Sustainability is a phrase often used in agriculture and food production.  Definitions of sustainability can differ from one operation to another, however.  Jill Welke visits with Barron County native and farmer, Andy Bensend, about how he approaches the sustainability conversation. Bensend's been involved in multiple boards across the state and nationally that have wrestled with practices and priorities.  He explains what he thinks needs to be priorities when it comes to farmer practices and compensation.
Sunshine's back on the plate for today's forecast.  Stu Muck says heat's building and so is the possibility for some severe weather later in the week. A record breaking number of FFA members engaged in the Day of Service organized by the Wisconsin FFA.  Kiley Allan and Aubrey Schlimgen shadowed some of the projects and talked with Scot from Meals of the Heartland and students involved in building beds for families without.
The latest crop progress report documents improvement in the state's wheat, oats and alfalfa crops.  Meanwhile, the sometimes overlooked rhubarb crop is thriving too!  Ed Bures from Bures Berry Patch in Barneveld says its the best crop he's seen in 25 years.  Wisconsin's strawberry crop is also on the way with some patches already open!
Pretty quiet on the news front for commodity traders.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend.  Cattle capture headlines this morning with more record prices.

Sustainability is a phrase often used in agriculture and food production.&nbsp; Definitions of sustainability can differ from one operation to another, however.&nbsp; Jill Welke visits with Barron County native and farmer, Andy Bensend, about how he approaches the sustainability conversation. Bensend's been involved in multiple boards across the state and nationally that have wrestled with practices and priorities.&nbsp; He explains what he thinks needs to be priorities when it comes to farmer practices and compensation. Sunshine's back on the plate for today's forecast.&nbsp; Stu Muck says heat's building and so is the possibility for some severe weather later in the week. A record breaking number of FFA members engaged in the Day of Service organized by the Wisconsin FFA.&nbsp; Kiley Allan and Aubrey Schlimgen shadowed some of the projects and talked with Scot from Meals of the Heartland and students involved in building beds for families without. The latest crop progress report documents improvement in the state's wheat, oats and alfalfa crops.&nbsp; Meanwhile, the sometimes overlooked rhubarb crop is thriving too!&nbsp; Ed Bures from Bures Berry Patch in Barneveld says its the best crop he's seen in 25 years.&nbsp; Wisconsin's strawberry crop is also on the way with some patches already open! Pretty quiet on the news front for commodity traders.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend.&nbsp; Cattle capture headlines this morning with more record prices.

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