הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Mid West (2025)

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Efficient, Durable, Reliable: A New Era in Milk Pumps 6:09

8h ago6:09

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McFinn Technologies, founded by John McGinn and Leroy Finnegan, has introduced a groundbreaking solution to the dairy industry. The duo recognized a significant gap in the market for an improved milk pump that wouldn't damage the milk fat. This innovation marks a crucial shift in pump technology, benefiting both dairy farmers and processors. "Our p…

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Stop & Heaven 43:58

11d ago43:58

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Dave and Eric have busted out all the stops for their final episode of the year! Dave visits one of, if not the most, iconic donut shops in the St.Louis area and Eric has a fun experience of his own! Follow us on Instagram: @midwestdonutspodעל ידי Eric Leggitt

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Rural Residents Seek More Info On Wind Energy Projects 11:14

1d ago11:14

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Most Americans agree that the U.S. should prioritize renewable energy over fossil fuels. A recent Pew Research Center study puts that number at nearly 70 percent. Where the conversation gets divided is deciding where these renewable energy projects should go. Pete Moris, a Grant County resident, volunteers with a group hosting informational session…

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New Location & Fresh Topics For Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic 6:00

1d ago6:00

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On Jan. 13-14 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in the Wisconsin Dells, the Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic will welcome all confluences of the industry from throughout the Midwestern states. Wisconsin's premier agribusiness industry event boasts an attendance of nearly 1,000, says WABA Executive Director Grace Howe. The conference and trad…

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Meet Grace Howe, WABA's New Executive Director 5:00

2d ago5:00

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The Wisconsin Agri-Business Association has welcomed a new executive director, Grace Howe. She’s been with the association for a year and a half but started the leadership position this past November. Her predecessor Tom Bressner will stay on in an advisory role until he retires in July. Grace introduces herself and how her agricultural background …

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Dairy Beef Crosses Benefit Farmers and Consumers 4:46

2d ago4:46

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Dr. Lawernce Williams, Dairy Beef Cross Specialist from Purina about how these animals are grading out thanks to advancement in genetics and more important proper nutrition. These cross animals are here to stay as they provide additional income for dairy farmers and consumers love them as prime and choice cuts of beef. It also makes a great story a…

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Keys to Maximizing Results with Your Calves 6:10

2d ago6:10

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Pam Jahnke chats with Olivia Gunther Schroeder from Purina about best practices for raising calves. Calves are valuable, so ensuring they have a strong start is key. She emphasizes the need for high quality colostrum to ensure a strong start and to keep them going strong with proper nutrition and sanitation practices. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Happy National Cream Puff Day! 1:40

2d ago1:40

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On National Cream Puff Day, we bring back an interview with Kristin Chuckel of the Wisconsin State Fair about the heritage of this popular dessert and why it's an icon for Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.על ידי Pam Jahnke

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Understanding Meat Preferences and Dairy Market Outlook 50:08

3d ago50:08

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Glynn Tonsor, of Kansas State University joins Jill Wielke to talk about the Meat Demand Monitor project, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff and Pork Checkoff. This initiative is helping the industry better understand consumer preferences and trends when it comes to meat purchases. What do a high-performance car and a dairy cow have in common? It’…

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Extending The Squeak: Reimagining The Cheese Curd 19:25

4d ago19:25

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Cheese curds have long been a favorite snack of Wisconsinites, but not everyone in the world gets the same experience. By the time people out of state get the tasty treat the curd has already lost its squeak and freshness. Dr. Rani Govindasamy Lucey with the Center For Dairy Research is working to solve that issue. She explains how they teamed up w…

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Ringing In A New Year With Stu Muck & John Heinberg 49:48

5d ago49:48

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Pam Jahnke reflects on the past four years with Wisconsin's Farm Service Agency Director Gene Schreifer. COVID forced USDA agencies to adapt quickly to meet the needs of farmers. Snow is falling in southern Wisconsin, but it won't stick around, says ag meteorologist Stu Muck. There won't be snow cover for fields when the colder-than-average tempera…

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Building Skills in Swine Production at the Show Pig Symposium 12:39

5d ago12:39

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Wisconsin’s show pig industry continues to grow, drawing families from farms, hobby farms, and even urban areas. Jeff Morris, UW-Swine Outreach Specialist, attributes this growth to the valuable skills youth gain from raising and showing livestock. “Families see the leadership skills and work ethic these projects instill in young people,” Morris ex…

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Overcoming Hurdles From Grief To Bird Flu 49:48

6d ago49:48

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Susan Springer of Suicide Prevention of Southwest Wisconsin discusses how to deal with loneliness and grief during the holidays. The Pacific Northwest is seeing its lowest pear production in 40 years. The Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update calls for more dense fog advisories during your morning commute. This month alone, Wisconsin has had three po…

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Choosing the Best Fence for Your Farm's Needs 8:59

8d ago8:59

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For over four decades, Randy Cutler of Cutler Fencing has been building fences across Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Minnesota. What began as a passion for farming in the 1970s evolved into a lifetime dedicated to creating reliable, efficient fencing systems. “I started out raising sheep and learning about rotational grazing and electric fencing…

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Risk Management For Stray Voltage, PFAS, And Crops 49:50

9d ago49:50

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Stray voltage on the farm could be disrupting your animals’ routine and your bottom line through no fault of your own. Bryanna Handel has first-hand experience at her farm B. Kurt Dairy in Barneveld. She realized there was a problem as soon as her cows started acting out of the ordinary this time last year.Flip on your fog lights! In addition to dr…

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Breaking Barriers in Equine Medicine 17:34

9d ago17:34

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Groundbreaking research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is transforming the diagnosis and prevention of equine injuries. A UW-Madison-developed standing CT scanner, commercially available since 2019, is enabling safer and more precise imaging for horses, reducing risks associated with traditional methods. "Standing CT scanning allows us to i…

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Unique Wisconsin Foods & The Workforce That Makes It Possible 49:45

10d ago49:45

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The Wisconsin bison industry is on the rise. According to the Census of Agriculture, Wisconsin is home to 6,754 bison across 83 farms. Patrick Ries, owner of Bluestem Bison and a member of the Wisconsin Bison Producers Association Board, tells the bison story from his farm's lens. Wisconsin is in a fog advisory this morning. That fog will turn to i…

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Holiday Season Brings Market Slowdown 50:00

12d ago50:00

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Wisconsin’s Secretary of Agriculture, Randy Romanski, joins Pam Jhanke to reflect on how this past year has gone for the ag industry and what’s ahead. The Steffes Group has 200 employees that are ready to help you with your auction needs. Ashley Huhn of the Steffes Group says while they may be closed for Christmas, you can still find the informatio…

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Secure Border & Ag Labor - Can We Have The Best Of Both Worlds? 4:20

13d ago4:20

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Agricultural groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have tagged labor as the number one issue facing farmers in the new year. As agriculture relies heavily on guest workers, how does the Trump administration’s plan for deportation going to play out for farmers? Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Director of National Affairs Tyler Wenzlaff expl…

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Hunt Clubs, Historic Tractors & Ag Tourism - A Wisconsin Tradition 20:14

13d ago20:14

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Hunting is a long-standing tradition in Wisconsin. Today we hear how farmers have an opportunity with their land and existing infrastructure to invite others to join in the hunt. Bill Hemling has transitioned his family’s six-generation farm in Dodge County to do just that. Bill raises gamebirds on his farm for hunt clubs and is starting his own hu…

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Behind the Holidays with Chocolates, Puppies and Local Agriculture 50:00

13d ago50:00

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Tracy Thompson is the owner and chocolatier of the Scandinavian themed chocolate house. She joins Ben Jarboe and explains why she started the business as well as the various treats they make, how they prepared for Christmas, and issues they are facing that are similar to farmers. Christmas puppies are something you only see in movies. People are ac…

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Meet A First Generation Farmer - 31 Year Old Tanner Johnson 9:50

16d ago9:50

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If you've ever seen the fascination that kids have with tractors or farm equipment - how they pretend to farm while running their toys over carpet - then you might have a sense of what drives Tanner Johnson. 31 year old Tanner Johnson did not grow up on a farm, but he always knew he wanted to be a farmer. Throughout his life, he was a shadow to loc…

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Wisconsin Farms on Alert: How to Guard Against Bird Flu 7:15

17d ago7:15

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Wisconsin has recently confirmed a case of bird flu in poultry in Kenosha County, marking the first detection in the state in some time. Dr. Darlene Konkel, Wisconsin’s State Veterinarian, shared insights about the situation, emphasizing biosecurity measures for all livestock producers. The strain responsible, H5N1, has been circulating in North Am…

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Wisconsin A Leader In Harnessing Artificial Intelligence 10:33

17d ago10:33

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Wisconsin is celebrating a record-low unemployment rate, but more jobs need to be filled, including within the agriculture sector. Without more people, what solutions are out there? This is where artificial intelligence is coming in. Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek joins us today with how many Wisconsin businesses and wha…

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HPAI In People - What To Know And Holiday Cheese Buying Cools - Burgess 50:00

17d ago50:00

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The Farmers Union has always focused on creating a revenue stream for the organization beyond member dues. Bob Bosold talks to Dale Bednarek who runs Farmers Union Industries for 5 Midwest Farmers Unions--Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa and Wisconsin. A snow storm is on the way for Wisconsin. Stu Muck breaks it down. The holidays are a great time to c…

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Tree Supplies Are Good - But Holiday Depression Impacts Many 50:00

17d ago50:00

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Desire for a real Christmas tree remains strong! That's the word from Greg Hahn of Hahn's Christmas Trees in Oregon. He's a member of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association and says the volume of trees available this year is great! He details more about the trees, the markets and what consumers should know, with Ben Jarboe. Snow's on th…

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John's & Marie's 40:42

18d ago40:42

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Dave and Eric are back from an unexpectedly busy holiday! To apologize for the longer than expected break, they're reviewing two iconic shops in there respective cities! Plus, a nice feelgood story in Eric's News of the Week segment! Follow us on Instagram: @midwestdonutspodעל ידי Eric Leggitt

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Farmers Rally for Fairness: Spain’s Growing Agricultural Movement 7:03

18d ago7:03

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Tractors on city streets, farmers camping out in their vehicles, and powerful demonstrations—Spanish farmers are making their voices heard in an extraordinary fight for their livelihoods. These protests go beyond agriculture, raising questions about food security, government policies, and the survival of rural communities. What’s driving this movem…

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Autonomy Is Shaping The Future Of Farming 10:22

18d ago10:22

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With ongoing labor shortages and the continuous need to produce more with less, there are currently well over 50% of U.S. crop farmers using some type of autonomy and that number continues to rise every year. Brian Luck the state extension specialist in biological machinery systems at UW-Madison explains that all the technology needed for full auto…

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Fighting for Food Sovereignty and Small Farms 9:23

19d ago9:23

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Heritage, innovation, and a passion for food production are just a few things pulling young farmers into agriculture today. For Anthony Panke, it’s all of the above—and more. As Vice President of Family Farm Defenders, he’s on a mission to keep small farms thriving while promoting food sovereignty. Though he teaches in San Francisco, Anthony’s root…

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Choose Wisconsin Chocolate This Holiday Season 11:45

19d ago11:45

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The holidays are filled with joy, family-time, and sweets. Specialty chocolates are always a fan favorite when Christmas comes around with fun shapes and flavors. Tracy Thompson, with Sjölinds Choclate House out of Mt. Horeb, explains why she and her husband started the business as well as how they prepare for the Christmas time. Thompson also give…

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Tough Finding A Tall Christmas Tree - Tough Finding Interested Traders - Heinberg 50:00

19d ago50:00

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Today, internships are almost a requirement for most students aiming for a job right out of college. Dr. Tera Montgomery, director of the school of agriculture on the UW-Platteville campus, says that applying for internships is happening earlier and earlier in the school year. She says there's also more opportunity with remote work internships that…

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Think Local! We Talk Animal Shelters. Then We Talk Winter Menu's 50:00

19d ago50:00

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The tin can that acts as a vessel for vegetables may be the most expensive component of the whole process! That's one of the insights Ben Jarboe found when speaking with Jason Culotta. He's the outgoing president of the midwest food products association. Dense fog will slow the commute this morning according to Stu Muck, ag meteorologist. It's trad…

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State Monitors HPAI In Barron County And Sen. Joan Ballweg Starts Packing Up 50:00

19d ago50:00

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There are a lot of things that attract young farmers into the industry. Heritage, new technology, philosophy on food and food production. All those things have kept Anthony Panke engaged. He's the vice president of Family Farm Defenders, an organization that focuses on food sovereignty and keeping small farms viable. Panke grew up on a farm in Fond…

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Smarter Manure Application for Better Crops 8:59

20d ago8:59

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As you’re planning your budget for next year, here’s something to think about: a tool that could save time, cut down on waste, and help improve your crop yields. It’s a fresh approach to a challenge every farmer deals with, offering benefits for both your fields and your finances. Kurt Grimm, CEO of NutraDrip Irrigation Systems, is sharing how thei…

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Challenges Facing Your Favorite Produce 9:21

20d ago9:21

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For many years the Midwest Food Products Association has been working hard to make sure consumers get the nutritious produce they need. But this has not come without challenges. Jason Culotta, the President of the Midwest Food Products Association speaks on some of the key problems they are facing, including high costs of cans, false information on…

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Celebrating the Holidays with Wisconsin Cheese - Angie Edge 5:32

20d ago5:32

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The holiday season brings family, friends, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate—and what better way to add a little extra cheer than with cheese? Whether it’s the centerpiece of a festive spread or the perfect gift for loved ones, cheese has a way of making the holidays even more special. Angie Edge, Dairy Company Communications manager for Dai…

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Farm-to-Table Catering: Chef Kyle Julius's Commitment to Fresh, Local Flavor 7:33

23d ago7:33

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Chef Kyle Julius, owner of Chef at Large Catering, has always been passionate about the connection between nature and food. “I’ve always been an outdoorsman, foraging for mushrooms and wild onions,” he says. Growing up in a hunting family, he learned the value of respecting food and utilizing everything. This respect is reflected in his work, where…

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The Holidays Are Not Happy For All 14:19

23d ago14:19

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Although the holiday season is normally seen as a joyful time to see family and friends, it leaves some feeling lonely, and grief ridden. Susan Springer, the founder of Suicide Prevention of Southwest Wisconsin, speaks to why people may feel lonely or have grief this time of year. She gives tips on how to help someone going through a difficult time…

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Your Guide to Wisconsin Weather Services 6:55

23d ago6:55

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In Wisconsin, especially this time of year, just mention the weather—it’s sure to grab attention. With so many people watching the skies and relying on different weather services, it’s worth understanding who does what and how it all fits together. Assistant State Climatologist Bridgette Mason joins Pam Jahnke to talk about what agencies, associati…

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How To Prepare Farm Workers For Disaster Response 6:39

23d ago6:39

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Preplanning for emergencies has the potential to save lives on the farm. Pittsville Fire Chief Jerry Minor joins us with some important reminders for fire or other disaster safety, particularly when it comes to farm workers. He says it starts with partnerships between farms and firefighters to address some of the language and cultural barriers that…

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Running An Animal Shelter Is Expensive! Make Your Donation Count. 12:22

23d ago12:22

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It’s the season of giving, and if you’re an animal lover, you’re probably inclined to donate to your local animal shelter. Today we’re visiting with Stephanie Kraemer, she’s a volunteer with the Sauk County Humane Society and she's the United States of America’s Mrs. Wisconsin! She’s pretty outspoken about the importance of local animal shelters, e…

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Open Lines Of Communication Key - Jeff Ditzenberger 10:29

23d ago10:29

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He may be a new face at Farm First Dairy Cooperative, but he's no stranger to dairy or Wisconsin agriculture. Jeff Ditzenberger recently joined FarmFirst as their new communications director. Ditzenberger sat down to visit with Pam Jahnke about some of his early encounters with FarmFirst members at district meetings, and what he's looking forward t…

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Is Your Migrant Worker Housing Up To Code? 3:52

24d ago3:52

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Less than a year ago, the state of Wisconsin updated requirements for farm worker housing inspections. Kathryn Mueller is the migrant and seasonal farmworker program section chief with the state Department of Workforce Development. She reminds producers about the laws they need to follow if they oversee what are called "migrant labor camps." There …

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Life Insurance And Estate Planning Go Hand In Hand - Susan Brugger and Nicole Steinbach 25:01

24d ago25:01

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These conversation's aren't necessarily comfortable, but they're essential if you're going to have your estate pass to the right hands, in a timely way. Susan Brugger and Nicole Steinbach, two Rural Mutual agents in Boscobel have been involved in these discussions for years. While the subject may be difficult to bring up, consequences of not bringi…

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Cultural Barriers To Farm Worker Emergency Response 4:27

24d ago4:27

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If there’s an emergency on the farm, such as a fire, do your employees know who to call and the directions to give the first responders? Bethany Alcauter is the director of research and public health programs for the National Center for Farmworker Health. She tells us that there are a few key cultural barriers that make it hard for emergency servic…

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State Tree Arrives And Whey Market Stays Red Hot - Yonkman 50:00

24d ago50:00

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This weekend the Wisconsin Farmers Union gathers together in WI Dells for their annual convention. The group has a lot to celebrate after the recent opening of "Market on River", their restaurant operating in their new state headquarters in downtown Chippewa Falls. Jill Welke talks with Kirsten Slaughter and Tara Greiman. Bitterly cold today for Wi…

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WFBF Starts Process To Refresh Its Strategic Plan 6:55

25d ago6:55

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Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is in the process of creating a new strategic plan - the objectives that will guide the organization over the next several years. And they’ve got more voices to include in it after reaching a recent membership record. CAO Bradley Uken has been serving WFBF for about two years after a two-decade career in the Illinoi…

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Retrieving The State Capitol Christmas Tree Takes A Team 7:26

25d ago7:26

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The Wisconsin State Capitol Christmas tree has been a tradition since the early 1900s - and every year, it requires someone to visit the Northwoods to find the perfect Balsam fir. Darrin Smith, superintendent of the building grounds at the State Capitol, has been in charge of picking the tree since 2017. He says it takes a team of more than 50 peop…

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Lots Of Wisconsin Weather Info Options - But What Does Each Do? 50:00

25d ago50:00

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The 2024 Wisconsin gun/deer hunting season went better than average! Stephanie Hoff breaks down the final harvest numbers and trends with Jeff Pritzl, DNR Deer Program Specialist. Snow returns to the forecast says Stu Muck, ag meteorologist. We've already seen autonomous cars and trucks, and a few man-less tractors, but there's more coming. Brian L…

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