Wisconsin's flagship university is a research powerhouse, and it relies on federal money to maintain that status. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin tells Mid-West Farm Report that funding stoppages are evolving. She says freezes could have ripple effects in the community, particularly in science and agriculture.

Wisconsin's flagship university is a research powerhouse, and it relies on federal money to maintain that status. UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin tells Mid-West Farm Report that funding stoppages are evolving. She says freezes could have ripple effects in the community, particularly in science and agriculture.

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Top Research University Feels The Funding Freeze

Some wet weather is moving through the state this weekend. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says some of these may be severe. 
Farm Director Pam Jahnke has a conversation with Brian Luck, a biological systems engineer with UW-Madison Extension, about some updates on the changes to the custom operator survey. Luck says the research will now be fully done by UW- Extension.
This morning also involves some education, this being to learn about some new technology that helps speed up the process of putting new structures on your farm, Ben Jarboe talks with Austin Tyler, a drafter and surveyor with the Sharine group, to learn about the use of 3-D scanners for surveying. 
With the Midwest Horse Fair concluding this last weekend it is a good time to think about the best ways to keep your horses healthy this spring, Stephanie Hoff has the details on the vaccines to consider for your horses with DATCP vet Dr. Heather Roney. 
Pam Jahnke has a chat with Jonathon Gibbs, from the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, about some farm shows and new research coming out to help the Wisconsin soybean industry. 

Some wet weather is moving through the state this weekend. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck says some of these may be severe. Farm Director Pam Jahnke has a conversation with Brian Luck, a biological systems engineer with UW-Madison Extension, about some updates on the changes to the custom operator survey. Luck says the research will now be fully done by UW- Extension. This morning also involves some education, this being to learn about some new technology that helps speed up the process of putting new structures on your farm, Ben Jarboe talks with Austin Tyler, a drafter and surveyor with the Sharine group, to learn about the use of 3-D scanners for surveying. With the Midwest Horse Fair concluding this last weekend it is a good time to think about the best ways to keep your horses healthy this spring, Stephanie Hoff has the details on the vaccines to consider for your horses with DATCP vet Dr. Heather Roney. Pam Jahnke has a chat with Jonathon Gibbs, from the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, about some farm shows and new research coming out to help the Wisconsin soybean industry.

Changes Coming To The Custom Operator Survey And Horse Vaccine Considerations

Ellen Schutt has stepped into a new role as Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. She grew up on her family’s farm in Darien, Wisconsin, where they still raise cattle and crops today.

“I loved FFA growing up,” Schutt said. “I was our chapter Sentinel and competed in many different events.” After high school, she attended UW-Madison and joined the Collegiate FFA chapter.

However, her career path took a turn toward politics. For seven years, she worked as a legislative staff member, focusing on agriculture and education issues. Later, she served as a state representative for communities in Rock and Walworth Counties.

“Life changes, and I found this new role with the FFA Foundation,” Schutt shared.

Ellen Schutt has stepped into a new role as Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation. She grew up on her family&rsquo;s farm in Darien, Wisconsin, where they still raise cattle and crops today.
&ldquo;I loved FFA growing up,&rdquo; Schutt said. &ldquo;I was our chapter Sentinel and competed in many different events.&rdquo; After high school, she attended UW-Madison and joined the Collegiate FFA chapter.
However, her career path took a turn toward politics. For seven years, she worked as a legislative staff member, focusing on agriculture and education issues. Later, she served as a state representative for communities in Rock and Walworth Counties.
&ldquo;Life changes, and I found this new role with the FFA Foundation,&rdquo; Schutt shared.

FFA’s New Leader- Ellen Schutt

As we hit the quarter-century mark in agriculture and ag lending, there’s a tale of two economies unfolding. According to Dr. David Kohl from Virginia Tech’s Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, the U.S. economy is holding strong, but the global economy is facing headwinds.

Stu Muck tells us what rainfall could look like around the state this evening and into the Easter weekend.

Spring is the time for bunnies and baby chicks. It's fur and feather swap season at a town near you. In Walworth County, they're gearing up for a swap to help fund the Fur & Feather Sale at the county fair and several scholarships for youth exhibitors.

Dr. Temple Grandin tells Ben Jarboe that if you get down and see what an animal sees, then you can better understand their behaviors. At a UW-Madison event, she tells Mid-West Farm Report about key moments in her career that have led her to new animal welfare research today.

Ever.Ag dairy analyst and broker Cody Koster joins Mid-West Farm Report with an explanation for the Class III rally. He says, despite the tariff scare, countries can't argue that U.S. dairy products are the cheapest in town, spurring an increase in export numbers, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Exports are critical to eating up the domestic supply.

As we hit the quarter-century mark in agriculture and ag lending, there&rsquo;s a tale of two economies unfolding. According to Dr. David Kohl from Virginia Tech&rsquo;s Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, the U.S. economy is holding strong, but the global economy is facing headwinds.
Stu Muck tells us what rainfall could look like around the state this evening and into the Easter weekend.
Spring is the time for bunnies and baby chicks. It's fur and feather swap season at a town near you. In Walworth County, they're gearing up for a swap to help fund the Fur &amp; Feather Sale at the county fair and several scholarships for youth exhibitors.
Dr. Temple Grandin tells Ben Jarboe that if you get down and see what an animal sees, then you can better understand their behaviors. At a UW-Madison event, she tells Mid-West Farm Report about key moments in her career that have led her to new animal welfare research today.
Ever.Ag dairy analyst and broker Cody Koster joins Mid-West Farm Report with an explanation for the Class III rally. He says, despite the tariff scare, countries can't argue that U.S. dairy products are the cheapest in town, spurring an increase in export numbers, aided by a weaker U.S. dollar. Exports are critical to eating up the domestic supply.

Top Research University Feels The Funding Freeze

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