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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During the pandemic farms learned how much consumers wanted to buy directly from them.  That sentiment continues today in consumer buying patterns.  Now the issue is delivering on that sale.  Kiley Allan investigates the processing deserts that dot the state of Wisconsin.  Areas where farms are ready and willing to sell their goods, but when it comes to livestock - there's no processor.   Kelly Maynard, Cooperative Development Specialist for UW Center for Cooperatives, says that farmers and processors are getting creative about how to bridge the gap.  For example, Maynard says to avoid the high cost and public opposition associated with, specifically, "kill floors", groups like Meatsmith Co-op are utilizing Mobile Slaughter Units to process animals humanely directly on farms.  

Wisconsin should enjoy a pretty nice stretch of warm, dry weather according to Stu Muck.  Even overnight lows aren't going to be a concern for the next few days.

At least 100 auctions to handle before the end of the calendar year.  That's the workload ahead for the Steffes Group.  Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that their fall catalog is about to go to print and will be circulated across North America.  Paid for by the Steffes Group.

Wisconsin farmers are lagging behind on the harvest.  With just 8 percent of the corn off and 11% of soybeans harvested, the state's behind its five year average.  Other states are running into similar problems.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says all eyes are still on Iowa.  Not only is the harvest running behind, the quality of the crop is suspect.  Heinberg says growers need to advise their crop insurance managers if they think there will be quality issues or face consequences when that grain moves out of storage.

During the pandemic farms learned how much consumers wanted to buy directly from them.&nbsp; That sentiment continues today in consumer buying patterns.&nbsp; Now the issue is delivering on that sale.&nbsp; Kiley Allan investigates&nbsp;the processing deserts that dot the state of Wisconsin.&nbsp; Areas where farms are ready and willing to sell their goods, but when it comes to livestock - there's no processor.&nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly&nbsp;Maynard, Cooperative Development Specialist for UW Center for Cooperatives, says that farmers and processors are getting creative about how to bridge the gap.&nbsp; For example, Maynard says to avoid the high cost and public opposition associated with, specifically, "kill floors", groups like Meatsmith Co-op are utilizing Mobile Slaughter Units to process animals humanely directly on farms.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Wisconsin should enjoy a pretty nice stretch of warm, dry weather according to Stu Muck.&nbsp; Even overnight lows aren't going to be a concern for the next few days.
At least 100 auctions to handle before the end of the calendar year.&nbsp; That's the workload ahead for the Steffes Group.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn tells Pam Jahnke that their fall catalog is about to go to print and will be circulated across North America.&nbsp; Paid for by the Steffes Group.
Wisconsin farmers are lagging behind on the harvest.&nbsp; With just 8 percent of the corn off and 11% of soybeans harvested, the state's behind its five year average.&nbsp; Other states are running into similar problems.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says all eyes are still on Iowa.&nbsp; Not only is the harvest running behind, the quality of the crop is suspect.&nbsp; Heinberg says growers need to advise their crop insurance managers if they think there will be quality issues or face consequences when that grain moves out of storage.

Fixing Meat Processing Gaps Plus Harvest Slowdown Means Quality Issues - Heinberg

It's a crop we don't see in Wisconsin unless it's on a pizza.  Olives!  Bob Bosold learns that Spain produces roughly 45-50% of the globes olive oil. He visits an olive operation in Andalusia between Cordoba and Madrid.  The mill functions with 7,000 olive trees producing the fruit that keeps them going.  This is a family operated farm.  He learns that the harvest will begin this week.

Weather in Wisconsin should help the harvest advance.  Stu Muck says nothing by sunshine and dry weather dominates the forecast.

A dairy farmer and veterinarian from Indonesia had a career altering experience after attending World Dairy Expo.  Kiley Allan finds out about it from Dr. Deddy Kurniawan.  He's a Project Lead with the US-Indonesia Dairy Partnership.  He describes the current situation in Indonesia dairy where the average farm has 3 milking dairy cows.  Kurniawan says that's part of what must change if Indonesian dairy is going to feed their population.


USDA says it will now review all farmer funded checkoff programs and how funds are being investigated.  Pam Jahnke gets some detail from USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins.  He oversees Marketing and Regulatory Programs.  


A Manitowoc County native was named World Dairy Expo's Industry Person of the Year.  Larry Lee finds out about the passion behind Corey Geiger's career.  He says it all began with showing his first calf on the home farm.

It's a crop we don't see in Wisconsin unless it's on a pizza.&nbsp; Olives!&nbsp; Bob Bosold learns that Spain produces roughly 45-50% of the globes olive oil. He visits an olive operation in Andalusia between Cordoba and Madrid.&nbsp; The mill&nbsp;functions&nbsp;with 7,000 olive trees producing the fruit that keeps them going.&nbsp; This is a family operated farm.&nbsp; He learns that the harvest will begin this week.
Weather in Wisconsin should help the harvest advance.&nbsp; Stu Muck says nothing by sunshine and dry weather dominates the forecast.
A dairy farmer and veterinarian from Indonesia had a career altering experience after attending World Dairy Expo.&nbsp; Kiley Allan finds out about it from Dr. Deddy Kurniawan.&nbsp; He's a Project Lead with the US-Indonesia Dairy Partnership.&nbsp; He describes the current situation in Indonesia dairy where the average farm has 3 milking dairy cows.&nbsp; Kurniawan says that's part of what must change if Indonesian dairy is going to feed their population.
 USDA says it will now review all farmer funded checkoff programs and how funds are being investigated.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke gets some detail from USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins.&nbsp; He oversees Marketing and Regulatory Programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 A Manitowoc County native was named World Dairy Expo's Industry Person of the Year.&nbsp; Larry Lee finds out about the passion behind Corey Geiger's career.&nbsp; He says it all began with showing his first calf on the home farm.

Indonesian Dairyman Thrives At WDE Plus Geiger Honored

A group of Wisconsin students gets a firsthand look at the dairy industry during a visit to World Dairy Expo in Madison. While one already has experience showing dairy cattle, another is discovering the world of dairy for the first time.

And with help from their chaperone, the Howards Grove kids explore the cattle barns, learn about different breeds, try dairy products, and check out machinery while gaining an understanding about the hard work and opportunities within agriculture. 

A group of Wisconsin students gets a firsthand look at the dairy industry during a visit to World Dairy Expo in Madison. While one already has experience showing dairy cattle, another is discovering the world of dairy for the first time.
And with help from their chaperone, the Howards Grove kids explore the cattle barns, learn about different breeds, try dairy products, and check out machinery while gaining an understanding about the hard work and opportunities within agriculture.&nbsp;

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