Independence is one of the attributes of propane fuel. The Propane Education Research Council says propane gives production agriculture more power over energy costs and needs. New avenues for propane are coming down the pipeline in 2025 for the farm, specifically. Director of Agriculture Business Development Mike Newland says new research and propane technology includes flame weeding, soil steaming, and higher horsepower engines.

Independence is one of the attributes of propane fuel. The Propane Education Research Council says propane gives production agriculture more power over energy costs and needs. New avenues for propane are coming down the pipeline in 2025 for the farm, specifically. Director of Agriculture Business Development Mike Newland says new research and propane technology includes flame weeding, soil steaming, and higher horsepower engines.

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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Sheep have been part of Wisconsin agriculture since our state’s beginning. In the 1800s, Wisconsin was actually the second-largest producer of sheep in the nation. While we’ve fallen in rankings since then, Wisconsin has room for more of these wooly ruminants. Peter Orwick is the executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association. He tells us about some of the opportunities and hurdles that face sheep producers today. We start with agrivoltaics. He says regardless of your opinion of solar panels dotting the countryside, renewable energy farms are where sheep can thrive while keeping land in production agriculture. In other news, he says the lamb meat market is thriving - that's an area where the industry can grow production. When it comes to wool, demand is down, and the association is working to open new markets for wool, such as with the U.S. military. And finally, in this election cycle, animal agriculture was under attack. The sheep industry was pleased that livestock restrictions and hurtful ordinances were shot down by voters.

Sheep have been part of Wisconsin agriculture since our state’s beginning. In the 1800s, Wisconsin was actually the second-largest producer of sheep in the nation. While we’ve fallen in rankings since then, Wisconsin has room for more of these wooly ruminants. Peter Orwick is the executive director of the American Sheep Industry Association. He tells us about some of the opportunities and hurdles that face sheep producers today. We start with agrivoltaics. He says regardless of your opinion of solar panels dotting the countryside, renewable energy farms are where sheep can thrive while keeping land in production agriculture. In other news, he says the lamb meat market is thriving - that's an area where the industry can grow production. When it comes to wool, demand is down, and the association is working to open new markets for wool, such as with the U.S. military. And finally, in this election cycle, animal agriculture was under attack. The sheep industry was pleased that livestock restrictions and hurtful ordinances were shot down by voters.

Wisconsin Has Room For More Sheep

Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association will be keeping an eye on cabinet developments with the Trump Administration.  He tells Stephanie Hoff that aside from the Farm Bill, other issues like WOTUS will likely be addressed.Winter weather advisories are in effect for most of Wisconsin this morning. 

Stu Muck breaks down the wintery mix facing drivers today.

More than 50% of the global population is lactose intolerant.  That's a lot of potential customers for the dairy industry. Ben Jarboe visits with UW-River Falls researcher, Grace Lewis, about her development of lactose free ice cream.

Wisconsin's labor force on farms across the region went down this year versus last.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers.  Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says this is an issue that must be addressed if consumer food will continue to be produced primarily within our borders.

Wisconsin's milk production remained flat in October, but some states continue to deal with the fallout from HPAI in dairy.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers, then talks with Jenny Wackershauser, broker/analyst with EverAg, about how processors are dealing with these patterns.

Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association will be keeping an eye on cabinet developments with the Trump Administration.  He tells Stephanie Hoff that aside from the Farm Bill, other issues like WOTUS will likely be addressed.Winter weather advisories are in effect for most of Wisconsin this morning.  Stu Muck breaks down the wintery mix facing drivers today. More than 50% of the global population is lactose intolerant.  That's a lot of potential customers for the dairy industry. Ben Jarboe visits with UW-River Falls researcher, Grace Lewis, about her development of lactose free ice cream. Wisconsin's labor force on farms across the region went down this year versus last.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers.  Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says this is an issue that must be addressed if consumer food will continue to be produced primarily within our borders. Wisconsin's milk production remained flat in October, but some states continue to deal with the fallout from HPAI in dairy.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers, then talks with Jenny Wackershauser, broker/analyst with EverAg, about how processors are dealing with these patterns.

Ice Cream For Lactose Intolerance And Dairy Herd Starting To Rebuild - Wackershauser

Wisconsin's been making inroads on international business, thanks in part to grant money from the WI Ag Export Council.  Jill Welke gets the update from Kaitlyn Kessler from the WI Beef Council on how things are progressing.

Snow on the way this week according to Stu Muck our ag meteorologist.

Professional Dairy Producers are making grant monies available to dairies across the state to pursue more information on their carbon footprint.  Shelly Mayer tells Pam Jahnke about how they're trying to empower farms with data that they keep private.

Farm tractor and combine sales started to crater according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.Telling the sustainability story about Wisconsin dairy farms is important for today's sales and the future.  

Charitee Seebecker talks to Laura Raatz a dairy operator from Northeast Wisconsin who's involved in different conservation groups and farming practices on their farm.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin's been making inroads on international business, thanks in part to grant money from the WI Ag Export Council.  Jill Welke gets the update from Kaitlyn Kessler from the WI Beef Council on how things are progressing. Snow on the way this week according to Stu Muck our ag meteorologist. Professional Dairy Producers are making grant monies available to dairies across the state to pursue more information on their carbon footprint.  Shelly Mayer tells Pam Jahnke about how they're trying to empower farms with data that they keep private. Farm tractor and combine sales started to crater according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.Telling the sustainability story about Wisconsin dairy farms is important for today's sales and the future.  Charitee Seebecker talks to Laura Raatz a dairy operator from Northeast Wisconsin who's involved in different conservation groups and farming practices on their farm.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

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