Steve Galoff shares the story of his family farm in Pierce County

Steve Galoff shares the story of his family farm in Pierce County

.In partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair, the Mid-West Farm report is highlighting Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award winners. 

.In partnership with the Wisconsin State Fair, the Mid-West Farm report is highlighting Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award winners.

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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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Sue & Steve Galoff Pierce County Century Farm

Now that farm fields have been harvested it's time for snowmobilers to get active.  Not on their machine, but in posting the trails that riders will follow when the snow arrives.  In Wisconsin, that's a big job!  Ben Jarboe finds out about the human workforce that has to mobilize from Lori Heideman, president of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. She explains how they prepare the nearly 25,000 miles of trails for snowmobile season. She also gives an update on some of the things the association is working on.

Precipitation is on the way to Wisconsin beginning tomorrow morning. What form will it be?  Stu Muck says with temperatures in the 40's, it'll probably remain rain this time.

The federal government shutdown forced some changes in consumer buying patterns and grocers are noticing it.  Kiley Allan follows up on the trend with Nick Novak, President of the Midwest Food Processors Association.  He says consumers are being careful with their available dollars and want to know what they're getting.  He highlights the value they're finding in canned and frozen vegetables for example.  With very few ingredients on the package, consumers are feeling confident about the price and the product.

Nebraska has surpassed Texas as the number one cattle feedlot state.  Their governor, Jim Pillen, is also very happy to report that every bushel of soybeans produced in the state stays in the state.  He says with all the anxiety over China being out of the marketplace, it's a comfort to Nebraska growers.


Wisconsin dairy is on a roll! Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Member Ali Straschinske says farmer checkoff dollars are driving real results at home and abroad, according to the annual report. From marketing wins that made WisconsinCheese.com rank #1 on Google, to cheese exports reaching over 50 countries, today's Check In With Dairy Checkoff highlights the quality, care, and pride of Wisconsin dairy. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Now that farm fields have been harvested it's time for snowmobilers to get active.&nbsp; Not on their machine, but in posting the trails that riders will follow when the snow arrives.&nbsp; In Wisconsin, that's a big job!&nbsp; Ben Jarboe finds out about the human workforce that has to mobilize from&nbsp;Lori Heideman,&nbsp;president of the&nbsp;Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. She explains how&nbsp;they prepare the nearly 25,000 miles of trails for snowmobile season. She also gives an update on some of the things the association is working on.
Precipitation is on the way to Wisconsin beginning tomorrow morning. What form will it be?&nbsp; Stu Muck says with temperatures in the 40's, it'll probably remain rain this time.
The federal government shutdown forced some changes in consumer buying patterns and grocers are noticing it.&nbsp; Kiley Allan follows up on the trend with Nick Novak, President of the Midwest Food Processors Association.&nbsp; He says consumers are being careful with their available dollars and want to know what they're getting.&nbsp; He highlights the value they're finding in canned and frozen vegetables for example.&nbsp; With very few ingredients on the package, consumers are feeling confident about the price and the product.
Nebraska has surpassed Texas as the number one cattle feedlot state.&nbsp; Their governor, Jim Pillen, is also very happy to report that every bushel of soybeans produced in the state stays in the state.&nbsp; He says with all the anxiety over China being out of the marketplace, it's a comfort to Nebraska growers.
 Wisconsin dairy is on a roll! Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Member&nbsp;Ali Straschinske says&nbsp;farmer checkoff dollars are driving real results at home and abroad, according to the annual report. From marketing wins that made WisconsinCheese.com rank #1 on Google, to cheese exports reaching over 50 countries, today's Check In With Dairy Checkoff highlights the quality, care, and pride of Wisconsin dairy. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Snowmobile Trails Are Getting Prepped And Wisconsin Keeps Winning In Cheese

It's been an interesting season for Mississippi barge captain, Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham.  He is the pilot captain for Hines Furlong Line, Inc.  His  barge is 145 feet long, 48 feet tall and 45 feet wide.  Add to that the 6000 horsepower engines and crew - and that's a lot of responsibility!  He visits with Kiley Allan about the navigational challenges he saw this year, and what expects to see next spring dependent on tariff momentum.

Hang up the holiday lights today if you don't want to battle Mother Nature.  That's the advice from Stu Muck.  He says that there will be a dramatic change in weather beginning this weekend.

Wisconsin has some wonderful agriculture architecture that dots the state.  However, not all our agricultural structures are going to make it.  Ben Jarboe discusses the situation with John Sisulak, owner of silodemo.com from Edgerton.  He's a silo demolition expert. He says today he's called on to take down concrete-stave silos for the most part, but he's also brought down Harvestore or sealed units too.  Safety, he says, is the number one issue he works with.

There's a new coalition that's working to help rural residents deal with family members facing memory loss and dementia.  Pam Jahnke explains the collaboration between  the Iowa College of Public Health, the University of Illinois Chicago, the University of Illinois Extension Service, and the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health. Get up to $50 for surveys and feedback, if you’re eligible.

On Thursday Mike Berg from Lafayette County was named the 2025 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation award winner.  Pam Jahnke visits with Berg about his commitment to erosion control as he farms along the Pecatonica River. His father, Byron, started the legacy in the 50's, and Mike hopes the next generation's inspired by what he and his wife Diane have done to date.

It's been an interesting season for Mississippi barge captain, Jimmy "JRock" Cheatham.&nbsp; He is the pilot captain for Hines Furlong Line, Inc.&nbsp; His&nbsp; barge is 145 feet long, 48 feet tall and 45 feet wide.&nbsp; Add to that the 6000 horsepower engines&nbsp;and crew - and that's a lot of responsibility!&nbsp; He visits with Kiley Allan about the navigational challenges he saw this year, and what expects to see next spring dependent on tariff momentum. Hang up the holiday lights today if you don't want to battle Mother Nature.&nbsp; That's the advice from Stu Muck.&nbsp; He says that there will be a dramatic change in weather beginning this weekend. Wisconsin has some wonderful agriculture architecture that dots the state.&nbsp; However, not all our agricultural structures are going to make it.&nbsp; Ben Jarboe discusses the situation with&nbsp;John Sisulak, owner of <a href="http://silodemo.com" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://silodemo.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763461897037000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JT3Zey1Awoensz5UJWHuT">silodemo.com</a> from Edgerton.&nbsp; He's a silo demolition expert. He says today he's called on to take down concrete-stave silos for the most part, but he's also brought down Harvestore or sealed units too.&nbsp; Safety, he says, is the number one issue he works with. There's a new coalition that's working to help rural residents deal with family members facing memory loss and dementia.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke explains the collaboration between&nbsp;&nbsp;the Iowa College of Public Health, the University of Illinois Chicago, the University of Illinois Extension Service, and the Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health. Get up to $50 for surveys and feedback, if you&rsquo;re eligible. On Thursday Mike Berg from Lafayette County was named the 2025 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation award winner.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke visits with Berg about his commitment&nbsp;to erosion control as he farms along the Pecatonica&nbsp;River. His father, Byron, started the legacy in the 50's, and Mike hopes the next generation's inspired by what he and his wife Diane have done to date.

Meet The WI Leopold Conservation Award Winner And Silos Come Down Safely

Meet Nick Thill, a beekeeper from West Bend, who’s taken on one of the state’s most unexpected challenges: bears. As chairman of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association’s Bear Committee, Thill helps lead the charge on a growing issue. The committee was formed five years ago after black bears started causing serious trouble for Wisconsin beekeepers. Today, Thill is focused on protecting beekeepers’ livelihoods.

Meet Nick Thill, a beekeeper from West Bend, who&rsquo;s taken on one of the state&rsquo;s most unexpected challenges: bears. As chairman of the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association&rsquo;s Bear Committee, Thill helps lead the charge on a growing issue. The committee was formed five years ago after black bears started causing serious trouble for Wisconsin beekeepers. Today, Thill is focused on protecting beekeepers&rsquo; livelihoods.

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