From the heart of the Driftless Region to the global supply chains of brands like Starbucks and Nestlé, the health of soil and water is top of mind. Today we’re looking at the first results of the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project. We have a researcher and a farmer from the project here to share what’s been going on – Jack Herricks is a Cashton dairy farmer who gave the go ahead for researchers to take a look at his fields. Mara Cloutier is a soil scientist and program manager. She tells Stephanie Hoff about how sustainable soil practices are securing the future of the dairy industry.

From the heart of the Driftless Region to the global supply chains of brands like Starbucks and Nestl&eacute;, the health of soil and water is top of mind. Today we&rsquo;re looking at the first results of the Dairy Soil &amp; Water Regeneration project. We have a researcher and a farmer from the project here to share what&rsquo;s been going on &ndash; Jack Herricks is a Cashton dairy farmer who gave the go ahead for researchers to take a look at his fields. Mara Cloutier is a soil scientist and program manager. She tells Stephanie Hoff about how sustainable soil practices are securing the future of the dairy industry.

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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Regeneration Project Delivers Data - Hear It From The Farmer & The Researcher

It's National Lightning Awareness Week and Wisconsin farmers, golfers, gardeners, joggers should all heed the warnings.  In Wisconsin, more people have died by lightning strikes since 2006, than by tornadoes since 1986.  Chris Vagasky, Research Program Manager, Wisconet and Lightning Data Specialist, National Lightning Safety Counci, explains how people can protect themselves, and farmers can protect their livestock and assets.

Rain starts moving back in by late Tuesday night.  Stu Muck says it won't really amount to much but sets up a change in pattern that will bring very hot weather to the state by the weekend.

A record breaking price on a tractor has gotten a lot of attention for the Steffes Auction Group.  Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that live auctions are still drawing a crowd with money to spend.  He explains the record sale.  Paid for by Steffes Group.

While Wisconsin communities continue to struggle with the data center question, Texas is now regretting some of their decisions.  Sid Miller, Texas Ag Commissioner, says he hears about it every day.  To date, Texas is home to about 575 data centers that consume about 430 million gallons of water daily.  Miller contends they're overbuilt and using water resources most of Texas just doesn't have.

Wisconsin crops are matching up about equal with other Midwest states as far as development.  John Heinberg joins Pam Jahnke to discuss.  Heinberg, with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, says that there's really no weather threat to get the market to move.  At the same time, South America's harvest is moving along smoothly bringing more product to the marketplace.  While the crop may be moving, Heinberg also explains the financial strain that South American farmers are facing as bankruptcies there increase.

It's National Lightning Awareness Week and Wisconsin farmers, golfers, gardeners, joggers should all heed the warnings.&nbsp; In Wisconsin, more people have died by lightning strikes since 2006, than by tornadoes since 1986.&nbsp; Chris Vagasky,&nbsp;Research Program Manager, Wisconet and&nbsp;Lightning Data Specialist, National Lightning Safety Counci, explains how people can protect themselves, and farmers can protect their livestock and assets.
Rain starts moving back in by late Tuesday night.&nbsp; Stu Muck says it won't really amount to much but sets up a change in pattern that will bring very hot weather to the state by the weekend.
A record breaking price on a tractor has gotten a lot of attention for the Steffes Auction Group.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that live auctions are still drawing a crowd with money to spend.&nbsp; He explains the record sale.&nbsp; Paid for by Steffes Group.
While Wisconsin communities continue to struggle with the data center question, Texas is now regretting some of their decisions.&nbsp; Sid Miller, Texas Ag Commissioner, says he hears about it every day.&nbsp; To date, Texas is home to about 575 data centers that consume about 430 million gallons of water daily.&nbsp; Miller contends they're overbuilt and using water resources most of Texas just doesn't have.
Wisconsin crops are matching up about equal with other Midwest states as far as development.&nbsp; John Heinberg joins Pam Jahnke to discuss.&nbsp; Heinberg, with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, says that there's really no weather threat to get the market to move.&nbsp; At the same time, South America's harvest is moving along smoothly bringing more product to the marketplace.&nbsp; While the crop may be moving, Heinberg also explains the financial strain that South American farmers are facing as bankruptcies there increase.

Lightning Kills.  People And Livestock.  Plus South America Moves Heavier Into The Market - Heinberg

At this year's Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, held at Redetzkes' No-Joke Dairy in Stratford, Wisconsin, they're serious about farm safety. Melissa Ploeckelman-Brown joins us. She's the Outreach Specialist for the National Farm Medicine Center. They're bringing the "FRESH Area" to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. FRESH stands for Farm Rescue, Education, Safety, and Health. She tells us what we can expect.

At this year's Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, held at Redetzkes' No-Joke Dairy in Stratford, Wisconsin, they're serious about farm safety. Melissa Ploeckelman-Brown joins us. She's the Outreach Specialist for the National Farm Medicine Center. They're bringing the "FRESH Area" to Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. FRESH stands for Farm Rescue, Education, Safety, and Health. She tells us what we can expect.

FRESH Education Comes To Farm Tech Days

At Wisconsin's 97th FFA Convention, 4 Stars Over Wisconsin were named. This honor comes from an evaluation of student's SAE. The winners are: Agribusiness: Oscar Stowell Waupun FFA; Agriscience: Owen Hemling, Beaver Dam FFA;  Agricultural Placement: Katelyn Wunder, Waterford FFA; Farmer: Liv Lucas, Greenwood FFA

Kiley Allan sat down with Owen Hemling moments after the acheivement.

At Wisconsin's 97th FFA Convention, 4 Stars Over Wisconsin were named. This honor comes from an evaluation of student's SAE. The winners are: Agribusiness: Oscar Stowell Waupun FFA; Agriscience: Owen Hemling, Beaver Dam FFA;&nbsp; Agricultural Placement: Katelyn Wunder, Waterford FFA; Farmer: Liv Lucas, Greenwood FFA
Kiley Allan sat down with Owen Hemling moments after the acheivement.

Regeneration Project Delivers Data - Hear It From The Farmer & The Researcher

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