Best Josh Timm Podcasts (2024)

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Richard Ladwig - Oconto County Centennial Farm 7:34

22h ago7:34

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Richard and his wife Susan are celebrating two Centennial farms in the family this year -- located next door in Oconto County. The farm we're talking about today belongs to Richard's side. These stories are brought to you courtesy of Compeer Financial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Raymond Lamboley - Dane County Sesquicentennial Farm 5:21

4h ago5:21

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Today we’re visiting with Raymond Lamboley. He’s the third generation on his family’s Sesquicentennial Farm recognized by the state of Wisconsin. The Lamboley family farm is located outside of Belleville in Dane County. He tells us how times have changed in the 150 years his family has been on the land, including when they got electricity, indoor p…

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Sprang Farms - Manitowoc County Sesquicentennial Farm 7:18

4h ago7:18

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Here at the Mid-West Farm Report, we’re celebrating farm and homesteads that have been in the same family for more than 100 and 150 years. And we’re bringing these stories to you courtesy of Compeer Financial. Today we’re catching up with Kevin Sprang, the fourth generation of Sprang Farms in Two Rivers. This Sesquicentennial Farm grows row crops a…

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Robert Sandman -La Crosse County Century Farm 5:19

5h ago5:19

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Robert Sandman's family century farm in Bangor, La Crosse County, has a rich history that dates back to his grandfather's arrival from Germany in 1882. His grandfather purchased the land in 1921 and 1924, establishing a farm that initially raised a mix of animals, including pigs, chickens, and cows. Robert's father passed away suddenly in 1978, lea…

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Farmers Advised: Don’t Rely on Last Year’s Winter 5:12

5h ago5:12

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As farmers gear up for the fall harvest and prepare for the colder months ahead, understanding the latest weather patterns and forecasts is crucial. With changing conditions and unpredictable trends, insight from experts like Wisconsin State Climatologist Steve Vavrus offers valuable guidance for the agricultural community. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Improving Digestibility Of Corn Silage 6:43

1h ago6:43

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Dairy nutritionist Henry Holdorf, Purina Animal Nutrition, says this year, corn silage is variable due to when you planted your corn. He is noticing lower fiber digestibility, specifically neutral detergent fiber (NDF) digestibility. NDF digestibility is important because it can help determine how well a cow can use feed material, which can positiv…

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Soybeans Come Early To A Bearish Market 5:20

24m ago5:20

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It's full steam ahead in the field as soybeans mature earlier than expected. This is according to senior grain merchandiser Josh Grunnet out of Cottage Grove. He says they're still clearing out old crop to get ready for what could be a near-record harvest. Unfortunately, the timing of supply -- an early crop -- is a bearish signal. Rapid harvest of…

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Despite HPAI WDE Numbers Look Great - Interest Rate Drop Influences Dairy 50:00

1h ago50:00

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This is the time of the year when all the hard work that gardeners and farmers of all types see their efforts pay off. Pam Jahnke visits with Liz Lyon, vegetable farm manager at Gwenyn Hill Farm in Waukesha. This farm is more than 400 acres strong in a largely urban setting. Lyon has 12 acres dedicated to intensive production of organic vegetables.…

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WI Soybean Harvest Update And Research To Help - Dr. Shawn Conley 7:40

8m ago7:40

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Pam Jahnke sits down with Dr. Shawn Conley, UW-Extension Soybean Specialist to discuss his Wisconsin soybean harvest observations so far. Conley says he's pretty confident the state's overall yields will be down compared to a year ago, and cautions operators to be careful with settings on combines to make sure they're getting every bean they've gro…

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Favorable Diesel Outlook From CHS 7:51

17m ago7:51

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Jason Schwantz, senior vice president of energy with CHS, says he has a favorable outlook for diesel prices into the fall for two reasons. One is that refineries have been running at "historical highs" increasing supply. The other is that a weaker economy is keeping diesel demand stagnant, meaning the supply stays high. Diesel prices could rise if …

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Cheese Days Celebrates WI Heritage - Yodeling & Polka Included! 5:39

3h ago5:39

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Original cheese recipes, yodeling, Master Cheesemakers, polka dancing... it'll all be on display at Green County Cheese Days Sep. 20-22 in Monroe. Cheese Days King Tony Zgraggen and Queen Esther Zgraggen expect more than 100,000 people from across the country to celebrate. What's in store? Shopping, eating, drinking, dancing, and singing. It celebr…

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Cheese Fair Off the Square: A Taste of Wisconsin -Rachel Kerr 5:12

2h ago5:12

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Wisconsin’s love for cheese is set to shine once again as the highly anticipated "Cheese, Fair Off the Square" event returns to Madison. With an expanded lineup of cheesemakers and a new location, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better, drawing thousands of cheese enthusiasts from across the region. Rachel Kerr, Vice President of Brand …

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UW-River Falls CAFES Sees Change In Demographic And World Beef Expo Is Coming Up 48:52

5h ago48:52

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With the new school year under way UW-River Falls is seeing an interesting change of demographics in their College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). Charitee Seebecker talks to the CAFES Dean Mike Orth on what he is noticing. The World Beef Expo is coming up this weekend and it coincides with the Harvest Fair at State Fair Pa…

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The Science of Cow Burps 8:03

17h ago8:03

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People are paying attention to dairy cows in a way you wouldn’t expect—by analyzing their burps! It may sound strange, but at UW-Platteville, groundbreaking research is using high-tech tools to track the gases cows emit and what that means for both their health and the environment. Dr. Ryan Pralle, Assistant Professor of Animal, Dairy, and Veterina…

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Soybeans Go With You To Work & School 5:38

2h ago5:38

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You might be driving by soybean fields on your commute to work or to school... but your connection to soybeans goes further than that. It just so happens that soybeans are a big part of the products that we use every day in the office and in the classroom. Sara Stelter is a Wisconsin soybean farmer and a director on the United Soybean Board. She te…

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Crop Insurance - Options, Deadlines & Insights This Fall 11:44

3h ago11:44

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Crop insurance deadlines are coming, and it might influence what you’re doing in the field this fall. Jessica Sarbacker is a vice president and crop insurance manager at Lake Ridge Bank covering the southern half of the state. She says it’s not uncommon for your plans to change in between the planting season and the harvest. (Thanks, Mother Nature)…

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Wisconsin State FFA Goals and Compeer Farm Friday 50:00

1h ago50:00

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The Wisconsin State FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman talks with Jill Welke about new charters, teacher changes and numbers, as well as the FFA's goals and Challenges. It is a Compeer Farm Friday and we hear from Bruce Peterson of Fair Oaks Farms in Fond du Lac County. He gives the story of his farm and what some of his fondest memories are. …

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Classroom Mascot? How About a Dairy Calf! 6:30

11h ago6:30

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Why settle for a typical classroom pet when you can adopt a cow for free? Say goodbye to the guinea pig and hello to a 100-pound dairy calf as your new classroom mascot through the Adopt-A-Cow program. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy are thrilled to announce the return of the Adopt-A-Cow program. This engaging initiative offers classr…

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Porter's Patch Happy With Pumpkins & Draft-Themed Corn Maze 19:09

7d ago19:09

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We’re kicking off the fall ag-venture season here in Wisconsin, and what better way to do that than at a pumpkin patch? Today we head to a celebration in Bonduel called Farmtoberfest at Porter’s Patch. Troy Porter is our guest today who is gearing up for opening day on Sep. 20. He’s harvesting pumpkins now, and says he's happy with this year's crop…

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Largest Beef Producer In Alaska And WI Bear Population 50:00

21h ago50:00

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The largest beef producer in Alaska markets about 600 animals a year. Scott Mugrage from Delta Junction tells Pam Jahnke that he'd love to market more animals but Alaska's infrastructure for processing just doesn't exist. Four finalists have been named for the 2024 WI Leopold Conservation Award. Bartling's Manitowish Cranberry; Full Circle Farm; Jo…

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Demand For Stock Dogs May Grow With Solar Grazing 7:33

5d ago7:33

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The sport of herding sheep with stock dogs is not going away any time soon. This month, the Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trials competed for their 21st year in Wisconsin. It attracted more competitors than in years past. John Wentz organizes the competition. When he’s not helping at a stock dog trial, he’s raising the sheep to help train handlers and …

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Bears: Plentiful but Elusive 21:10

3d ago21:10

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The USDA is estimating there to be over 24,000 bears in Wisconsin, and they're tracking them further and further south in the state. Randy Johnson, a large carnivore specialist in the state, explains what hunters should expect this season. As well as how they get their data, and how to prevent human-bear conflicts. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Paul Margan - Grant County Century Farm 3:57

2d ago3:57

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The Margan family farm in Grant County, Wisconsin, has a rich history spanning over a century. Purchased by Paul's father in 1924 from his grandfather, the 120-acre farm originally featured a log cabin, a granary, and a chicken house. In 1935, the log cabin was replaced with a new house. The farm operated as a dairy farm, with Paul's mother raising…

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Affordable And Accessible Housing - Darrin Wasniewski 10:12

3d ago10:12

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the issue of affordable and accessible housing in both rural and urban communities in Wisconsin. The person Pam will be interviewing is Darrin Wasniewski (WAZ-new-SKI), whose title is Senior Associate State Director-Community Outreach for AARP Wisconsin. The conversation about affordable and accessible housing is sweeping across the state of Wiscon…

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What Does EPA's New Herbicide Strategy Mean For You? 5:45

7d ago5:45

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Pictured: Racine County farmer Kevin Malchine The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its Herbicide Strategy. This is the plan the agency will use to decide if any restrictions should be added to product labels when registering or renewing an herbicide. These restrictions are “mitigation measures” to stop spray drift or erosion. The farme…

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Gas Prices Move Lower - Diesel Prices Follow For Now 6:10

10d ago6:10

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We’ve got happy campers at both the gas and diesel pump as the price per gallon continues to push lower. Patrick De Haan joins us. He’s the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy where they track fuel prices across the country. De Haan says the national average for gas prices has declined for six straight weeks. Some areas of Wisconsin see below $3…

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Stay Or Go - Fed Milk Orders And Early Harvest Data Strong - Heinberg 50:00

3d ago50:00

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The Wisconsin Grocers Association recently welcomed Mike Semmann as its new President and CEO. With a long-standing background in trade associations and a deep connection to the grocery industry, Semmann brings a fresh perspective and renewed energy to the organization. Semmann visits with Charitee Seebecker about some of the initial goals he's got…

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WI Corn Grower In Utah And East Coast Sheep In WI 50:00

4d ago50:00

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Wisconsin corn grower, Shane Goplin, just returned from the summer meeting of the U.S. Grains Council in Salt Lake, Utah. The goal of the gathering was to continue to find new ways to access international markets for U.S. produced grain. Bob Bosold talks to Goplin about what take-aways he heard. The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival was a success o…

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Alaska Flour Mill Aims For Food Security 50:00

4d ago50:00

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A farm family in Delta Junction, Alaska, has taken on the personal challenge of trying to help the state combat food security. Bryce Wrigley and his son, Milo, have created the Alaska Flour Company to maximize their 1,700 acres of small grains and cover crops they grow. Initially it began as a flour milling operation, but has evolved into a package…

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FMMO Comment Deadline - Friday The 13th - Then What? 11:07

10d ago11:07

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The effort to reform the outdated milk pricing model has been going on for a number of years, and now deadlines are approaching -- a signal we’re making progress. Chuck Nicholson joins us in-studio to talk about where we stand on the timeline for the Federal Milk Marketing Order reform process. Chuck is an associate professor and dairy economist at…

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Value Takes Center Stage This Back-to-School Season 9:56

4d ago9:56

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As the back-to-school season unfolds, Wisconsin's grocery stores are witnessing distinct trends among consumers. According to Mike Semmann, President & CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association, the two words that are top of mind for shoppers this year are "value" and "flexibility." "Consumers are extremely focused on value this year, much more so t…

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Wisconsin Dairy Sheep Influence A National Industry 10:13

8d ago10:13

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Even though the dairy sheep program at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station came to a close in 2016, dairy sheep producers in Wisconsin are still working to improve genetics to grow sheep dairy and processing capacity across the U.S. Mariana Marques de Almeida at Ms. J & Co. is one example. She is truly a woman of all trades – co-founder of th…

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Ray and Bill Johnson - Jackson County Century farm 3:25

12d ago3:25

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The Johnson Family Farm out of Jackson County has been working hard for 107 years. Ray and Bill Johnson share some of the history of this farm and some of the memories they have from working and growing up on the farm. Whether it be hot summer days or playing basketball in the hay shed, these brothers say that they would not change their experience…

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Shiny Sheep With Long Hair -- A Special Feature This Year 9:16

7d ago9:16

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If you can recall old Christmas movies, imagine Santa’s curly white beard. That was likely made from Leicester Longwool fleece. The Leicester Longwools are a rare, heritage breed of sheep. This year, they took center stage at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival with their card grading event. Aby Breed chaired the event. She says this evaluation is …

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Bruce Peterson Fair Oaks Farm- Fon du Lac County Century and Sesquicentennial Farm 5:43

11d ago5:43

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Bruce Peterson explains the over 150 years of history of Fair Oaks Farm in Fon du Lac County. He says that surviving through the 80's and watching the community come together to help each other after terrible events are some of the fondest memories that he has. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rick Zemlicka - Iowa County Sesquicentennial Farm 5:50

8d ago5:50

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Rick Zemlicka’s family sesquicentennial farm in Iowa County, has been a cornerstone of his heritage since his great-great-grandfather purchased the original 80 acres in 1874. Arriving from Bohemia with his parents in 1860, his ancestor expanded the farm to 320 acres over the years. The original farmstead included basic buildings and facilities for …

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Increase in Interest for Ag Programs at UWRF 8:47

8d ago8:47

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With the fall semester starting, UW-River Falls’ College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) is ready for another year of hands-on education, shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Even though enrollment hasn’t changed much, CAFES Dean Mike Orth shares that interest in important agriculture programs is picking up. …

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Sloan Implement Also Preparing For Harvest 5:14

8d ago5:14

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Just as growers are getting their equipment ready for the harvest season, so are implement dealers and service providers. Ryan O’Flanigan, store manager at Sloan Implement’s Monroe location, says his team is ready to rock and roll with a full staff, a full lot, and a full stock of parts. Sloan Implement also supports Farm Rescue, a nonprofit that h…

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Sheep and Wool Festival Coming Up and an Increase In Interest For Ag Programs At UW-River Falls 50:00

8d ago50:00

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The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival is coming up and there is no shortage of things to experience there. Stephanie Hoff talks to Hedge Becker, the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival coordinator, who explains the excitement around the festival whether it be the fiber art, producer education seminars, or baby lambs. The UW- River Falls Ag Program is…

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New Animal ID Requirements Coming And Cover Crops Work On Weeds 50:00

9d ago50:00

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Progress seems slow on connecting all corners of Wisconsin to high speed internet access. Stephanie Hoff gets an update from Brittany Beyer. She’s an Extension specialist in community economic development out of Rhinelander. She has been on the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access since it started in 2020, chairing the task force for the first…

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Hemp Is a Growing Industry with Lots of Potential 12:22

9d ago12:22

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Hemp is a newer industry that is seeing an increase in not only high cannabinoid demand, but also as a source for fiber and grain. Phillip Alberti, a research program manager at the University of Wisconsin Madison, talks about the trials that they are conducting that can help hemp reach its full potential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Bird's-Eye View Of The Growing Season 15:07

9d ago15:07

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Wisconsin’s agricultural pilots can finally take a breath as the application season comes to a close. Curtis Meister is among them. Curtis is the president of Reabe Spraying Service in Plover and the president of the Wisconsin Agricultural Aviation Association. He gives us a bird’s-eye view of what the growing season looked like in the Central Sand…

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WI Cattlemen's President Tressa Lacy Explains EIDs 9:01

10d ago9:01

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Effective Nov. 5, newly applied cattle official ID tags will need to have both a visual and an electronic component. This means any time you need an official ID tag, it'll have to be an 840 RFID tag. DATCP has a limited supply available to help producers offset costs. https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/OfficialID.aspx Tressa Lacy, preside…

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Policy Is At The Forefront For The Last Leg Of The Year 49:50

10d ago49:50

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation President Brad Olson reminds us that another round of Agricultural Road Improvement dollars are available. FMMO decisions have yet to be finalized. And regional policy meetings are underway. Mid-West Farm Report and the Wisconsin Association of Fairs are teaming up to collect your fair story. You could win $500. Sub…

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

17d 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

17d 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

16d 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

16d 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

19d 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

17d 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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