Grain bins are an essential part of farm operations, but they can also be some of the most dangerous. Unfortunately, every year, tragedies happen. Today, we’re talking about grain bin safety that can help save lives on Wisconsin farms. We welcome Ryan Ripp, a fourth-generation farmer raising row crops and dairy heifers north of Madison. Not only does he have his farmers’ cap on, but he’s also the Fire Chief with the Dane Fire Department.

Grain bins are an essential part of farm operations, but they can also be some of the most dangerous. Unfortunately, every year, tragedies happen. Today, we&rsquo;re talking about grain bin safety that can help save lives on Wisconsin farms. We welcome Ryan Ripp, a fourth-generation farmer raising row crops and dairy heifers north of Madison. Not only does he have his farmers&rsquo; cap on, but he&rsquo;s also the Fire Chief with the Dane Fire Department.

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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Ryan Ripp: Grain Bin Entrapment Happens In Seconds

Sandhill cranes are known to reside in Wisconsin until they can no longer easily find their food. Scientists call the birds generalist omnivores. This means they eat grubs, insects, tubers, plants, small reptiles, rodents, and now the crops farmers have planted. Jackie Silvicke-Scott is the Private Lands Biologist with the International Crane Foundation. She tells us what farmers can do to prevent the cranes from making their fields a dining hall.

Sandhill cranes are known to reside in Wisconsin until they can no longer easily find their food. Scientists call the birds generalist omnivores. This means they eat grubs, insects, tubers, plants, small reptiles, rodents, and now the crops farmers have planted. Jackie Silvicke-Scott is the Private Lands Biologist with the International Crane Foundation. She tells us what farmers can do to prevent the cranes from making their fields a dining hall.

Closing Sandhill Cranes' Field Buffet

Jackie Silvicke-Scott from the International Crane Foundation tells Kiley Allan how a non-harmful, rhubarb-derived seed treatment effectively deters intelligent sandhill cranes from damaging corn crops.

The Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update calls for a winter advisory in southern Wisconsin until noon today. Be careful on your morning commute!

Stephanie Hoff visits with Jesse Wagner, a third-generation maple syrup producer from Inthewoods Sugarbush, to discuss the delicate "freeze-thaw" balance required for a perfect harvest. Jesse explains why snow in the woods is a producer's best friend and how he uses long-range forecasts to time his tapping in Manitowoc.

The DeLong Company recently expanded its Port of Milwaukee facility with an 800,000-bushel capacity and technological upgrades, allowing vessels to reach markets in Europe faster than ever before, explains General Manager Doug Kloepping.

Ben Jarboe admits most men are not Bobby Flay in the kitchen. That's why Christy Paplow presented at the most recent Wisconsin Custom Operators event about how to feed large farm crews during the busy season. She emphasizes the use of grilling, bulk shopping, and travel crockpots to maintain efficiency. And guys, you can do it, too!

Jackie Silvicke-Scott from the International Crane Foundation tells Kiley Allan how a non-harmful, rhubarb-derived seed treatment effectively deters intelligent sandhill cranes from damaging corn crops.
The Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update calls for a winter advisory in southern Wisconsin until noon today. Be careful on your morning commute!
Stephanie Hoff visits with Jesse Wagner, a third-generation maple syrup producer from Inthewoods Sugarbush, to discuss the delicate "freeze-thaw" balance required for a perfect harvest. Jesse explains why snow in the woods is a producer's best friend and how he uses long-range forecasts to time his tapping in Manitowoc.
The DeLong Company recently expanded its Port of Milwaukee facility with an 800,000-bushel capacity and technological upgrades, allowing vessels to reach markets in Europe faster than ever before, explains General Manager Doug Kloepping.
Ben Jarboe admits most men are not Bobby Flay in the kitchen. That's why Christy Paplow presented at the most recent Wisconsin Custom Operators event about how to feed large farm crews during the busy season. She emphasizes the use of grilling, bulk shopping, and travel crockpots to maintain efficiency. And guys, you can do it, too!

On Friday We Cover: Maple Forecast, Feeding Crews & Crane Solutions

As traditional pesticides lose their effectiveness due to regulatory changes and increasing pest resistance, growers are searching for a new way forward. GreenLight Biosciences’ Jonathan Adamson tells Stephanie Hoff that RNA technology can control the pests that potato growers and other specialty crop farmers deal with regularly. Using RNA-based foliar pesticides, Greenlight Biosciences' products "send the wrong message" to invasive pests. In turn, these pests, like the Colorado potato beetle, will starve themselves.

As traditional pesticides lose their effectiveness due to regulatory changes and increasing pest resistance, growers are searching for a new way forward. GreenLight Biosciences&rsquo; Jonathan Adamson tells Stephanie Hoff that RNA technology can control the pests that potato growers and other specialty crop farmers deal with regularly. Using RNA-based foliar pesticides, Greenlight Biosciences' products "send the wrong message" to invasive pests. In turn, these pests, like the Colorado potato beetle, will starve themselves.

Ryan Ripp: Grain Bin Entrapment Happens In Seconds

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