Wind, moisture, and freezing temperatures can lead to ill chickens if you don't make preparations now to keep them comfortable. Division of Extension Poultry Specialist Ron Kean joins Stephanie Hoff in-studio with tips on how to prepare your backyard birds for winter. He walks us through recommendations on feed, heat, housing, and water. And he addresses salmonella and HPAI prevention.

Wind, moisture, and freezing temperatures can lead to ill chickens if you don't make preparations now to keep them comfortable. Division of Extension Poultry Specialist Ron Kean joins Stephanie Hoff in-studio with tips on how to prepare your backyard birds for winter. He walks us through recommendations on feed, heat, housing, and water. And he addresses salmonella and HPAI prevention.

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 Your Backyard Chickens For Winter

Plover Village Administrator Steve Kunst and Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker pull back the curtain with Stephanie Hoff on the logistics required to host Vice President JD Vance in Plover with less than a week’s notice. The conversation highlights the behind-the-scenes coordination between local public works, the Secret Service, and neighboring law enforcement agencies to ensure a historic, safe event for central Wisconsin.

Plover Village Administrator Steve Kunst and Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker pull back the curtain with Stephanie Hoff on the logistics required to host Vice President JD Vance in Plover with less than a week&rsquo;s notice. The conversation highlights the behind-the-scenes coordination between local public works, the Secret Service, and neighboring law enforcement agencies to ensure a historic, safe event for central Wisconsin.

Plover's Protocol: What It Takes To Welcome The Vice President

National FFA Week highlights the blue and gold for a week.  It's up to Emma Slavens, National FFA Alumni & Supporter to help keep that enthusiasm bubbling year round.  She visits with Jill Welke at the WI FFA Alumni's State Convention about how growing that supporter base has changed, and what messages they're offering in 2026.

Warmer weather for the southern portion of Wisconsin today, while north of highway 29 can expect snow.  Stu Muck says the snow will become more widespread by the weekend.

Farmer led watershed groups now dot the state from corner to corner.  One of the earliest groups formed was the Yahara Pride Farms watershed in south central Wisconsin.  Jeff Endres is a Waunakee dairy operator and the chair of the Yahara Pride Farms group.  He tells Stephanie Hoff that he's proud of how they've grown their on-farm demonstrations from 10-12 farms, to now involving close to 80 in real-world demonstrations of how conservation plans work.  One troubling issue for this particular group is how big an influence the non-farm surrounding community plays in their nutrient planning.  Endres acknowledges that as the population in Dane County grows, finding measurable results from their on farm practicies gets skewed.


Cheese and butter prices continue to climb in Chicago, and there are a few motivators that may keep that trend in place.  Pam Jahnke is joined by Matt Tranel, dairy analyst from EverAg to discuss how federal purchases through USDA, as well as a robust export market are keeping cheese and butter opportunities bright.

National FFA Week highlights the blue and gold for a week.&nbsp; It's up to Emma Slavens, National&nbsp;FFA Alumni &amp; Supporter to help keep that enthusiasm bubbling year round.&nbsp; She visits with Jill Welke at the WI FFA Alumni's State Convention about how growing that supporter base has changed, and what messages they're offering in 2026.
Warmer weather for the southern portion of Wisconsin today, while north of highway 29 can expect snow.&nbsp; Stu Muck says the snow will become more widespread by the weekend.
Farmer led watershed groups now dot the state from corner to corner.&nbsp; One of the earliest groups formed was the Yahara Pride Farms watershed in south central Wisconsin.&nbsp; Jeff Endres is a Waunakee dairy operator and the chair of the Yahara Pride Farms group.&nbsp; He tells Stephanie Hoff that he's proud of how they've grown their on-farm demonstrations from 10-12 farms, to now involving close to 80 in real-world demonstrations of how conservation plans work.&nbsp; One troubling issue for this particular group is how big an influence the non-farm surrounding community plays in their nutrient planning.&nbsp; Endres acknowledges that as the population in Dane County grows, finding measurable results from their on farm practicies gets skewed.
 Cheese and butter prices continue to climb in Chicago, and there are a few motivators that may keep that trend in place.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke is joined by Matt Tranel, dairy analyst from EverAg to discuss how federal purchases through USDA, as well as a robust export market are keeping cheese and butter opportunities bright.

Farmer Led Watersheds See New Challenges Plus Cheese & Butter Move Big - Tranel

This year's annual Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference looks to hit on some hard topics. Dr. David Kohl a Professor Emeritus of Ag Finance and Small Business Management at Virginia Tech, will speak on building a resilient dairy business. He gives a sneak peek at what can be expected.

Mid-West Farm Report and PDP share a commitment to advancing dairy producers and supporting strong farm businesses. As part of that partnership, Mid-West Farm Report is extending a limited number of producer registrations to the Business Conference to first-time attendees. If you’ve never attended, this opportunity was designed with you in mind! Just text your name and email address to 877-301-3276.

This year's annual Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference looks to hit on some hard topics. Dr. David Kohl a Professor Emeritus of Ag Finance and Small Business Management at Virginia Tech, will speak on building a resilient dairy business. He gives a sneak peek at what can be expected.
Mid-West Farm Report and PDP share a commitment to advancing dairy producers and supporting strong farm businesses. As part of that partnership, Mid-West Farm Report is extending a limited number of producer registrations to the Business Conference to first-time attendees. If you&rsquo;ve never attended, this opportunity was designed with you in mind! Just text your name and email address to 877-301-3276.

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