Best Josh Timm Podcasts (2025)

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Testin Calls Proposed DATCP Fee Hikes "Bonehead Move" 11:44

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Wisconsin Senator Pat Testin, is sounding off on huge fee hikes being proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection for licenses granted to operate the states livestock marketing yards and support industries like livestock hauling. "Bonehead" is the phrase Testin uses to describe the fee increases - some increas…

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International Business Relationships Last Beyond Expo 7:12

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Wisconsin is wrapping up its moment in the spotlight as we come off World Dairy Expo. But the relationships are meant to last well beyond the event. In addition to being the meeting place for the global dairy industry, Expo was also a chance for U.S. companies to connect with international buyers. Daniel Griffith, liaison at the Midwest office of t…

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Rural Mental Health Awareness Kick-Off And Cow Photography At Its Best 50:00

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World Dairy Expo has just concluded and aside from the beautiful bovines in the center ring, there were plenty of railbirds discussing dairies future. Bob Bosold got some perspective from Corey Geiger with CoBank Knowledge Exchange. Geiger says there's been a pretty incredible increase in dairy cows, and in turn, dairy production this year. He also…

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From The Barn To TikTok -- Sharing Hope For Rural Mental Health 5:24

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Rural Mutual Insurance wants to draw attention to how important mental health is for all of production agriculture. Today, we’re visiting with Josh and Liz Steiner, who, as first-generation dairy farmers in Monroe, have dealt with their fair share of business obstacles. But when a tragedy left a hole in the family, it took a great deal of strength …

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Top Honors & Cherished Memories At World Dairy Expo 5:51

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For Kami Dorn and her husband, taking top honors in the International Guernsey Show holds a lot of meaning. The family milks 65 registered Guernsey cows, and takes extreme pride in their herd. Kami tells us where her family's journey on The Road To Madison has led them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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From Not To Hot, The Art Of Fitting Cattle For World Dairy Expo 5:47

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It requires a lot of hard work and skill to get a dairy animal ready for the showring, and Joé Lapage found himself in Madison, Wisconsin doing just that for the Blondin showstring. He has been honing his craft for 5 years, 4 of which, he has spent with Blondin. Truly an artform, he tells us what he is trying to accomplish and what a typical showda…

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World Dairy Expo Through The Lens 6:25

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It takes more than clicking a button when it comes to taking pictures of cattle at World Dairy Expo. Julie Ashton is the General manager of Cowsmopoliton. She coordinates a crew of nearly 10 people who meticulously capture a picture of each animal that walks through the showring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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We Say A Lot Of 'F-Words' This Morning: Fitting, Forage & Family Farming 49:49

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Extension Grazing Outreach Specialist Jason Cavadini says 2025 has been one of the best years for cool-season perennial grasses in the past decade, thanks to well-timed rainfall. He tells Kiley Allan that September and October are peak months for pasture growth, making it a crucial time for farmers to manage their forage carefully. A hot day to clo…

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Therese Huston, PhD, Using Brain Science to Manage Your Emotions and Intellect 1:05:25

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ThereseHuston, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist at Seattle University, where she transforms good science into great strategies. She was the founding director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle University and is now a consultant for their Center for Faculty Development. She is the author of Let’s Talk: Make Effective Fee…

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YODELAYHEEHOO! Culture, Cheese & Champions At World Dairy Expo 49:50

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Ben Jarboe introduces us to the Wisconsin Food Hub's Tend and Table -- a new business model to bring income to growers who lost funding through the Local Food Purchase Assistance program. The temperatures will pick back up today at World Dairy Expo, says Stu Muck. Chances of rain develop for Sunday. YODELAYHEEHOO! It's a sound you may have heard at…

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The Road To The WDE Showring 5:56

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World Dairy Expo Digital Marketing Specialist, Haley Beukema, spent many hours preparing for "The Road To Madison." Each Expo theme is carefully crafted and perfected over an 18 month time period. Haley tells us about her experience putting together her first WDE showring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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World Dairy Expo Through The Eyes Of FFA Students 2:40

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The World Dairy Expo is the meeting place of the global dairy industry and this includes FFA students. Maverick Weber, Randy McPeek, and Lexi Kuhlmeier from the Dakota FFA chapter in Northern Illinois on what their experience at the show is like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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DATCP Welcomes Several Trade Delegations To Expo 8:08

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World Dairy Expo – Wisconsin’s time to shine as America’s Dairyland as the meeting place for the global dairy industry. The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection gets involved as it welcomes international delegations to the state to further relationships between dairy sectors. The work continues beyond the dairy show as DAT…

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Do I Have Enough Replacements? 6:37

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Do you have enough replacements to continue the dairy herd and the profitability of the beef on dairy opportunity? Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist with CoBank, says this is an essential question dairy producers should be asking themselves. His latest research shows that dairy heifer inventories are expected to shrink further before starting to r…

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Thai Cheese, Corn Harvest & World Dairy Expo 49:50

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UW-River Falls faculty, staff, and a recent graduate traveled to Thailand this summer to learn about the country’s growing dairy industry and explore collaboration opportunities. Supported by a state grant, the project focused on building connections and even designing a Wisconsin dairy product suitable for export to Thailand, explains Grace Lewis.…

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Wyffels Wednesday With Andy Grebner 5:05

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Andy Grebner, District Sales Manager for Wyffels Hybrids in south central Wisconsin, says corn harvest is just getting started in the area. So far, the results are positive, but diseases have not been friendly to stalk quality. You'll want to check the integrity of your stalks and take notes for 2026. The difference between fungicide-sprayed and un…

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20,000 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches At World Dairy Expo 4:34

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Enjoying a grilled cheese at World Dairy Expo is truly a staple in the whole experience. And it’s brought to you courtesy of UW-Madison students. Grace Mansell who hails from Roberts, Wisconsin is a Biological Systems Engineering student on campus. And she’s spearheading the grilled cheese stand at Expo. Her passion for the dairy industry stems fro…

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Mike Berry's "Road To Madison" With Show Cows From Powell Butte 3:59

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Mike Berry, from Powell Butte, Oregon, makes a 5,000-mile round trip to Madison each year for World Dairy Expo. He's taken this journey more than 20 times since the mid-1990s. This year, he brought five show cows, making frequent stops along the way to feed, water, milk, and bed them. He’s built lasting friendships with small dairies in Montana, So…

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WDE More Than Comes - Enjoy The Grilled Cheese Plus USDA Grain Stock Report Today - Heinberg 50:00

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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 also tells Stephanie Hoff that he will also direct DBA’s governmen…

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Federal Milk Order Changes Take Toll On Farms And From Showing To Being Staff At WDE 26:45

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For many people, their ag classroom hold fond memories, and according to Sally Ladsten, they're not the only ones who value agricultural education. Wisconsin FFA membership has hit an all time high and nationally, there are over a million members. Sally is the agriculture food and natural resources education consultant and state ffa advisor tells u…

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Vet Team Works To Protect State Livestock Plus Fall Colors Still Coming 50:00

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This year's crop hasn't even been harvested but Wisconsin farmers are already looking ahead to 2026. One big bill they're trying to find a way to pay is for fertilizer their crop will need. Shane Goplin is a farmer with HV Acres and a Wisconsin Corn Grower member. He's watching developments in Washington that could help farms better understand what…

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Michael Timms, Embracing Accountability as a Leader 57:20

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MichaelTimms—TEDx speaker, leadership development consultant, author, and founder of Avail Leadership—has empowered thousands of senior leaders to adopt powerful leadership habits and practices that drive measurable improvements in team performance, engagement, and results across organizations. His latest book,How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability…

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Dairy Makes Wisconsin's Beef Sector Unique & Attractive To Central American Buyers 4:37

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Through a partnership with the Wisconsin Beef Council, more than half a dozen potential buyers came to Wisconsin from Central America to learn more about the beef supply chain. Lucia Ruano led the trade team; she’s a representative for the U.S. Meat Export Federation from the Dominican Republic. She says the point of the trade mission was to introd…

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ARIP Is Back! Applications Open Oct. 6 7:44

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The first round of the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program grants opens for application on Oct. 6. This application period will distribute $50 million in ARIP funding to support projects across the state focused on improving rural roads and culverts that are critical to moving and transporting agricultural and forestry products. The 2025-27 Bien…

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Ever Wonder How Weather Really Works? Wisconsin Science Festival Has The Answer 11:40

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This year's Wisconsin Science Festival will feature a special weather event at the Wisconsin Energy Institute on the UW-Madison campus. On Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wisconet Manager Chris Vagasky will help introduce people to the behind-the-scenes of weather -- a topic that influences all of our lives every day. The Wisconsin Science Festival…

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Wisconet Keeps Expanding And So Do Dairy Cow Numbers - Tranel 50:00

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Although they've only been in business a year, an ice cream maker in Chetek is getting a lot of attention with his super premium ice cream. Alan Kuschner captured the Grand Champion title in the World Dairy Expo Dairy Products contest with his chocolate peanut butter ice cream. He explains his ice cream making philosophy to Bob Bosold, which has al…

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The Cows Are Coming Plus WI Enjoys Gorgeous Grazing Weather 50:00

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The recent worker strike at a Monroe cheesemaker highlights a larger issue regarding immigration. This is according to Wisconsin Cheese Maker Association Executive Director John Umhoefer. Last month, workers at W&W Dairy went on strike after new ownership required employees to verify their immigration status through E-Verify. John explains that E-V…

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Precision Ag, AI In The Classroom, And More Happening Now At UW-Platteville 13:04

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Wisconsin Colleges have been back in session for about a month now and some students in the ag departments have seen changes to what’s in their curriculum. At UW-Platteville there have been advancements made to ensure students are getting the education they need. Tera Montgomery the Director of the School of Agriculture at UW-Platteville is here to…

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1 Million FFA Members And Counting 8:27

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For many people, their ag classroom holds fond memories, and according to Sally Ladsten, they're not the only ones who value agricultural education. Wisconsin FFA membership has hit an all time high and nationally, there are over a million members. Sally is the Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Education Consultant and State FFA Advisor tells …

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Stay Up To DOT Standards And Drive Safely This Harvest Season 18:22

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Throughout the state farmers are getting back in the fields to harvest their crops, and this time of year brings about unique challenges for all on the roads. For farmers these challenges go beyond just driving safely with needing to stay within the regulations. Lieutenant Bill Berger with the Wisconsin State Patrol motor carrier investigative unit…

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Buy Early And Buy Often For Diesel This Fall 8:06

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A busy season for farmers is just about here with harvest coming up in a few weeks. One of the big questions they may be asking is how much they will need to pay to keep their equipment running with diesel. Jason Schwantz, the Senior vice President of energy going to market for CHS, is here with the answers for what our producers can expect to spen…

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Farmers Want Transparency With New Fertilizer Bill 7:58

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Recently U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin along Chuck Grassley, and Joni Ernst from Iowa introduced a bipartisan legislation to help lower the cost of fertilizer by allowing more transparency for the farmers on market factors causing rising costs. This bill is being endorsed by many groups, including the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association. To give more i…

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Wegner Farms - Sauk County Century Farm 25:07

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Husband and wife duo, Tom and Janice Schlough tell the story of Wegner Farms. This Century farm has quite the story featuring the importance of resilience and community in the face of hardships. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Wyffels Wednesday- Dr. Brent Tharp 5:30

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Harvest season is under way, although with some recent rains farmers are slowed down. Dr. Brent Tharp is a Technical Product Manager for Wyffels Hybrids. He says right now farmers should get out and check the stalk integrity. Tharp says farmers should target the fields they put fungicide on first because they will have decreased stalk integrity. He…

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Jimmy Cannon, Voice Matters, Speaking is a Leadership Skill Worth Developing 58:45

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As a voice and public speaking coach, I believe your voice is your most powerful tool—whether you’re speaking or singing. The key difference lies not in the voice itself but in how we shape it. This understanding led me to an early revelation: the techniques I used to help singers could be seamlessly applied to enhance speaking skills. Over the pas…

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From Family Legacy To Festival Fun -- Wisconsin’s Cranberry Story 17:53

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In 1937, three high school friends unknowingly began Wisconsin’s cranberry legacy, a tradition carried on today by grower Dave Zawistowski of Lake Nokomis Cranberries in Eagle River. Dave started working on the marsh as a child, managing operations by 19 and purchasing his own farm at 21. Now operating three cranberry farms with his family, he not …

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Harvest Road Safety & New World Screwworm Within 100 Miles- Heinberg 50:00

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Wisconsin is very wet after large amounts of rain over the weekend, but this weekend could help dry it out. Ag meteorologist Stu Muck has the details. Harvest is underway for most, and this creates new dangers on the road. Lt. Bill Berger with the Wisconsin State Patrol motor carrier investigative unit, shares some tips for farmers when it comes to…

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Hetzel-Westphal Farm - Sauk County Century Farm 6:29

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Nadine Westphal fiercely advocates for agriculture as she shares the story of Hetzel-Westphal Farm. Located in Sauk County, the former beef operation is now 217 acres. They hope the operation will continue for years to come. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 y…

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William and Marilyn Zander Farm - Dance County Century Farm 6:11

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William G. Zander tells the story of William and Marilyn Zander Dairy. This 200 head dairy in Dane County has overcome struggles and obstacles in farm life. Kathleen Statz shares her memories as well. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. See omnystudio.com…

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RoseMary & Francis Ruplinger - Washington County Century Farm 2:11

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RoseMary & Francis Ruplinger recall fond childhood memories as they tell the story of their 59 ½ acre farm. They recall an ice storm that provided particularly good sledding conditions. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

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Scotch Prairie Farm - Trempealeau County Century Farm 3:15

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Lean in to hear the story of how this Trempealeau County Century Farm has stood the test of time. Ken Congdon tells us about Scotch Prairie Farm. The operation farms 750 acres, 550 of which are owned. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. See omnystudio.com…

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Jaworski Farm - Oconto county Century Farm 13:57

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Jaworski Farm features a story of resilience. Christopher Jaworski and Helen Tucholski tell the story of 120 acres in Oconto County. The farm's barn has seen numerous new beginnings, the most recent of which was a wedding. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 yea…

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Bohn Farms - Dane County Century Farm 4:08

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Bohn Farms currently hosts a small beef herd in Dane County. Dave Bohn and Vivian Lehman recall the where the farm's story begins. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bangart Farms - Marathon County Century Farm 2:07

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Rick Bangart takes us for a trip down memory lane as he tells the story of Bangart Farms LLC. He tells us how this farm in Marathon County has withstood the test of time. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Smith Acres - Vernon County Century Farm 5:43

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A drive for perfection fueled by hard work and a dedication to the craft has kept Smith Acres strong. Frank Smith of Vernon County now has 30 head of beef cattle. He tells us how the operation began over 100 years ago. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. …

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Ann Schranz - Door County Sesquicentennial Farm 10:46

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An operation hosting community and hard work calls Door County home. Ann Schranz brings us the story of 40 acres in Door County, formerly known as Hendricks Orchard. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Secret Swamp Farm - Jefferson County Century Farm 4:34

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America's Dairyland is just the place for the Secret Swamp Farm! The wetland grows crops to support the dairy industry. John Kriedeman shares the story of Secret Swamp Farm. The farm is 100 acres, 30 of which, are tillable. With the help of Compeer Financial, the Mid-West Farm Report is recognizing farms that have been with families for over 100 ye…

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Pain In The Neck! Is Your Body's Check Engine Light On? 5:27

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It's a real pain in the neck when your body's check engine light comes on and slows down farmwork. Dr. Jay Makovec, part owner at Belleville Chiropractic and Wellness Center, grew up on his family's farm in Muscoda. He understands, firsthand, the hard work and dedication farmers pour into their livelihoods. He helps get you back on track. Dr. Jay w…

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Fall On The Farm: D.C. Talks, Dairy Expo & Safe Harvest Roads 49:49

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Eighteen Wisconsin Farmers Union members joined 250 other members around the country to talk farm issues in Washington, D.C. President Darin Von Ruden tells Bob Bosold the conversations were somewhat fruitful. It's the first day of fall! Stu Muck says tractors and choppers are likely to be rolling again this week despite a few rain chances. Rainfal…

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Baby Calves: Thrive VS Survive 29:51

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We continue our discussion on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in this episode, with a focus on baby calves. The first 24 hours are critical, as the GI microbiome begins to establish and interact with the enteric nervous system. While this microbiome evolves rapidly as new feedstuffs are introduced and calves gain more environmental exposure, the fo…