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Farmers Market Week
August 10, 2022 12:50 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides an update on Farmers Market Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crop update: Fruit, corn, soybeans and potatoes
August 10, 2022 12:48 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides an update on crops in Wisconsin and Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Future trends — good and bad — of insects
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBPJ Liesch, also known as the @WiBugGuy on Twitter, is an entomologist at UW-Madison and Insect Diagnostic Lab shares future trends he's monitoring in the insect world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cracking down on foreign countries owning U.S. farmland
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides a report on what lawmakers are doing to crack down on foreign countries buying U.S. farmland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update: Fertilizer and fuel price
August 08, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides a report on fertilizer and fuel prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can you prevent against Japanese Beetles?
August 08, 2022 17:47 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBPJ Liesch, also known as the @WiBugGuy on Twitter, is an entomologist at UW-Madison and Insect Diagnostic Lab shares if you should prevent against Japanese Beetles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Problem with Japanese Beetles this year, how about next year?
August 08, 2022 17:44 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBPJ Liesch, also known as the @WiBugGuy on Twitter, is an entomologist at UW-Madison and Insect Diagnostic Lab shares if you'll have issues with Japanese Beetles next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Japanese beetle department store trap causes more harm than good
August 08, 2022 17:07 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBPJ Liesch, also known as the @WiBugGuy on Twitter, is an entomologist at UW-Madison and Insect Diagnostic Lab shares how the department store Japanese Beetles traps cause more harm than good. He also shares when is the primetime to scout for Japanese Beetles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Insect trends: What gardens and farmers should be aware of
August 08, 2022 17:02 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBPJ Liesch, also known as the @WiBugGuy on Twitter, is an entomologist at UW-Madison and Insect Diagnostic Lab shares what insects he is tracking in Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to get rid of Japanese Beetles
August 08, 2022 17:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBPJ Liesch, also known as the @WiBugGuy on Twitter, is an entomologist at UW-Madison and Insect Diagnostic Lab shares how to manage Japanese Beetles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duluth Minnesota ports making infrastructure updates
August 08, 2022 12:58 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides a report on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System making infrastructure updates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Must haves' in the farm bill
August 08, 2022 12:54 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides a report on 'must haves' in the next farm bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marathon County hop farm says it's the best year yet
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBRandy Urness is the owner of Fine Bine Farms, a hop farm in Roshlot, Wis. located in Marathon County. He shares how this year's crop is performing, process of growing hops and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to know about Japanese Beetles
August 03, 2022 21:20 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBPJ Liesch, also known as the @WiBugGuy on Twitter, is an entomologist at UW-Madison and Insect Diagnostic Lab. He shares how to identify a Japanese Beetle, managing practices for small and large scale operations, issues with department store Japanese Beetle traps and future trends of bugs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System progress
August 03, 2022 21:11 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBRusty Halvorson provides a report on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System, how COVID has impacted them and how the Great Lakes could be a vessel for grain shipments because of the war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Update on Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System
August 03, 2022 21:07 - 1 minute - 958 KBRusty Halvorson provides a report on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System ports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What conditions does tar spot thrive in?
August 03, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDr. Damon Smith shares what to look out for and prime conditions for tar spots. FULL STORY: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/01/badger-crop-connect-crop-disease-issues-and-management-opportunities/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What diseases to watch for in corn and soybeans
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBDr. Damon Smith shares two diseases, tar spot and white mold, farmers should watch for in their crop and soybeans. FULL STORY: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/01/badger-crop-connect-crop-disease-issues-and-management-opportunities/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What dieses to watch for in corn and soybeans
August 02, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBDr. Damon Smith shares two dieses, tar spot and white mold, farmers should watch for in their crop and soybeans. FULL STORY: https://wtaq.com/2022/08/01/badger-crop-connect-crop-disease-issues-and-management-opportunities/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where inflation and interest rates will take dairy?
August 01, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBHoard's Dairyman's Dairy Livestream latest episode shared where inflation and interest rates will take dairy from the perspective of processors and consumers. Full Livestream: https://wtaq.com/2022/07/28/501583/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fair projects lead to future career
August 01, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBHailey Domke of Oshkosh has a full plate of showing at the Winnebago County Fair August 3-7. She shares about her projects and how it is leading to her future career of becoming a veterinarian. More information on the Winnebago County Fair Aug. 3-7. 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.
Where were commodity prices in past recessions
July 29, 2022 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBHoard's Dairyman's Dairy Livestream latest episode shared where commodity prices were in past recessions. Full Livestream: https://wtaq.com/2022/07/28/501583/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What pests bother mushrooms?
July 29, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBLindsey Bender shares what pest bother mushrooms and how to address the pest. Full story: https://wtaq.com/2022/07/25/peshtigo-mushroom-operation-started-in-1983/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to grow mushrooms in a greenhouse and pots
July 28, 2022 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBLindsey with Field and Forest Products shares how to grow mushrooms in a greenhouse and flower pots. Full story: https://wtaq.com/2022/07/25/peshtigo-mushroom-operation-started-in-1983/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inflation tangent from Nate Donnay of StoneX Group
July 28, 2022 16:02 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBHoard's Dairyman's Dairy Livestream latest episode shares insight on inflation and the potential of a recession. Full Livestream: https://wtaq.com/2022/07/28/501583/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is the Russian-Ukraine conflict impacting global commodities
July 28, 2022 15:56 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBHoard's Dairyman's Dairy Livestream latest episode shared how the Russian-Ukraine conflict is impacting global commodities. Full Livestream: https://wtaq.com/2022/07/28/501583/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet the 75th Alice in Dairyland Taylor Schaefer
July 28, 2022 15:46 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBI connected with the 75th Alice in Dairyland Taylor Schaefer about the impact of agriculture in Wisconsin, importance of ag-education, ice cream and her role at the Wisconsin State Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to grow mushrooms indoors
July 28, 2022 15:32 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBLindsey Bender with Field and Forest Products shares how to start growing mushrooms indoors. Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/_dmkIsPHLes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pig enjoys oatmeal cream pies at the Outagamie County Fair
July 20, 2022 21:35 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBKennedy Jens of the Freedom FFA chapter shares how she is preparing for the Outagamie County Fair this week, lessons learned, how her pig enjoys oatmeal cream pies and advice for young showers. Outagamie County Fair is July 20-24, more details: https://outagamiecountyfair.com/ 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.
How to prepare a wooded area for growing mushrooms
July 20, 2022 21:20 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBPaul Koll, a forester with Stockbridge Munsee Community, shares how to prepare a wooded area for mushrooms, common forest management mistakes and sustainability practices for forest management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Growing mushrooms 101
July 20, 2022 21:14 - 4 minutes - 4.19 MBJudit Schmidt, an employee at Field and Forest Products, shares more about her role, inoculating logs, what mushroom is the easiest to grow and common mistakes with growing mushrooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peshtigo mushroom operation have been growing spawn since 1983
July 20, 2022 21:12 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBJoe Krawczyk and Mary Ellen Kozak, owners of Field and Forest Products, have been growing mushroom spawn since 1983. They share how the business got started, their passion for the specialty crop, recent USDA grant and the future of mushroom farming. Learn more: https://www.fieldforest.net/aboutus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy farm organization donates nearly $2 million to Children's Hospital
July 15, 2022 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBOne of the founding members, Deric Duquaine, shares the impact of Dairy Cares of Wisconsin and how you can support their efforts with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. HOW TO SUPPORT: Text DAIRY22 to 76278 https://dairycaresofwisconsin.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy Cares of Wisconsin looking to donate $2 million to Children's Hospital
July 13, 2022 19:24 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBFarmers and ag-businesses in northeast Wisconsin are making a difference in the lives of children. Dairy Cares of Wisconsin was started in 2011 and at their first fundraising event, they raised over $27,000. This year, their goal is to surpass $2 million dollars donated to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. One of the founding members, Deric Duquaine, shares their story and how you can get involved. HOW TO SUPPORT: Text DAIRY22 to 76278 https://dairycaresofwisconsin.org/ See omnystudio.c...
Kewaunee county farmers build 12-row interseeder
July 13, 2022 19:12 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBEddie and Aaron Augustian, a father-son duo of Augustian Farms in Kewaunee built a 12-row interseeder to plant cover crops in a standing crop. Of their knowledge, this is the first 12- row interseeder. They share how they built it, the cover crop mix used and the benefits and challenges with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wisconsin Star Farmer shares advice on showing pigs
July 13, 2022 13:32 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBBrayden Peter of the Howards Grove FFA Chapter and recent winner of the Wisconsin FFA Star Farmer award shares advice on how prepare for showing pigs this fair season. Thank you to Festival Foods for sponsoring our Future Farmers Behind the Shelves! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wisconsin Star Farmers is Brayden Peter of Howards Grove FFA
July 11, 2022 17:22 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBBrayden Peter of the Howards Grove FFA Chapter recent won the Wisconsin Star Farmer award at the State FFA Convention in Madison. The Star Farmer Award recognizes students in production agriculture working with entrepreneurship programs, ranging from animals to crops. Brayden raises breeding and market show pigs on his family farm, Peter Family Show Pigs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whole Foods top goals and workforce challenges
July 09, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBThe Wall Street Journal hosted the Global Food Forum and Jason Buechel, Chief Operating Officer and CEO-Designate for Whole Foods Market, shared his tops goals and some workforce challenges they have faced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Global Food Forum: Where to invest in the future of food
July 08, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe Wall Street Journal hosted the Global Food Forum and Hans Tung, Managing Partner for GGV Capital and John R. Tyson, EVP, Corporate Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer for Tyson Foods shared where they are investing in the future of food and what they prioritize. https://www.globalfood.wsj.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the biggest challenges entrepreneurs are facing?
July 06, 2022 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBThe Wall Street Journal hosted the Global Food Forum and Hans Tung, Managing Partner for GGV Capital and John R. Tyson, EVP, Corporate Strategy and Chief Sustainability Officer for Tyson Foods, shared the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vilsack: 'Premium on innovation'
July 06, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBThe Wall Street Journal hosted the Global Food Forum and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack shared how innovation is critical to make sure we are producing enough food with climate change concerns. https://www.globalfood.wsj.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Vilsack shares future concerns for agriculture
July 05, 2022 21:06 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBThe Wall Street Journal hosted the Global Food Forum and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack shared his concerns for farmers going into 2023. https://www.globalfood.wsj.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Agriculture perspective: Russian-Ukraine invasion concerns
July 05, 2022 21:05 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBThe Wall Street Journal hosted the Global Food Forum and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack talked about the concerns with the Russian-Ukraine invasion. https://www.globalfood.wsj.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WSJ Global Food Forum: Efficient supply chain needs to be resilient
July 05, 2022 21:01 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBThe Wall Street Journal hosted the Global Food Forum and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack talked about making our supply chain more resilient and how to be prepared for future disruptions. https://www.globalfood.wsj.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Sweet spots' for starting a no-till journey
July 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBBarry Bubolz of NRCS shares tips on how to start your no-till journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What challenges do farmers face this summer?
July 03, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBBarry Bubolz of NRCS shares challenges farmers face this summer and into the fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derek Ducat shares lessons learned in conservation
July 01, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBDerek Ducat of Deer Run Dairy shares what he's learned trying new conservation practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Manure application tends in Northeast Wisconsin
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBBarry Bubolz of NRS shares a manure application trend that is happening in NE Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How are the crops doing in Northeast Wisconsin
June 29, 2022 21:01 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBBarry Bubolz of NRCS and Derek Ducat of Deer Run dairy share a report on how the crops are doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Denmark FFA student shares landscape advice and future plans
June 29, 2022 20:49 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe 2022 Winner in Landscape Management Proficiency at the Wisconsin State FFA Convention is Autumn Kaminiski of the Denmark FFA. Autumn keeps herself very busy and works for Kaminski Rental Properties, Mr. Golf, and the Home Depot. Each of these responsibilities has allowed her to develop skills such as planting, spreading wood chips, watering, leveling steppingstones, weeding, and trimming trees and bushes. Autumn shares more details about her proficiency, favorite landscape jobs, advice...