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. 1h ago

    A Late Night Grocery Store Epiphany - National Mustard Museum

    The story begins back in 1986, when Boston Red Sox fan Barry Levenson found himself completely crushed following his team's heartbreaking loss to the New York Mets in the World Series. Consequently, while wandering aimlessly down the aisles of a Woodman's supermarket late at night with tears rolling down his cheeks, Levenson unexpectedly found solace in the condiment section. As Ken Zuckerman—marketing director of fine-foods distributor Paul W. Marks Co. and a trained chef—recounts, Levenson stood before the shelves and heard a whisper from the jars telling him that if he collected them, people would come.  That has turned into the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, WI.  Getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Late Night Grocery Store Epiphany - National Mustard Museum

  2. 7h ago

    Riverboats Watch Fuel And Parents Watch Kids Leave For National FFA Convention

    When the combines have wrapped up the harvest, the real work of marketing all that grain starts to unfold.  Regardless of where it's going, a lot of that grain will travel the Mississippi River.  Kiley Allan catches up with Captain Jimmy "JRock" Cheatam, Hines Furlong Line Inc.  He makes trips up and down the Mississippi daily.  He says recent rains have temporarily relieved drought conditions across the Upper  Mississippi, Illinois, and Ohio rivers, allowing barges to operate  without major tonnage restrictions. Fuel prices are at near-record highs, significantly reducing profit margins for towing companies and raising shipping surcharges for agricultural clients. He also discusses the shortage of available and trained labor. Tonight Wisconsin starts experiencing some dramatic weather changes.  Winds pick up.  Rain moves in and temperatures drop.  Stu Muck says it's only temporary though. Beginning next week, thousands of Wisconsin youth are heading to the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.  If you're a parent that's not familiar with this event, you might worry.  Larry Lee visits with Cheryl Zimmerman, executive director of the Wisconsin FFA Association and also the National Secretary of the National FFA.  She says parents can rest easy that advisors and adult chaperones have things under control, and the National FFA makes a unified effort with Indianapolis to keep kids safe. Milk prices are finally starting to rebound after a trough of tough weeks.  Pam Jahnke finds out why from Owen TeVelde, dairy market advisor with EA Risk.  He says that seasonal buying has finally moved in creating a swirl of activity focused on the holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Riverboats Watch Fuel And Parents Watch Kids Leave For National FFA Convention

  3. 19h ago

    Corn Mazes to Comedy: Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Science to Everyone

    What do corn mazes, bumblebees, comedy, and Wisconsin farming have in common? SCIENCE! The Wisconsin Science Festival is underway, and you don't need a lab coat to join the fun. Festival Director Samantha Mulrooney and Organizer Francesca Long tell Teri Barr how more than 800 events connect agriculture, nature, and everyday life with science -- in communities across the state. The Wisconsin Science Festival runs for 10 days, through October 25, 2026.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Corn Mazes to Comedy: Wisconsin Science Festival Brings Science to Everyone

  4. 21h ago

    Dairy Business Association's Chad Zuleger Discusses Wisconsin Legislative Priorities

    Executive Director Chad Zuleger says several good things were accomplished in the nearly-completed Wisconsin legislative session, but there's still work to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dairy Business Association's Chad Zuleger Discusses Wisconsin Legislative Priorities

  5. 22h ago

    Wisconsin FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman previews the National FFA Convention

    The National FFA Convention begins soon, and Cheryl Zimmerman discusses what happens at convention, as well as how so many students without a production ag background have become involved in their school's FFA chapter for everything from a class that interested them to gaining leadership training.  And for the parents without an FFA or ag background, don't worry about sending your son or daughter to Indianapolis for this event!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wisconsin FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman previews the National FFA Convention

  6. 22h ago

    Giant Pumpkins - 90% Water, 10% Magic

    Someone once told Brian Turner that giant pumpkins are 90% water and 10% magic. While he can confirm that the water content is definitely high, he can't exactly prove that they're magical. However, he says the feeling of a big win at a weigh-off definitely is. Brian lives in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, and has been growing giant pumpkins for six years. For the last four years, he's been trying to grow a pumpkin that breaks the 2,000-pound threshold. After getting as close as 1,986 pounds, he implemented new strategies this year that helped him achieve his goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Giant Pumpkins - 90% Water, 10% Magic

  7. 1d ago

    Child Care During The Harvest - Plus Social Media Stories Shared From The Combine

    Child care in rural communities is a major hurdle for families.  Child care available during the harvest is an outright nightmare.  Jill Welke finds out more about thos challenges and the complex answers from Dr Florence Becot.  Becot is a Rural Socioligist and Lead of the Agricultural Safety & Health Program at Pennsylvania University.   For over 20 years, farm safety experts have argued that one of the best way to prevent farm incidents is through the supervision of children by a dedicated childcare provider off the worksite. Besides connections to the safety of farm children, childcare arrangement also impact farm parents’ productivity and a range of farm business decisions. While farm parents experience challenges accessing and paying for childcare that parallel those of working parents across the United States, there has been little in-depth research examining farm families’ actual experiences with childcare and the types of childcare arrangements and supports that would increase their ability and willingness to use childcare. Becot is working to find answers. You'll start to notice the change in Wisconsin's weather pattern today.  By the time we get to Friday night, almost everyone in Wisconsin will have experienced a frost if not a freeze.  Those are the warning words from Stu Muck.  Wet and cool before the frost though. Wisconsin farmers have been using the mild weather to roll through soybeans.  The latest update from the WI Ag Statistical Service proves that.  Lucas Clayton with Wyffels gives Pam Jahnke an update from the fields.  The good news is that corn is drying down without costing farms energy.  Yields have been better than average from those farms already in that harvest mode.  Paid for by Wyffels. During the harvest, growers aren't just focused on operating combines.  They're also sharing their adventures with thousands if not millions through social media.  Kiley Allan finds out how an Iowa grower began sharing his stories years ago.  While he admits, it's boring to other farmers, his content still attracts thousands that want to know what it's like being that combine operator.  Waiting in line at the elevator.  All daily tasks for most growers that fascinate people that aren't connected to agriculture.  Meet Dan Venteicher of Honey Creek Dairy in northeast Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Child Care During The Harvest - Plus Social Media Stories Shared From The Combine

  8. 1d ago

    Finally - Cheese And Milk Market Moves Positive

    For nearly two months, dairy farmers faced a relentless slide in market values, watching cheese prices stair-step lower week after week. The spot market for block cheddar plunged as low as $1.27, reaching prices not seen in nearly a decade. However, after weeks of grinding lower, the market finally hit a turning point. Extremely low prices triggered a wave of buying activity, driving Class 3 milk contracts sharply higher over consecutive trading days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Finally - Cheese And Milk Market Moves Positive
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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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