Best Lancaster Farming Podcasts (2024)

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Strip Rust Found In WI Wheat And Entrepreneurs Rally Lancaster Farm 50:00

4h ago50:00

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Only the third female Master Cheesemaker graduated in the class of 2024. Accomplishing this feat has taken Sarah Greisbach over a decade. Charitee Seebecker captures her story. It took a 12 hour marathon session to allow the House of Representatives to mark up their version of the Farm Bill. Congressman Tracy Mann (R-KS) was surprised by how many p…

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Will the Hemp Industry Survive the Miller Amendment? 58:19

4h ago58:19

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On this week’s hemp podcast we discuss a recent amendment to the House draft of the 2024 Farm Bill known as the Miller Amendment, which was introduced by Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill. The amendment effectively bans all hemp products with any amount of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. Th…

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Local Food Pantries Receive $1,175 To Buy Beef 3:57

2h ago3:57

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The Wisconsin Beef Council presented Feeding Wisconsin with a $1,175 donation. This donation is the result of a fundraiser hosted by the Wisconsin Beef Council to purchase beef for families in need, says communications director Kaitlyn Kesler. For two weeks, WBC sold t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, and sweatshirts that featured beef cuts with the …

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From Grass to Turf: Enhancing the Game Experience for the Mallards 9:13

3h ago9:13

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Warner Park, home to the Madison Mallards and the newly established Madison Night Mares, has undergone a significant transformation, ensuring an enhanced experience for players and fans alike. Under the meticulous care of the Director of Operations, Will Kenne, the park's new artificial turf and innovative field management practices are set to impr…

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Strawberry Season Ahead of Schedule and Financial Insights With Compeer Financial 50:00

3h ago50:00

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Scott Stump, has been appointed to the National FFA’s National Work Readiness Council. What does that mean for our future farmers? Jill Welke has the story. This is the first year in history that games will be played on artificial turf and not natural grass at the duck pond for the Madison Mallards. Will Kenne, Director of Operations of the Madison…

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Why Did Dairy Take A Dive - Katie Burgess 50:00

1h ago50:00

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Broadband expansion continues across the state of Wisconsin, but many feel it's happening at a snails pace. Stephanie Hoff gets the straight story from Garin Mayer, CEO of Vernon Communications Cooperative. He says in the past six years, they’ve gotten nearly $14 million in grants to bring high-speed internet to roughly 4,000 locations. Wisconsin's…

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Spotty Rainfall Disrupts Planting Season 11:45

1h ago11:45

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The 2024 planting season has proven to be exceptionally challenging for farmers across the Midwest due to inconsistent and heavy rainfall, reminiscent of the tumultuous spring of 2019. "Everybody did get rained on, but it was spotty," says Todd Schaumberg, agronomist for Tilth Agronomy. "Some areas received very, very heavy amounts, while others ex…

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Officers Gear Up For State FFA Convention 10:07

21m ago10:07

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Julia Lenz and Parker Litterick, Wisconsin FFA vice presidents, join Aubrey Schlimgen in-studio to reflect on their year in office and what to expect at the 95th annual State FFA Convention June 10-13 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Lenz says the FFA is handing out roughly triple the amount of Blue Jacket Legacy Endowments than years prior…

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Sugar Peas -- How An Air Force Vet Continues To Serve 19:22

3h ago19:22

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We’re heading into hoop houses in east central Wisconsin to get acquainted with a farm family that produces, in their words, green magic. We’re talking about sugar peas. They are fresh, they are green, they are delicious. Sullivan Family Farm in Manitowoc is growing peas among other specialty crops to live a healthy lifestyle and give back to the c…

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The Push-Pull Of Fiscal Policy And Farming - Bill Moore 13:57

4h ago13:57

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If you're wondering what direction the economy is going, or if we're in "good" shape or not, listen in on this conversation with Bill Moore, Chief Risk Officer with Compeer Financial. Economic policies are being discussed and re-discussed in D.C. and across the nation's Heartland. Moore is watching inflation and interest rates. He explains to Pam J…

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Where's That Nitrogen And Herbicide Post Rain - Steve Bailie 4:59

4h ago4:59

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Growers better be asking themselves some important questions. After the rain, where's my nitrogen? After the rain, how far down is that herbicide? Steve Bailie, Branch Manager with Helena Agri in Monroe, WI, says his team is working on finding those answers right now. Bailie says a lot depends on HOW much rain farm fields received and whether or no…

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Set Yourself Up For Success - Steve Bailie 10:16

4h ago10:16

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Having a good game plan before you're rolling with spring planting will pay big dividends. Steve Bailie, Branch Manager in Monroe, WI with Helena Agri is already monitoring insect pressure - well ahead of normal! Bailie relies on his staff to mobilize and troubleshoot with clients on any early spring challenge they're facing. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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"Agri-preneurs" Getting Together This Week 8:52

2h ago8:52

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The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference May 30-31 features presentations and technical programming to help small towns create environments where entrepreneurs can thrive. It includes information on agricultural entrepreneurship or "agri-preneurs". Kyle Vesperman is one of the featured panelists. His family's Century farm in Lancaster …

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Traders Will Watch Weather Updates - Heinberg 50:00

1h ago50:00

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When you think about Wisconsin cash crops - tulips aren't likely on the list. Jody and Aaron Wilhelm in Fall Creek have decided to try and make it a cash crop. Bob Bosold talks to Jody Wilhelm about the path that brought them into tulip production and how they're planning to market the cut flowers and bulbs. The Indy 500 race may have been rain del…

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Wedding Barn Lawsuit Moves Forward And Vilsack Shares Farm Bill Concerns While In WI 50:00

1h ago50:00

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Two Wisconsin wedding barn/event owners are suing the state over a pending law that reclassifies them as "public". Pam Jahnke visits with Lucas Vebber, deputy attorney for the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL). He explains the suit they're bringing versus the state. U.S. Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack, visited Wisconsin on Thursday. He had …

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Vitruvian Farms Bridges the Gap Between Farm and Community 18:46

1h ago18:46

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Two Wisconsin farmers are hoping to make their farm more accessible to the public. Shawn Kuhn and Tommy Stauffer are co-owners of Vitruvian Farms in McFarland. They grow a variety of greens and mushrooms. “We got interested in farming while we were in college together and basically just learned that there’s a lot of problems with the food system,” …

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Dairy Breakfast Season Begins With Nimtz Dairy in Green County 5:43

13h ago5:43

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Wisconsin’s very first dairy breakfast for the year is coming to Green County on Saturday May 25. The Mid-West Farm Report had a chance to visit Nimtz Dairy farm in Monticello, the host of this year’s breakfast. Jeff Nimtz, owner of the farm, shares more about what guests can expect but first he tells us about the history of their farm. The breakfa…

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Largest Brat & Music Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow 6:08

6h ago6:08

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What started as an employee appreciation cookout at Metcalfe’s Market has now become the largest brat and music festival in the world featuring thousands and thousands of Johnsonville brats, among other food and family entertainment. Brat Fest is going on Friday through Sunday at Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Michael Alexan…

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Cicadas Are Here - And Retailers Promoting Dairy - Burgess 50:00

1h ago50:00

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Wisconsin's seen several visitors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture lately. Jill Welke caught up with USDA Under Secretary, Alexis Taylor, discussing specialty crops in Wisconsin and what they're doing to help keep them competitive in a global market. Cicadas have returned to Wisconsin. UW-Extension Entomologist, PJ Leisch, explains the hatch…

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Peonies And A Lady Master Cheesemaker 50:00

1h ago50:00

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Peonies. Beautiful flowers that are turning into a business model for Michele Ovan of Beaver Dam. Stephanie Hoff visits with her about the challenges of establishing the crop, recent weather issues, and the big audiences her fields are expected to attract soon. Ashley Huhn from the Steffes Group joins Pam Jahnke to discuss a dairy dispersal sale co…

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Czech Your Hemp with Hana Gabrielová 40:48

15m ago40:48

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On this week’s hemp podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Czech hemp farmer, consultant and advocate Hana Gabrielová, who started her first hemp company, Hempoint, in 2010 and has been instrumental in developing the hemp industry in the Czech Republic and Europe ever since. More recently, with several American partners she founded KonopiUS, which dis…

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The Road To "Master Cheesemaker" -Sara Griesbach Becomes 3rd Ever Woman Graduate 8:18

2h ago8:18

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Just like the colleges and schools that are wrapping up with graduations, the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Program has another round of graduates. While we have over 1200 licensed cheesemakers in Wisconsin, for those seeking to reach the pinnacle of their craft, the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker certification is the ultimate achievement as Wisconsin…

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Finding The Sweet Spot In Milking Frequency 4:37

2h ago4:37

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The way things used to be – cows were milked twice a day, morning and night. Milking technology has since developed where the cow can decide when and how often she wants to be milked. What does milking frequency mean for milk production? That’s what the UW Dairy Innovation Hub has been exploring. Erin Kammann joins us. She’s a Madison native – educ…

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Veteran Farmer Prepares For Peony Festival 19:01

3h ago19:01

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Welcome back as we introduce you to the bounty of specialty crops that Wisconsin has to offer and the families who produce them. Ovans Peony Farm in Beaver Dam is one of the sweetest-smelling farms you'll visit. Here you’ll find more than 100 varieties of peonies. Michelle Ovans takes some time with us as she prepares for the Wisconsin Arts & Peony…

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'Drone Swarm' Approval -- Another Tool For Farmers 7:23

5h ago7:23

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Instead of multiple tractors driving through farm fields, you may start to see multiple drones. The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA has planted the seeds for multiple large drones to be flown over fields or drone swarms. Preston Rice is the co-founder of Madison Area Drone Service, which specializes in agricultural drones. He says this rule …

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Polite Piloting -- In-Air Etiquette For Drones 4:57

2h ago4:57

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"Midwest nice" now translates to how you pilot your drone. Preston Rice is the co-founder of Madison Area Drone Service. MADS sells and services drone products, specializing in agricultural drones. Rice says as the industry grows, so does the importance of safe and polite flying. He says even though the rules and regulations say you can fly pretty …

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Choose E15 This Summer 5:56

2h ago5:56

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As the driving season picks up between Memorial Day and Labor Day, ethanol producers remind you that you can buy E15 at the pump this summer. Howard Boppart joins us, grain merchandiser with Marquis Energy out of Necedah. He says the news that E15 will be allowed year-round in Wisconsin from here on out is great not just for corn and ethanol produc…

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NASA --Tailored for Farmers 11:11

3h ago11:11

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When you think about NASA, the first images that probably come to mind are astronauts floating in space, rockets launching into the sky, or distant planets waiting to be explored. However, NASA's contributions extend far beyond the realms of space. In fact, they play a crucial role in supporting farmers here on Earth every day. Through advanced sat…

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Sauvola Named Teacher Of The Year - Eat, Sleep, Exercise - Jess Beauchamp 50:00

4h ago50:00

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An agriculture educator from New Richmond has been named Teacher of the Year 2025. Bob Bosold visits with ag education veteran, Rachel Sauvola, about her teaching philosophy. The Rural Main Street Index went negative again in the month of April. Dr. Ernie Goss from Creighton University explains what the index is telling us about current economic co…

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NCFC Urges Congress to Act on Long-Standing Agricultural Issues 9:34

1h ago9:34

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As the voice of farmer-owned cooperatives nationwide, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) is at the forefront of advocating for policies that support the success and sustainability of American agriculture. Chuck Conner, CEO of National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says the pressing issues he’s watching are global competitiveness, t…

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Preparing For June Dairy Month - Erika Schade 4:53

3d ago4:53

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June Dairy Month is right around the corner but it’s a tradition that has been around for decades. Erika Schade, Community and Schools Manager for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin joins us for this month’s check in with dairy checkoff to highlight some of the fun you can experience. But first she shares just how June Dairy Month came to be. See omnystudi…

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WFU Questions Check-Offs And Heat's Coming - Barn Ready? 50:00

41m ago50:00

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Wisconsin's in a pretty good spot when it comes to detection of animal disease, communication about that disease, and mitagating movement of the disease. Stephanie Hoff talks to two state experts. Julie Sweney from the unique Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium, and Adam Brock, food safety director at the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consum…

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NCBA's Policy Agenda 11:35

9m ago11:35

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The farm bill discussion continues on capitol hill. And among those keeping a close eye on policy is the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Association Vice president of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says some of the key things they’re keeping an eye on are critical policy priorities, including the farm bill, tax policy, and emerging issues lik…

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Wisconsin Farm Center -- Another Set Of Eyes On Your Herd 3:43

15d ago3:43

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Part of the Wisconsin Farm Center, the Herd-Based Diagnostics Program helps Wisconsin dairy herds of all sizes and management types. The HBDP provides veterinary consulting and diagnostic testing services to Wisconsin dairy farmers, including issues related to stray voltage. Available at no cost to program participants, the Farm Center's licensed …

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Wedding Barn Lawsuit Moves Forward And Recycling Wind Turbine Blades 50:00

13d ago50:00

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Wedding barns are popular hosts for events across the state but now their future is in doubt. Pam Jahnke talks to Lucas Vebber, deputy counsel for WILL, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty in Milwaukee. He's representing two wedding barns that say a new law that will take effect in 2026 violates the state's constitution. Recycling wind turbine …

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WI High In Congressional Districts And Ag Plus Holy Butter - Tranel 50:00

4h ago50:00

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It's mushroom season in Muscoda! This weekend the community celebrates the fungus with a festival. Charitee Seebecker talks with mushroom master, Tom Nondorf, veteran who helps purchase morel's for the day-long event that benefits the local VFW. The World Food Prize Laureates were announced in Washington, D.C. The two honorees are focused in on pre…

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Fertilizer Institute Shares Top Priorities 8:22

7h ago8:22

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The Fertilizer Institute is expecting good news price-wise for farmers this year. That's according to The Institute’s President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. He says we're heading into a more normal market period, however, he expects strong demand to continue. He added that with that, their biostimulant program is elevating product standards for grower…

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Farm Credit Shares Insight Into current Farm Economy 8:40

8h ago8:40

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Most of us have dealt with our local Farm Credit co-ops at some point. We know they function something like a bank that specializes in ag loans, but do we really understand what they’re doing? Todd Van Hoose, CEO and president of Farm Credit tells us about how they view the current farm economy and how they’re supporting farmers. "The generation on…

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Bear Fiber Weaves American Textiles with Hemp 49:39

2h ago49:39

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On this week’s Hemp Podcast, we talk to Guy Carpenter, founder of Bear Fiber in North Carolina, where he is spinning a blend of hemp and cotton into yarn and making garments like hats, shirts, and socks. “The vision was to incorporate sustainability and longevity into people’s lifestyle,” he said. Bear Fiber developed proprietary methods to produce…

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AFBF Sees A Positive Sign For H-2A Visa Reform 8:39

15h ago8:39

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The American Farm Bureau Federation believes that long-term workforce stability will come through a more streamlined and flexible H-2A visa program. The association says workers should be allowed to continue with an employer for as long as the employer has a need – up to three years. This allows farmers with year-round labor needs, such as dairy fa…

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Good News On Gas Prices 5:42

16d ago5:42

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The good news ahead of the summer driving season is that gas and diesel prices are lower than last year, and Wisconsin prices are below the national average. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at Gas Buddy, a technology company that tracks fuel prices across the U.S. and Canada. He says he's watching a few red flags that could revers…

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Ballweg Ready For Veto Battle 10:55

2h ago10:55

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Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg from Markesan is ready for the conversations happening today at the state capitol. In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, Ballweg cited two specific areas that she believes rural residents will want to watch. First, the ongoing battle over PFAS management. Ballweg says their goal with the veto override on PFAS funding foc…

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Wheat Peaks Trader Attention And So Does Dairy - Heinberg 50:00

1h ago50:00

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The battle continues for acknowledgement and support of reformulated fuels in Washington, D.C. Charitee Seebecker talks to Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, about their strategies to try and get the facts to policymakers. Feed isn't something you think would involve international politics - but it does. Constance Cullman with the American Feed Asso…

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Feed Industry Adapting 12:10

1h ago12:10

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Between the impacts of supply chain disruptions, geopolitical shifts and more, the U.S. animal feed industry is doubling down on its commitment to flexibility, sustainability, and innovation. That's according to Constance Cullman, President and CEO of the American Feed Industry Association. She tells us what she’s keeping an eye on internationally.…

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Meet Mick Homb From FarmFirst And 'Top Chef Effect' Continues 50:00

4h ago50:00

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Mick Hombs begrudgingly took over as General Manager of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative. He's been a part of the milk procurement team since 2019, and was happy to stay in that role. Now, he's using his expertise to move the cooperative forward. He chats with Pam Jahnke. Canadian rail workers are threatening to strike, putting all of agriculture on not…

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Asparagus Farm Kicks Off 2024 Harvest Season Early 7:15

3d ago7:15

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If you like asparagus, this is the year for you! Because this year’s asparagus season is shaping up to be good as harvest is even ahead of schedule. That’s according to Nathan Bula from Spears-R-Us in Adams. Despite early season setbacks caused by unforeseen weather fluctuations, including abnormally warm weather in February followed by frost, Bula…

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Lawmakers Talking Policy In-District 4:57

23h ago4:57

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In the offseason, lawmakers are still at work reviewing the playbook from the previous session and getting the game plan together for the next time they meet. Representative Travis Tranel, chair of the Assembly Ag Committee, says he wants to add ARIP to the next state budget since it's been so popular this year. He says the committee will also revi…

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State Ag Departments Tackle Labor, PFAS & Bird Flu 8:34

3d ago8:34

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture or NASDA represents the ag departments in all 50 states and four U.S. territories. RJ Karney is the senior director of public policy for the NASDA. He says the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak in dairy cattle is taking top priority. But NASDA's attention doesn't stop at animal d…

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Leveling The Playing Field For Flex-Fuel Vehicles 6:57

21d ago6:57

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As the United States works toward reducing emissions, the Renewable Fuels Association doesn’t want biofuels to get tossed aside. Troy Bredenkamp, Senior Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, is focused on ensuring flexible fuel vehicles -- cars that can run on high blends of renewable corn ethanol -- earn the same sustainability credits as…

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Will WI See Tar Spot? Jim Donnelly - DeKalb Tar Spot Research 9:34

1h ago9:34

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Many Wisconsin farmers have had an unfortunate experience learning about tar spot in corn. While there may be little known about the fungus in terms of prevention, DeKalb is conducting research now to try and find a combination of potential genetic answers. Jim Donnelly is a DeKalb Technical Agronomist. Pam Jahnke spoke with him from a farm field i…

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