The Latest News from The Farm
DATCP Launches “Consumer Protection 101” Program
In an effort to increase access to consumer protection information and tips for young adults, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has launched a new program:…
Trump Administration Invests $33 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure in Wisconsin
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced that USDA is investing an additional $3.1 billion to build or improve rural electric…
Heavy Carcass Weights Still a Burden on Beef Markets
By Jeff Swenson, Livestock & Meat Specialist at DATCP Wholesale beef prices were up .86 Tuesday (10/20) stopping five straight days of losses. Cash cattle started the week steady to lower than…
With more meals at home, Progressive Agriculture Foundation serves up kitchen fire safety
Since the pandemic began, trends showed an increased interest in food production among all ages from gardening to canning and cooking. Unfortunately, cooking is the number one cause of home fires…
Wisconsin Duo Raises Awareness and Money With Ag-Themed Clothing
Hunger and food insecurity affects millions of Americans across the country. Dairy product donations to food banks offer a pipeline to move products from farm to table – resulting in a win-win for…
Newly-Formed Wisconsin Pork Group Gets Rolling
There’s a new agricultural organization in Wisconsin. The Southwest Wisconsin Pork Producers is a group that was recently started with the goal “to promote pork and educate and collaborate with…
WFU Plans to Launch Dairy Supply Chain Video Soon
Wisconsin Farmers Union invites you to the premiere of our latest short video, “Supply Management and How It Can Save Our Rural Economy” at noon CST on October 28. After decades of poor dairy…
Members Prepare For 93rd National FFA Convention
FFA members and supporters from across the country will log on to their smart devices next week to celebrate agricultural education and agriculture during the 93rd National FFA Convention &…
Mid-West Farm Report Podcast
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Will USDA Keep Buying For Food Boxesby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on October 23, 2020 at 10:17 am
Zach Bowers with Rice Dairy, LLC in Chicago joins us to talk strategy in dairy if the federal government doesn't renew the Farmers to Families Food […]
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Markets Feel Anxiety Over Consumer Eating Trendsby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on October 20, 2020 at 11:06 am
So weather's changing and so are people's dining habits away from home. For the northern tier of states, the option of eating outside is becoming […]
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Ginseng - The Forgotten Wisconsin Cropby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on October 19, 2020 at 7:09 pm
Dave Schumacher of Marathon can tell you about the struggles that Wisconsin's ginseng growers have been going through. As vice-president of the […]
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2020's Been A Great Soybean Yearby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on October 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Dr. Shawn Conley, UW-Extension Soybean Specialist, has a general wrap up on the state's soybean growing season and yields - plus an update on why you […]
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Soybean Cyst Nematode - Know Nowby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on October 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Again this year the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board is standing by to pay for your soybean cyst nematode tests! Dr. Shawn Conley, UW-Extension […]
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Podcast
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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.
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Cheeselandia - What A Wonderful Place To Beby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on October 1, 2020 at 5:31 pm
Suzanne Fanning, Chief Marketing Officer for Wisconsin Cheese and Senior Vice President for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, is helping passionate cheese people all across the country find flavors of cheese Proudly Wisconsin! "Cheeselandia" has turned into a wonderful mechanism that continues to engage consumers in sample new flavors despite Covid-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Celebrate National Farmers Dayby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on September 14, 2020 at 9:30 am
Brenda Murphy with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin explains the momentum building behind this year's "National Farmers Day" on October 12th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kirk Scott - Vice President of Dairy Company Communicationsby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on June 16, 2020 at 9:48 am
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Kirk Scott - Vice President of Dairy Company Communicationsby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on June 3, 2020 at 4:37 pm
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin staff are working every day to communicate with national retail and food service distributors to keep Wisconsin dairy products top of mind with consumers. Kirk Scott explains what's been going on, even before covid-19, to help continue to grow Wisconsin's share of consumer sales at the retail and food service level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Checkoff Chat Podcast
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Joe Scheule - US Meat Export Federationby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on June 8, 2020 at 11:13 pm
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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 […]
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Mother's Day Is Right Around The Cornerby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on May 8, 2019 at 11:05 am
And a lot of Wisconsin agribusinesses want to make it a success. Josh Scramlin visited with Kopke's Greenhouse. Mother's Day is one of the […]
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WPS Farm Show - Ready With A Full Houseby MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON on March 20, 2019 at 3:28 pm
Despite challenging economic times for Wisconsin farmers, exhibitors number remains strong for next week's WPS Farm Show at the EAA Grounds in […]
