New World Screw Worm.  It's all over agriculture headlines.  Could that worm ever make its way into Wisconsin and our livestock/pet population?  That's the question poised to P.J. Leisch, UW-Madison Extension Entomologist.  Leisch has been watching this worm for a while.  He tells Pam Jahnke that this insect has been around since at least the 60's in numbers that threatened livestock.  He says experience has taught researchers that trying to spray the insect away just isn't effective.  Bio controls like sterile male flies are the most successful way to manage this worm.  Leisch says Wisconsin's climate would be the ultimate demise of the worm if it did arrive.  It cannot survive below 40 degrees.

Very mild temperatures start the week according to Stu Muck.  Winds will pick up and there is a chance of rain moving back in by Tuesday evening.

We may be a little biased here in Wisconsin, but the best time of year is here. June Dairy Month is upon us. It's an opportunity to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. Today, Kiley Allan catches up with 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow. Dairy isn't just something we produce here in Wisconsin. In fact, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin say it best: it's something we're born to do. We're Born to Dairy™. Learn more at wisconsindairy.org.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Celebrating 250 years!  It's a major milestone that the United States is noting in many different ways.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's communication division is focused on highlighting their own milestones.  The Agriculture Department's Radio Service has served the public for one hundred years as of 2026 - almost as old as the medium itself. And over its century, USDA Radio has provided information about farming, ranching, and the Department in a variety of ways and formats. Rod Bain presents the second of a series of programs on USDA Radio over the years in this edition of "Agriculture USA". 

New World Screw Worm.&nbsp; It's all over agriculture headlines.&nbsp; Could that worm ever make its way into Wisconsin and our livestock/pet population?&nbsp; That's the question poised to P.J. Leisch, UW-Madison Extension Entomologist.&nbsp; Leisch has been watching this worm for a while.&nbsp; He tells Pam Jahnke that this insect has been around since at least the 60's in numbers that threatened livestock.&nbsp; He says experience has taught researchers that trying to spray the insect away just isn't effective.&nbsp; Bio controls like sterile male flies are the most successful way to manage this worm.&nbsp; Leisch says Wisconsin's climate would be the ultimate demise of the worm if it did arrive.&nbsp; It cannot survive below 40 degrees.
Very mild temperatures start the week according to Stu Muck.&nbsp; Winds will pick up and there is a chance of rain moving back in by Tuesday evening.
We may be a little biased here in Wisconsin, but the best time of year is here. June Dairy Month is upon us. It's an opportunity to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. Today, Kiley Allan catches up with 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow. Dairy isn't just something we produce here in Wisconsin. In fact, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin say it best: it's something we're born to do. We're Born to Dairy&trade;. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="http://wisconsindairy.org" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://wisconsindairy.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781678614372000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aK5MiZyYt0ZEWlY7wTFRj">wisconsindairy.org</a>.&nbsp; Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Celebrating 250 years!&nbsp; It's a major milestone that the United States is noting in many different ways.&nbsp; The U.S. Department of Agriculture's communication division is focused on highlighting their own milestones.&nbsp; The Agriculture Department's Radio Service has served the public for one hundred years as of 2026 - almost as old as the medium itself. And over its century, USDA Radio has provided information about farming, ranching, and the Department in a variety of ways and formats. Rod Bain presents the second of a series of programs on USDA Radio over the years in this edition of "Agriculture USA".

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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