently this summer.  Paid for by Focus on Energy/CESA.

Wisconsin's in a pretty good spot when it comes to detection of animal disease, communication about that disease, and mitagating movement of the disease.  Stephanie Hoff talks to two state experts.  Julie Sweney from the unique Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium, and Adam Brock, food safety director at the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.
Sometimes when you work with livestock, there's questions you can't find answers to.  The WI Farm Center is there to help.  Dr. Lynae Schott is a veterinarian that helps diagnose problems in dairy herds and work toward resolution.  She explains how farms can access the free service. Members of the Wisconsin Farmers Union are taking issue with how some check-off dollars are being spent.  Darin VonRuden, president of the WFU, tells Pam Jahnke that they believe there's discrepancies between federal guidelines on how money is to be spent versus how it ends up being used.  They're meeting on the subject Wednesday. This weekend temps will soar into the mid 80's.  That's going to put stress on livestock.  Joel Roltgen, Focus on Energy Advisor, speaks with Pam Jahnke about rebates available for tuning up those barn fans and making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently this summer.  Paid for by Focus on Energy/CESA.

Pork Makes International Gains, But Lacks Support From D.C.

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