Soil health is constantly on the minds of farmers.  Dr. Karl Wyant, VP at Heliae Agriculture says they're taking a unique, new approach to microalgae in soils to help productivity.  Bob Bosold visits with him.What technology will you employ in your fields this year?  

Pam starts a series with Pioneer focused on different traits and management strategies.  Will Wynn from southwest Wisconsin starts with corn rootworm management.

Texas has been getting all the weather attention lately but it's not the only region challenged by weather.  Geoff Vanden Huevell with California Milk Producers explains how dry they are and how ground water's being regulated because of it.

Soil health is constantly on the minds of farmers.&nbsp; Dr. Karl Wyant, VP at Heliae Agriculture says they're taking a unique, new approach to microalgae in soils to help productivity.&nbsp; Bob Bosold visits with him.What technology will you employ in your fields this year?&nbsp; Pam starts a series with Pioneer focused on different traits and management strategies.&nbsp; Will Wynn from southwest Wisconsin starts with corn rootworm management. Texas has been getting all the weather attention lately but it's not the only region challenged by weather.&nbsp; Geoff Vanden Huevell with California Milk Producers explains how dry they are and how ground water's being regulated because of it.

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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Prepare For Spring Planting

Biologic agents are growing in popularity for Wisconsin farming practices.  Bob Bosold talks to Matt Oemichen from Short Line Ag in Colby about how biologics work and how they improve an entire plant system.Storm season is upon us and it's critically important that farms are prepared. 

From refreshing your memory on insurance policies to making sure that back-up generator is ready to go.  Construction manager Jeff Mahlkuch with A1 Electric in Monroe runs down some of the places to check first.

Meet Katrina Hoesley from Denmark. She's a finalist for the Alice in Dairyland position advancing to the final phase of interviews this Friday in Door County.  Hoesley explains her activities before college and on the UW-River Falls campus that helped broaden her scope on the audience "Alice" needs to reach.

Crop Stunt Disease.  It's not something we normally see in the upper Midwest, but it's devastating Argentina's corn crop now.  Dr. Darcy Talenka from Purdue explains how it could move to other areas of the U.S.

Tomorrow hundreds of school kids from the Milwaukee urban school district will be at State Fair Park.  Pam Jahnke talks to Tess Kerksen, WI State Fair Promotions Coordinator, about the second year of "Ag Discovery Day".

Biologic agents are growing in popularity for Wisconsin farming practices.  Bob Bosold talks to Matt Oemichen from Short Line Ag in Colby about how biologics work and how they improve an entire plant system.Storm season is upon us and it's critically important that farms are prepared. 
From refreshing your memory on insurance policies to making sure that back-up generator is ready to go.  Construction manager Jeff Mahlkuch with A1 Electric in Monroe runs down some of the places to check first. Meet Katrina Hoesley from Denmark. She's a finalist for the Alice in Dairyland position advancing to the final phase of interviews this Friday in Door County.  Hoesley explains her activities before college and on the UW-River Falls campus that helped broaden her scope on the audience "Alice" needs to reach. Crop Stunt Disease.  It's not something we normally see in the upper Midwest, but it's devastating Argentina's corn crop now.  Dr. Darcy Talenka from Purdue explains how it could move to other areas of the U.S. Tomorrow hundreds of school kids from the Milwaukee urban school district will be at State Fair Park.  Pam Jahnke talks to Tess Kerksen, WI State Fair Promotions Coordinator, about the second year of "Ag Discovery Day".

Be Storm Ready And Meet Katrina Hoesley - Alice Finalist

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the producers who not only grow them but welcome you to the farm for an agricultural experience. Today, we take a walk through the rolling pastures of Bull Brook Keep in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. They’re about 65 miles northeast of the Twin Cities. In the pasture, you’ll come across what looks like, at first glance, weeds. In reality, these plants can prevent sickness or cure ailments. Sylvia Burgos-Toftness considers herself a medicinal herbal student. She’s been undergoing formal education for eight years to become an herbalist. Her farm hosts pasture walks and workshops for people with similar interests. This is how the farm sustains itself after transitioning from a labor-intensive grazed cattle operation. Burgos-Toftness says the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is a resource for farmers who look to transition the farm to a new commodity or add value through a new revenue stream. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the producers who not only grow them but welcome you to the farm for an agricultural experience. Today, we take a walk through the rolling pastures of Bull Brook Keep in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. They’re about 65 miles northeast of the Twin Cities. In the pasture, you’ll come across what looks like, at first glance, weeds. In reality, these plants can prevent sickness or cure ailments. Sylvia Burgos-Toftness considers herself a medicinal herbal student. She’s been undergoing formal education for eight years to become an herbalist. Her farm hosts pasture walks and workshops for people with similar interests. This is how the farm sustains itself after transitioning from a labor-intensive grazed cattle operation. Burgos-Toftness says the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is a resource for farmers who look to transition the farm to a new commodity or add value through a new revenue stream. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at <a href="https://gowiagtourism.com/">https://gowiagtourism.com/</a>.

Medicinal Plant Workshops & Tours Allow Farm To Transition

Wisconsin farms and rural landowners need to slow down and pay attention to lengthy agreements they're being offered for the land and solar development.  Bill Oemichen, Law Professor for UW-Extension says some of these agreements can be 10-14 pages in length, full of details you'll have to live with.  Stephanie Hoff leads us through some of the top items to look for.

Blain's Farm & Fleet just opened a new option for farms to gain access to pharmaceuticals they need.  Animal RX.  Chris Ramos with Blain's Animal RX explains what changed with the FDA that made it possible for Blain's to step in and fill the need.

Heili Heinzel from Oconomowoc was once intimidated by farmers.  She didn't meet her first cow until she was 16, but today - she wants to speak up for all of WI agriculture as Alice in Dairyland.  She talks to Pam Jahnke about her journey to this stage of her life, and what she hopes for in the potential new position.

Small, unique farming opportunities, farming events, community gathering spots - they all help build vigor for rural communities.  Sometimes those "good ideas" need funding, and Compeer Financial decide to step in as a partner.  Paul Dietman is the director of Emerging Markets for Compeer Financial and tells Pam Jahnke about their portfolio and who they work with.  Paid for by Compeer Financial.

Wisconsin farms and rural landowners need to slow down and pay attention to lengthy agreements they're being offered for the land and solar development.  Bill Oemichen, Law Professor for UW-Extension says some of these agreements can be 10-14 pages in length, full of details you'll have to live with.  Stephanie Hoff leads us through some of the top items to look for. Blain's Farm &amp; Fleet just opened a new option for farms to gain access to pharmaceuticals they need.  Animal RX.  Chris Ramos with Blain's Animal RX explains what changed with the FDA that made it possible for Blain's to step in and fill the need. Heili Heinzel from Oconomowoc was once intimidated by farmers.  She didn't meet her first cow until she was 16, but today - she wants to speak up for all of WI agriculture as Alice in Dairyland.  She talks to Pam Jahnke about her journey to this stage of her life, and what she hopes for in the potential new position. Small, unique farming opportunities, farming events, community gathering spots - they all help build vigor for rural communities.  Sometimes those "good ideas" need funding, and Compeer Financial decide to step in as a partner.  Paul Dietman is the director of Emerging Markets for Compeer Financial and tells Pam Jahnke about their portfolio and who they work with.  Paid for by Compeer Financial.

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