The Latest News from The Farm
WCMA Announces New Eggebrecht Scholarship, Names Two Recipients
April 16, 2021
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced today the establishment of the Brian Eggebrecht Student Scholarship Supporting Skilled Trades for the Dairy Industry, as well as the two…
Rep. Ron Kind Introduces Bill to Address Veterinarian Shortage in Rural Wisconsin
April 16, 2021
Earlier this month, Rep. Ron Kind introduced the bipartisan Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. This legislation will help address Wisconsin’s veterinarian shortage by…
DNR Seeks Public Comment On Future Of Wolf Management
April 15, 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is seeking public input on the next 10 years of wolf management in Wisconsin. The DNR simultaneously requests public comment on…
32nd District Ag Town Hall shows confidence in budget, extends call for conservation efforts
April 15, 2021
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DBA members connect with lawmakers on priorities
April 15, 2021
As the state begins crafting the 2021-23 budget, the Dairy Business Association showed today how important it is for its members to be fully engaged in the legislative process. The association’s…
New report on farmer attitudes toward nitrate contamination of ground water
April 15, 2021
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently produced a report about farmers’ attitudes toward nitrate contamination of ground water and the agricultural practices required to address…
Evers Reaches Deal with USDA, Over $70 Million in Food Assistance for Wisconsinites Continues
April 14, 2021
Evers Reaches Deal with USDA, Over $70 Million in Food Assistance for Wisconsinites Continues - Mid-West Farm Report Home » Blog » News » Evers Reaches Deal with USDA, Over $70…
Bechel Elected to Serve as WCMA President
April 14, 2021
Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory in Durand, Wisconsin, will serve as President of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors in the 2021-2022 term, which begins July…
Mid-West Farm Report Podcast
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John Creaser - Jim Lange - Farmer Perspectiveby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on April 19, 2021 at 5:55 pm
The merger's complete. Landmark Services Cooperative and Countryside Cooperative have become one. That's a feat easier said than done. Pam sat […]
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Communication Is Keyby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on April 19, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Two of the state's larger cooperatives have become one. The announcement earlier in 2021 that Landmark Services Cooperative and Countryside […]
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State Ag Export Support Bill Moves Forwardby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on April 16, 2021 at 5:12 pm
Today is Dairy Day at the Capitol and it's going to involve state policy leaders as well as representatives and senators from DC. Amy Penterman, […]
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Farmers To Families Food Box Cancelledby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on April 16, 2021 at 5:11 pm
USDA has announced they are ending the Farmers to Families Food Box program. It has been responsible for about 150 million of the food boxes […]
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Food Banks React To Loss of Food Boxesby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on April 16, 2021 at 5:11 pm
There's some confusion among farmers and SNAP recipients around recent announcements related to federal monies. Sherry Tussler with the Hunger Task […]
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Podcast
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Wisconsin Dairy Farmer Overwhelmed With Calf Reactionby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on April 13, 2021 at 5:26 pm
What can 10 little Wisconsin dairy calves do? Plenty when it comes to capturing the attention of classroom students and teachers around the United States! The "Adopt a Cow" program created and administered through the Center for Dairy Excellence and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin adjusted things a bit to introduce K-8 students to 10 Wisconsin dairy calves. The students got to monitor daily activities of the calves and the farm families caring for them, and became a part of classroom instruction about where food comes from, what farmers really are, and more. Three of the calves featured came from Synergy Dairy Farm in Pulaski. Sharlamagne - a red and white Holstein calf; Seroogy - a Jersey calf, and Dorito, a black and white Holstein. Heather Jauquet and her son, Evan, found the engagement with the classrooms interesting and fun - and the supportive comments and physical mail they received was a little overwhelming! Synergy Dairy Farm will wrap up their Adopt a Calf story with a special one hour, interactive virtual farm tour, on Wednesday, April 27th. This one program has reached more than 1 million students in all 50 states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jeannie Bishop - Working Mom In Agricultureby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on March 9, 2021 at 4:33 pm
Women in Farming & STEM Address Misconceptions About Dairy & Male-Dominated Industries for Working Moms Day, March 12 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michelle McBride - GoodSportsby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on February 23, 2021 at 5:35 pm
GoodSport Nutrition Founder & CEO Michelle McBride conceived the concept after being frustrated with the sports drink category options. “I didn’t want my son drinking sports drinks filled with artificial ingredients that were being offered to him at his baseball games,” she said. “I gave him chocolate milk as a healthier alternative after his workouts and it provided the inspiration to look at milk as a source of hydration during physical activity.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Agriculture Overlooked For Vaccine Rolloutby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on January 19, 2021 at 11:31 am
The Wisconsin Farmers Union is preparing for a stripped down version of the annual business meeting at the end of the month. Scott Schultz discusses the 90th annual event with WFU President, Darin Von Ruden. More than 15 agriculture associations in the state have signed a strongly worded letter to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services documenting why farmers, farm workers and food processing workers need to be a part of the phase 1b rollout of the covid vaccine. Tamas Houlihan, executive director of the WI Potato & Vegetable Growers explains. Looking for a creative way to celebrate Valentine's Day despite covid? Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin has it! For the Love of Cheese - heart shaped boxes filled with Wisconsin cheese. 500 will be awarded to people that sign up on line. Lizzie Schulz with DFW explains how they came up with the idea! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy National Cheese Curd Dayby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on October 15, 2020 at 11:10 am
Get the details on how Culver's has made the Wisconsin cheese curd star on their menu everywhere with Quinn Adkins, Culver’s director of menu development. Josh talks to the only Master Cheesemaker in "curds" in Wisconsin - or maybe the world! Steve Stettler of Decatur Dairy in Brodhead takes his curds seriously! What's the difference between a good curd and a "bad" curd (if there's such a thing). Steve gives you some insight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Checkoff Chat Podcast
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Beef - The Early Years. Infants And Toddlers Beef Nutritionby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on March 11, 2021 at 11:59 am
Will they or won't they hold World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin for 2021? While the answer's pending, Wisconsin representative, Travis Tranel, wants to […]
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Heart Health Should Involve Beefby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on January 13, 2021 at 5:49 pm
Even if the pandemic vaccination plan goes smoothly, will we be able to return to normal with county fairs? Good question and one that's still […]
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Joe Scheule - US Meat Export Federationby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on June 8, 2020 at 11:13 pm
08 Jun 2020 17:45:14 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What' Happening With Consumer Demand For Beef - Alisa Harrison, NCBAby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on June 8, 2020 at 4:10 pm
Alisa Harrison directs NCBA's checkoff funded national and state partnership strategies and integration through marketing, communications and […]
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Wisconsin Livestock Sales Barns Keep Watching Developmentsby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on April 29, 2020 at 7:06 pm
Curt Larson, President/CEO, at the Equity Livestock Cooperative Association's having daily, if not hourly, conversations with meat processor's […]