Cooper Humphries is following the combines in Dodge, Columbia and Jefferson counties these days.  He says corn continues to dry down in the fields and he's just starting to get a look at some of his plots and the hybrids that are dominating.

Cooper Humphries is following the combines in Dodge, Columbia and Jefferson counties these days.  He says corn continues to dry down in the fields and he's just starting to get a look at some of his plots and the hybrids that are dominating.

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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Some Promising Hybrids Performing Now - Cooper Humphries

Wisconsin agriculture is being briefed on potential changes to how they use their drones.  This technology has become very popular for specific field monitoring chores and watching for insect or disease outbreaks.  Ben Jarboe finds out where the disconnect is, and what's at stake for Wisconsin farmers.  He gets an update from Jeramy Williams, owner of American Drone, with insight on what a drone ban could mean.

Southern Wisconsin picked up a couple inches of snow overnight.  Stu Muck says it's not done yet.  He also warns us that temperatures are going to become brutally cold again by the end of the week.

It's been surprisingly busy for the folks at Steffes Auction Group.  Ashley Huhn says they've seen a real uptick in the number of auction items, and overall auction listings for 2026.  He says many of the retirement auctions they're scheduling have fantastic equipment with low hours.  Paid for by Steffes Group.


It's time for Ag Day at the Capitol.  Stephanie Hoff will be checking on policy progress.  WI Assembly Ag Chair, Travis Tranel, explains a little bit more about why the state is again discussing banning margarine, especially in schools.  It started with a group of dairy parents that found out their kids were being served margarine and school.

Supper clubs are a staple for Wisconsin dining out experiences.  Now, those supper club stories could help elevate the story of beef!  Kaitlyn Kessler with the WI Beef Council tells Pam Jahnke about the campaign looking for "Real People.  Real Stories" involving beef.  Kessler says the state's love of supper clubs, family experiences and beef play well into this campaign.  People are being asked to submit their real stories for the 2026 campaign.  Paid for by Equity Livestock Sales Cooperative.

Wisconsin agriculture is being briefed on potential changes to how they use their drones.&nbsp; This technology has become very popular for specific field monitoring chores and watching for insect or disease outbreaks.&nbsp; Ben Jarboe finds out where the disconnect is, and what's at stake for Wisconsin farmers.&nbsp; He gets an update from Jeramy Williams, owner of American Drone, with insight on what a drone ban could mean.
Southern Wisconsin picked up a couple inches of snow overnight.&nbsp; Stu Muck says it's not done yet.&nbsp; He also warns us that temperatures are going to become brutally cold again by the end of the week.
It's been surprisingly busy for the folks at Steffes Auction Group.&nbsp; Ashley Huhn says they've seen a real uptick in the number of auction items, and overall auction listings for 2026.&nbsp; He says many of the retirement auctions they're scheduling have fantastic equipment with low hours.&nbsp; Paid for by Steffes Group.
 It's time for Ag Day at the Capitol.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff will be checking on policy progress.&nbsp; WI Assembly Ag Chair, Travis Tranel, explains a little bit more about why the state is again discussing banning margarine, especially in schools.&nbsp; It started with a group of dairy parents that found out their kids were being served margarine and school.
Supper clubs are a staple for Wisconsin dining out experiences.&nbsp; Now, those supper club stories could help elevate the story of beef!&nbsp; Kaitlyn Kessler with the WI Beef Council tells Pam Jahnke about the campaign looking for "Real People.&nbsp; Real Stories" involving beef.&nbsp; Kessler says the state's love of supper clubs, family experiences and beef play well into this campaign.&nbsp; People are being asked to submit their real stories for the 2026 campaign.&nbsp; Paid for by Equity Livestock Sales Cooperative.

What Does A Drone Ban Really Mean And Supper Clubs Help Tell Our Beef Story

Program Director Maria Woldt discusses with Stephanie Hoff how the UW Dairy Innovation Hub leverages state investment to fund over 260 research projects across three Wisconsin campuses. She explains that while some breakthroughs like biodegradable plastics and training apps are already in use, other critical studies on human health and nutrition represent a long-term "marathon" for the industry. Ultimately, Woldt emphasizes that these innovations provide essential optimism and workforce development for the entire dairy supply chain, ensuring the sector does not become stagnant.

Program Director Maria Woldt discusses with Stephanie Hoff how the UW Dairy Innovation Hub leverages state investment to fund over 260 research projects across three Wisconsin campuses. She explains that while some breakthroughs like biodegradable plastics and training apps are already in use, other critical studies on human health and nutrition represent a long-term "marathon" for the industry. Ultimately, Woldt emphasizes that these innovations provide essential optimism and workforce development for the entire dairy supply chain, ensuring the sector does not become stagnant.

Research "Marathon" Fueling Wisconsin's Dairy Future

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer who has been on a regenerative farming journey for 17 years. On 6,500 acres, he raises corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, peas, buckwheat, cover crops, milo, sheep and cattle. In 2017, he began pursuing speaking engagements where he could advocate for his regenerative farming techniques. He tells us what motivated him to convert his operation.

Rick Clark is a 5th generation farmer who has been on a regenerative farming journey for 17 years. On 6,500 acres, he raises corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, peas, buckwheat, cover crops, milo, sheep and cattle. In 2017, he began pursuing speaking engagements where he could advocate for his regenerative farming techniques. He tells us what motivated him to convert his operation.

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