Best Josh Timm Podcasts (2024)

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Twin Brook Dairy Ed Moucha & Sons - Chippewa County Century Farm 7:53

3h ago7:53

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Megan Moucha and her grandfather worked on the Century Farm application together. Unfortunately, her grandpa passed before they accepted the award. But he was there in spirit -- and in a frame (pictured). Megan tells Mid-West Farm Report about her family's Bohemian heritage that led them to Cadott in Chippewa County. Megan, the fifth generation, sa…

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Patten Family Farms - Chippewa County Sesquicentennial Farm 13:48

3h ago13:48

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Ron Patten is the fourth generation on his family's Sesquicentennial Farm that is 152 years old this year. He says since the beginning, when his ancestors cleared the land and built a home, the farm had been a team effort. Even in close quarters, family members have been pitching in since the beginning to continue the farming tradition in Boyd, loc…

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Local Farms Fuel School Nutrition 9:46

3h ago9:46

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North Crawford School District is making strides in enhancing the quality and sustainability of its school meals by incorporating locally sourced ingredients. The initiative began as a response to the disruptions in the food supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a significant shortage of food in grocery stores and schools alike…

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WI To Host National 4-H In Madison & Wraps Up Livestock Event In Lancaster 49:48

17m ago49:48

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Wisconsin 4-H Foundation President Charlie Crave says you do not want to miss the upcoming National 4-H Dairy Conference in Madison the first week of October. He says this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for youth interested in agriculture. We introduce you to Sesquicentennial Farm in Seymour. Fifth-generational Brittney Muenster says exploring …

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Jane Casper Jackson County Century Farm 4:01

22m ago4:01

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The Casper family’s century-old farm in Jackson County, Wisconsin, holds a deep legacy of resilience and love. Established in 1919, the farm has witnessed countless hardships, from the Great Depression to the daily struggles of farm life. Jane Casper fondly recalls her grandmother's unwavering strength, running the farm alone while her grandfather …

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Dairy Price Support To Last? Ever.Ag Joins Us This Morning 49:46

4h ago49:46

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Ed Elfmann with the American Bankers Association, says the ACRE Act would help lower lending costs for farmers, ranchers, and rural residents. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival highlights a heritage breed for the first time and is excited to celebrate a milestone with the Crook & Whistle Sheep Dog Trials. Ben Jarboe takes us to a hemp plot in Arl…

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Stop 4 Of 12 -- State Office Candidate Farm Tours 6:25

1h ago6:25

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The Wisconsin Ag Coalition’s regional "Engage with Agriculture Series" events allow candidates running for state office this fall to visit farms, agri-businesses, and agricultural processing facilities to gain first-hand insight into modern agricultural production and practices. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Director of Government Relations Jaso…

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Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Looks Forward To A Banner Year! 10:51

2h ago10:51

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The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is celebrating 22 years -- Sep. 6-8 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Festival Coordinator Hedge Becker says the Leicester Longwool Card Grading Event is new this year, one of the first of its kind in the Midwest. There will also be several educational sessions offered by the Leicester Longwool pr…

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Springs Creek Cattle: 2024 Cattlemen of the Year 10:28

3h ago10:28

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Spring Creeks Cattle Company has been selected as the 2024 Cattlemen of the Year by the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association. With a legacy of excellence since 1992, this family-run operation has set a benchmark in cattle breeding and feeding, specializing in Limousin, Red Angus, and Black Angus breeds. Known for their high-quality genetics and commit…

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Crafting Ice Cream, Auction Excellence & Calf Welfare 50:15

4h ago50:15

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When it comes to ice cream, everyone has a favorite flavor that brings back fond memories. But what many don’t realize is the incredible amount of work and innovation that goes into creating these delicious treats. Andrew Riley, Kwik Trip Dairy Production Manager, and Katarina Nemitz, a food scientist in the R&D department join Charitee Seebecker t…

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Grain Prices In A Slump & Heat Wave Has Implications 49:50

1h ago49:50

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Fifty million dollars is going to improve agricultural roads. Mike Koles with the Wisconsin Towns Association says in one application, the Agricultural Road Improvement Program would save the area farms 17 miles of travel per trip. Northern Montana might see snow this week. Pam Jahnke's Farm Tour in Alaska is seeing 60s and rain. But here in Wiscon…

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Meat Market Update 9:17

1h ago9:17

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The meat markets are having some interesting things happening as cattle numbers are down, but the weights are staying steady, and pork is strong, and lamb is also holding steady, which is unusual for this time of the year. Jeff Swenson a livestock and meat specialist with DATCP gives his insight on these markets and what we may expect in the future…

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Wyffels At Work In The Field & Community 6:18

5h ago6:18

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Wyffels Hybrids is about to kick off its seed harvest as its farm clients prepare for the corn harvest later this fall. Sales Development Manager Dave Rolli reflects on the growing season and predicts a bullish corn crop this fall in Wisconsin. In the meantime, Wyffels has expanded its partnership with Farm Rescue as the nonprofit just announced it…

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Sue & Steve Galoff Pierce County Century Farm 2:33

7h ago2:33

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Steve Galoff shares the story of his family farm in Pierce County See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Gina Schreiber Dodge County Century Farm 3:05

7h ago3:05

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Gina Schreiber shares the story of her family farm in Dodge County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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William & Diane Wipperfurth - Dane County Century Farm 2:28

7h ago2:28

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Diane & William Wipperfurth share the story of their family farm in Dane County See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Carl Anderson - St. Croix Sesquicentennial Farm 1:49

7h ago1:49

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Carl Anderson Shares the Story of his family farm in St. Croix County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Chocolate School, 4-H Growth, and Dairy Support 50:00

2h ago50:00

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In Madison we have Babcock Hall which is famous for ice cream, but at Utah State University, they have an Aggie Chocolate Factory. This is the only chocolate type curriculum in the world. Andrea Leduc joins Bob Bosold to share more about this unique offering. According to the latest Wisconsin 4-H impact report, membership has grown to more than 26,…

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Wade Peterson, Baraboo, Helped 26 Families Through Farm Rescue 5:36

6d ago5:36

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And he says it's rewarding work. He takes two weeks of vacation to help out families in need. Farm Rescue is now serving Wisconsin. This nonprofit serves farm families who have experienced an illness, injury, or natural disaster. The volunteers help with planting or harvesting, hauling, or livestock feeding, to name a few. Peterson has been volunte…

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Schley Family Century Farm & Soybean Yield Contest Ahead 50:00

3h ago50:00

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Tera Montgomery, school of agriculture director at UW-Platteville joins Ben Jarboe to share more about some of the dairy hub fund research that UW-Platteville is conducting and what enrollment looks like for this fall. Patrick Schley is celebrating his family's Centennial Farm in Door County for our Farm salute Friday. He tells us the story of how …

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Hop Harvest Underway At Four Winds Farm 17:00

3h ago17:00

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Here in Wisconsin, beer is something we know and love. But you can’t have flavorful, aromatic beer without a very important specialty crop -- hops! August is a busy time of year in the hop yard. This is when the cones come off the vine and go to the brewery. But it’s more complicated than that. Today we’re heading to Four Winds Farm in Fitchburg wi…

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4 Wheel Drive Tractors See an Increase in Sales 10:36

4h ago10:36

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4 Wheel Drive tractors have become a hot commodity the past few months with new technology and increased horsepower. Curt Blades, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors and Product Leadership, shares some of the possibles causes for this increase in sales and some advice for how farmers should go about …

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Sheriff's Office Outlines Cattle Theft Investigation & Prevention 12:42

2h ago12:42

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Imagine waking up one morning to start chores, you go out to check the beef cattle and find that not all of your animals are where they should be. Some of your animals have vanished. While it’s not common in Wisconsin to experience a large cattle theft, it’s a nightmare turned reality for some ranchers. Just this spring, $20,000 worth of livestock …

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From Hives to Herds -Honeybees, Dairy Goats, and Milk Production Trends 50:00

5d ago50:00

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Some of the hardest working animals are honeybees. Jill Wielke is joined by Jon Logterman of the WI Honey Producers Association to shed some light on how these worker bees are doing. The American Dairy Goat Association is hosting its national convention in Wisconsin for the first time since 2006. It'll be October 19-25 at the Grand Geneva Resort in…

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Chris Ritscher- Buffalo County Century & Sesquicentennial Farm 5:57

5d ago5:57

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Chris Ritscher Shares the story of his farm that has been around since 1854 and some of the memories he made there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Turning Dairy into Distinctive Spirits 10:18

7h ago10:18

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Wisconsin’s rich dairy history is finding new life in a unique and flavorful way, thanks to a local distillery that is incorporating milk sugar, a byproduct of cheese production, into their spirits. This innovative approach not only supports the local dairy industry but also adds a distinct character to the final product. The distillery sources its…

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Brittney Muenster - Outagamie County Sesquicentennial Farm 10:07

7h ago10:07

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Here at the Mid-West Farm Report, we are celebrating families that have farmed the same land for more than 100 or 150 years. Today, we visit with a Sesquicentennial dairy farm in Seymour in Outagamie County. Brittney Muenster is the fifth generation and continues to dairy farm today. She says the farm didn’t start out as a dairy 150 years ago. Tryi…

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Joan Staffon -Century Farm Clark Co. 12:03

8h ago12:03

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Joan Staffon shares the history of her century farm. As well as the memories from growing up and living on the farm through the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Apples Catch A Sunburn & Meat Processors Enroll In New Classes 49:48

11h ago49:48

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There's over 500 meat processors in Wisconsin ranging from small family butchers to mid and larger sized processors. The WI Meat Processing School is designed to keep that industries talent pool robust. Dr. Jeff Sindelar tells Pam Jahnke about the school and the latest status on the state's industry. There's a big dairy farm sale coming up next wee…

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Milwaukee Mile Improvements & ARIP - Sen. Joan Ballweg 7:57

3h ago7:57

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In our monthly chat with WI Senator, Joan Ballweg, Pam Jahnke learns that the state's investing a little improvement money in the Milwaukee Mile. That fixture in the middle of the WI State Fair Park, is looking forward to enhanced race opportunities and needs a few upgrades. Speaking of upgrades, Ballweg also highlights the incredible interest and …

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Field Reps Make A Difference - Barb Grzywinski 10:08

6d ago10:08

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Keeping the confidence of consumers is a job for all dairy producers, and they teams they rely on. One member of that team should be your dairy field representative. Today, Pam Jahnke visits with FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Field Rep., Barb Grzywinski from Eden. The FARM program recently revised some of their guidelines for dairy farmers and how th…

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Lucille & Bob Accola - Buffalo County Sesquicentennial Farm 14:01

11h ago14:01

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A Wisconsin family farm can be a time capsule, especially when the same family has been farming the land for more than 150 years. Bob and Lucille Accola in Buffalo County take pride in showcasing how farming was done in the early days. Lucille is the third generation on her family’s Sesquicentennial farm. She and her husband tell us the farm story,…

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Secretary Vilsack: Wisconsin Setting 'Climate-Smart' Example 8:22

15h ago8:22

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Milwaukee this week to host an Investing in America Town Hall. He highlighted investments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative. Wisconsin has 28 climate-smart projects that are engaging hundreds of farmers across 46 major commoditi…

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David Heinrich Manitowoc Sesquicentennial Farm 5:52

6d ago5:52

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David Heinrich shares the history of his farm that dates back to 1864. He also shares some stories that he remembers from his years of living and working on the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Jonathon Lutz - Portage County Century Farm 9:32

6d ago9:32

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Jonathon Lutz shares the history and his memories of his family farm that is celebrating their 100th year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Numbers Could Get Bigger - Plan For It Now - Heinberg 50:00

3d ago50:00

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Harvest is approaching, and for some Wisconsin corn growers it can't come quick enough. Stephanie Hoff talks with UW-Extension Plant Pathologist, Dr. Damon Smith, about the potential for tar spot in corn. This disease can literally level a corn field in just a few days if the infection's bad enough. Rushing Waters in Palmyra is finding success rais…

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ARIP - First $50 Million Out The Door 50:00

5h ago50:00

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The 2024 WI Farm Technology Days show is in the rear mirror and now we're looking ahead to 2025. Bob Bosold talks with Brad Clinton, one of the family members of the Clinton Family Farm hosting the 2025 show. It's the third time this family has stepped up to host. The first $50 million of Ag Road Improvement Funding is headed to the country to impr…

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FFA Foundation Packer Watch Party At Pambeau 50:00

5h ago50:00

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Four Wisconsin corn mazes will focus on the upcoming draft in Green Bay. Sheila Everhart, executive director of the Wisconsin Ag Tourism Association, joins Pam Jahnke to discuss the themes and economic impact expected. The Mid-West Farm Report's happy to be co-hosting a WI FFA Foundation Packer Watch Party on September 6th. Pam and Stu Muck discuss…

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DFW Enhances Farmer Communication and Outreach - Liza Schlintz 6:25

10d ago6:25

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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is dedicated to ensuring that dairy producers across the state are well-informed and engaged. Through a range of innovative communication strategies and outreach programs, DFW aims to keep farmers updated on the impact of their contributions and the organization's ongoing initiatives. Liza Schlintz, Farmer Communications …

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What to Expect At the Upcoming National 4H Dairy Conference 9:11

7h ago9:11

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Charlie Crave, the president of the Wisconsin 4H Foundation, gives a look at the history of the conference and insight on what to expect from it this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Draft Theme Infuses Corn Mazes And Holding $2 Cheese Key 50:00

5d ago50:00

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's making some adjustment to the farm loan program available through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Pam Jahnke gets some details from Gene Schreifer, state executive director of Wisconsin's FSA offices. He says it's all about becoming more customer focused and friendly. The Wisconsin Ag Tourism Association is launc…

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What's New in the UW-Platteville Ag Program 11:44

8d ago11:44

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Tera Montgomery, the School of Agriculture director at UW-Platteville, gives a look into the research being done with the dairy hub funding. As well as what fall enrollment is looking like for the ag program this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Getting Ready For Fall Ag Enrollment At UW-Platteville And Ticks 50:00

2h ago50:00

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Ticks - they may be irritating but they're also dangerous. Stephanie Hoff finds out about a tick collection campaign happening at the Marshfield Farm Medicine Center with researcher, Alex Lin. There's a big auction coming up next week involving a large dairy outside of Madison. Randy Cath with the Steffes Group, explains all the options that are be…

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Corn Mazes Promote Upcoming Draft 10:20

3h ago10:20

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Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is excited for the opportunity to combine football and fun to drive more families to explore Wisconsin farms. Four farms on the corridors leading to Green Bay will feature a draft theme in their corn mazes this fall. Agricultural tourism provides opportunities for families to have authentic experiences fil…

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Soybeans Under Pressure and Drone Etiquette 50:00

13d ago50:00

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A few weeks ago the West Madison Research Station fell victim to a fire that destroyed one of their storage sheds. This fire was very similar to one that took place at the Arlington Research station 2 years ago. Mike Bertram is the superintendent of the Arlington research station and joins Ben Jarboe to explain how they were able to recover. Michae…

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Heritage Breeds Are Becoming Rarer Every Day 15:33

18h ago15:33

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Jeanette Baranger with The Livestock Conservancy was able to explain what a heritage breed is and what they are doing to preserve the ones that are left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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WI Farm Tech Hours Away And Dairy Products Bring Good News 50:00

24h ago50:00

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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days starts on Tuesday in Chippewa County. Jill Welke visits with Jerry Clark, UW-Extension Crops & Soils Agent and volunteer in the rural living tent. He says they've jammed a lot of unique Chippewa County agriculture elements in just that one spot. You may need bug spray if you're attending WI Farm Tech Days. Charitee Se…

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Rural Banks Push For Legislation To Lower Interest Rates 7:53

12d ago7:53

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In the United States, 80 percent of banks have agriculture in their portfolio. And these banks are hoping to get a bill through Congress to give them some tax relief in order to lower costs for their rural customers. Ed Elfmann, senior vice president of agriculture and rural banking policy for the American Bankers Association, says the “ACRE Act” w…

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Creating Farm Family Harmony Through Conversation 12:25

14d ago12:25

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Elaine Froese is a farm family transition expert from Manitoba Canada where she grew up on mixed farm. And today her husband and son farm 5,000 acres of certified seed crops. Her passion to coach farm families and start to speaking career came from experiencing her own hardships of transitioning their farm. In 1998 Elaine and her family sat down to…

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History Is Alive At Badger Steam & Gas 6:08

4d ago6:08

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On Aug. 16-18, join the Badger Steam & Gas Engine Club for its 61st annual show in Baraboo! The club is bringing together enthusiastic exhibitors to continue the mission of preserving agricultural and industrial heritage. This year’s feature is J.I. Case. Club President Steve Roudebush sits down with Mid-West Farm Report intern Elizabeth Schoeneber…

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