There's a dust up between the WI Department of Ag, Trade and Consumer Protection and the states livestock marketing yards, dealers and truckers.  The challenge is over proposed increases on fees charged to these agribusinesses for licenses granted and oversight of their activities.  Pam Jahnke finds out about the conflict from Curt Larson, President and CEO of the Equity Livestock Cooperative Sales Association.  Larson says some fees are going up by more than 1600%.  He says this is not only extreme, it's unjustified.  Larson points out that any escalation in fees must be directly passed to the producers who use the services.  He says that because many of the functions of these licenses are about traceability, the expense should be shared by more than just producers.

A warmer weekend is on the way for Wisconsin.  Stu Muck says once the fog burns off, temperatures will easily move into the 80's with just a little rain on the way.

Silage harvest is underway and it's important to make notes on what you're seeing.  Dean Ebert from Helena Agri tells Pam Jahnke that he checks everything from tip fill to leaf disease as the harvest unfolds.  He also notes that they've finally started to see prices for 2026 inputs, but it's going to require a very sharp pencil.  Ebert says planning sooner before later may really benefit growers. Paid for by Helena Agri.

A Monroe area cheesemaker has become an example of what can happen if immigration reform isn't addressed.  John Umhoeffer, executive director of the WI Cheesemakers Association says last month, workers at W&W Dairy went on strike after new ownership required employees to verify their immigration status through E-Verify. John explains that E-Verify is a national program required for dairy plants that make products for the government. But he says the situation is highlighting a larger issue: America’s immigration system and what it means for the future of food production.

Bow season for deer is here and it sparks a lot of excitement among Wisconsin residents as one of the favorite fall past times. Although the season brings joy to many it also creates dangers. Ben Jarboe find out about this years hunt from DNR’s deer program specialist Jeff Pritzl is here to give a look at where deer hunters may have the most luck, but first he gives a look into some safety considerations to make sure everyone has an enjoyable hunt. He also says that we can expect above average antler growth from bucks this year due to the mild winter.

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