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COVID-19 Found on Mink Farms in the U.S.
August 19, 2020 06:08 - 1 minute - 1020 KBTwo mink farms have positive cases of the coronavirus in some of their mink and their employees. The farms are now being quarantined to stop the spread. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmer of the Month: Jeff Lambrecht
August 18, 2020 15:51 - 7 minutes - 6.66 MBJeff became a partner in the family dairy with his father back in 2008 and then took over as owner in 2015. Five years running the farm, five kids, and a great wife! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fair Kids of 2020: Clayton and Mary Vande Hey
August 18, 2020 08:52 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBClayton and Mary Vande Hey are from Greenleaf 4-H. Clayton gave some advice on how to build muscle in your pigs before show day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wisconsin Farmer's Daughters Get Him Best Gift Ever
August 18, 2020 08:40 - 1 minute - 1 MBThe daughters of Doug Allen from Cottage Grove, brought back all the memories when they tracked down his old IH tractor from the 80's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fair Kids of 2020: Molly Goral
August 13, 2020 18:03 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBCatching up with Morrison 4-Her, Molly Goral as she gets her goats and chickens ready for the fair! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fair Kids of 2020: The Ossmanns
August 12, 2020 21:18 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MBThree siblings showing this year; Matthew, Emily, and Missy. They talked about the toughest parts of showing and why it's still worth it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fair Kids of 2020: Ellie Kandziora
August 12, 2020 02:55 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBEllie's been showing almost her whole life! She explained how if you make a mistake in the show ring, you need to use it as a learning opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fair Kids of 2020: Gavin and Evan
August 11, 2020 09:27 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBGavin's from Valders FFA and gave some advice to new exhibitors, while Evan's with Bayport FFA and spoke on the importance of advocating for agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fair Kids of 2020: Heidi Beyer
August 10, 2020 09:55 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBHeidi's a member of Morrison 4-H Club and has been showing at the Brown County Fair for the past 11 years! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farm Safety: Two Family Members Lost Limbs
August 06, 2020 13:32 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MBFarming's a very dangerous career, but also a very rewarding one. We hear from one woman who's dad and brother both lost a limb in separate farm accidents.
Baseball's Impact on Agriculture
August 06, 2020 09:46 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBBaseball and hot dogs go hand-in-hand. Without fans in the seats this season, how does that impact hot dog sales and agriculture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcoming a State FFA Officer
August 05, 2020 10:11 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MBSection 9 State Officer for Wisconsin FFA, Katrina Hoesly talked about how joining FFA can benefit students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcoming the New Wisconsin FFA President
August 05, 2020 10:07 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBCaught up with Wisconsin FFA's new President, Joe Schlies. Joe talked about what this year's looking like and his plans for the organization. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mystery Seeds Could Be a Brushing Scam
August 04, 2020 09:30 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBThey believe the seeds are being sent as part of a brushing scam and aren't a threat to Americans. A brushing scam is where cheap products are sent to people so the seller can post fake positive reviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Findings in Beef Market Investigation Released
July 31, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBThe Department of Ag released an update on the cattle market investigation. We heard from Greg Ibach, Under Secretary of Ag for Marketing and Regulatory Programs and he explained what was found. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Should virtual farm shows continue after COVID-19?
July 30, 2020 14:36 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBVirtual fairs, livestock shows, farm shows, expos, the list goes on. One business owner explained the benefits of virtual shows compared to in-person shows. He says virtual shows could become a normal part of our lives after COVID-19. Personally, I hope not. Have the option for virtual, but also have the choice to be in-person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cows Help Fight COVID-19
July 30, 2020 10:17 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBAre cows the answer? A biotech firm is genetically modifying cows to give them partial human immune systems so they can create antibodies to help fight the virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Door County Cherry Picking Going Fast
July 29, 2020 09:47 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBThe cherry picking in Door County is even more popular than normal and could have something to do with COVID-19. I stopped at Lautenbach's Orchard in Fish Creek to talk with one of the owners, Carrie Lautenbach Viste. She said that the season's shorter this year because there are so many people coming up to pick cherries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could county fairs get COVID-19 relief?
July 28, 2020 08:26 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBCongressmen seeking assistance for county fairs struggling due to COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Burger King Misinforms Public
July 23, 2020 13:58 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBBurger King's getting help from the experts to correct their new Whopper commercial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Investigation Into the Beef Industry is Underway
July 23, 2020 10:44 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBThe USDA and the Department of Justice are investigating possible illegal activity when it comes to pricing in the beef industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hog Farmers Struggling
July 23, 2020 10:28 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBPig farmers still struggling from the pandemic. Assistance is hopefully on the way in the next COVID-19 relief package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dairy Organization Helps Children's Hospital
July 22, 2020 08:07 - 4 minutes - 4 MBDairy Cares is bringing the dairy community together to help the kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmer of the Month: Bob Peter
July 21, 2020 10:54 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBOur July Farmer of the Month shares his story. He showed pigs as a kid and now his kids are showing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Pence Visits Wisconsin Farmers
July 20, 2020 09:33 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBVice President Mike Pence toured a Wisconsin farm and discussed the USMCA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Issue of Farmer Suicide
July 16, 2020 20:11 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBFarmer's mental health is very important. Here are some resources to help you out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catching up with the new Alice in Dairyland!
July 15, 2020 18:34 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBIntroducing the 73rd Alice in Dairyland and how she stands out from the rest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Out in the Field: An Update from the Experts
July 15, 2020 18:20 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBTadgh Davis with The Mosaic Company, gave an update on the current state of Midwestern fields. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retiring from UW Extension After 33 Years
July 14, 2020 10:46 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBScott Gunderson, Manitowoc Counties Ag Agent retires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Virus Outbreak in Cattle and Horses
July 13, 2020 10:35 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBA livestock virus has rapidly spread in six states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tractor Supply Co. Helps the Veterans
July 09, 2020 15:27 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBVeteran farmers awarded gift cards to help them with their agricultural goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Goats Help a Power Company
July 08, 2020 13:31 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBAn Illinois power company hires goats to help clear brush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farmer Gets the Surprise of a Lifetime
July 08, 2020 09:58 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBFarmer Nick Sievers had to sell his tractor, but his friends pooled their money together and bought it back for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyson Sued by Families of Deceased Employees
July 07, 2020 09:51 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBThe lawsuit says Tyson knowingly let sick employees come to work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FFA Convention Goes Virtual for 2020
July 06, 2020 10:34 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBThe National FFA Convention to be held online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mass Livestock Burial Petition
July 01, 2020 19:23 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBA petition was filed this week demanding that USDA creates a database showing people where farmers have buried livestock because of COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In-Person Hunter Safety Reopens
July 01, 2020 02:17 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBHunter Safety reopens July 13th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apply for the 2021 Bear Season Tomorrow
June 30, 2020 01:50 - 1 minute - 1.02 MB2021 Bear Hunt Changes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The top milk producing counties in the United States.
June 29, 2020 16:54 - 55 seconds - 929 KBThere are only 59 counties in the whole United States that produce half of U.S. milk, according to the USDA. When we look at 25% of the milk production, the number drops significantly. There are only 13 counties that produce 25% of United States milk. Eight of those counties are in California. Tulare, California Merced, California Kings, California Kern, California Stanislaus, California Weld, Colorado Fresno, California Yakima, Washington Maricopa, Arizona Hartley, Texas San Joaquin, Calif...
Farmer of the Month: Becky Mills
June 25, 2020 18:05 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBJune Farmer of the Month See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs coming our way!
June 25, 2020 13:46 - 58 seconds - 950 KBThe state fair announced they’re doing something called the “State Fair Necessities”. This is the first announcement from the initiative. The goal is to bring the fair favorites to people even though the actual fair isn’t happening this year. You can get the cream puffs at the state fair grounds during what would’ve been the dates of the fair, August 6th – 16th. The better news is that on August 10th to the 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you can get the fair snack at Festival Foods in the Apple...
More farmers have off-the-farm jobs than you'd think.
June 25, 2020 09:00 - 30 seconds - 501 KBThe numbers were just released from a study done in 2018. The study found out that no matter what the size of the farm, almost half of farmers and their spouses have jobs off of the farm. Reasoning? Well, they say it's because the income is more reliable and they have good benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farm Stress Course Online for Free!
June 24, 2020 14:27 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBA free stress management course for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Paisley Helps a Farmer
June 24, 2020 14:25 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBBrad Paisley gives back to a farmer and his wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kewaunee County Hog Show Alternative
June 24, 2020 14:22 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBhog show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Farm Stress Course Online for Free!
June 24, 2020 08:31 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MBWith everything that's been going on in agriculture around the world lately, stress levels from farming are at an all time high. That's why a few ag organizations came together with Michigan State University Extension and the University of Illinois Extension to help out. They created an online farm stress management course called the Rural Resilience Training Course. The best part is that the course is available now and it's free! We heard from Todd Van Hoose, the CEO of the Farm Credit C...
June Dairy Month: Generations of Dairy
June 18, 2020 20:24 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBjune dairy month See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How did plant-based meat sales stack up against real meat during the pandemic?
June 18, 2020 14:16 - 56 seconds - 905 KBplant based meat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shirt Sales Helping Farmers and Food Banks
June 16, 2020 23:03 - 3 minutes - 3.22 MBsupport local farmers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June Dairy Month: Door County Ice Cream Factory
June 16, 2020 11:19 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBdoor county ice cream factory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.