While Milwaukee is getting political attention with the Republican National Convention, some Wisconsin farmers are in Washington, D.C., trying to get staff focused on the farm bill. 

Don Lutz from Iola is a Wisconsin soybean grower making his case. He says he's focused on crop insurance security levels and new international markets for Wisconsin beans.

While Milwaukee is getting political attention with the Republican National Convention, some Wisconsin farmers are in Washington, D.C., trying to get staff focused on the farm bill. 
Don Lutz from Iola is a Wisconsin soybean grower making his case. He says he's focused on crop insurance security levels and new international markets for Wisconsin beans.

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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Soybean Growers Make Their Case In D.C.

It's unfortunate, but farm equipment thieves are out there. Theft typically picks up during the harvest season -- the time when you really can't afford to sit idle. Rural Mutual Insurance Agent Craig Kamholz from Green County says you can take steps now to prevent equipment thieves during your busy season.

It's unfortunate, but farm equipment thieves are out there. Theft typically picks up during the harvest season -- the time when you really can't afford to sit idle. Rural Mutual Insurance Agent Craig Kamholz from Green County says you can take steps now to prevent equipment thieves during your busy season.

Prevent Theft This Harvest Season

Heat and humidity in Wisconsin causes more than just discomfort.  Stephanie Hoff talks to Karl Burgi, a hoof health consultant and hoof trimmer with Sure Step Consulting and the Save Cows Network.  Burgi says the structural damage done to cows' hooves because of heat can shorten their lives.

From grain to glass is the philosophy at Driftless Glen Distillery in Baraboo.  Ben Jarboe finds out how that process works talking to Nate Mahinski.  Mahinski oversees distilling at Driftless Glen. 

While Milwaukee may have been getting political attention with the Republican National Convention, some Wisconsin farmers are in Washington, D.C., trying to get staff focused on the farm bill.  Don Lutz from Iola is a Wisconsin soybean grower making his case.  He says he's focused on crop insurance security levels and new international markets for Wisconsin beans.

Cody Koster from EverAg joins Pam Jahnke.  Koster says the marketplace is pretty quiet right now waiting on Tuesday's USDA milk production report.  He says in conversations with dairy producers along the west coast, they're projecting milk production might have gone down more than initially expected because of the heat.

Heat and humidity in Wisconsin causes more than just discomfort.  Stephanie Hoff talks to Karl Burgi, a hoof health consultant and hoof trimmer with Sure Step Consulting and the Save Cows Network.  Burgi says the structural damage done to cows' hooves because of heat can shorten their lives. From grain to glass is the philosophy at Driftless Glen Distillery in Baraboo.  Ben Jarboe finds out how that process works talking to Nate Mahinski.  Mahinski oversees distilling at Driftless Glen. While Milwaukee may have been getting political attention with the Republican National Convention, some Wisconsin farmers are in Washington, D.C., trying to get staff focused on the farm bill.  Don Lutz from Iola is a Wisconsin soybean grower making his case.  He says he's focused on crop insurance security levels and new international markets for Wisconsin beans. Cody Koster from EverAg joins Pam Jahnke.  Koster says the marketplace is pretty quiet right now waiting on Tuesday's USDA milk production report.  He says in conversations with dairy producers along the west coast, they're projecting milk production might have gone down more than initially expected because of the heat.

Watch That Upcoming Milk Report - Cody Koster

Science Fest is gaining momentum in Wisconsin - launching this October.  The title betrays how much agriculture can offer to the Science Fest experience statewide.  Charitee Seebecker extends the challenge with Francesa Long, the Operations Manager for the Wisconsin Science Festival.

Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to recap the services they're offering people considering an auction.  Paid for by the Steffes Group.

Wisconsin's playing host to one of four regional stockmanship and stewardship events in the U.S.  It'll be in Lancaster and WI Beef Council Executive Director, Tammy Vassen, wants the state's beef producers to take advantage.  She explains what will happen and how growers can get involved.  Paid for by the WI Beef Council.

Science Fest is gaining momentum in Wisconsin - launching this October.  The title betrays how much agriculture can offer to the Science Fest experience statewide.  Charitee Seebecker extends the challenge with Francesa Long, the Operations Manager for the Wisconsin Science Festival. Ashley Huhn with the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to recap the services they're offering people considering an auction.  Paid for by the Steffes Group. Wisconsin's playing host to one of four regional stockmanship and stewardship events in the U.S.  It'll be in Lancaster and WI Beef Council Executive Director, Tammy Vassen, wants the state's beef producers to take advantage.  She explains what will happen and how growers can get involved.  Paid for by the WI Beef Council.

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