We’re recognizing Wisconsin farm and homesteads that have been in the same family for more than 100 or 150 years. Today we head to Juneau County, just south of Mauston, to visit with Lee Schnell, the fourth generation on his family’s Sesquicentennial Farm. Lee reflects on a time of living that looks very different from today -- he grew up without c…

It's crazy to think about what our ancestors did to make ends meet during troubling times when there wasn't technology like phones or cars. These are stories that have been passed down through Wisconsin's farming families. We're bringing you another story from this year’s Century and Sesquicentennial Farm honorees. These families will get an award …

Wisconsin is still on guard for avian influenza in both birds and dairy cattle. Bob Bosold visits with WI State Veterinarian, Dr. Darlene Konkle, about how the protocols are working now that fair season is rolling around. Some students are starting to pack up for their return, or beginning, or the campus experience. Aubrey Schlimgen talks to Chelse…

Wisconsin producer-led watershed groups are made up of farmers that are testing out new ideas to preserve the land and water for generations to come. But it doesn't stop there. Stephanie Hoff visits with a watershed groups who has extended an invitation to the nonfarm community for collaboration. Heather Gayton joins us in-studio representing the F…

Wisconsin is hosting the National Brown Swiss Convention for the first time in more than a decade. Josh Hushin is the assistant chair of the National Brown Swiss Convention and past president of the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association. He explains some of the show highlights to Stephanie Hoff. Madison is the host location for the National Junior Angu…

Visiting with families that have farmed the same land for several generations is like taking a step into our state’s history. Jonathan Schaaf in Iowa County is the fourth generation on his family’s Sesquicentennial Farm. He says his great-grandfather bought the land with the intention to mine it. He says lead mines were common in Southwest Wisconsi…

Heather Gayton is a member of the Farmers of The Roche-A-Cri, one of Wisconsin's 47 producer-led watershed groups. She says they're doing something different this year -- reaching out to other environmental groups outside of agriculture. She says inviting them to meetings and farms has helped them build trust, speak each other's language, and mitig…

Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the farm families who grow them. Today, the cherry harvest takes us to Door County where we visit with Jim Seaquist of Seaquist Orchards. They care for 170,000 trees across 1,300 acres around Sister Bay. They harvest up to 15 million pounds of cherries each year. Jim says agricultural …

Barney Creek Livestock, operated by fourth-generation rancher Pete Lannon, is making waves in the agricultural community with their innovative and sustainable ranching practices. Lannon, who began his journey by leasing his parents' ranch, has grown the operation into a thriving enterprise known for its grass-fed beef and unique leasing approach. P…

Agriculture is more than a profession; it’s a way of life deeply rooted in tradition, innovation, and resilience. And in Iowa, one farmer's journey from early partnership to modernizing equipment and embracing conservation efforts embodies the true spirit of farming. Loran Steinlage, is the owner of FLOLO farms and he explains how they have overcom…

Abeer Saha sits down with us at the American History Museum in Washington D.C. He’s a curator of engineering and agriculture. Saha's job is to put together exhibits, collect objects, and do research. He says less than 1 percent of artifacts curators collect are put on display… but today, three tractors made the cut and are in an exhibit along with …

While applying late-season nitrogen is around the corner and an excellent opportunity to maximize yield potential, the risk of crop burn can be a challenge. Fred Nichols, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Huma says their technology allows them to provide farmers with a product that is a safe, cost-effective way to apply nitrogen and boost yield. …

Taking place this week at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison is the National Angus Junior Show. Caitlyn Brandt is the Director of events and Junior Activities for the American Angus Association. She is solely in charge of planning of the show and making sure it runs. Brandt explains how many exhibitors and animals will be partaking in the show an…

Mark McCully is the CEO of the American Angus Association and is attendance at the National Junior Angus Show this week in Madison. McCully touched on his role with the American Angus Association and how its run. Along with their programs and how they've grown over the past year, and how some new programs have been performing as well. He also talks…

Jack Dameron is the Chairman of the Junior Angus Association Board. He is originally from Illinois and the 5th generation on his families beef operation. Attending the University of Illinois helped him prepare for his role of being on the Junior Board. But ultimately hopes he can inspire and leave behind a lasting legacy for other youth in the angu…

Becky Henderson and Mia Beyer are the co-hosts for the National Junior Angus Show taking place at the Alliant Energy Center this week. They both also have roles with the Wisconsin Junior Angus Association. They talk about what the show all entails for the week and what other events are taking place to help showcase the Angus breed. As well as the b…

In an era where sustainable farming practices and mentorship are more crucial than ever, Brooks Farms stands out as a shining example of dedication and innovation. With a rich legacy and a forward-thinking approach, the Brooks family is not only transforming their land but also inspiring a new generation of farmers. Ron Brooks, CEO of Brooks Farms,…

Sweet corn is on the way according to Scott Skelly, 6th generation farmer at Skelly's Farm Market in Janesville. He gives Stephanie Hoff a growing season update. Bill MacFarlane saw his business model literally blow up, after a F2 tornado hit his pheasant operation directly. 4 of MacFarlane's 15,000 square foot barns were tattered. More than 100,00…

A Wisconsin farmer had always envied producers in the West - so he moved. Steve Rooney is a Wisconsin native who just relocated his ranch from Colorado to Montana. Bob Bosold visits with him on the challenges and rewards he sees. Ron Brooks from Waupaca, WI, is a Leopold Conservation Award winner who believes seeing is learning. He takes young farm…

With all the wet weather Wisconsin farmers have endured, many will be considering tiling for the future. Charitee Seebecker learns more about the technology from Troy Aalsma, Sales Representative for Kartechner Brothers LLC.If you're hitting the links this weekend, pause and notice the turf. It's critically important. Darin Bevard is the director o…

Chris Hughen sat down with Austin Jochum to discuss all things movement, exploration, and play. We dive into the importance of incorporating games and play into training, embracing failure, breaking free from constraints, the power of words, creating a positive environment, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OfuG7tuP-zI More ab…

Despite making up 25% of all high school students in Wisconsin, rural students face lower college enrollment rates compared to their non-rural peers. College – 2-year or 4-year – may not be for everyone, but rural students often must navigate planning for after high school without all the information and support they need to determine the best path…

For the first time in over a decade, an international crowd is coming together in the Green Bay area to celebrate the Brown Swiss heritage in Wisconsin. Josh Hushon joins us in-studio, assistant chair of the National Brown Swiss Convention and past president of the Wisconsin Brown Swiss Association. He has the details for this week’s show. He sugge…

Hundreds of thousands of people will head to Washington D.C. this week to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. While they look up to enjoy the fireworks, there’s something else up there that’s a bit harder to see: rooftop farms. Kristof Grina, the co-founder and farm manager at Up Top Acres, says his goal is to restore nature in cities, and they d…

More than 300 agriculture educators and FFA advisors got together to share ideas, resources and support, at the Wisconsin Association of Agricultur Educators(WAAE) summer conference in Oshkosh. Collaboration was a major theme when visiting with instructors. The new president of WAAE, Mary Handrich from Denmark, is continuing to build bridges with l…

Ashley Hagenow from Poynette WI, finishes her year as Alice in Dairyland on July 8th. She recalls lots of fond memories and recaps what her year of service looked like. While also elaborating on what's to come to for the hopes of this program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

With the severe weather surprising many communities in Wisconsin, it's important that farmers and land owners know the NRCS is there. Terry Cosby is the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and was in Madison for the Sand County Foundations National Conservation Symposium. Cosby has been with NRCS for over 4 decades, but continues t…

UW-Madison is celebrating 175 years, and to help celebrate has been on a tour all across Wisconsin. This stop in particular was at the Badger Veterinary Hospital in Janesville. Tod Pritchard works at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association, and helped organized this tour. His hope with this tour was to help people see the direct correlation…

Kristi Thorson is the Associate Dean for the advancement and administration for the Veterinary School of Medicine for UW-Madison. On the Janesville stop for the 175 year tour for UW-Madison she touched on the highly anticipated renovations and improvements that are in play on campus. Some of the renovations including new buildings and facilities to…

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is launching an innovative program to simplify the permitting process for farmers. The Maestro program assists farmers in orchestrating the many steps and processes of obtaining and maintaining a permit. Tim Trotter Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative CEO says this initiative was shaped by the voices of their members and is …

Representative Scott Johnson of the Assembly for the 33rd District, was apart of the Badger Veterinary Hospital tour in Janesville. This tour was put on to celebrate 175 years of UW-Madison. The purpose of the tour was to showcase possible career pathways for students from UW-Madison partnerships. He touches on the significance of medical advanceme…

After a EF-1 Tornado touched down right outside of Marshall, a local Century farm was left in shambles. Klecker Farms was recognized as a Century farm at the Wisconsin State Fair back in 2019. After all these years of many close calls, they were now hit with devastation. Although they don't milk cows anymore, none of the beef cattle on the farm wer…

You may know Meister Cheese for their various products of delicious cheese. But what you may not know is they process whey protein concentrate to create protein products. Muscoda Protein Products is conjoined with Meister Cheese to help process the whey byproduct left from the cheesemaking process. The Meister family created Muscoda Protein Product…

Alice in Dairyland, Ashley Hagenow, is getting ready to pass the duty on to the next "Alice". Jill Welke sits down with Hagenow to recap all her June dairy activities and talk more about what her plans are for the future. Bridget Mason, assistant state climatologist in Wisconsin, explains the severe weather the state's experienced and what July's f…

This past week has seen unprecedented weather activity across Wisconsin, marked by intense heat, high humidity, and severe storms that have brought significant rainfall and caused widespread damage. "We've experienced multiple rounds of storms, producing heavy rainfall, damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail across the state," said Bridgette Mason, As…

Chelsea Wunnicke works for the Wisconsin College Saving Program and helps farm families save for their children's education, such as being a guide for the Edvest 529 program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

Leslie Rather's daughter benefits from the Edvest 529 program with the Wisconsin College Savings Program. She talks about her journey with saving for her daughter's education and how it has impacted all of their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

If you want a farming legacy to last for many generations, it's essential to take good care of the land by using effective conservation practices. Bella Wood, 9th generation farmer of Ute Creek Cattle Company in New Mexico shares her family's success story. While they’re not in Wisconsin–with over 250 years of the Ute Creek Cattle Company, the prac…

No matter what state you call home, conservation is a universal priority for farmers dedicated to preserving the land for future generations. Alice Crothers of Long Green Farms in Maryland sheds some light on how conservation has allowed their family to now be the 8th generation on the farm. The Crothers Family were the 2022 Maryland Leopold Conser…

Big Sky Country is all about cattle. Bob Bosold catches up with fellow farm broadcaster and cattle rancher, Taylor Brown, about how this season's range and markets are doing. With all the wet weather Wisconsin farmers are battling with, fields that have been tiled are paying dividends. Charitee Seebecker learns more about the technology from Troy A…

Chris Hughen sat down with Alec Blenis to discuss all things hybrid training. We dive into common mistakes runners and lifters make when introducing hybrid training, challenging misconceptions and fears, lifting and running form, making training fun, and much more. We hope you enjoy! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/BaRfhrXZFkM More about A…

Wisconsin dairy operators are being asked to finish up their 2024 Dairy Producer Survey before the end of the month. DATCP mailed the survey to licensed producers in late May 2024. The survey includes about 30 questions on various topics including herd demographics, management practices, business structure, labor, and future plans. Survey responses…

The 2024 growing season has not gone according to script in most areas of the state. Even the best laid plans are needing to be revised. Dean Ebert from the West Bend location for Helena Agri, is busy working on those re-writes. Ebert visits with Pam Jahnke about the adjustments that are going on field by field in his territory. He says ultimately …

The phrase "swarms" is catching attention but it's not about insects, it's about new technology. Stephanie Hoff talks to Preston Rice from Madison Drones, about the recent approval to use swarms of drones to address challenges in field crops. There's so many background stories circulating at fairs in Wisconsin. One special story involves Emmet Sadd…

Recorded Date: 31 May 2024 Title: Blow your Brains Out Overview Josh, Kito, and Danno are joined by fellow Java Champion , the maintainer of JReleaser and a Senior Principal Product Manager at Oracle. They discuss new updates to JReleaser, reproducible builds, the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a new free version of Oracle Database, JetBrains Aqu…

It's June Dairy Month -- the perfect time to remind producers that there is a Spanish for Dairy class for farmers and anyone who works with dairy farm employees. Farm and Industry Short Course Outreach Program Manager Heather Gayton has the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

UW-Madison's Farm and Industry Short Course program will be offering a new Farm Electrical Maintenance and Safety short course in July. Participants will learn about the laws, procedures, tools, protective gear, and other basics for staying safe while troubleshooting or maintaining electrical equipment, says FISC Outreach Program Manager Heather Ga…

Unseen for a few years, two major wheat diseases have re-emerged, catching farmers off guard. Damon Smith, UW-Extension Plant Pathologist says he’s starting to see diseases really taking hold and shutting the plants down early. “We’re seeing the resurgence of stripe rust and fusarium head blight (scab),” says Smith. “After several years of relative…

Wisconsin's dairy goat industry also contributes to the state's nickname of America's Dairyland. The Wisconsin Dairy Goat Association traces its roots back to the 1930s. Association Vice President Anna Thompson Hajdik says Wisconsin's dairy goat heritage has gotten a new light in the last decade or so thanks to the development of new products. "You…