Wisconsin hemp growers are facing going out of business if state leaders don't take action to protect them.  Part of the comprehensive compromise bill that got the federal government open again contained language that would shut down the nation's hemp industry by this time next year.  State Senator Pat Testin recognizes the value in the industry and has crafted legislation that would, hopefully, allow the growers and manufacturers to continue.  Pam Jahnke finds out about those efforts, and his recent meeting with WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, over proposed fee increases that would impact the state's livestock industry.

Winter weather advisory out for most of Wisconsin beginning this afternoon.  Stu Muck explains what the next system is bringing in and what we should expect.

Dairy is struggling and it's an odd time of the year for that statement to be true.  Stephanie Hoff talks with Kim Heiman, manager at Nasonville Dairy in Marshfield.  Nasonville focuses a lot of attention on "commodity cheese" which can be marketed through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  He explains how that market's been impacted and what 2026 quarter one looks like.

USDA announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program on Monday.  Pam Jahnke explains the released details and what WI farms will qualify for payments.  She also announces the election results from the 106th annual business meeting of the WI Farm Bureau Federation.  Brad Olsen has been re-elected WFBF President, and Brian Preder has been elected Rural Mutual Insurance President.


Markets are flat in reaction to the USDA aid announced yesterday.  John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss.  He also notes that today we'll get the December World Ag Supply report.  Although not usually a newsmaker - traders may be looking for information.

Wisconsin hemp growers are facing going out of business if state leaders don't take action to protect them.&nbsp; Part of the comprehensive compromise bill that got the federal government open again contained language that would shut down the nation's hemp industry by this time next year.&nbsp; State Senator Pat Testin recognizes the value in the industry and has crafted legislation that would, hopefully, allow the growers and manufacturers to continue.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke finds out about those efforts, and his recent meeting with WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, over proposed fee increases that would impact the state's livestock industry.
Winter weather advisory out for most of Wisconsin beginning this afternoon.&nbsp; Stu Muck explains what the next system is bringing in and what we should expect.
Dairy is struggling and it's an odd time of the year for that statement to be true.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff talks with Kim Heiman, manager at Nasonville Dairy in Marshfield.&nbsp; Nasonville focuses a lot of attention on "commodity cheese" which can be marketed through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.&nbsp; He explains how that market's been impacted and what 2026 quarter one looks like.
USDA announced a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program on Monday.&nbsp; Pam Jahnke explains the released details and what WI farms will qualify for payments.&nbsp; She also announces the election results from the 106th annual business meeting of the WI Farm Bureau Federation.&nbsp; Brad Olsen has been re-elected WFBF President, and Brian Preder has been elected Rural Mutual Insurance President.
 Markets are flat in reaction to the USDA aid announced yesterday.&nbsp; John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend joins Pam Jahnke to discuss.&nbsp; He also notes that today we'll get the December World Ag Supply report.&nbsp; Although not usually a newsmaker - traders may be looking for information.

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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