Small towns and rural communities don’t always have access to the same resources as others do, including things like healthcare and economic development.

Small towns and rural communities don&rsquo;t always have access to the same resources as others do, including things like healthcare and economic development.

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.

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

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Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist, focusing in alfalfa and pasture weed management. He gives us a look at how the wet spring has allowed for weed issues to advance quickly. He says scouting is key right now, and notes herbicide carryover is becoming more problematic to top quality alfalfa management and keeping record of what herbicide goes where is key.

Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist, focusing in alfalfa and pasture weed management. He gives us a look at how the wet spring has allowed for weed issues to advance quickly. He says scouting is key right now, and notes herbicide carryover is becoming more problematic to top quality alfalfa management and keeping record of what herbicide goes where is key.

Alfalfa Weed Watch

Choosing to go to college can be one of the greatest investments in your life or your kid's life but may also be the most costly. Chelsea Wunnicke with the state of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, College Savings Department, says that recently they learned more about how agriculture is different from other industries and how Edvest 529 helps families to save early on to make a big difference later.

Choosing to go to college can be one of the greatest investments in your life or your kid's life but may also be the most costly. Chelsea Wunnicke with the state of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, College Savings Department, says that recently they learned more about how agriculture is different from other industries and how Edvest 529 helps families to save early on to make a big difference later.

EdVest 529 Provides Flexibility For Ag Students

Tom Miller, one of the original Miltrim Farms in Athens, has focused his attention away from dairy operations to tractor collecting.  Miller says although he may farm with John Deere, he's "colorblind" to brand and is collecting them all.  Miller's collection ranges from 2 cylinder engines to the actual implements that they used to pull.  Miller says he works with local artisans to refresh and refurbish any used pieces that he comes across.  The collection has inspired not only tractor and equipment housing, but Miltrim says they also host local groups that want to play pickleball!  Bob Bosold finds out about the collection.

Two days of beautiful weather on the way for Wisconsin according to Stu Muck, but weather changes abruptly on Wednesday.

Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist, focusing in alfalfa and pasture weed management. Tuesday specialists like him will be gathered for the annual UW-Extension Forage and Cover Crop Field Day in Arlington.  Kiley Allan talks to Renz about the wet spring this year that's allowed for weed issues to advance pretty quickly.  Renz says scouting is key right now.  He also notes herbicide carryover is becoming more problematic to top quality alfalfa management and keeping record of what herbicide goes where is key.

Pam Jahnke visits with Rock County dairy producer, Kristin Metcalf, about how Wisconsin dairy celebrates National Ice Cream month!  Metcalf says there are 49 licensed ice cream plants in Wisconsin, and every day cow we have can produce enough milk in a day to provide 3 gallons of ice cream. Fortunately, Wisconsinites love their ice cream.  Metcal says in 2024, Wisconsin bought 74 million pints of ice cream and sherbert, that’s over 1.5 gallons per person in Wisconsin. Wisconsinites each eat an average of 17 pounds of ice cream a year! Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Tom Miller, one of the original Miltrim Farms in Athens, has focused his attention away from dairy operations to tractor collecting.&nbsp; Miller says although he may farm with John Deere, he's "colorblind" to brand&nbsp;and&nbsp;is collecting them all.&nbsp; Miller's collection ranges from 2 cylinder engines to the actual implements that they used to pull.&nbsp; Miller says he works with local artisans to refresh and refurbish any used pieces that he comes across.&nbsp; The collection has inspired not only tractor and equipment housing, but Miltrim says they also host local groups that want to play pickleball!&nbsp; Bob Bosold finds out about the collection. Two days of beautiful weather on the way for Wisconsin according to Stu Muck, but weather changes abruptly on Wednesday. Mark Renz is a professor and extension specialist, focusing in alfalfa and pasture weed management. Tuesday specialists like him will be gathered for the annual UW-Extension Forage and Cover Crop Field Day in Arlington.&nbsp; Kiley Allan talks to Renz about the wet spring this year that's allowed for weed issues to advance pretty quickly.&nbsp; Renz says scouting is key right now.&nbsp; He also notes herbicide carryover is becoming more problematic to top quality alfalfa management and keeping record of what herbicide goes where is key. Pam Jahnke visits with Rock County dairy producer, Kristin Metcalf, about how Wisconsin dairy celebrates National Ice Cream month!&nbsp; Metcalf says there are 49 licensed ice cream plants in Wisconsin, and every day cow we have can produce enough milk in a day to provide 3 gallons of ice cream. Fortunately, Wisconsinites love their ice cream.&nbsp; Metcal says&nbsp;in 2024, Wisconsin bought 74 million pints of ice cream and sherbert, that&rsquo;s over 1.5 gallons per person in Wisconsin. Wisconsinites each eat an average of 17 pounds of ice cream a year! Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

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