The Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating 10 years of The Sporkies. This is the food competition that’s created hundreds of delicious and very unique dishes throughout the past decade. The winner of this year’s Sporkies contest was the Beer Cheese Wisconsin Lava Cake from WürstBar. This is a savory take on a sweet classic, the Beer Cheese Wisconsin Lava Cake sums up Wisconsin in one bite. Andrew Fronek, owner of WürstBar explains more about this unique treat.

The Wisconsin State Fair is celebrating 10 years of The Sporkies. This is the food competition that’s created hundreds of delicious and very unique dishes throughout the past decade. The winner of this year’s Sporkies contest was the Beer Cheese Wisconsin Lava Cake from WürstBar. This is a savory take on a sweet classic, the Beer Cheese Wisconsin Lava Cake sums up Wisconsin in one bite. Andrew Fronek, owner of WürstBar explains more about this unique treat.

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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Sporkie Winner A Savory Take On A Sweet Classic

NaCole Johnson, global talent acquisition specialist at URUS, and Stephanie Hoff discuss the shift toward hiring for passion, adaptability, and data fluency. Hands-on internships are preparing Gen Z to tackle global challenges in sustainability and food security. A mission-driven mindset is the new gold standard for the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Stu Muck is forecasting a favorable day of sunshine and mild weather, but that will turn around tonight.

How do you keep 100 kindergartners entertained and engaged on the dairy farm? Chuck Ripp tells Kiley Allan about the three-day educational event they're hosting this week for the youngsters.

Clean fuels produced by rural soybeans are making urban air easier to breathe, reports Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Describe dairy markets in one word... how about volatile? Recent events, including the global dairy trade, are signals for producers to bring in partners. That includes dairy analysts like Cody Koster at EverAg. 

NaCole Johnson, global talent acquisition specialist at URUS, and Stephanie Hoff discuss the shift toward hiring for passion, adaptability, and data fluency. Hands-on internships are preparing Gen Z to tackle global challenges in sustainability and food security. A mission-driven mindset is the new gold standard for the next generation of agricultural leaders.
Stu Muck is forecasting a favorable day of sunshine and mild weather, but that will turn around tonight.
How do you keep 100 kindergartners entertained and engaged on the dairy farm? Chuck Ripp tells Kiley Allan about the three-day educational event they're hosting this week for the youngsters.
Clean fuels produced by rural soybeans are making urban air easier to breathe, reports Clean Fuels Alliance America.
Describe dairy markets in one word... how about volatile? Recent events, including the global dairy trade, are signals for producers to bring in partners. That includes dairy analysts like Cody Koster at EverAg.&nbsp;

All About Dairy -- Recruiting Talent, Educating Students & Navigating Volatility

As the Wisconsin landscape finally begins to wake up, our local beekeepers are gearing up for a busy season ahead. From hives returning home after a winter down south to the first blooms of spring, there is a lot to track in the world of pollinators. Brooke Nikkila-Sommerfeldt is the Wisconsin State Apiarist and Apiary Program Coordinator. She tells Stephanie Hoff that the state offers free statewide inspections and diagnostics to help keep colonies thriving. Just reach out to the Wisconsin Apiary Program. Brooke also tells us what she knows about bee movement this time of year, especially for honeybees coming back to Wisconsin after working the winter elsewhere.

As the Wisconsin landscape finally begins to wake up, our local beekeepers are gearing up for a busy season ahead. From hives returning home after a winter down south to the first blooms of spring, there is a lot to track in the world of pollinators. Brooke Nikkila-Sommerfeldt is the Wisconsin State Apiarist and Apiary Program Coordinator. She tells Stephanie Hoff that the state offers free statewide inspections and diagnostics to help keep colonies thriving. Just reach out to the Wisconsin Apiary Program. Brooke also tells us what she knows about bee movement this time of year, especially for honeybees coming back to Wisconsin after working the winter elsewhere.

Honeybee Homecoming & Hive Health

From the northern end of the world's longest barn, Bob Bosold shares tales from his trails out West, including what it takes to manage the mule concession in the Grand Canyon. John Berry says these mules not only bring people to the bottom of the canyon, but also provisions for the restaurant and cabin accommodations -- there's really no other way to get down there!

Although it may be dreary this morning across Wisconsin, the sun is supposed to peek through this afternoon, according to the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update.

Are you a commercial or hobbyist grape grower? Plant pathologist Leslie Holland tells Ben Jarboe about the critical need for Wisconsin grape growers to use strategic fungicides with precise timing to combat a resurgence of black rot and downy mildew.

Farm Director Pam Jahnke catches up with The Steffes Group before a big equipment auction today, brought to you courtesy of The Steffes Group.

Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow explains to Kiley Allan how Marathon County’s unique soil and climate produce high-quality ginseng with a potent concentration of ginsenosides. This root is increasingly prized for its distinct bittersweet flavor and immune-boosting properties.

From the northern end of the world's longest barn, Bob Bosold shares tales from his trails out West, including what it takes to manage the mule concession in the Grand Canyon. John Berry says these mules not only bring people to the bottom of the canyon, but also provisions for the restaurant and cabin accommodations -- there's really no other way to get down there! Although it may be dreary this morning across Wisconsin, the sun is supposed to peek through this afternoon, according to the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update. Are you a commercial or hobbyist grape grower? Plant pathologist Leslie Holland tells Ben Jarboe about the critical need for Wisconsin grape growers to use strategic fungicides with precise timing to combat a resurgence of black rot and downy mildew. Farm Director Pam Jahnke catches up with The Steffes Group before a big equipment auction today, brought to you courtesy of The Steffes Group. Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow explains to Kiley Allan how Marathon County&rsquo;s unique soil and climate produce high-quality ginseng with a potent concentration of ginsenosides. This root is increasingly prized for its distinct bittersweet flavor and immune-boosting properties.

Sporkie Winner A Savory Take On A Sweet Classic

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