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Report: Marketing strategy for selling dairy during the holidays
October 18, 2022 19:36 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBChad Vincent of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin shares the strategy behind promoting dairy during the holidays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Hurricane Ian ag-challenges | Farm Bill
October 18, 2022 19:33 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on Hurricane Ian ag-challenges and the farm bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Farmer connection to Congress is critical
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBMichael Torrey shares why farmers need to connect with their member of Congress to inform them of key issues impacting their operation. He recommends inviting them to your farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Why change what works, a Manitowoc county farmer's perspective
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDairy farmers Greg Gries of Libertyland Farms in Newton shares why he changed his practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: How to take conservation to the next level
October 17, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBJoe Smedberg and Jesse Haen of USDA NRCS share how to take conservation to the next level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: What is the timeline of the farm bill
October 14, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBMichael Torrey shares the timeline of the farm bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: History of Libertyland Farms in Newton
October 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBDairy farmers Greg Gries of Libertyland Farms in Newton shares the history of the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Be careful with manure pressure areas
October 13, 2022 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBKevin Erb, Director of Conservation Professional Training Program at UW-Madison Division of Extension shares safety tips on pressure areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Curriculum behind the Adopt a Cow Program
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBKaren Doster shares the curriculum and benefits behind the Adopt a Cow program. Teachers have until Sept. 15 to register: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/24/adopt-a-cow-for-your-classroom/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: What is the ideal height for cutting corn silage
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBJoe Lauer shares the ideal height for cutting corn silage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Park Ridge Organics handles pest
September 07, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBRobyn Calvey, owner of Park Ridge Organics, shares how her vegetable farms manages pests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two shifts in milk hauling and logistics
September 07, 2022 18:48 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBRoger Nordtvedt, retired dairy transportation and logistics specialist shared on DairyLivestream the shifts he has seen in hauling milk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Washington County
September 07, 2022 18:23 - 1 minute - 1 MBThe Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has identified a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Washington County. This is Wisconsin’s first confirmed case of HPAI in a domestic flock since May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Outlawing land sales to foreign countries | Electric vs alternative fuels | Canadian lumber
September 07, 2022 13:44 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update outlawing land sales to foreign countries, electric vs. alternative fuels debate and Canadian lumber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Global food prices drop
September 07, 2022 13:39 - 1 minute - 957 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update global food price and food cost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Why we shouldn't be afraid of lab-grown dairy
September 07, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBJohn Lucey on the Dairy Defined podcast shares why we shouldn't be afraid of precision fermentation and lab-grown dairy products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: You're invited to A Summer Picnic on the Farm
September 06, 2022 17:43 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBRobyn Calvey, owner of Park Ridge Organics, shares what she is most looking forward to at A summer Picnic on the Farm this Saturday. Stefano's Slo Food Market in collaboration with Park Ridge Farm are hosting A Summer Picnic on the Farm Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3-7 p.m. at Park Ridge Organics in Fond du Lac. Full details and registration information here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Preparations for A Summer Picnic on the Farm
September 06, 2022 17:39 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBRobyn Calvey shares the final preparations for A Summer Picnic on the Farm. Stefano's Slo Food Market in collaboration with Park Ridge Farm are hosting A Summer Picnic on the Farm Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3-7 p.m. at Park Ridge Organics in Fond du Lac. Full details and registration information here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Park Ridge Organics established and thriving
September 06, 2022 17:36 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBRobyn Calvey, owner of Park Ridge Organics in Fond du Lac, shares how they got started, lessons learned, natural pesticides, future goals and preparations for A Summer Picnic on the Farm. Stefano's Slo Food Market in collaboration with Park Ridge Farm are hosting A Summer Picnic on the Farm Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3-7 p.m. at Park Ridge Organics in Fond du Lac. Full details and registration information here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Net farm income | Brazil crop update
September 06, 2022 13:43 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on net farm income and Brazil crop update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report on inflation and farm net income
September 06, 2022 13:41 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on inflation and farm net income. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ag exports to set records | Improvements in safety net programs
September 06, 2022 13:38 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on agricultural exports but things could slow down next year and improvements in the safety net programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA trade projections
September 06, 2022 13:32 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on USDA trade projections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Have you tried the corn silage dirty test?
September 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBJoe Lauer shares how to do the corn silage dirty test to see if your corn is ready for harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy cow's basic diet
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBRock River Laboratory’s John Goeser shares the basics behind a cow's diet and how we should be maximizing on it. https://wtaq.com/2022/08/29/make-the-most-of-this-years-corn-silage/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is there a technology that can make a dairy protein without a cow?
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBJohn Lucey on the Dairy Defined podcast shares how it's very difficult to develop a dairy protein without a dairy animal. Full story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A technology that can make a dairy protein without a cow?
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBJohn Lucey on the Dairy Defined podcast shares how it's very difficult to develop a dairy protein without a dairy animal. Full story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What questions to guests ask?
September 03, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares what common questions he receives from people staying at their farm's Airbnb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What questions do guests ask?
September 03, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares what common questions he receives from people staying at their farm's Airbnb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What additional security is needed for owning an Airbnb
September 02, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares additional security items necessary when running an Airbnb on a working dairy farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Virtual calf learning experience for students
September 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBKaren Doster shares her favorite part of the Adopt a Cow program. Teachers have until Sept. 15 to register: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/24/adopt-a-cow-for-your-classroom/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is the definition of a dairy product?
September 02, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBOn the Dairy Defined podcast, John Lucey defines what a dairy product is. FULL STORY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Anaerobic treatment short course Sept. 13-14
September 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBIf you deal with high-strength industrial wastes or are involved in operation and design of anaerobic treatment processes, this course is intended for you. FULL STORY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Want to start an Airbnb? Here are some hurdles
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares additional hurdles he had to go through to start an Airbnb on his working dairy farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: What to do at the Calumet County Fair
August 31, 2022 12:53 - 1 minute - 1020 KBIsaac Nagel shares what a first time fair-goer should check out at the Calumet County fair this weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Chilton fair exhibitor learns patience and awareness
August 31, 2022 12:51 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBIsaac Nagel of Chilton shares lessons learned from showing animals and his future career plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report: Chilton fair exhibitor shares show prep
August 31, 2022 12:49 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBIsaac Nagel of Chilton shares what he'll be showing, how he preps the animals and the rewards he offers his cattle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What we can learn from last year's corn silage
August 30, 2022 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBRock River Laboratory’s John Goeser shares insight on what we can learn from last year's corn silage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fun facts about honey bees
August 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBJoanna Guza shares fun facts about honey bees from Alice in Dairyland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advice for running an Airbnb on a working farm
August 30, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares advice for others interested in starting an Airbnb on a working farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Structure of the Airbnb visit
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares the structure of a visit when someone is staying at their Airbnb on the dairy farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Challenges with running an Airbnb
August 30, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares some of the challenges with running an Airbnb on an active dairy farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Corn silage is about 2-4 weeks behind
August 29, 2022 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBRock River Laboratory’s John Goeser shares how we are about 2-4 weeks behind from last year. He says it's not a bad thing. FULL WEBINAR: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/29/make-the-most-of-this-years-corn-silage/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calumet County Fair: DYK Cattle get reward treats too!
August 29, 2022 18:52 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBIsaac Nagel of Chilton will be showing several cattle at the Calumet County this weekend! He shares how he preps the animals, rewards for cattle, advice for a young fair exhibitor and a must-do at the fair. More information on the Calumet County Fair Sept. 2-5. Brought to you by Festivals Foods. Festival Foods, supporting our local farming communities and its future farmers since 1946. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Environmental conditions for corn silage
August 29, 2022 18:36 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBRock River Laboratory’s John Goeser shares insight on the environmental conditions for growing corn for corn silage. https://wtaq.com/2022/08/29/make-the-most-of-this-years-corn-silage/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owning Airbnb offers nice income
August 29, 2022 18:27 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., started an Airbnb on their working dairy farm in 2018 and shares how it has been a nice second income. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy farmer's experience leads to starting an Airbnb
August 29, 2022 18:20 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBDan Wegmueller, owner of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares how his experiences led him to starting an Airbnb on his working dairy farm in 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy farmer maintains a 5 star rating on Airbnb
August 29, 2022 18:18 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBDan and Ashley Wegmueller, owners of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., shares the secretes of how they keep a five star rating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Updated guide on honey bees
August 29, 2022 13:27 - 1 minute - 982 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on Honey Bee Health Coalition updated guide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral
August 29, 2022 13:21 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on Rural Mainstreet Index and cherry disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.