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Update on the USMCA trade agreement
August 29, 2022 13:17 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on USMCA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Flex fuel vs electric vehicles
August 29, 2022 13:13 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on viewpoints on flex fuel vs. electric vehicles, National Cattlemen Beef Association seeking talent to perform at the convention and American Feed Industry Association report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tractor sales fell, combine sales increased
August 29, 2022 13:08 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on monthly tractor and combine sales for July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation Reduction Act impact on biofuels
August 29, 2022 13:05 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on the Inflation Reduction Act, biofuels and food waste. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy farmer shares secret behind their five star reviews on Airbnb
August 29, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBDan Wegmueller, owners of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., run an Airbnb on their working dairy farm since 2018. They have hundreds of reviews and maintain a five star review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are some national cover crop projects and their findings
August 28, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBAgronomist Shawn Conley shares more information about national cover crop projects and their findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lena dairy famer shares why her farm is unique
August 27, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBFirth generation dairy farmer Marlena Wagner shares what makes her farm unique. She shares the struggles of transitioning a farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adopt a cow for your classroom - FOR FREE
August 26, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBKaren Doster shares shares how the Adopt a Cow program has reached over 70,000 students. This program is free: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/24/adopt-a-cow-for-your-classroom/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Land values up 12.4 percent
August 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBFarm Journal's AgWeb shared more insight on farm land values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FarmFirst shares milk price modernization focus areas
August 25, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBFarmFirst and National Milk hosted a webinar talking about milk price modernization. Jim Sleper shares the four areas the taskforce focused on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lena dairy farmers shares what she brought back to the farm
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBMarlena Wagner shares what she learned in college and what she brought back to the family farm in Lena, Wis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home remedies to try on your garden
August 24, 2022 18:06 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBRussell Groves shares what home remedies you can try on your garden instead of an insecticide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on land values and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease
August 24, 2022 17:51 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBJoanna Guza shares insight on the land values and the state’s first case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 (RHDV2) found in three domestic rabbits in La Crosse County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local farmer shares her experience with the Adopt a Cow program
August 24, 2022 17:48 - 2 minutes - 1.89 MBHeather Jauquet of Pulaski shares her experience with the Adopt a Cow program. Teachers have until Sept. 15 to register, this program is free: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/24/adopt-a-cow-for-your-classroom/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ukraine is shipping more grain
August 24, 2022 12:51 - 1 minute - 956 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on Ukraine shipping more gain with help from UN Turkey deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Price and availability of fuel and propone
August 24, 2022 12:49 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on fuel and propone price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What factors could impact passing the farm bill
August 24, 2022 12:47 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on Midwest Council Ag Forum in Minnesota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wisconsin dairy farmer starts Airbnb on a working farm
August 22, 2022 20:08 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBDan and Ashley Wegmueller, owners of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., run an Airbnb on their working dairy farm since 2018. Dan shared how the idea started, the process, challenges, common questions and advice for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy farmer starts Airbnb on a working farm
August 22, 2022 20:08 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBDan and Ashley Wegmueller, owners of Wegmueller Farm in Monroe, Wis., run an Airbnb on their working dairy farm in 2018. Dan shared how the idea started, the process, challenges, common questions and advice for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
American Lamb Summit
August 22, 2022 13:52 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on American Lamb Summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update: U.S. Grain Council new chairman
August 22, 2022 13:52 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on U.S. Grain Council board of directors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cover crops help fight weeds
August 22, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBAgronomist Shawn Conley shares how cover crops can help fight weeds like water hemp, some challenges and advice on starting cover crops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National cover crop projects | UW-Madison's future projects
August 19, 2022 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBShawn Conley shares some national cover crop projects along with their findings and what future plans UW-Madison will be focusing on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does dish soap work to kill pests?
August 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBUW-Madison's Russell Groves shares insight on using dish soap as a home remedy to get rid of pests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to know about the decrease in pollinators
August 18, 2022 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBUW-Madison's Russell Groves shares insight on the decreasing number of pollinators and why we should be concerned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Using home remedies instead of insecticides
August 18, 2022 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe Integrated Pest Management program encourages the use of less insecticides. Entomologist Russell Grove of UW-Madison shares some home remedies that gardeners can try to get rid of pests. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on the Inflation Reduction Act
August 17, 2022 16:58 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on the Inflation Reduction Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA focusing on trade
August 17, 2022 16:55 - 1 minute - 1010 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on trade and Vilsacks visit to Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA says record soybean yields
August 17, 2022 16:54 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update the World Agricultural Supply Demand Estimates and updated crop production reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What pest this year is causing the most heartburn?
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBEntomologist Russell Grove shares the current pest UW-Madison has been tracking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't let white mold and tar spots impact your crop
August 16, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBAgronomist Shawn Conley shares more information on white mold and tar spot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to get rid of Colorado Potato Beetles
August 16, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBRussell Groves shares how to get rid of Colorado Potato Beetles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AIS: Help for farm owners when public projects cross your land
August 16, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBThe Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) prepares agricultural impact statements (AIS) for public projects that will involve acquiring farmland, through either outright purchase or easements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to get rid of spider mites
August 15, 2022 22:05 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBRussell Groves shares how spider mites thrive in warm and dry climates. He shares additional information on how to get rid of spider mites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA's corn and wheat forecast | Weather
August 15, 2022 20:48 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on USDA's corn and wheat forecast and certain Midwest areas experiencing a drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on exports and U.S. trade with China, USDA forecasts
August 15, 2022 20:43 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on exports on wheat and corn, U.S. trade with China and USDA forecasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bi-bipartisan support for broadband
August 15, 2022 20:39 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA's investments: Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, livestock program, broadband and farm bill
August 15, 2022 20:37 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), livestock support, broadband investment and farm bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to know about garden pests
August 15, 2022 19:59 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBRussell Groves, the department chair of entomology at UW-Madison, shared insight on current research trends, pests (Colorado potato beetles and spider mites), decrease in pollinators and home remedies to try instead of insecticides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UW Madison's Agronomy Soils Field Day focused on soil health
August 15, 2022 19:54 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBLearn about crop and soil research at the annual UW Madison's Agronomy Soils Field Day on Aug. 31. I talked with Shawn Conley about the different stations and topics that will be covered. FULL STORY https://wtaq.com/2022/08/10/uw-madison-agronomy-soils-field-day-set-for-aug-31/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is nutrient cycling?
August 14, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBAgronomist Steve Hoffman shares what nutrient cycling is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UW-Madison Agronomy Field Day Aug. 31 / Public Meeting on Lake Michigan salmon & trout
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBUW-Madison Agronomy/Soils Field Day set for Aug. 31 - MORE DETAILS HERE DNR public meeting on salmon and trout - MORE DETAILS HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm low in nitrogen, what do I do?
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBAgronomist Steve Hoffman shares how to add nitrogen if your field is low in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are fast growing cover crop species
August 10, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBAgronomist Steve Hoffman shares examples of fasting growing cover crop species and mixes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Agronomist shares a crop update
August 10, 2022 20:59 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBAgronomist Steve Hoffman of Newon, Wis. shares a crop update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From State Fair to County Fair: Greenleaf exhibitor shares experience
August 10, 2022 20:39 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBWe talked with eight-year fair exhibitor, Madison Wiese of Greenleaf, about her showing experience at the Wisconsin State Fair and how she is preparing for the Brown County Fair. Her showing experience is leading to a career in dairy science. More information on the Brown County Fair Aug. 17-21. 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.
Field day and demos on Aug. 17 in New Holstein
August 10, 2022 20:29 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBCalumet County Ag Stewardship Alliance and Manitowoc County Forage Council Soil Health and Water Quality Group will be hosting a field day on Aug. 17 in New Holstein to learn about agricultural practices to promote soil health and water quality. Agronomist Steve Hoffman shared a crop update, how to grow your own nitrogen and new trends. FIELD DAY INFORMATION HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manitowoc County Ms. Farm Bureau shares fair prep
August 10, 2022 13:04 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBSavannah Sinkula of the Mishicot FFA shares what she'll be showing at the Manitowoc County Fair, how she prepped her animals and her role as Manitowoc County Ms. Farm Bureau. More information on the Manitowoc County Fair Aug. 24-28. 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.
Report: Beef production and atrazine
August 10, 2022 12:56 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update beef production and EPA action on atrazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Agricultural Statistics Survey: Farm real estate
August 10, 2022 12:52 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update Agricultural Statistics Survey: Farm real estate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.