Best Josh Timm Podcasts (2025)

DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski talks to Farm Director Pam Jahnke about the proposed changes to ATCP 10 and ATCP 12 to increase fees for livestock auction markets, dealers, and truckers. The public comment period starts Sep. 11. The rulemaking process can take up to 2.5 years. Romanski says there hasn't been a fee increase since 2008-2009. The fees …

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Equity CEO Sounds Alarm Over Proposed 1,700% State Fee Hike 19:47

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The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is proposing changes to ATCP 10 and ATCP 12. These are fee increases for livestock auction markets, dealers, and truckers. Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales CEO Curt Larson comments on the proposed changes with Farm Director Pam Jahnke. He says the only way to collect these fee inc…

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Frost Advisory, Art Of Cheese & Brand Loyalty On A Monday Morning 49:53

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Farmers are gearing up for the harvest, and that means it’s go-time for equipment prep. For some, that includes picking up used machinery at auction. Matt and Jim Gavin of Gavin Bros Auctions in Reedsburg tell Ben Jarboe that demand is strong and prices have held steady. More farmers are focusing less on brand loyalty and more on value. Today's Com…

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Preparing For Farm Safety Success 11:42

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Excitement is building as we approach a busy harvest season. Angela Bunker, Senior Loss Control Specialist with American Family Insurance, says that preparedness is crucial for a safe and effective harvest. She helps us determine what precautions to take and how to explain the importance of farm safety to children. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Flavorful & Creamy: Sheep's Milk Cheese 4:47

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Sheep cheese is great in everything from mac and cheese to charcuterie! Karen Nielsen, the Organizational Manager of the Sheep Dairy Association of Wisconsin, shares the health and flavor benefits of sheep cheese. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Indian Trade Delegation Visits Wisconsin Farm 6:04

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Richard Gumz of Gumz Farms has had the opportunity to host many different groups at their operation. Recently, Gumz Farms and DATCP welcomed the Minister of Agriculture from Tamil Nadu, a southern state in India. The group was very interested in technology and soil on the farm. He shares why Gumz Farms feels it is important to host groups. See omny…

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Track Chat Live featuring AMS Hall of Famer Chuck "in the truck" Head 9-4-25 47:04

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Hall of famer Chuck Head joins the show to talk about his recent induction into the Anderson Motor Speedway 2025 Hall of Fame. Just Jeff and the rocket David Roberts will also have all your race results from dirt and asphalt speedways along with Gerald Harris covering Newport Speedway.By trackchatlive

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Zuleger Emphasizes Advocacy As DBA's New Executive Director 8:01

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The Dairy Business Association promoted Chad Zuleger to executive director. Having nearly seven years of experience at DBA, Zuleger is dedicated to advocating for the state’s dairy community. As executive director, Zuleger will continue to lead DBA’s efforts in the state capitol. He will also direct DBA’s government affairs strategy, guiding public…

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Friday Morning Features Alaskan Beef Farming, BBQ Sauce & Sheep! 49:51

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Bob Bosold discusses the unique challenges of farming in The Last Frontier with Scott Muckrage, an Alaskan beef producer. Stu Muck and Stephanie Hoff swap rainfall reports before the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update that calls for lower, but comfortable, weekend temperatures. Kiley Allan helps tell the story of Pleasant Sauces with Mike and Shar…

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A Pleasant (And Saucy) Success 5:49

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Mike Pleasant wasn’t very excited when the barbecue sauce he wanted wasn’t available in the marketplace. That's when he took matters into his own hands, and started making his own barbecue sauce. After numerous batches, the final recipe received a stamp of approval from a panel of taste testing friends. Mike and his wife Sharon began bottling the s…

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How 'Bout Them Apples? 6:56

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Brent Seiser is the Owner Manager at Sunrise Orchards in Gays Mills. He says this year's apple harvest is going well. Although frost can cause troubles, he thinks their harvest will not be greatly impacted. He also tells us about the cider press they have at their operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Year-Round Christmas Tree Care 5:44

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Summers Christmas tree farm is operated by Bill and Judy Summers. During the summer months, ideal weather is crucial for Christmas tree development. He also tells us about the pest and weed control required to grow the best holiday staple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Can We Expect A Good Ginseng Crop? 5:24

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An average to good yield is expected from this year's ginseng crop. Robert Kaldunski is the President of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin. He says that the weather has not been ideal this season, and the crops have had to overcome challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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With Cottage Cheese Demand Skyrocketing, Creamery Decides To Modernize 5:44

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Westby Cooperative Creamery, Wisconsin’s only cottage cheese manufacturer, is investing $14.1 million to modernize its Westby facility. The expansion will add new vats, tanks, silos, and upgraded equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and product consistency while easing strain on employees. Emily Bialkowski says the project will meet surging con…

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Custom Operators Key To Many Farm Operations And Seasonal Demand For Dairy On Display - Tranel 50:00

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The growing season's been going fairly well for vegetable growers in the state, but that can change quickly. Some tomato and potato growers have seen early blight in their crops. The fungus can lay waste to entire fields. Kiley Allan speaks with Amanda Gevens, professor and Extension Specialist in Potato and Vegetable Pathology. Gevens says growers…

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Recreational Land Market Heats Up 9:39

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The recreational land market in Wisconsin and Minnesota is booming, with demand driven by buyers from nearby cities seeking weekend getaways or future residences, says Weiss Realty’s Chad Garteski. Prices have nearly tripled in five years, with Buffalo County hunting land reaching $8,000–$10,000 per acre. Many buyers, often professionals reinvestin…

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Here Comes The WI Art Of Cheese Festival - Jessica Pralle-Trimner 12:50

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The Wisconsin Art of Cheese Festival returns September 25–28, 2025, offering a bigger and more flavorful celebration than ever before. This four-day event showcases Wisconsin’s world-renowned cheesemaking heritage through hands-on activities, exclusive excursions, and unforgettable tasting experiences. Designed for both devoted cheese enthusiasts a…

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Great Time For Composting And You Won't Believe Where This Ag Product's Used 50:00

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Fall is an ideal time to start thinking about composting projects. That's the word from statewide horticulture specialist, Bruce Spangenberg. He tells Ben Jarboe what the process is all about, and shares tips for first time composters to make it a success. Fall is ideal because of the volume of organic material available. Spangenberg also recommend…

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Veidel Family - Burnett County Century Farm 7:19

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The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. Most recently, Don Veidel’s family of Burnett County has been added to the list. Don brought his uncle, second-generation on the Centennial Farm, Carrol…

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Jeff Ruedy - Monroe County Century Farm 9:51

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The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently over 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. Most recently, Jeff Ruedy's family farm has been added to the list. ReeDee Farms in Sparta reflects over 100 years of hard work. Like many long-standing…

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Cheese Trade Volatility Influencing Milk Prices 4:32

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The cheese and whey markets have been volatile due to their dependence on trade, and Mike Brown, vice president for dairy market intelligence at T.C. Jacoby & Company, says this is especially important for Wisconsin dairy farmers, since about 90 percent of the state’s milk goes into cheese. While the whey market behaves a little differently, he exp…

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Peaches In The North & End Of Year Weather Worries - Heinberg 50:00

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Ag Meteorologist Stu Muck joins the show and says that we can expect to still see cooler temperatures and some showers this week. Stephanie Hoff talks with Julie Schoeneberg, a farmer at the Creek Bed Farmacy in Poynette, about how their peaches are handling the northern weather. Kiley Allan has a chat with Edwin "Skip" Blake, the owner of Shamrock…

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Rico Abreu DOMINATES Again! Skagit Nationals Recap w/ Blake Anderson 1:05:06

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Kade and Josh welcome Blake Anderson to recap Rico Abreu’s Skagit Nationals win and the weekend’s Midwest sprint car highlights. 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knoxvillenights 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoxvillenights 📱 X: https://twitter.com/knxvillenights 📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@knoxvillenights 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://p…

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Studying Wisconsin Soil From A Brazilian Perspective 2:40

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Tatian Silva is a research associate at UW-Madison. Her story starts more than 5,000 miles away in Brazil. Her family's farm fueled her love for agriculture. That love, ultimately, brought her to the UW-Madison. Her research focuses on the health of the soil and the prosperity of the crops that grow in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Healthy Soil, Healthy Crops 5:47

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Tatian Silva is a research associate at UW-Madison. Her research focuses on the health of the soil and the prosperity of the crops that grow in it. Her trail has come upon a few unforeseen challenges. However, those challenges will help shape future research. She talks the importance of knowing your soils' health and how to maintain it. See omnystu…

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Herrmann Family Farm - Winnebago County Sesquicentennial Farm 8:00

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Today, we’re taking you north of Oshkosh to the Village of Larson, where the Herrmann Family Farm has stood strong for 150 years. Thomas Herrmann and his daughter Jody carry on the legacy of their Sesquicentennial Farm, a place that has seen it all, from the days of thrashing crews and horses to the age of modern equipment and precision agriculture…

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Jill Armstrong - Polk County Sesquicentennial Farm 6:49

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We’re heading to Polk County, Wisconsin, to meet Jill Armstrong of Armstrong Farms in Cushing. This Sesquicentennial Farm has been in the family for more than 150 years, and Jill is making sure that legacy continues by leading the farm into a new chapter. Once a traditional dairy operation, Armstrong Farms has diversified into elderberries—an innov…

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"Day In The Life" During Harvest & What Will Winter Look Like? 49:50

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Drew Lerner is the founder and senior Agricultural Meteorologist at World Weather, Inc. He gives Jill Welke a long-term forecast for Wisconsin's autumn and winter. Drew also breaks down why we're seeing new summer weather patterns in America's Dairyland. Small rain chances won't likely amount to anything. Warmer, normal temperatures coming later in…

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Larscheid Farms - Brown County Century Farm 13:16

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The Women’s Suffrage Movement, the Treaty of Versailles, and the beginning of the prohibition. These are all things that were taking place when the Larscheid family farm was getting started in 1919. As part of our century farm celebration Bill Larscheid joins me with his wife Debbie, and mom Judy to share the history of their Brown County farm that…

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Diane Sung - Vernon County Century Farm 9:10

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100 years is a long time to keep a farm running and here at the Mid-West Farm Report we are celebrating those accomplishments in longevity. One farm in Vernon County has seen many generations of a family grow up and work the land. Diane Sung shares the history and current standing of the Storer Family Farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Jake Jirschele - Price County Century Farm 17:03

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The Mid-West Farm Report team is dedicated to celebrating Wisconsin farms that have made it through thick and thin over the last 100 years. One of these farms is in Price County. Jake Jirschele is here to share how his family's century farm, which started in 1916, has progressed over the last 109 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Butter At Lowest Spot Price Since 2021 49:47

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The new Lafayette Hospital in Darlington CEO Marie Wamsley shares how they hope to be a blueprint for rural healthcare everywhere. Ben Jarboe reports. "Fair" weather ahead, along with your chance to win $500 for sharing your fair story. Stephanie Hoff visits with Jane Stevens, a Wisconsin herbalist and author featured in the Old Farmer's Almanac. I…

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Adam Johnson - Door County Sesquicentennial Farm 6:02

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"It's ours," Adam Johnson responded when asked why his family's sesquicentennial farm was unique. He adds that everyone involved in the farm's operations does so with pride. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms and homesteads that have belonged to the same family for more than 100 and 150 years. These fa…

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New Hospital Looks To Be Blueprint For Future Of Rural Healthcare 8:12

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Rural Wisconsin has gotten a bit of a boost in its southwest corner with the opening of the brand-new Lafayette Hospital in Darlington. With rural healthcare being an ever-growing need, Marie Wamsley the Lafayette Hospital CEO, shares the advancements made to their facilities as well as how they hope to be a blueprint for rural healthcare everywher…

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Community, Conversation & Cows 6:07

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Grotegut Dairy Farm is hosted an ACE Twilight Meeting on Wednesday, August 27. Rosario Ibarra is the General Manager of the dairy. The dairy is proud to be a member of their community, and they are eager to welcome people to their farm. Rosario shares why the family operation is excited to host the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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This Week - Dahlia Festival & Dairy Discussions Take Center Stage 49:49

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We’re heading to Airy Point Farms in St. Cloud, Wisconsin, where thousands of dahlias burst into bloom each summer. Nicole and Derek Sippel leaped six generations of conventional dairying into agricultural tourism, hosting U-pick flowers, festivals, and community events. Nicole shares the challenges of growing dahlias, but says the rewards are grea…

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Taking Flyte With Something Special From Wisconsin 5:52

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Flyte Farms in Coloma is a unique and diverse operation. They have 700 head beef cattle, fresh market produce, You Pick, We Pick strawberries and blueberries, pumpkin picking, corn maze and more. Recently, they have become a wedding venue as well. As members of Something Special From Wisconsin, the operation offers a host of products and services. …

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Wild Ginseng - An Opportunity For Your Wooded Acres? 5:49

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Wisconsin is the world's leading producer of American ginseng, prized for its medicinal properties and cultural significance. But beyond its value in herbal medicine, wild ginseng also presents a unique opportunity for landowners. Today, Tony Johnson joins us. He’s a UW Extension Forestry Outreach Specialist. He tells us how landowners can benefit …

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KADE GOT IT DONE! First 360 Win + Knoxville Season Champs Crowned 1:42:41

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It was a big night at Knoxville! Kade Higday & Luke Lane grabbed their first 360 and Pro Sprint wins, while A-Mac claimed another 410 title on Season Championship Night. 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knoxvillenights 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knoxvillenights 📱 X: https://twitter.com/knxvillenights 📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kn…

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Purina Animal Nutrition Unveils Second Edition of Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report - Laurence Williams, beef-on-dairy development for Purina Animal Nutrition 16:25

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Ask anyone in the beef or dairy world what’s changed lately, and beef-on-dairy will come up fast. And for good reason, these crossbred calves grade well, perform consistently and offer a reliable supply chain supply, all resulting in diversified on-farm income. But they also raise important questions: How do we raise them better? How do we align ex…

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Canadian Dairy Farmer Shares Their Challenges And Screw Worm Rattles Cattle - Heinberg 50:00

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Canadian dairy farmers may be doing the same thing - milking cows - as U.S. farmers, but they're maneuvering through a completely different marketing system. Pam Jahnke finds out more about the quota system in Canada from Ben Cuthbert of Silver Maple Holsteins on Vancouver Island, BC. Cuthbert is currently facing a record drought impacting availabl…

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Beef Expert Reviews Current Status And Free Tastes From Farms At Taste Of Madison 50:00

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Beef prices are definitely at the center of conversations from fast food companies to the growers on the land. Jill Welke visits with Andrew Coppin- cattle expert and CEO of Ranchbot. Coppin focuses on all aspects of beef production from weather to international influence from elements like New World Screw Worm and tariffs. He says with the way the…

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Mike Loose - Calumet County Century Farm 8:21

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With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms and homesteads that have belonged to the same family for more than 100 years. These farms have also been awarded by the state of Wisconsin. Today, we’re heading to Calumet County to visit with Mike Loose and his proud Century Farm. For Mike, the farm holds more than j…

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Ryan Ripp: Grain Bin Entrapment Happens In Seconds 9:44

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Grain bins are an essential part of farm operations, but they can also be some of the most dangerous. Unfortunately, every year, tragedies happen. Today, we’re talking about grain bin safety that can help save lives on Wisconsin farms. We welcome Ryan Ripp, a fourth-generation farmer raising row crops and dairy heifers north of Madison. Not only do…

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Proving Your Family Farm’s Legacy 4:33

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If your farm has been in the family for more than 100 or 150 years, you may want to start looking at documentation to prove that lineage. Today, we’re joined by Jeremy Schoenike, the Waupaca County Register of Deeds. His office is responsible for safeguarding land records and vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. If your famil…

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Mitch Vanasse - Pierce County Century Farm 11:50

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Maple syrup, beef, and family history -- that's the story from this Centennial Farm in northeastern Pierce County. With help from Compeer Financial, we're celebrating one of Wisconsin’s proudest traditions -- the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm Program. These are farms that have been in the same family for more than 100 or 150 years, carrying on …

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Small Community - New Hospital - How Plus Husband/Wife Compete For Soybean Honors 50:00

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Fall is coming and to go along with the pumpkins, spiced lattes, and changing leaves, we also have corn Mazes. And a special one in Lodi is paying homage to the state we call home. Ben Jarboe talks to Angie Treinen an owner of the Treinen Farm Corn Maze. So why is Wisconsin the focus of this year's maze and what does it take to encapsulate the deta…

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Highlight Student Athletes Connected To The Dairy 4:19

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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin has partnered with the Wisconsin Sports Network to celebrate high school athletes who also work or are involved in dairy farming. “WSN is a perfect partner,” said Jessica Kelley, DFW district director for Richland and Sauk counties. “They have strong roots in local athletics, and by working with them, we’re able to highli…

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Track Chat Live featuring Cars Tour PLM winner Luke Baldwin 8-21-25 47:51

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Luke Baldwin Racing is our guest tonight to talk about his most recent win for the CARS Tour Tour race at Anderson Motor Speedway this past Saturday night. Just Jeff & the Rocket David Roberts Racing cover all the race results from the Carolinas and Northeast Georgia presented by Ingles Markets.By trackchatlive