Should 12-13 Year Olds Be Driving Farm Equipment On The Road - Plus Heat Impacts Crops And Cattle

MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON

In Wisconsin, kids as young as 12 and 13 are legally able to operate farm equipment on roadways with proper training. Is that wise today? Pam Jahnke talks with John Shutske, UW-Extension Farm Safety Specialist, about why he's starting this conversation and what trends he's worried will impact families across the country.

Scott Skelly from Skelly's Market in Janesville says the strawberries are beautiful and ready to go, with sweet corn just a few weeks away.

Hundreds of FFA members from across the state arrived early in Madison to be a part of the Day of Service. Amelia Hayden, agriculture instructor from Osseo-Fairchild, acted as the coordinator this year and explains why the event started to Aubrey Schlimgen.
Only 3 days were suitable for fieldwork last week in Wisconsin. Farmers say 87% of the corn and soybeans are planted, and the alfalfa first cut quality has deteriorated.

John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing joins Pam Jahnke. Weather is moving the grain markets and the cattle trade. Heinberg says despite standing water in Wisconsin, this weather pattern might be a good thing where crops have been planted. Meanwhile the cattle market keeps roaring. Now Heinberg believes there may be some heat premium coming in. His concern - consumer pushback going into Father's Day weekend and 4th of July.

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