MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

Pam Jahnke
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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.

  1. 14h ago

    Maximizing Bulk Potato and Onion Shelf Life

    Whether you're preparing to feed an influx of people during the holiday season or you just like a good deal, it's a great time of year to find bulk potatoes and onions for sale across the state of Wisconsin. Heather Quackenboss joins me; she's a UW–Madison Extension's human development and relationships educator. She has a few tips and tricks to make sure that the multiple pounds of potatoes and onions you just bought don't go bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Maximizing Bulk Potato and Onion Shelf Life

  2. 21h ago

    Heading To The Home Stretch - Brant Smith

    Rain hasn't completely slowed down the corn harvest in Northern Illinois.  That's the word from district sales representative, Brant Smith.  He says the area has enjoyed almost ideal harvest conditions so far even with the light rain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Heading To The Home Stretch - Brant Smith

  3. 22h ago

    Wisconet Gets National Nod And Why Are Investors Leaving Corn-Beans - Heinberg

    Wisconsin's weather mesonet is now recognized on the national scene.  Chris Vagasky, coordinator for the effort, tells Pam Jahnke that the American Association of State Climatologists notified us that after a thorough review of our program, including station siting, sensor performance, station maintenance, quality assurance and quality control, and end-to-end services, that Wisconet has earned the “AASC Recognized Mesonet” designation. He explains that Wisconsin's in a tough spot with precipitation, especially in northern Wisconsin. Rain continues around the state.  Not heavy, but enough to stop field work.  Pam Jahnke gives us a quick, overall update. Knowing what's happening at auctions is interesting to more than just farmers.  Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group explains that their quarterly catalog gets a lot of attention from people like bankers.  He explains the latest installment and what seems to be getting the most attention.  Paid for by Steffes Group. The rural and agriculture voice really matters this election Tuesday.  Animal rights activitist groups have spent big money in several farm states focused on "their" candidates.  Hunter Irhman from the Nat'l Cattlemen's Beef Association explains how they try and counter all that money. Investors have fled the commodities market, but why?  That's the question posed to John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing out of West Bend.  He says the market is also a little jittery pre-election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wisconet Gets National Nod And Why Are Investors Leaving Corn-Beans - Heinberg

  4. 1d ago

    Scott Jacobs with Coupang On Delivering Sartori Cheese To South Korean Consumers

    Scott Jacobs says A-I technology and a world-class logistics system help bring fresh U.S. agricultural goods, including Sartori Cheese right to the doorsteps of consumers in South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Scott Jacobs with Coupang On Delivering Sartori Cheese To South Korean Consumers

  5. 1d ago

    Kids are Growing More Than Vegetables in Wisconsin School Gardens

    The Rooted organization's "Farm to School" program helps students from across the Madison Metropolitan School District really learn where their meals come from by growing their own food. Teri Barr talked with several of those leading these educational efforts during a recent celebration of the program held at Troy Farm Garden on the city's northside. She also finds out how these lessons end up going well beyond gardening, and why other schools are now using this idea as an example.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kids are Growing More Than Vegetables in Wisconsin School Gardens

  6. 1d ago

    UW-River Falls Invests So Students & Faculty Can Flourish

    The University of Wisconsin–River Falls Biology Department is growing in many ways, and of course, I don't just mean plants. Dr. Benjamin J. Crain joins me. He's an Assistant Professor at the University in the Biology Department. He tells me the university is growing in infrastructure that helps support students, researchers, and academics alike. Their newly named Sandra Bowen Biology Greenhouse offers an opportunity to tell a biogeographical story. He tells us that that means several rooms in the greenhouse allow for different biomes to be set. This gives the opportunity to grow and, in turn, learn about plants that aren't traditionally grown in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    UW-River Falls Invests So Students & Faculty Can Flourish

  7. 1d ago

    5(+) Things You Didn't Know About Wisconsin Cranberries

    Cranberries are a traditional staple on Thanksgiving tables, and they’re a staple of Wisconsin agriculture too. Home to over 250 marshes (the official term for ground in Wisconsin where cranberries are grown), Wisconsin produces more than half of the world’s cranberries. Grant Holley, Executive Director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association, sat down with Kiley Allan to share a few things you may be surprised to know about Wisconsin's thriving cranberry industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5(+) Things You Didn't Know About Wisconsin Cranberries

  8. 1d ago

    Port Strike Could Slow Your Packages Plus Getting Everyone In The Same Room

    You just need to look at all the faces in the international visitors lounge during World Dairy Expo to get a sense of how important that show is for education.  Bob Bosold visits with one of the visitors from Brazil looking for knowledge and products.  Guilerme Vartez works with Alta Genetics, and brought 15 dairy producers and technicians to take in the show.  He explains what's influencing the direction of dairy breeding in Brazil.  Weather's a big influence and so is the challenging infrastructure. Wet weather is starting to move its way toward Wisconsin beginning this afternoon.  Pam Jahnke shares a brief weather forecast for the vacationing Stu Muck. Technology is always influencing what happens in agriculture.  Brad Bernhard is the Corn Technical Product Manager for Syngenta at its Research Innovation Center in Malta, IL.  Pam Jahnke made the trip down to look at how a new corn rootworm trait is standing up to pressure.  Bernhard explains that Durastack will be available in 2027, and changes the genetic approach farms can take overcoming the pest.  Paid for by Syngenta.There's storm clouds on the horizon and it's not about weather.  John Herath with the US Meat Export Federation explains that there's a port strike looming that could impact movement of everything from Amazon packages to meat. Getting farmers, researchers and state agencies all into the same room isn't always easy.  Kiley Allan says an upcoming meeting is trying to do just that. Laura Paletta, Co-Chair for the Wisconsin Water and Soil Health Conference, says topics will target cutting-edge conservation practices, including recent cover crop research, nitrogen use efficiency, and innovative manure management techniques like the 360 RAIN system.  They're also offering scholarships to first time attendees to keep the mix going with conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Port Strike Could Slow Your Packages Plus Getting Everyone In The Same Room
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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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