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

While June is National Dairy Month, July is just as sweet. National Ice Cream Month brings us a great opportunity to celebrate the people and the cows who make the sweet treat possible. We're catching up with just one of those people today. Carolyn Alsteen is a dairy farmer who represents District 2 on Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. She farms in Coleman, Wisconsin. She tells us how she's celebrating National Ice Cream Month. Learn more at wisconsindairy.org. 

While June is National Dairy Month, July is just as sweet. National Ice Cream Month brings us a great opportunity to celebrate the people and the cows who make the sweet treat possible. We're catching up with just one of those people today. Carolyn Alsteen is a dairy farmer who represents District 2 on Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board of Directors. She farms in Coleman, Wisconsin. She tells us how she's celebrating National Ice Cream Month. Learn more at <a href="wisconsindairy.org">wisconsindairy.org</a>.&nbsp;

Ice Cream Month Is "Dairy" Sweet!

This week shows how important animal handling is.  With the weather element included, paying attention to what an animal sees in its surrounding is critical.  Bob Bosold talks with one of the industry leaders in that field.  Dr. Temple Grandin.  Grandin explains her focus when it comes to animal handling systems, and some of the simple things that can often be overlooked by farmers.  

Temperatures may be a few degrees cooler today, but you won't notice much of a change with the smoke.  Stu Muck steers us through what the weekend has in store for with weather.

Beginning on Tuesday, Wisconsin is implementing some new restrictions on animals coming into the state from areas affected by New World Screwworm.  Teri Barr listens to what WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, has to say about the plan.

Dairy farmer Mitch Breunig is one of those that's been spending long hours trying to keep his cows comfortable.  Breunig owns/operates Mystic Valley Dairy in Roxbury.  He tells Pam Jahnke that every piece of technology from high capacity fans to sprinkler systems has been key.  He even has deployed "fitbits" for cows to monitor their respiration and feed intake.

As the 2026 WI Farm Technology Days show drew to a close in Stratford, questions were already popping up on where the show will be in 2027.  Pam Jahnke talks with Janet Keller, show general manager, about that point and others.  Keller says they've got plenty of farms interested in hosting future shows, and she says the restructure they implemented three years ago is helping.ed

This week shows how important animal handling is.&nbsp; With the weather element included, paying attention to what an animal sees in its surrounding is critical.&nbsp; Bob Bosold talks with one of the industry leaders in that field.&nbsp; Dr. Temple Grandin.&nbsp; Grandin explains her focus when it comes to animal handling systems, and some of the simple things that can often be overlooked by farmers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Temperatures may be a few degrees cooler today, but you won't notice much of a change with the smoke.&nbsp; Stu Muck steers us through what the weekend has in store for with weather.
Beginning on Tuesday, Wisconsin is implementing some new restrictions on animals coming into the state from areas affected by New World Screwworm.&nbsp; Teri Barr listens to what WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, has to say about the plan.
Dairy farmer Mitch Breunig is one of those that's been spending long hours trying to keep his cows comfortable.&nbsp; Breunig owns/operates Mystic Valley Dairy in Roxbury.&nbsp; He tells Pam Jahnke that every piece of technology from high capacity fans to sprinkler systems has been key.&nbsp; He even has deployed "fitbits" for cows to monitor their respiration and feed intake.
As the 2026 WI Farm Technology Days show drew to a close in Stratford, questions were already popping up on where the show will be in 2027.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke talks with Janet Keller, show general manager, about that point and others.&nbsp; Keller says they've got plenty of farms interested in hosting future shows, and she says the restructure they implemented three years ago is helping.ed

WFTD  Searches For Next Host And WI Has New Requirements On Imported Animals

Wisconsin is tightening import requirements for livestock and other warm-blooded animals entering the state in an effort to keep the destructive New World screwworm (NWS) from reaching farms and rural communities.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a temporary order which adds new health requirements for animals coming from states with active NWS-infested zones. The order takes effect on Tuesday, July 21, and will remain in place until it is lifted by the Wisconsin state veterinarian.

Teri Barr explains some details with Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Randy Romanski.

Wisconsin is tightening import requirements for livestock and other warm-blooded animals entering the state in an effort to keep the destructive New World screwworm (NWS) from reaching farms and rural communities.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a temporary order which adds new health requirements for animals coming from states with active NWS-infested zones. The order takes effect on Tuesday, July 21, and will remain in place until it is lifted by the Wisconsin state veterinarian.
Teri Barr explains some details with Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Randy Romanski.

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

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