Stephanie Hoff sits down with Alice in Dairyland Sara Hagenow, the official ambassador for Wisconsin's dairy industry, to talk about the state's proudest tradition: butter. Hagenow explains that Wisconsin butter’s superior richness and flavor come from high-quality cream produced by local farms with lush grasslands and dedicated farmers. Beyond its unbeatable taste for baking and cooking, choosing this local dairy product supports the state's $52.8 billion economy and over 120,000 jobs. Shoppers can guarantee they are buying local by looking for the Proudly Wisconsin Dairy Badge or the 55-xxxx plant code on the packaging.

Stephanie Hoff sits down with Alice in Dairyland Sara Hagenow, the official ambassador for Wisconsin's dairy industry, to talk about the state's proudest tradition: butter. Hagenow explains that Wisconsin butter&rsquo;s superior richness and flavor come from high-quality cream produced by local farms with lush grasslands and dedicated farmers. Beyond its unbeatable taste for baking and cooking, choosing this local dairy product supports the state's $52.8 billion economy and over 120,000 jobs. Shoppers can guarantee they are buying local by looking for the Proudly Wisconsin Dairy Badge or the 55-xxxx plant code on the packaging.

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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Wisconsin Butter Makes Everything Better

Agriculture plays a crucial part in the state of Wisconsin's economy, and that's exactly why the folks at the Food and Farm Exploration Center feel it's important to honor the people who make the industry run. Kathleen O'Leary, a member of the board of directors for the Food and Farm Exploration Center, and Amy Wiernik, the donor development director, stopped by to tell us about their Rooted in Gratitude event. It's an annual fundraiser for the Food and Farm Exploration Center. With this year being the first year for the event, Amy and Kathleen sat down to tell me exactly why it's important to the organization.

Agriculture plays a crucial part in the state of Wisconsin's economy, and that's exactly why the folks at the Food and Farm Exploration Center feel it's important to honor the people who make the industry run. Kathleen O'Leary, a member of the board of directors for the Food and Farm Exploration Center, and Amy Wiernik, the donor development director, stopped by to tell us about their Rooted in Gratitude event. It's an annual fundraiser for the Food and Farm Exploration Center. With this year being the first year for the event, Amy and Kathleen sat down to tell me exactly why it's important to the organization.

Rooted in Gratitude Event Celebrates Agriculture

Dean Edge hails from Rimbey, Alberta, Canada. Edge became only the third Canadian to win the World Livestock Auctioneer Champion  contest, which debuted in 1963.  Edge made a trip to Thorp, WI to appear at the Premiere Livestock Auction yard.  Jill Welke had a chance to find out why this young man decided to pursue this field as his career.  

“This world championship might be connected to my name for the next year, but it’s not mine,” Edge said. “It’s ours. I’m going to be working for us for the next year to the very best of my ability to get out there and promote what we do.” As the reigning World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, he will spend the next year driving the custom-wrapped World Livestock Auctioneer Championship pickup all over the country to showcase his talents and promote the livestock industry. Edge can’t wait.

Some storms and strong winds are on the way for the weekend.  Stu Muck estimates rainfall amounts and temps for the weekend.

Coming from a dairy farm in Watertown, Michelle Stangler has a deep skillset to offer as an Alice in Dairyland candidate.  Stangler, a graduate from UW-River Falls, has spent a lot of time traveling the state gathering stories about Wisconsin agriculture.  She's also ventured beyond the state to get perspective on what the state has versus other geographies.  The Alice in Dairyland finale will be Saturday in Wausau.

Greenhouse operators in Wisconsin faced some steep heating bills earlier this year.  For Bergmann Greenhouse in Clayton, WI, starting those plants begins in January.  This operation, located in Polk County, decided it was prudent to try and invest in equipment upgrades.  Focus on Energy became their partner on smart renovations that brought them great rebates, and tremendous energy savings.  Evan Croft, Energy Engineer and Technical Reviewer for Focus on Energy, worked with Jeanne and Invanna Bergmann.  Bergmann's is a six-generation greenhouse operation that pays close attention to details.  Jeanne explains the savings they've witnessed, and the ease they found in dealing with Focus on Energy.  Paid for by Focus on Energy.

 

Dean Edge hails from Rimbey, Alberta, Canada. Edge became only the third Canadian to win the World Livestock Auctioneer Champion&nbsp; contest, which debuted in 1963.&nbsp; Edge made a trip to Thorp, WI to appear at the Premiere Livestock Auction yard.&nbsp; Jill Welke had a chance to find out why this young man decided to pursue this field as his career.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;This world championship might be connected to my name for the next year, but it&rsquo;s not mine,&rdquo; Edge said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s ours. I&rsquo;m going to be working for us for the next year to the very best of my ability to get out there and promote what we do.&rdquo; As the reigning World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, he will spend the next year driving the custom-wrapped World Livestock Auctioneer Championship pickup all over the country to showcase his talents and promote the livestock industry. Edge can&rsquo;t wait.
Some storms and strong winds are on the way for the weekend.&nbsp; Stu Muck estimates rainfall amounts and temps for the weekend.
Coming from a dairy farm in Watertown, Michelle Stangler has a deep skillset to offer as an Alice in Dairyland candidate.&nbsp; Stangler, a graduate from UW-River Falls, has spent a lot of time traveling the state gathering stories about Wisconsin agriculture.&nbsp; She's also ventured beyond the state to get perspective on what the state has versus other geographies.&nbsp; The Alice in Dairyland finale will be Saturday in Wausau.
Greenhouse operators in Wisconsin faced some steep heating bills earlier this year.&nbsp; For Bergmann Greenhouse in Clayton, WI, starting those plants begins in January.&nbsp; This operation, located in Polk County, decided it was prudent to try and invest in equipment upgrades.&nbsp; Focus on Energy became their partner on smart renovations that brought them great rebates, and tremendous energy savings.&nbsp; Evan Croft, Energy Engineer and Technical Reviewer for Focus on Energy, worked with Jeanne and Invanna Bergmann.&nbsp; Bergmann's is a six-generation greenhouse operation that pays close attention to details.&nbsp; Jeanne explains the savings they've witnessed, and the ease they found in dealing with Focus on Energy.&nbsp; Paid for by Focus on Energy.
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Meet Michelle Stangler An Alice Finalist Plus Greenhouse Saves Money In January

Regenerative agriculture is finding favor in the dairy industry.  Stephanie Hoff gets some practical knowledge from Mara Cloutier, program manager, and Jack Herricks, Cashton dairy farmer, of the Dairy Soil & Water Regeneration project.  It's an eight-year, multi-state project that began in 2021, focusing on dairy-heavy states including California, Idaho, Texas, Wisconsin, Vermont, and New York. Major global players like Nestle and Starbucks are involved, signaling an industry-wide urgency to create more resilient supply chains. Dairy Management Inc. provides support through the dairy checkoff program to find better tools for farmers.

Beautiful day on the way for Wisconsin.  Winds settle down and temperatures keep climbing.  Stu Muck says there's a chance of rain creeping in overnight.

Meet Anastasia Poull from Port Washington!  Poull doesn't come from a farming background, but she definitely has found her passion in production agriculture.  During her first four years at South Dakota State University, Poull earned three bachelor's degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science, with two minors in agricultural business and communication studies. Her extracurricular involvement, including the 2020 Wool Judging Team and ambassadorship for the College of Agriculture, helped develop important connections for her Master of Arts in communication and media studies. Through her studies and work opportunities, Poull found a strong disconnect between producers and consumers and hopes to help bridge this gap through agricultural communications.

E-15's year round use was approved by the House yesterday!  Now it's up to the Senate.   Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, explains why this is a game changer for consumers and corn growers.

The cheese export market keeps rocking!  Katie Burgess, dairy analyst with EverAg joins Pam Jahnke to discuss international access that dairy counts on.  How are prices trending with global uncertainty?  Burgess shares some topics to keep an eye on.

Regenerative agriculture is finding favor in the dairy industry.&nbsp; Stephanie Hoff gets some practical knowledge from Mara Cloutier, program manager, and&nbsp;Jack&nbsp;Herricks, Cashton dairy farmer, of the Dairy Soil &amp; Water Regeneration project.&nbsp; It's an eight-year, multi-state project that began in 2021, focusing on dairy-heavy states including California, Idaho, Texas, Wisconsin, Vermont, and New York. Major global players like Nestle and Starbucks are involved, signaling an industry-wide urgency to create more resilient supply chains. Dairy Management Inc. provides support through the dairy checkoff program to find better tools for farmers. Beautiful day on the way for Wisconsin.&nbsp; Winds settle down and temperatures keep climbing.&nbsp; Stu Muck says there's a chance of rain creeping in overnight. Meet Anastasia Poull from Port Washington!&nbsp; Poull doesn't come from a farming background, but she definitely has found her passion in production agriculture.&nbsp; During her first four years at South Dakota State University, Poull earned three bachelor's degrees in animal science, agricultural leadership, and agricultural science, with two minors in agricultural business and communication studies. Her extracurricular involvement, including the 2020 Wool Judging Team and ambassadorship for the College of Agriculture, helped develop important connections for her Master of Arts in communication and media studies. Through her studies and work opportunities, Poull found a strong disconnect between producers and consumers and hopes to help bridge this gap through agricultural communications. E-15's year round use was approved by the House yesterday!&nbsp; Now it's up to the Senate.&nbsp;&nbsp; Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, explains why this is a game changer for consumers and corn growers. The cheese export market keeps rocking!&nbsp; Katie Burgess, dairy analyst with EverAg joins Pam Jahnke to discuss international access that dairy counts on.&nbsp; How are prices trending with global uncertainty?&nbsp; Burgess shares some topics to keep an eye on.

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