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Undocumented Immigrant Issue, Drought Problems, and AI Wine Technology
June 07, 2021 11:07 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MBBiden Administration asked to do something about undocumented immigrants + California drought hurting vegetable farmers + AI wine tasting company See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Masks For Cows, Cop Cattle, and DNR Free Fun Weekend
June 04, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBDNR announces June 5th and 6th as Free Fun Weekend + Cow Masks Are Now a Thing + Barron County Sheriffs Get Help From a Herd of Cattle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brown County Breakfast On The Farm 2021
June 03, 2021 20:35 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBTalking with Kevin Collins of Collins Dairy in Greenleaf ahead of this year's Breakfast on the Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Looking Back At The Dairy Industry, Girl Scouts Make History, And On The Look Out For Animal Activists
June 03, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBTwo Decades of Dairy + Girl Scouts Earn a Dairy Badge + What Happens When Someone Breaks Into Your Farm? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
JBS Gets Hacked, Indy 500 And Dairy Farmers, Plus More People Giving Back
June 02, 2021 15:58 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBJBS Hacking Update + Farmer Keeps Dairy Tradition At Indy 500 + USDA Gives Back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creamery Has Advice For Value-Added Farmers
June 02, 2021 09:10 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBKelley Country Creamery gives advice after 12 years in the value-added business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June Dairy Month Update, Alice In Dairyland Makes History, and More Ag News
June 01, 2021 12:56 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBDairy Month Events + Average Pay For Farmhands + Alice In Dairyland Update + Frontier Communications In Trouble With Rural America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cheesemaking Is An Art And A Science
May 28, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBRoger Krohn explains the challenges, changes, and improvements in cheesemaking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boating Tips, A Canadian Dairy Issue, Plus A Possible Hit To Small-Scale Pig Farmers
May 27, 2021 09:56 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBAg News for Thursday: Boating Tips For Memorial Day Weekend + Biosecurity Checklist Before Show Season + Canadian Dairy Issue + Possible Hit To Small Pig Farmers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Becoming Certified Organic Is Quite The Process
May 27, 2021 09:39 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBMary Capehart of Organic Valley lays out the process of becoming certified organic and also explains the need for organic inspectors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy Helps Catch Criminal, Herds Of Excellence Winners, And More!
May 26, 2021 09:41 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBPolice caught a drug dealer thanks to some cheese + Dairy winners from Wisconsin + Free tuition for meat employees + How to deal with farm stress See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leaders Push For Investigation In The Beef Processing Market
May 25, 2021 10:17 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBSenators are urging Congress members to sign a letter asking the Department of Justice to investigate the beef market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Price Fixing Culprits Charged
May 24, 2021 11:12 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBClaxton Poultry Farms added to the list of those responsible for price fixing in the poultry industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Renard's Cheese: A Family Tradition
May 21, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBChris Renard explains how their cheese is family-made from the time the cows are milked until the time the cheese is in the store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet One Of The 2021 Class Of Ag Graduates: Jodie Weyland
May 20, 2021 09:39 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBMeet an ag student from FVTC seeking to become an agronomist. Congrats to all of the graduates! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmer Of The Month Uses Alpacas As A Therapy Tool
May 19, 2021 09:42 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBCongrats to our Farmer of the Month, Josie Kruzicki of Kruzicki's Kemo Kritters - Aplacas in Bear Creek! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two Students Create Grain Bin Safety Robot
May 18, 2021 08:40 - 1 minute - 1020 KBStudents at the University of Nebraska brought their vision to life with the Green Weevil, a machine that keeps grain levels even in the bins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Black Farmers Association Responds To White Farmers Lawsuit
May 18, 2021 08:30 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBSome farmers have an issue with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 specifically giving funds to farmers of color but not to white farmers who are also struggling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmer Veteran Coalition Turns 12 Years Old
May 17, 2021 10:49 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBThe coalition uses agriculture as a therapy tool for those who've served. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drive Your Tractor To School Day Raises Money For Fellow Student
May 14, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBDenmark High School students raise hundreds of dollars for a fellow student going through a very tough time by driving their tractors to school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last Cheese Factory In Winnebago County
May 14, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBJon Metzig with Union Star Cheese in Fremont shares the history behind the last cheese factory in Winnebego County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Details Wanted On Biden's "Build Back Better" Trade Policy
May 13, 2021 05:07 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBQuestions surrounding the "Build Back Better" plans for trade need to be answered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adding Seaweed To Cattle Diets Can Help The Environment
May 12, 2021 07:03 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBWhen cows consume seaweed it can reduce their methane emissions by 82%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mexico Court Ends Ban On U.S. Fresh Potato Imports
May 11, 2021 09:03 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBThe U.S. fresh potoato market in Mexico could reach $200 million per year in the next five years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Online Scam Targeting Farmers
May 10, 2021 11:55 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBDoing business online is becoming more and more popular, but also more and more dangerous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farm Safety Is Especially Important In The Spring
May 07, 2021 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MBWith farmers being so busy in the springtime, there are a lot of safety hazards to keep in mind. Please be safe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ag Career Week: Agriculture Teacher
May 06, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBEnding our Ag Career Week on the education side of the industry with an Agronomy Instructor from Fox Valley Technical College, Jason Fischer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ag Career Week: Nutritionist
May 05, 2021 08:34 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MBJames Downey of CP Feeds explains the ins and outs of working as a nutritionist for dairy farms across the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ag Career Week: Agronomist
May 04, 2021 08:45 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBWhat does an agronomist actually do all year? Chris Reichert with Country Visions Cooperative explains the good and the bad of the profession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ag Career Week: Large Animal Veterinarian
May 03, 2021 07:46 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBDr. Rob Blohowiak, the owner of Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center in Hortonville explains the ins and outs of becoming a veterinarian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crop Expert Gives Tips To Farmers This Planting Season
April 30, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBTaylor Purucker, Crop Nutrition Lead at The Mosaic Company gave an update in the fields along with some advice for farmers this planting season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Bill Will Fix Confusion And Hold FDA Accountable
April 29, 2021 10:04 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBThe National Milk Producers Association spoke out about the DAIRY PRIDE Act, how it'll fix confusion with consumers, and what it forces the FDA to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rural Broadband Update
April 28, 2021 09:28 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBA progress update on farmers having better access to the internet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Chance To Learn About Organic Farming
April 27, 2021 11:52 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBExpert farmers hold live virtual series on joining the organic ag industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Issues On The Orchards
April 26, 2021 09:48 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBOne specialist has some tips for growers trying to control fire blight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunflowers: A Profit Maker For Farmers
April 23, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBAn experienced sunflower farmer gives tips to those interested in growing the specialty crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Earth Day Is Every Day On The Farm
April 22, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBWhat have pig farmers done to help the environment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Get A Better Rate Of Gain In Goats
April 21, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBAn expert explains rate of gain and the role nutrition plays in your meat goats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fox Valley Tech Gives Options To Ag Students
April 20, 2021 06:20 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBJohn Sorenson, Associate Dean of Manufacturing, Agriculture & Construction Technologies explains some of the different careers graduates can obtain out of college. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
App To Help Farmers Find Workers
April 19, 2021 08:55 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBAgButler is an app that helps find ag employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy Farmers Want Answers and Resolutions
April 16, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBOver 400 dairy farmers signed a letter reaching out to organizations to help hurting farmers due to the current Federal Milk Pricing Formula. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmer Of The Month: Traci Kohlman
April 15, 2021 09:32 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBTraci works full time, runs the farm, and on top of that she sets aside time to help 4-H kids that want to show at the fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alice In Dairyland In Studio!
April 14, 2021 09:47 - 8 minutes - 7.39 MBChecking in with Alice in Dairyland as she gets back to in-person events and helps with some art project ideas for the kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Starting A Garden: Tips For The Beginners
April 13, 2021 09:17 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBGrowing a garden can be tough, that's why we have some simple tips for you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farm Taxes Could Jump Significantly
April 12, 2021 10:12 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBWhat would eliminating the stepped-up basis mean for farmers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Share Your Thoughts On The Upcoming Deer Season
April 09, 2021 21:03 - 47 seconds - 801 KBThe Wisconsin DNR wants your opinion and suggestions on the 2021 deer hunt. The comment period starts April 12th and goes until April 25th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catch Invasive Pests Before It's Too Late
April 08, 2021 09:58 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBExpert with USDA shares tips on how to catch pests early this spring before things get out of hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cheese Expo Global Online Happening NOW
April 07, 2021 09:48 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBCheesemakers from across the country gather virtually to support the dairy industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Food Waste Is A Bigger Issue Than You Think
April 06, 2021 07:25 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBHow big of a problem is food waste in the United States and what can we do to help out? Hearing from Leslie Sarasin, CEO of the Food Industry Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
USDA Planting Predictions
April 05, 2021 09:13 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBThe President of Global Commodity Analytics take a deeper look at USDA's planting predictions for 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.