We had the chance to catch up with Irene Nielsen, a media intern this again this year, who participated in the Intercollegiate Judging Contest and will be a scholarship recipient at tonight's National Dairy Shrine Banquet. 

We had the chance to catch up with Irene Nielsen, a media intern this again this year, who participated in the Intercollegiate Judging Contest and will be a scholarship recipient at tonight's National Dairy Shrine Banquet.

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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The agriculture world is always changing, and this goes for the inputs as well. Chad Staudinger, the Northern Region Agronomist for Dairyland Seed, explains some of the new and exciting traits they are rolling out. As well as some tips for farmers as they look back on 2024 and move into 2025 preparations.

The agriculture world is always changing, and this goes for the inputs as well. Chad Staudinger, the Northern Region Agronomist for Dairyland Seed, explains some of the new and exciting traits they are rolling out. As well as some tips for farmers as they look back on 2024 and move into 2025 preparations.

Try New Things With Dairyland Seed

While turkey is king over the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s a growing opportunity for other meats to take some of the spotlight. According to economists at CoBank, some consumers have moved away from preparing a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, and ham is capturing a larger share of protein purchases. So today, we ask the butcher what the best options are for preparing ham for the holiday table. Nick Vorpagel joins us at Lake Geneva Country Meats, a third-generation butcher shop. They do custom processing of beef, hogs, and lambs in addition to their retail store. Ham is one of his specialties – and there are multiple cuts out there for you to experiment with. Nick has the details.

While turkey is king over the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s a growing opportunity for other meats to take some of the spotlight. According to economists at CoBank, some consumers have moved away from preparing a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, and ham is capturing a larger share of protein purchases. So today, we ask the butcher what the best options are for preparing ham for the holiday table. Nick Vorpagel joins us at Lake Geneva Country Meats, a third-generation butcher shop. They do custom processing of beef, hogs, and lambs in addition to their retail store. Ham is one of his specialties – and there are multiple cuts out there for you to experiment with. Nick has the details.

Fixing Ham For Thanksgiving? The Butcher Has Tips

Wisconsin agriculture remains a cornerstone of the state's economy, despite facing challenges in 2024. Dr. Steve Deller and Jeff Hadachek, economists with the University of Wisconsin, have released their latest study, The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy,highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities as the state moves toward 2025

Hadachek, in his first year with UW Extension, emphasized the significance of food processing. "Of the $116 billion Wisconsin agriculture contributes to the state economy, $107 billion comes from food processing" he noted. "From cheese makers to cranberry processors, much of the value happens off the farm."

Food processing has grown substantially, increasing from $82 billion in 2017 to $107 billion today. "Labor productivity is rising, but fewer workers are spending money in local economies," said Deller.

Wisconsin agriculture remains a cornerstone of the state's economy, despite facing challenges in 2024. Dr. Steve Deller and Jeff Hadachek, economists with the University of Wisconsin, have released their latest study, <a href="https://aae.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/The-Contribution-of-Agriculture-to-the-Wisconsin-Economy.pdf">The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy, </a>highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities as the state moves toward 2025
Hadachek, in his first year with UW Extension, emphasized the significance of food processing. "Of the $116 billion Wisconsin agriculture contributes to the state economy, $107 billion comes from food processing" he noted. "From cheese makers to cranberry processors, much of the value happens off the farm."
Food processing has grown substantially, increasing from $82 billion in 2017 to $107 billion today. "Labor productivity is rising, but fewer workers are spending money in local economies," said Deller.

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