Not much can get done on the farm today without a tractor, but working around tractors can result in some of the most serious injuries or deaths on the farm if care is not taken. Stephanie Hoff and Division of Extension Agricultural Safety and Health Specialist John Shutske highlight common scenarios that frequently lead to accidents. But more importantly, you'll hear how to prevent them. 

Not much can get done on the farm today without a tractor, but working around tractors can result in some of the most serious injuries or deaths on the farm if care is not taken. Stephanie Hoff and Division of Extension Agricultural Safety and Health Specialist John Shutske highlight common scenarios that frequently lead to accidents. But more importantly, you'll hear how to prevent them.&nbsp;

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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[TW: Sensitive Topic] Top Tractor Accidents & How To Prevent Them

The challenge with the H-2A guest worker program is fairly simple for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Cows don’t take a seasonal break. H-2A visas can provide agricultural employers with a reliable source of temporary labor. But dairy farms often have trouble qualifying because workers are needed year-round.

Sam Moheban, an immigration specialist with Ruder Ware in Wausau, tells Pam Jahnke about a new proposal and how it could help farmers with their labor issues.  

The challenge with the H-2A guest worker program is fairly simple for Wisconsin dairy farmers. Cows don&rsquo;t take a seasonal break. H-2A visas can provide agricultural employers with a reliable source of temporary labor. But dairy farms often have trouble qualifying because workers are needed year-round.
Sam Moheban, an immigration specialist with Ruder Ware in Wausau, tells Pam Jahnke about a new proposal and how it could help farmers with their labor issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

How a New H-2A Bill Could Help Wisconsin Dairy Farms with Labor Issues

Tim and Ayla Guild from East Troy, Wisconsin launched their new business in 2018 with some guidance from the Food Finance Institute.

Tim and Ayla Guild from East Troy, Wisconsin launched their new business in 2018 with some guidance from the Food Finance Institute.

Ayla Guild from The Hive Taproom on starting new businesses with help from the Food Finance Institute

When you see headlines about international topics, you can feel disconnected.  Wisconsin dairy farmers and processors are very "connected" to discussions around USMCA, specifically Canada trade negotiations.  Today it appears momentum has slowed.  That's a worry according to Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the Dairy Export Council.  Harden tells Pam Jahnke that both markets are critically important to U.S. dairy.  She explains the relationships with both, starting with Mexico.

Maybe a rumble of thunder here or there this morning, but otherwise a brilliant day ahead.  Stu Muck says this stretch of sunny warm weather should continue into the weekend.

Most of the insect issues are in the rear view mirror for Wisconsin farmers, but there's still something to be learned.  Larry Lee gets a season update from Krista Hamilton, entomologist with the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.  Hamilton says corn rootworm numbers were a big topic of conversation this year and may influence what seed farmers decide to go with in 2027.

Putting a face with food has long been a goal for the Hunger Task Force. Today, through a more than 2-million-dollar grant Hunger Task Force is buying all types of produce from small- to-medium-sized locally based farms. The food, produce is then passed on to food pantries and non-profit organizations across the state -- more than 200 are now involved across close to 60counties!  Teri Barr talks with Matt King, CEO of the Hunger Task Force about the efforts.  He says feedback is beyond positive by everyone involved.  

When you see headlines about international topics, you can feel disconnected.&nbsp; Wisconsin dairy farmers and processors are very "connected" to discussions around USMCA, specifically Canada trade negotiations.&nbsp; Today it appears momentum has slowed.&nbsp; That's a worry according to Krysta Harden, President and CEO of the Dairy Export Council.&nbsp; Harden tells Pam Jahnke that both markets are critically important to U.S. dairy.&nbsp; She explains the relationships with both, starting with Mexico.
Maybe a rumble of thunder here or there this morning, but otherwise a brilliant day ahead.&nbsp; Stu Muck says this stretch of sunny warm weather should continue into the weekend.
Most of the insect issues are in the rear view mirror for Wisconsin farmers, but there's still something to be learned.&nbsp; Larry Lee gets a season update from Krista Hamilton, entomologist with the WI Department of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.&nbsp; Hamilton says corn rootworm numbers were a big topic of conversation this year and may influence what seed farmers decide to go with in 2027.
Putting a face with food has long been a goal for the Hunger Task Force. Today, through a more than 2-million-dollar grant Hunger Task Force is buying all types of produce from small- to-medium-sized locally based farms. The food, produce is then passed on to food pantries and non-profit organizations across the state -- more than 200 are now involved across close to 60counties!&nbsp; Teri Barr talks with Matt King, CEO of the Hunger Task Force about the efforts.&nbsp; He says feedback is beyond positive by everyone involved.&nbsp;

[TW: Sensitive Topic] Top Tractor Accidents & How To Prevent Them

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