Labor shortages can be seen across the country, affecting Wisconsin farmers and business owners on more levels than one. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson says heading into this period of stagflation can lead to a long term shortage of workers throughout the economy.

Labor shortages can be seen across the country, affecting Wisconsin farmers and business owners on more levels than one. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson says heading into this period of stagflation can lead to a long term shortage of workers throughout the economy.

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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Worker Shortage Could Bring Stagflation

Rural internet providers are working diligently to install that last mile of broadband, says Garin Mayer, CEO and general manager of Vernon Communications Cooperative.  He defines the last mile as bringing fiber right to your doorstep. In the past six years, VCC has gotten nearly $14 million in grants to bring fiber to about 4,000 rural locations. The projects totaled nearly $23 million. But Mayer says without the support from state and federal broadband grants, rural projects are hard to justify. He also breaks down the timeline from when the grant check is cut to when your home has high-speed internet.

Rural internet providers are working diligently to install that last mile of broadband, says Garin Mayer, CEO and general manager of Vernon Communications Cooperative.  He defines the last mile as bringing fiber right to your doorstep. In the past six years, VCC has gotten nearly $14 million in grants to bring fiber to about 4,000 rural locations. The projects totaled nearly $23 million. But Mayer says without the support from state and federal broadband grants, rural projects are hard to justify. He also breaks down the timeline from when the grant check is cut to when your home has high-speed internet.

What Goes Into Installing Broadband? Rural Provider Explains.

The University of Arkansas released a study this week that shows pesticides advance sustainable agriculture. CropLife America, a trade organization for the organic and inorganic pesticide industry, commissioned the work. Pesticides allow farmers to protect their crops from insects, weeds, and diseases. Communications lead Genevieve O'Sullivan says the study modeled 40 typical farms for corn, soybeans, and cotton across the U.S. testing these commodities with and without pesticides. It included Wisconsin corn and soybeans. The results show that without pesticides, the yields of corn, cotton, and soybeans declined up to 70%. Growing corn, cotton, and soybeans without pesticides resulted in roughly 3 times more land, water, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.

The University of Arkansas released a study this week that shows pesticides advance sustainable agriculture. CropLife America, a trade organization for the organic and inorganic pesticide industry, commissioned the work. Pesticides allow farmers to protect their crops from insects, weeds, and diseases. Communications lead Genevieve O'Sullivan says the study modeled 40 typical farms for corn, soybeans, and cotton across the U.S. testing these commodities with and without pesticides. It included Wisconsin corn and soybeans. The results show that without pesticides, the yields of corn, cotton, and soybeans declined up to 70%. Growing corn, cotton, and soybeans without pesticides resulted in roughly 3 times more land, water, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Are Pesticides A Sustainable Tool? New Study In Favor.

It's almost graduation for a lot of college students on ag campuses across the state.  Charitee Seebecker visits with UW-Platteville School of Agriculture Director, Tera Montgomery.There's no lack of jobs for graduates, but their priorities are interesting when accepting a position.

A small bar/grill in Oneida County has captured the inaugural Wisconsin's Best Beef Burger title.  Pickle's Bar & Grill in Hazelhurst was announced as the winner, and both the WI Beef Council, and the owner operators are thrilled. 

Lauren Siemers from Kiel grew up on the family dairy but didn't immediately see an attractive opportunity to join the farm. So she decided to investigate the marketing side of the industry.  Siemers will be graduating from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in marketing and she's ready to "sell" Wisconsin agriculture as the next Alice in Dairyland.

Zach Bauer, broke analyst with EverAg, steps in to visit with Pam Jahnke.  The market's still talking about HPAI in dairy and beef testing that's ongoing, but now suppliers and processors are more focused on milk production.  He's also keeping an eye on butter.  It's at near record prices, and depending on milk production - it could stay there.

It's almost graduation for a lot of college students on ag campuses across the state.  Charitee Seebecker visits with UW-Platteville School of Agriculture Director, Tera Montgomery.There's no lack of jobs for graduates, but their priorities are interesting when accepting a position. A small bar/grill in Oneida County has captured the inaugural Wisconsin's Best Beef Burger title.  Pickle's Bar &amp; Grill in Hazelhurst was announced as the winner, and both the WI Beef Council, and the owner operators are thrilled. Lauren Siemers from Kiel grew up on the family dairy but didn't immediately see an attractive opportunity to join the farm. So she decided to investigate the marketing side of the industry.  Siemers will be graduating from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in marketing and she's ready to "sell" Wisconsin agriculture as the next Alice in Dairyland. Zach Bauer, broke analyst with EverAg, steps in to visit with Pam Jahnke.  The market's still talking about HPAI in dairy and beef testing that's ongoing, but now suppliers and processors are more focused on milk production.  He's also keeping an eye on butter.  It's at near record prices, and depending on milk production - it could stay there.

Worker Shortage Could Bring Stagflation

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