Heartbreaking and horrific scams are targeting Wisconsin seniors, especially in rural areas of the state where seniors are more isolated from daily news and conversation. Through no fault of their own, grandparents and other seniors are a target for expert thieves. They may have a substantial nest egg, use the telephone more, or receive benefits, such as Medicare and Social Security. Scams are not only financially devastating, but they can be emotionally taxing on an entire family. Michelle Reinen, administrator for the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection at DATCP has the details on "The Grandparents Scam," "The Romance Scam," and the "Imposter Scams," that prey on our oldest generations.

Heartbreaking and horrific scams are targeting Wisconsin seniors, especially in rural areas of the state where seniors are more isolated from daily news and conversation. Through no fault of their own, grandparents and other seniors are a target for expert thieves. They may have a substantial nest egg, use the telephone more, or receive benefits, such as Medicare and Social Security. Scams are not only financially devastating, but they can be emotionally taxing on an entire family. Michelle Reinen, administrator for the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection at DATCP has the details on "The Grandparents Scam," "The Romance Scam," and the "Imposter Scams," that prey on our oldest generations.

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Protect Gramma & Grampa From These Scary Scams

The Marbleseed Conference will take place February 26-28 in La Crosse. The organizations; Tay Fatke sits down with Jill Welke to talk about the details of the conference agenda.


Corn Soy Expo has brought many reflective conversations on 2025. Gretchen Kuck is an economist for the National Corn Growers Association. She talks to Stephanie Hoff about 2025 and policy priorities for 2026.


Ben Jarboe's recent attendance at the Growing Wisconsin Convention was exciting. With more ways to diversify operations and increase income, farmers have more opportunities. Steffen Mirsky is the Emerging Crops Outreach Program Coordinator at UW-Extension. He tells Ben about the emerging opportunities honeyberries bring to Wisconsin.

The Marbleseed Conference will take place February 26-28 in La Crosse. The organizations; Tay Fatke sits down with Jill Welke to talk about the details of the conference agenda.
 Corn Soy Expo has brought many reflective conversations on 2025. Gretchen Kuck is an economist for the National Corn Growers Association. She talks to Stephanie Hoff about 2025 and policy priorities for 2026.
 Ben Jarboe's recent attendance at the Growing Wisconsin Convention was exciting. With more ways to diversify operations and increase income, farmers have more opportunities. Steffen Mirsky is the Emerging Crops Outreach Program Coordinator at UW-Extension. He tells Ben about the emerging opportunities honeyberries bring to Wisconsin.

Convention Conversations Of E-15, Honeyberries & More

Cottage Foods are a lesser-known industry in the state of Wisconsin, but they are facing issues with policy that could put some out of business. Jobea Murray, the president of the Wisconsin Cottage Foods Association board, gives a look into a bill that could decimate the industry.

Cottage Foods are a lesser-known industry in the state of Wisconsin, but they are facing issues with policy that could put some out of business. Jobea Murray, the president of the Wisconsin Cottage Foods Association board, gives a look into a bill that could decimate the industry.

Cottage Foods Industry Faces Harmful Bill

Cottage Foods are a lesser-known industry in the state of Wisconsin, but they are facing issues with policy that could put some out of business. Ben Jarboe talks with Jobea Murray, the president of the Wisconsin Cottage Foods Association board, to see what these in-home bakers are concerned about.

Some relief from the frigid cold looks to be coming soon as ag meteorologist Stu Muck says within the week the state will return to some "normalcy".

The cold temperatures are not keeping producers from going to winter conferences and the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers has theirs coming up next week. Stephanie Hoff chats with Tamas Houlihan, the executive director of the group, to gain insight on their upcoming conference and the current state of the industry.

EverAg's Bryce Windecker joins the show to give a look at the last week of dairy market happenings. He says that on Monday the industry saw a "head fake" in milk prices before plummeting again.

Cottage Foods are a lesser-known industry in the state of Wisconsin, but they are facing issues with policy that could put some out of business. Ben Jarboe talks with Jobea Murray, the president of the Wisconsin Cottage Foods Association board, to see what these in-home bakers are concerned about.
Some relief from the frigid cold looks to be coming soon as ag meteorologist Stu Muck says within the week the state will return to some "normalcy".
The cold temperatures are not keeping producers from going to winter conferences and the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers has theirs coming up next week. Stephanie Hoff chats with Tamas Houlihan, the executive director of the group, to gain insight on their upcoming conference and the current state of the industry.
EverAg's Bryce Windecker joins the show to give a look at the last week of dairy market happenings. He says that on Monday the industry saw a "head fake" in milk prices before plummeting again.

Protect Gramma & Grampa From These Scary Scams

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