Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.
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Welcome to the Microbials Matter Podcast, where microbials matter! Our host, Dr. William Zimmer, veterinarian, and founder of Bio-Vet has been researching and developing microbial and nutritional products to support digestion and overall health in livestock for 30 years. Experts join the podcast to talk about all things animal health and nutrition and how the microbiome plays a critical role in animal health and vitality. For more information, visit Bio-Vet.com for more.
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A podcast of Zach Heilprin and Ebo Thoeson's weekly radio show, which airs every Thursday from 6-7p live from Monk's Bar and Grill in Sun Prairie. Join Zach and Ebo each week as they discuss the latest stories surrounding the Wisconsin Badgers. Find the show live on Zone Madison and YouTube.
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Knoxville Nights is your all-access pass to the weekly sprint car action at Knoxville Raceway. Hosted by Josh Gerlach from NETCODE BRAND, Knoxville Raceway Pro Series Champion Kade Higday, and Knoxville Raceway announcer Blake Walker, the show dives into the stories behind the racing—from the work in the shop to the intensity of racing at The Sprint Car Capital of the World. Get unique insights from Kade on what it takes to compete, hear Blake’s perspective as one of the voices of Knoxville ...
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On "Pardon My Take," Big Cat & PFT Commenter deliver the loudest and most correct sports takes in the history of the spoken word. Daily topics, guests, and an inability to tell what the hosts might be doing will make this your new favorite sports talk show. This is a podcast that will without a doubt change your life for the better- guaranteed, or your money back. *Pretend a reggaeton air horn is going off right now* PMT. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or ...
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Grow Your Garden and Support Local Students at Sauk Prairie FFA Plant Sale
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10:45The Sauk Prairie FFA’s annual plant sale is back and bursting with color. This year’s sale takes place May 10–11 at the Sauk Prairie High School Jeff Hicken Horticulutral Learning Center and features more than 8,000 plants grown by local students. Agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Troy Talford says there’s something for everyone. “We have over 70…
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Timms & Moffitt Score First Knoxville Wins, Garner Returns to Form + Scott Bogucki Joins the Show
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1:33:33Round two of the Knoxville Championship Series is over, and it was Ryan Timms, Clint Garner, and Brett Moffitt (yeah, that Brett Moffitt) who made the famous right-hand turn at the end of the night. The guys talk about an eventful night for Kade and many others, before Scott Bogucki joins the show to discuss his eventful 2024, the speed his new Gid…
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Ryan Whitney Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs, Warriors And Nuggets Advance, Kentucky Derby + Jordon Update Of The Week
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1:59:34Incredible weekend of sports as we had Game 7's(00:00:00-00:09:18). Warriors beat the Rockets and Nuggets take down the Clippers further cementing James Harden as the biggest choker ever(00:09:18-00:18:45). Pacers take Game 1 and the Kentucky Derby was an awesome sloppy mess(00:18:45-00:33:32). Who's back of the week including Scottie Scheffler and…
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Back Track Story From Churchill Downs And New Youth Council Announced
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50:00The 151st running for the roses happens Saturday in the Kentucky Derby. Bob Bosold gets a chance to visit with one of the people that will be trackside Saturday. Brent Dodge is with "Talk Derby To Me" in Louisville. He explains to Bosold that it's not about odds, it's about the condition of the horse the day it's going to be running. Weather starts…
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Grazing Incentive Bill Gains Bipartisan Support
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4:07Legislation to incentivize grazing is getting traction in the State Capitol. We’re talking about it today with the Wisconsin Farmers Union. Government Relations Director Michelle Ramirez-White joins us in-studio as the state’s Joint Finance Committee wraps up budget hearings across the state. Michelle tells us what’s likely to garner support either…
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When Federal Programs Get Cut, Can The State Take It Over?
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7:59Wisconsin Farmers Union members have been vocal about wanting to continue farm programs that have lost federal support this year. Michelle Ramirez-White is the government relations director for Wisconsin Farmers Union. She joins us in-studio with a special focus on the Climate Smart program that's been reevaluated by the Trump administration, and t…
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Randy Moss Talking Kentucky Derby, Joakim Noah In Studio, The Lakers Go Out Sad, Jalen Brunson Ends The Pistons, Hockey Playoffs + Fyre Fest of The Week
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2:32:55Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are marching on after taking out the Pistons in Game 6 (00:00:00-00:07:35). We talk the Lakers going out sad after the Timberwolves crushed them and is Nico Harrison a little bit right (00:07:35-00:22:00)? The Warriors/Rockets series is weird and the Clips/Nuggets rock (00:22:00-00:33:01). We have teams advancing in pla…
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The Art And Heart Of Farm Insurance - Rural Mutual's Craig Kamholz
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24:20Insurance policies are all the same, right? Wrong! Craig Kamholz, a Rural Mutual agent celebrating 16 years with the company can tell you how different insurance companies and the policies they offer differ vary. Kamholz grew up in rural Green County on his family's dairy operation. His background makes conversations with farmers, agribusinesses an…
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Starting A Farm Right Begins With Good Bookkeeping
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8:20Recent consumer trends have shown that more people are wanting their food to be locally sourced and organic. This has led to increasing numbers of organic and small farms. With this increase of new farms how do you know you are on the right path to success? Anna Thomas a farm finance specialist with the Food Finance Institute shares the key things …
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Reedsburg High Builds Ag Careers Through Apprenticeship Program
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9:23Imagine earning a paycheck, building a resume, and finding your career path—all before finishing high school. At Reedsburg High School, a growing number of students are doing just that through a hands-on program that’s turning traditional education on its head. Dave Anliker is the Reedsburg High School Youth Apprenticeship Program Advisor. He says …
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High School Student Digs Into Real-World Experience
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4:48Getting out of the classroom doesn’t mean leaving learning behind — for some students, it’s just the beginning. At Reedsburg High School, one senior found a way to turn hard work, real-world skills, and hands-on experience into a path for his future. Senior Jared Behn is in his second year of participating in their Youth Apprenticeship Program. He …
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Elizabeth Yost is one of two managers for Wisconsin Farmers Union's Kamp Kenwood on Lake Wissota. She’s finalizing the attendance for their scheduled camps this summer and organizing volunteers to get the property cleaned up for guests. There’s still time to get your kiddos signed up, but space is filling up fast for their pinecone, junior, and sen…
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While it is early in the season, Badger Crop Doc Damon Smith says there's a particular disease growers should already be getting ready to monitor. White mold is problematic in Wisconsin. Smith, a professor and Extension specialist with the Department of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison, says growers are probably familiar with Sporecaster, a smartphone…
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Scoops Of Thanks Day And WI Still King Of Cheese
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50:00Over 40% of Wisconsin's 2025 potato crop is in the ground! That's a good start on what producers hope will be a good year. Ben Jarboe finds out about some of the challenges their facing domestically and internationally with Tamas Houlihan. Houlihan is the executive director of the WI Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. Right now he says growe…
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Dairyland Initiative Still Delivering And White Mold Should Be On Your Mind
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50:00In 2010 a new tool was created to help dairy operators take care of their cattle. It was called the Dairyland Initiative. Today, a group of researchers housed on the UW-Madison campus, within the School of Veterinary Medicine, continue to create programs, tools, and apps that help today's dairy producers take care of their cattle, create blueprints…
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Learning Life Lessons in the Barn, Not the Hallway
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3:04In today's world, gaining real-world experience can be just as important as what happens inside a classroom. For some students, the best lessons come from rolling up their sleeves, stepping outside, and tackling real work head-on. Reedsburg High School senior Wyatt Oetzman is proving that sometimes, the best education starts when the school day end…
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The implementation of broadband into Wisconsin communities has been a multi-year effort. Alyssa Kenney, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission Director of Broadband and Digital Equity, says that when covid hit that expedited the process. Currently there are only 450,000 locations in the state without broadband and 250,000 of those locations are cu…
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Soybean Growers - Get Ready To Monitor White Mold
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7:25The latest crop progress report from USDA shows just under 10 percent of soybeans are planted across the state. Badger Crop Doc Damon Smith is hoping to plant soybeans this week at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station. While it is early in the season, Damon says there's a particular disease growers should already be getting ready to monitor.…
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Christian Yelich, DJ John Summit, Giannis Possible Last Game On The Bucks, Pistons Beat The Knicks, Hockey Playoffs And Listener Roasts
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3:20:02Playoff action is going hot and heavy and we recap everything from Monday and Tuesday night including Pacers closing out the Bucks and the skirmish on the court after (00:00:00-00:20:23). Pistons win at MSG and Thibs is stuck with his best players at the scorers table (00:20:23-00:30:25). Nuggets catch fire (00:30:25-00:32:35). Draymond Green has t…
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Wisconsin farms may be unaware that labor trafficking in agriculture could be happening right in front of them. Stephanie Hoff gets familiar with this issue with Mariana Rodriguez, Director of UMOS Latina Resource Center in Milwaukee. She gives advice on what farms should be looking for when hiring contract labor to avoid legal implications. She st…
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All eyes are on the weather as we gear up for planting season. County Fair Boards also watch the forecast closely. With entertainment and attendance depending on good weather, success can be like flipping a coin. That makes insurance a necessity. Robert Holmes is the president of Spectrum Weather and Specialty Insurance. His clients are nationwide,…
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Welcome back as we feature specialty crops across Wisconsin and the people who grow them. Today, we’re digging into what it takes to build a small business, take care of the land, and introduce people to grains that haven’t been used in generations. Rochelle Schnadt joins us from Heartland Craft Grains in Lodi. Her family is reviving heritage wheat…
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DeForest Area Cheese Carver Gets NFL Attention
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50:00Just like farmers in Wisconsin, Australian agriculturists have had to change their game plan often to stay financially viable. Bob Bosold talks with auctioneer/farmer/land broker, Daniel McCulloch, about how farms have pivoted to beef production and thoughtful selection of genetics. He also paints the picture of Australian land values that farms mu…
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China May Not Want US Beef/Pork - But Our Consumers Do - Heinberg
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50:00Songbirds are in danger because of a threat you may not think of. Windows. Ben Jarboe visits with Lisa Gaumnitz from Save Our Songbirds. She says that every year approximately 3.5 billion birds die from running into windows. SOS is trying to raise awareness about the issue and educate consumers on what they can do to help. Severe weather cascaded a…
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The Wisconsin Potato Industry Is Off To A Fast Start In 2025
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10:24The Wisconsin potato industry's season is off to a fast start with some starting planting on April 10th. Tamas Houlihan the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association gives an update on the progress producers have made in the fields. He says there are multiple farms that already have over 3,000 acres planted. Houli…
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Carving Out a New Tradition at NFL Taste of the Draft
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3:46In Green Bay, football and cheese collided to create unforgettable memories at this years NFL Draft. Many people made special memories during the NFL Draft events, including one talented artist: Vicki Janisch. Known for her love of dairy, Vicki turned heads by carving Wisconsin cheese into touchdown-worthy works of art. Last week, she was the focal…
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2025 Weekly Season Opener: Abreu, Reutzel, Stelzer Victorious + Defending 360 Champion Jamie Ball Interview
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1:30:06The 2025 Knoxville Raceway Championship Series opener did not disappoint! Rico Abreu returned to victory lane for the second time in as many weeks, while Aaron Reutzel continued his 360 class dominance, and Matthew Stelzer—the winningest Pro Sprint driver at The Sprint Car Capital of the World—returned to victory lane after a duel with Devin Kline.…
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NFL Draft With Peter Schrager, Stavros Halkias In Studio, NFL Draft Recap, Mel Kiper's meltdown, NBA/NHL Playoffs And Bill Belichick Might Be In A Conservatorship
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3:29:50Crazy weekend of sports. NFL Draft recap including Shedeur Sanders slide and grading grades (00:00:00-00:43:27). NBA playoffs have been awesome with an all time Clippers/Nuggets game, Steph Curry continuing to ruin the Rockets franchise, the Lakers in trouble, Pistons getting screwed and more (00:43:27-01:15:55). We talk hockey and PFT went to Mont…
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Starting A Blooming Tulip Business & The Draft Helps WI Schools
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50:00Erin Avila-Vissers plucked her family out of the city of Madison and moved them to the country to get back to her own farming roots. Instead of raising corn, soybeans, and cattle like her family did in Indiana, Erin opted for tulips. Four Acres Flowers in DeForest is a startup agribusiness growing tens of thousands of flowers in the spring, summer,…
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Connecting with Every Generation on the Farm
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7:13In today’s fast-paced world, understanding how different generations think, communicate, and make decisions isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. Jack Kasel of the Anthony Cole Training Group says that for ag bankers working with farm families across multiple age groups, connecting effectively can be the key to building trust, navigating transitions…
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NFL Draft Rapid Reaction, Jon Gruden In Studio, Justin Thomas Off His Big Win Sunday + NBA/NHL Playoffs And Fyre Fest
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2:23:59Its instant reaction on the NFL Draft first round. The Jags make a splash, Shedeur gets undrafted in the first round, we recap our teams (00:00:00-00:21:36) and then welcome in Coach Gruden to talk in detail on some of the picks and players he loved from Day 1 of the NFL Draft (00:21:36-00:50:08). NBA/NHL Playoff recap, Rockets even the series, Cel…
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Crawford County Prepares for the 78th Alice in Dairyland Finale
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4:16What does it take to host one of Wisconsin’s most iconic agricultural traditions? For Crawford County, it’s a mix of pride, preparation, and a deep love for their rural roots. As the countdown to the 78th Alice in Dairyland finale continues, we’re catching up with Kaitlyn Kesler—a familiar face in Wisconsin agriculture and a key member of this year…
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Margins, Markets & Mindsets: Navigating Today’s Ag Economy
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6:26Uncertainty is nothing new in agriculture—but how farmers and lenders prepare for it can make all the difference. With market shifts, rising costs, and global trade tensions affecting the ag economy, now is a critical time to take stock. Industry veteran Sam Miller, Principal at Fox Street Advisors, shares insight from decades of experience and off…
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Wisconsin Supper Clubs Inspire Community Action To Fight Hunger
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5:42Supper clubs are deeply ingrained in Wisconsin culture. They play a big role in not just the state’s dining scene, but our social fabric as a community hub. The organization GENYOUth used this concept as a theme for its exclusive Taste of the Draft event to inspire the community to fight against child hunger. Globally recognized Chef Andrew Zimmern…
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This Draft, GENYOUth Will Support 90 Wisconsin Schools
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5:51Roughly 250,000 people are in Green Bay for the 2025 NFL Draft, and Titletown is pulling out all of the stops. GENYOUth is an organization harnessing the hype to raise awareness of child hunger. CEO Ann Marie Kroutheim tells Mid-West Farm Report how their event, "Taste of the Draft," is going to support 50,000 Wisconsin students across 90 schools. …
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Draft Offers Culinary Students A "Taste" Of Real-World Experience
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6:14The Draft in Green Bay offers something for everyone – foodies, sports enthusiasts, history buffs, and even high schoolers preparing themselves for careers. Ryan Demers is a family and consumer science teacher at Pewaukee High School. He’s at the NFL Draft with his ProStart students as they get real-world experience in culinary arts and customer se…
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Milk Production Up Slightly And AMPI Reflects On 2023 Fire- Burgess
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49:47It is day one of the 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay and ag meteorologist Stu Muck says the draft goers may be getting wet. It has been about 2 years since the AMPI plant in Portage had a fire that shut down production for six weeks. Charitee Seebecker talks with Sarah Schmidt, the vice President of Marketing for AMPI about the rebuilding process and h…
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Using duct tape as a bandage is common for farm kids and farm kids at heart, but you can’t put duct tape on a stroke. As we enter the busy planting season, be aware of the signs of stroke so that you can seek help before it’s too late. Shannon Huettl, a stroke coordinator at the ThedaCare Appleton location and a nurse on the stroke floor in Neenah,…
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Amid rising concerns about bird flu affecting dairy cows, experts want the public to know one thing clearly: pasteurized milk is safe. Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, emphasized, “Pasteurization is 100% effective. This is not a food safety issue.” He also shared reassuring news: no bird flu virus has b…
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At the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors annual convention in Middleton, two industry leaders were inducted into the 2025 Meat Industry Hall of Fame: Fritz Usinger of Fred Usinger, Inc., a 144-year-old family meat business in Milwaukee, and Dan Sutherland of Johnsonville, who has held various roles since 1982. Sutherland, a third-generation …
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NFL Draft With Todd McShay, Packers HC Matt LaFleur, Playoff Recaps In NHL/NBA + Listener Submitted FAQ's
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2:49:59We recap Tuesday nights playoff action via zoom, the Lakers even the series, Leafs team of destiny and the Grizzlies and Bucks look cooked(00:00:00-00:27:22). We then go back in studio to talk about an incredible Monday night including the Nuggets/Clippers series and is it getting tough to watch Jalen Brunson? Plus Ovi is unreal and playoff hockey …
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Help Birds During Their Migratory Travels
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10:51The spring bird migration has begun here in Wisconsin, but unfortunately our homes could be one of the most dangerous obstacles for our feathered friends. Windows pose a huge threat to our avian counterparts and Lisa Gaumnitz the coordinator of Save Our Songbirds shares some proactive ways you can prevent these collisions that take the lives of 3.5…
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Representative Pushes Rural Health Priorities
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7:37Supporting Emergency Medical Services, healthy eating, and a healthy environment are on the priority list for Assembly Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Clint Moses. He also chairs the Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care. Moses grew up on a dairy farm and was raised by an agriculture teacher. He currently raises beef cattle. So, with …
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Dos & Don'ts At The Farm Succession Attorney's Office
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9:19When you head to your attorney’s office, it’s best to have your plan together so that you can be efficient with the time you’re paying for. Unfortunately, not every farm family has a plan when it comes to a farm succession. Justin Randall is an associate attorney at Hoooper Law Office, heading up the area of farm succession planning. He walks us th…
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Slower Start for Wisconsin Planting & Weaker U.S. Dollar
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50:00Once ridden by Chinese Emperors and world leaders, the Akhal-Teke has a rich history. Now there are less than 5,000 of them remaining in the world. Danielle Splaine a member of the Akhal-Teke Association of America joins Ben Jarboe and shares the history of these horses as well as the characteristics they have that led them to being the horse of ch…
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5 Things You Don't Want To Overlook When Insuring The Farm
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9:09Farms have a wide range of assets and activities that require specialized coverage. When you're worrying about the home, personal property, AND farm buildings, equipment, and livestock, some liabilities can get overlooked. We're talking about some of those items today with Rural Mutual Insurance Agent Barbi Manter in Northwest Wisconsin. She works …
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Visiting A New Zealand Dairy & Broadband Goals Within Reach
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50:00Bob Bosold brings us a conversation with a New Zealand dairy farmer, Chris Adams, at Bright View Farms at the "bottom of the world." Dairy has taken over sheep as their largest industry. This month's DFW Checkoff Chat has Charitee Seebecker visiting with Gary Kohn. Even though June is a few months away, dairy marketers and farmers are preparing for…
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Compeer Financial Continues Investments In Rural America
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7:08Expanding and bettering healthcare in rural America is top of mind for many in the U.S., including businesses. Bob Madsen, Vice President of Rural Vitality with Compeer Financial, shares some recent projects they are working on to support rural areas. One of the more recent projects is helping fund a $25.75 million renovation of the Midwest Medical…
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Abreu vs. Larson: Knoxville Outlaw Weekend Thriller + Kaleb Johnson Previews 2025 Campaign
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1:35:06We finally get to talk about races at Knoxville Raceway! Rico Abreu won the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series feature event on Saturday, 4/19 in dramatic fashion over fellow High Limit High Roller Kyle Larson. Blake, Josh, and Kade break down the storylines from the night and look forward to the Knoxville Championship Series opene…
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NFL Draft With Daniel Jeremiah, Timberwolves HC Chris Finch, Playoffs Are Here And We Have A Thunder Fan Refusing To Wear The Shirt
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2:29:40It’s playoff season and we talk about all the action this weekend. Russell Westbrook submitted the most Russell Westbrook game ever (00:00:00-00:20:16). Cam Payne went nuclear (00:20:16-00:31:52). The Thunder blowout the Grizzlies. Hank isn’t worried about any team + we talk some puck and the Jets unreal game winner plus glass banger guy is in jail…
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