Best Josh Timm Podcasts (2025)

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High Schoolers Return Home From Campus With More Possibilities 6:29

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The UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Rural Scholars Program welcomed nearly 30 high schoolers from seven Wisconsin schools to get acquainted with the college and the campus over the last four days. Before the program, most of these students didn’t think a four-year university or UW-Madison was in the cards for them. The inaugural …

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Local Barrel Racer Heading To World Championship 8:25

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In the fall, Kessa Fitzl of Loyal will start the seventh grade. By the time she gets there, she'll have crossed off a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity off of her bucket list. In July, Kessa’s family and her horse, Flirt, are heading to Perry, Georgia for the National Barrel Horse Association Youth & Teen World Championships. There are others represen…

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act On The Move Again 7:25

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The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act is on the move again at the State Capitol. Sen. Patrick Testin, Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee says this legislation could relax some of the human resource issues being faced in Wisconsin, especially rural communities. Under APRN, qualified registered nurses would be ab…

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Collecting FFA Memorabilia & The Stories It Tells 12:14

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David Laatsch collects FFA memorabilia. Each item has a story, and he is happy to tell others. He takes great pride in his collection and career as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. "Every so often, as we go through life, take a look in that rearview mirror, and see where we've come from," says David. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Noise - You And Your Animals Are Affected Plus A Farm Bill Update 50:00

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The excitement of electing a new president is a time honored tradition like no other, and electing a new Wisconsin FFA state President is no exception especially when it has taken place for 96 years. Aubrey Schlimgen introduces us to Amalia Draxler, who has been named the New Wisconsin State FFA President for the 2025-2026 year. Amalia expresses he…

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Lawn Care, WI Farm Tech Update And Beef Buying Trends. We've Got It All! 50:00

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Now that lawns have come back to life and yard work is well underway, many homeowners are focused on keeping their grass looking its best. But before you get too deep into mowing and maintenance, it’s worth checking in with one of Wisconsin’s top turf experts. Doug Soldat, UW-Extension Turf Specialist, helps Charitee Seebecker with some timely tips…

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John Deere Found Longtime Home At Horicon Works 3:41

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"Because of the different products that came through Horicon, Horicon is actually the father, if you will, of 3 other factories within Deere," says Steve Johnson. Johnson worked at the Horicon Works factory for 35 years, ending his tenure as the Factory Manager. He gives the history as to why John Deere chose the location in Wisconsin to expand. Se…

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Women In Tractor Restoration 7:08

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Heidi Knuth was born into the hobby of collecting John Deere equipment. She is proud to be a woman in the hobby and takes pride in pursuing a passion her parents instilled in her. "There's not many women in this hobby, and I think it's just absolutely inspiring that I can be at least one of those," says Knuth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…

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WI Farms Work With Immigration Fears And Jefferson County Bold On Food Innovation Campus 50:00

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Jefferson County is investing in their economic development with a new food and beverage innovation Campus. Kinkkoman foods has already started construction on their new factory with OnegoBio coming soon. Deb Reinbold is the President of ThriveED in Jefferson county. She explains the evolving project to Ben Jarboe. She says that all the advancement…

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Rising Hunger Brings Greater Need for Summer Support 8:43

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With school out for the summer, many Wisconsin families face a growing challenge: feeding their children. According to Feeding Wisconsin, around 400,000 kids in the state lose access to regular school meals during summer break. “We always see a spike in food pantry demand during these months,” said Jackie Anderson, Executive Director of Feeding Wis…

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Classic Green Sponsors FFA Projects 10:35

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Bill Hemling served as the co-chair for this years Classic Green Reunion. He talks the event and organization itself, their partnership with FFA and his personal interest and collection of John Deere equipment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Kwik Trip Voted Nation's Top Gas Station 9:32

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Kwik Trip has recently been named the best gas station brand in the US and the best food from a gas station in the US. Ben Leibl with Public Relations for Kwik Trip says a lot of this is because of Wisconsin. He says they get all their products from within 100 miles of their headquarters in Lacrosse. Leibl shares that they sell 150K dozens of eggs …

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How To Accommodate A Diverse Workforce 5:59

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The farm workforce in Wisconsin might be made up of family, foreign-born labor, or people across different generations. How can farm managers better retain those employees? Michael Hoffman is the president of Igniting Performance, working closely with agricultural organizations such as Professional Dairy Producers. He specializes in helping develop…

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YOU Make The Difference Initiative Underway And Fairs Find Insurance Essential 50:00

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County fair season begins this week in Wisconsin. One theme you'll hear is "You Make The Difference". Jayme Butke, executive secretary of the WI Fair Association joins Pam Jahnke to talk about a national directive that all fairs are being encouraged to adopt. It's about finding the next generation of volunteers and evaluating where your fair is goi…

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New Food & Beverage Innovation Campus To Boost Jefferson Economy 9:29

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Jefferson County is investing in their economic development with a new food and beverage innovation Campus. Kikkoman foods has already started construction on their new factory with OnegoBio coming soon. Deb Reinbold is the President of ThriveED in Jefferson County and she says that all the advancements are part of an updated strategic plan for the…

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World of Outlaws Weekend Recap: Day & Gravel Shine + Gio Scelzi’s Journey to the Outlaws 1:40:22

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Corey Day and David Gravel ran it back as Premier Chevy Dealers Clash winners for the second straight year with the World of Outlaws, Cam Martin became the second first-time 360 winner at Knoxville this season, and J Kinder dominated again in the Pro Sprint Series. The guys unpack an awesome weekend of racing at the Sprint Car Capital of the World …

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4-H for Every Kid, Everywhere 8:15

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When most people think of 4-H, they picture the fairgrounds—livestock shows, ribbons, and maybe a few arts and crafts. But the organization is so much more, offering hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and meet youth where they are. That’s exactly the approach Alex Galston is taking as the Jackson County 4-H Educat…

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Cheryl Zimmerman- 96th Wisconsin FFA Convention and Expo 5:55

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The Wisconsin FFA Convention was back this year at Alliant Energy Center in Madison WI, for the 96th year. Cheryl Zimmerman the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Association FFA tells us about the historic year they have been able to have. Including a brand new record of membership with over 27,000 members. And a brand new attendance record at th…

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Amalia Draxler- 2025-2026 WI FFA President 6:03

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Amalia Draxler of the Glenwood City FFA Chapter will serve as the 2025-2026 Wisconsin State FFA President. Draxler, daughter of Mike and Rebecca, is a student at UW-Madison, working toward a degree in agricultural and applied economics. She’s involved in the Association of Women in Agriculture and hopes to use her experiences to continue to advocat…

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Meet The New WI State FFA President Plus Field Updates From Helena 50:00

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The 96th Wisconsin State FFA Convention drew to a close on Thursday. One of the special guests that was traveling down memory lane was Mary Schreiber, past Wisconsin State FFA Officer, currently serving as a National FFA Vice President. Jill Welke visits with the Wisconsin native, happy to be home in familiar surroundings. More sun than rain for th…

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Are Consumers Still Buying Beef? Dr. Glynn Tonsor 10:33

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With escalating prices everywhere, what decisions are consumers making with their dollars at the grocery store? That's the question posed to Dr. Glynn Tonsor, Professor, Dept. of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. Tonsor works cooperatively with the beef checkoff and pork checkoff programs to survey consumers on a monthly basis for …

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Wisconsin FFA Star in Agribusiness: Ashton Brusveen 6:38

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Brusveen, of Randolph-Cambria-Friesland FFA, is a young entrepreneur that began Seed Clean when he saw a need in his community. He cleans grain to be used in cover crops. The operation began with a grain cleaner from his grandfather and continues to expand today. His business has expanded to include new equipment, such as a larger cleaner and conve…

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Wisconsin FFA Star in Agricultural Placement: Hannah Oleson 5:17

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Oleson, of Adams Friendship FFA, began her operation by completing everyday tasks familiar to many cattle producers. She spent time feeding, cleaning waterers and mucking pens. As she continued to grow in her skillset, her involvement in the operation expanded as well. Today, she makes breeding decisions, operates machinery and performs artificial …

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Wisconsin FFA Star in Agriscience: Jordan Berg 4:13

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When Berg, of Granton FFA, was in eighth grade, she simultaneously took agricultural and science classes. This experience kick started her interest in agriscience. After a recommendation from her advisor, she began to participate in the Wisconsin FFA Agriscience Fair. Her interests haven taken her to explore the fertilizers. Berg’s first experiment…

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Wisconsin FFA Star Farmer: McKinley Krueger 3:05

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Krueger’s family, of Campbellsport FFA, has a rich history in agriculture. Her family’s operation is rooted in the swine industry. She began her operation with a registered Hampshire gilt to produce county fair and feeder pigs for local buyers. Now, she has introduced a new species to her family’s operation: cattle. Her first purchase of a Simmenta…

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New Survey Brings Real Numbers To Farm Labor Situation 7:06

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A consistent message from farm groups nationwide is that labor is a No. 1 issue in the agricultural economy. Jeremy Foltz is a professor of agricultural and applied economics at UW-Madison. He’s currently gathering data on what the farm workforce looks like on dairy farms across the state. It’s research done through the UW Dairy Innovation Hub. He …

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Stars Shine At FFA Convention Plus World Cheese & Butter Prices Favor US - Burgess 50:00

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The fifth annual Wisconsin Arts & Peony Festival will be here June 13-15 in Beaver Dam, and this year, it’s attracting an international audience. Today, we’re catching up with Michelle Ovans of Ovans Peony Farm in Beaver Dam - the state’s largest fresh-cut peony farm. Michelle cares for more than 1,600 peony plants representing about 100 varieties.…

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Might Be Time To Spray Wheat - Conley 4:10

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University Extension Specialist, Dr. Shawn Conley, is advising wheat growers across the state to be monitoring their fields for possible fungal diseases. Conley says there's already been aerial applications going on wheat fields in southern Wisconsin to mitigate Fusarium head blight. Conley says there's also been scattered reports of Stripe Rust. F…

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4-H Girl And Her Dog Head To Portugal And Dane Dairy Hosts Ready For A Second Time 50:00

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A 15 year old from Trempealeau County is on her way to Portugal thanks to her dog. Addison Connolly from Galesville and her 6 year old border collie, Cooper, have qualified as a part of Team USA for the Junior Open Agility World Championship. She's worked her dog up from hand signals to just verbal commands. Cooper responds to 7 different commands …

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Rhubarb Season Is in Full Swing 9:10

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Looking for a sign that spring has finally settled in? For many, it’s the arrival of rhubarb — that bright red, tart stalk that finds its way into everything from pies to sauces. At farms across Wisconsin, rhubarb season is in full swing, and one farm in particular is seeing their best crop yet. Ed Bures, owner of the farm, says this year’s rhubarb…

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Wisconsin Plays A Key Role In Exploring Novel Manure Products 9:04

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Processing manure or combining it with other materials to create a more sustainable or valuable product is a fairly new concept. But researchers are on it to see if novel manure products can work to reduce environmental impact while improving a farm’s bottom line. Since 2021, UW-Platteville has been involved in a national project focused on regener…

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"Loop The Lake" This Weekend 6:49

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Support clean, healthy lakes with Clean Lakes Alliance’s 13th Annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride. Loop the Lake is an at-your-own-pace bike ride around Lake Monona on June 14 that raises funds to protect and preserve Greater Madison’s lakes. “If we all do our part, urban and rural, we can help our lakes,” says Founder and Executive Director James Tye. …

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See Farm Life First-Hand At Hinchley’s 8:55

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Hinchley’s Dairy Farm is no stranger to opening its doors to guests far and wide. On June 14, the Hinchley family will welcome community members to their farm for the Dane County Breakfast on the Farm. Featuring a menu of cheesy scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, milk, and coffee, the breakfast offers something for everyo…

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Strawberries & New Memories On The Way! 20:27

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Welcome back as we introduce you to specialty crops around Wisconsin and the growers who make it happen. Today, we’re taking you to the strawberry fields before the berries ripen up for the season. For Roger Basse of Basse's Taste of Country in Colgate, this season is about more than the tasty red fruit. It’s about bringing the community out to the…

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Rhubarb Crop Is Thriving & FFA Members Are "Living To Serve" 50:00

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Sustainability is a phrase often used in agriculture and food production. Definitions of sustainability can differ from one operation to another, however. Jill Welke visits with Barron County native and farmer, Andy Bensend, about how he approaches the sustainability conversation. Bensend's been involved in multiple boards across the state and nati…

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4-H Academy More Than Just Fun And Trade Shows Amplify WI Dairy 50:00

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Biodiesel is growing in the Midwest, and Illinois is a primary example. The folks accelerating biodiesel programs just south of us also want to see Wisconsin expand biodiesel usage. Stephanie Hoff was recently in Illinois and Chicagoland with Clean Fuels Alliance America, looking at the whole chain of biodiesel production from the beans getting dro…

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Tyler Courtney Wins a Thriller, Tasker Stays Hot, Young Beats Kinder + Ryan Timms Joins the Show 1:47:18

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Round seven of the Knoxville Championship Series has come and gone, and it was a pair of High Limit Racing invaders who topped the podium in a thrilling 410 feature event, with Tyler Courtney edging out Corey Day to earn his first win of the season. Tasker Phillips extended his 360 points lead with his second feature win of the year, and Chase Youn…

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4-Her And Pooch Off To National Competition And Dairy Breakfasts Don't Just Happen 50:00

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Now that graduates have crossed the stage, what's next? Ben Jarboe chats about graduate demand in the agriculture field with Tammy Jensen, president of Agri-Careers recruiting agency. She says there's been more unemployment in agriculture over the last 12-18 months then normally experienced. Right now Jensen says graduates are looking for sales and…

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Making Sales Happen Through Trade Shows - Samantha Castro 9:45

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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin partners with a variety of cheese and dairy companies and food processors. These partners not only incorporate Wisconsin dairy into their products, they also give us a clear shout-out on their packaging through the use of our badge, making it easier for consumers to identify the quality products produced in Wisconsin. In …

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Behind-The-Scenes At The Milk Testing Lab 5:35

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Dan Christensen is the general lab manager at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, providing testing to private veterinarians and working closely with state animal health officials on disease outbreak response, including the highly pathogenic avian influenza. Right now, they’re undergoing the national milk testing surveillance program. He says …

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Then & Now -- How Soybean Products Came To Market 9:11

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On the farm, ingenuity is the name of the game. Farmers are self-starters, entrepreneurs, and jacks of all trades. Those attributes are even seen in the marketplace as growers get together to solve problems and bring more value to their businesses. Today, we’re taking a look at how biodiesel got started several decades ago. Tom Verry is the directo…

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Upcoming EPA Announcement Could Determine Biofuel Plant Closures 5:02

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Some critical information is coming soon from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It could mean the difference between whether a biofuel plant stays open. Paul Winters joins us. He's the director of public affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America. Paul says the renewable fuels industry is waiting for an answer from the EPA on renewable volum…

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Chicago Says Biodiesel's Their Answer And Dairy Heifer Prices Keep Climbing - Koster 50:00

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It's just about county fair season and already livestock's moving around the state. Remembering biosecurity before you leave the farm is an important message this year. Jeff Morris, UW-Extension Swine Outreach Specialist visits with Pam Jahnke about the simple measures exhibitors can take to protect not only their animals, but their entire enterpri…

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Bugs Abound And Manure Spills Can Happen Year Round 50:00

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As weather warms, insects make their way to Wisconsin. Charitee Seebecker talks with the man keeping his focus on their migration. P.J. Leisch, UW-Extension Entomologist says that with the extra moisture we've seen, insect levels will likely pick up. Wet weather and smoke are back in the forecast today according to Stu Muck. Now is the time to star…

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B20 Club -- A Blueprint For Other States To Advance Biodiesel 9:51

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Biodiesel is growing in the Midwest, and Illinois is a primary example. The folks accelerating biodiesel programs just south of us also want to see Wisconsin expand biodiesel usage. Stephanie Hoff was recently in Illinois and Chicagoland with Clean Fuels Alliance America, looking at the whole chain of biodiesel production from the beans getting dro…

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Chicago's 600 Parks Rely On Soybeans 8:19

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Known for Lake Michigan beaches and urban parks, the Chicago Park District is using ever-higher biodiesel blends to reduce emissions and improve air quality in America's third-largest city. Lawn mowers, beach rakers, truckers, and tree trimmers are operating on blends up to B100 (100 percent biodiesel), achieving up to an 86 percent reduction in ca…

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Product Research, Field Trials, and Real-World Results Driving Profit for Farmers 27:29

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The animal nutrition and health support industry is always advancing, with new products regularly entering the market. But what does it take for a product to go from concept to reality? In this episode, Dr. Haas and Dr. Luis Solorzano—Bio-Vet’s new Director of Applied Research and Technical Services—discuss the development and evaluation process be…

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Don’t Just Mow—Grow: Tips for a Lush Lawn 10:22

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As the weather warms and lawns begin to green up, many homeowners are eager to fire up the mower and get to work. But before diving into spring lawn care, it’s worth hearing from one of Wisconsin’s top turf experts. Doug Soldat, UW-Extension Turf Specialist, shares timely advice to help ensure your lawn stays healthy from spring through fall—and it…

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FFA Convention Returning To Madison And Inaccruate Reports Tanks Cattle - Heinberg 50:00

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"Turn it Up" is the theme for the 2025 Wisconsin State FFA Convention. Thousands of members will gather at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Jill Welke talks to WI State FFA President, Jescey Thompson, about planned convention highlights and the overall mood of the convention. Thompson says he was always raised to believe that "success breeds s…

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Virtual Fencing Becomes Better Option And UW-Madison Monitors Federal Funds 50:00

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Technology is often something talked about in production agriculture, but you might be surprised at what levels. Karen St. Germain is the Director of Earth Science at NASA. She shares with Ben Jarboe the work they do to support US farmers and says they are looking for more farmers to work with to further their research. Smoke alert for Wisconsin! S…