Best Wild West Josh Podcasts (2025)

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Earworms, Aphids & Beetles, Oh My! 8:08

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Wisconsin crop fields have been largely free of major insect outbreaks so far this season, but entomologists warn that could change as heat and moisture levels rise. Krista Hamilton with the DATCP Pest Survey Program says the second half of summer brings a new set of insect threats. Scouting in late July and early August should focus on rootworm be…

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State Federation Of Beef Councils - What Is Is - Dr. Amy Radunz 11:02

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Dr. Amy Radunz. a stocker cattle producer from Pierce County and Beef Cattle Technical Specialist for Purina. With decades of experience and a deep-rooted passion for the beef industry, Radunz has made a lasting impact both in and beyond Wisconsin. Her influence spans from state-level leadership to national representation. Radunz currently serves a…

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Adopt A Wild Horse Or Donkey Next Week 8:00

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There’s a livestock sale next week, but it’s not your typical animals on the auction block. The federal government is hosting its regular wild horse and donkey auction, but this go around, there will be a pick-up location and adoption event here in Wisconsin. The Bureau of Land Management within the U.S. Department of the Interior puts on these Onl…

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Capital Gains Flexibility Eases Farmland Transfers 3:42

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When it comes to passing the farm down to the next generation, capital gains taxes can pack a punch. Farmland that's appreciated over decades could trigger a hefty tax bill if it's sold or transferred without the right planning. That’s why understanding capital gains is a key part of farm succession. Extension Farm Management Specialist Kelly Wilfe…

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Death Tax Modifications Aid Farm Succession Planning 4:59

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The death tax, otherwise known as the estate or gift tax, kicks in when assets pass on after death. It can have big implications for family farms or small businesses trying to stay afloat for the next generation. Extension Specialist Kelly Wilfert joins us to break down how the tax works and why agriculture groups have been championing the adjustme…

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Why Is It Called "Lodi Agricultural Fair?" 5:02

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Brady Quam, vice president of the Lodi Agricultural Fair, has been involved with the fair since he was just a boy. He followed in his father's footsteps by being involved in the Fair Board. He says the fair is unique for a variety of reasons, mostly because it's free AND it's run entirely by volunteers. A trend he's witnessing is a drop in voluntee…

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Lodi Agricultural Fair Makes A Difference 6:35

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Lori Ripp has been the secretary of the Lodi Agricultural Fair since 2013. She highlights popular events this week in the grandstand: rodeo, tractor/truck pull, and demolition derby. After the fairgrounds built new barns about 10 years ago, they have continued to see an increase in exhibitors and are using additional tents. New this year, they have…

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The Reign of Terror: Osage Nation Murders w/ Crimes of the Centuries 47:17

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This is a special bonus episode from the excellent Crimes of the Centuries podcast. When members of the incredibly wealthy Osage Nation started dropping dead of mysterious ailments in 1920s Oklahoma, few people in state power paid it much mind. After all, many of those who could do something about it were benefiting from the deaths. Eventually, wit…

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Tech Days Display Will Honor Wisconsin's Farming Roots 5:14

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The heritage tractor display at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days offers a nostalgic journey through agricultural innovation. The show is Aug. 5-7 at Clinton Farms in Bear Creek. Committee members Gary and LuAnne Knuth tell Mid-West Farm Report that more than three dozen machines and implements will honor Wisconsin's farming heritage. Enthusiasts and …

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Wisconsin Fire Departments Under Stress 8:45

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The Wisconsin Office of Rural Health has produced a statewide report revealing that fire departments across Wisconsin, especially in rural areas, are facing serious challenges that threaten their ability to respond to emergencies. The report is based on contributions from 418 Fire Chiefs representing 52% of departments statewide. It highlights a gr…

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Cranberries Look Good While Dairy Eyes Tariffs In SE Asia - Burgess 50:00

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The Wisconsin cranberry crop is looking pretty good so far in 2025, but constant monitoring is necessary. Kiley Allan visits with Wisconsin's cranberry extension specialist, Allison Jonjak, about what we don't know about cranberries. Rain starts sneaking into Wisconsin today. Stu Muck explains the volumes we can expect and when. County fair season …

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Tami Neilson: On Taking Wynonna's Call, Her Scary Near-Death Experience, and Willie Nelson, ep. 318 1:13:32

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In recent years, Tami Neilson has been learning to carry both great joy and great sorrow simultaneously. The New Zealand-based, Canada-born powerhouse's new album, 'Neon Cowgirl,' is named after the towering electric figure on a sign that's overlooked Broadway in Nashville, watching over Tami's career since she was 16 years old. The songs were born…

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Tristan Wirfs's Injury, Ruiz Vs. Diante’s Top-10 QB List, and More 1:35:14

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Steven and Diante start the pod by examining the effect Tristan Wirfs's injury will have on the Bucs' season. They then take a look at the Washington Commanders' new throwback jerseys, before discussing the Chiefs putting their franchise-tag option on guard Trey Smith. After the break, they systematically go through Diante’s current top-10 QB list …

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Cooperation Key To State Budget Success - Testin 10:52

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The budget is not perfect, but no budget ever is. That simple statement sums up the bipartisan work that unfolded at the state capitol to craft Wisconsin's budget. Pam Jahnke talks with State Senator, Pat Testin, about why negotiations were different this time around, and what elements Wisconsin's rural and agricultural circles should be watching. …

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7-Part Plan Focused On Agriculter & National Security - Plus "Demo Derby" Ice Cream 50:00

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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is Aug. 5-7 at Clinton Farms in Bear Creek. Ruth Trinrud is a dairy farmer near Waupaca. She’s heading up fundraising efforts for this year’s show – the dollars make it possible. Ruth tells Stephanie Hoff that people or businesses are invited to donate money or in-kind equipment, time, and materials. It also takes man…

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Exploring The Sympathizer, America's Forever Wars & Challenging Power w/ Author VIET THANH NGUYEN 1:02:34

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“What I've discovered as a writer is that fear is a good indicator that there is a truth. To speak the truth in a society is oftentimes an act that requires some courage. Those processes of being an other for me in the United States were obviously very fundamental to shaping who I am as a person and as a writer. It was very difficult to undergo, bu…

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Clay Allison & the Colfax County War 47:14

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Clay Allison might not be as famous as Billy the Kid or Jesse James, but he was every bit as deadly. He was also just a tad bit insane. Clay got his start riding for Nathan Bedford Forrest during the Civil War. Then, after a brief career as a Texas Cowboy, Clay drifted west and found himself knee-deep in the Colfax County War. From New Mexico to Co…

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Sunnyside Climbers 4-H Creates Winning Flavor 4:43

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It’s National Ice Cream Month! You can make it your mission to try a new ice cream flavor thanks to the partnership between Wisconsin 4-H and Cedar Crest Ice Cream. The Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest encourages 4-H groups to work together to develop and name a flavor. You can find the winner at a parlor near you today. Shannon Simon …

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U-Pick Your Own Adventure -- Blueberries Are A Bonus! 19:33

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In the latest episode of our specialty crop series with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, we visit Blue Ridge Growers in Troy, Wisconsin. Since u-pick blueberries opened July 4, people have been flocking to the farm to pick from over 800 bushes representing six unique varieties of berries. Jill Berke has been hosting people on the far…

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A2 Protein Dairy Solves Digestive Issues And No Crop Complaints - That's A Problem - Heinberg 50:00

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How do you convince a consumer to buy your product if they never come near it in the grocery store. That was the dilemma facing Lonnie Holthaus of Milkhaus Dairy in Fennimore. Through investigation inspired by his college son, they found out that their herd was producing A2 protein milk. A2 protein milk is a product that lactose intolerant people c…

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July National Ice Cream Month - WI Dairy Celebrates! Kristen Metcalf 7:00

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July is National Ice Cream Month, and while we enjoy those frosty treats, let's remember the hard working dairy farm families that help make it possible. One of which is Kristen Metcalf, District 25 Director that sits on the board of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. She represents producers in Green, Rock and Walworth county and operates a dairy herself…

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On Borges, Gore Vidal, Robert Frost & The Writing Life with Author & Filmmaker JAY PARINI 30:47

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“Poetry is the prince of the literary arts to me. It's at the very top because it's language refined to its apex of memorability. I am interested in poetry as memorability and poetry as something you live by. These are the words you live by. These words stay in your brain and guide your life. That's what I am interested in. My memoir slash autofict…

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Writing, Imagination & Memory w/ Author & Filmmaker JAY PARINI 30:47

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“Poetry is the prince of the literary arts to me. It's at the very top because it's language refined to its apex of memorability. I am interested in poetry as memorability and poetry as something you live by. These are the words you live by. These words stay in your brain and guide your life. That's what I am interested in. My memoir slash autofict…

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State Budget And Big Beautiful Impact WI Ag - What To Know Now 50:00

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The transition is complete. Wisconsin's new Alice in Dairyland is on the job with her first official day happening today. Jill Welke finds out what hopes and aspirations Sarah Hagenow is holding for the position as the 78th Alice. Sarah just graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in agricultural and food business management and a …

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Chris Quam- Vice President of Stoughton Fair 3:58

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Chris showed at the fair himself many years ago and now helps at the fair volunteering and on the board. He notes that because they have a demand in exhibitors in livestock, they have to put up more tents which he also states is a good problem to have. The infrastructure includes new barns to accommodate those things. Chris also talks about the dis…

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Joe Conant- Stoughton Fair 5:11

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He says numbers are always pretty steady for the fair but noticed that the smaller projects are decreasing over the years. Which he hopes to help improve as times goes on as they have more improvements and expansions to the facilities. He is happy to give an update that the City has been working with Stoughton Fair very well compared to other years…

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Export Buyers Knocking For Cheapest Cheese In Town 49:48

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"Naturally Wisconsin" is boosting the market for Wisconsin's organic products, explains Executive Director Jamie Valenti-Jordan. An 85-degree and sunny summer day could be used to describe the perfect day to go on the lake, or the ideal growing conditions for a cranberry plant. Cranberry Outreach Extension Specialist Allison Jonjak has an update. G…

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Indigo Girls: Activism Through Fashion and Community Through Food (REISSUE), ep. 317 57:13

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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This is our last Reissue for now, so please enjoy! This episode featuring separate interviews with The Indi…

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Who Won the Minkah Fitzpatrick-Jalen Ramsey Trade? Plus, NFL Team Futures Buy or Sell! 1:23:23

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Steven and Diante get together to share their reactions to the blockbuster trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Dolphins and all-star corner Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers. They then systematically scan the most buzzworthy teams around the league and debate whether to buy into the futures of the squads who appear to be on the rise, or…

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Stagecoach Mary 22:34

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Stagecoach Mary Fields worked hard, she drank hard, and if the situation called for it, she fought hard. And despite being born a slave, Mary lived to become one of the freest souls ever to draw a breath. Or a .38 revolver. Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra…

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Crops Enjoyed Much Needed Heat 8:46

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Regional Crops and Soils Educator Anastasia Kurth breaks down what our recent weather has meant to our crops. The corn and soybeans were both behind in growing degree days, and the heat helped to accelerate their growth. While the heat was helpful, the amount of moisture was problematic. A dry out will be important for disease prevention. See omnys…

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Cranberry Crop Favors Warm Days of Full Sun 11:15

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An 85 degree summer day with a sunny, cloudless sky could be used to describe the perfect day to go on the lake, or the ideal growing conditions for a cranberry plant. Cranberry Outreach Extension Specialist Allison Jonjak gave us a look at how the cranberry crop is shaping up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Do You Get People To Sample Dairy If They Think They'll Get Sick 9:14

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If you routinely get a bellyache or worse after encountering dairy, then the dairy showcase is the last place you're visiting at the store. That's a problem for Lonnie Holthaus, dairy farmer from Fennimore. Holthaus and his family own and operate Milkhaus Dairy. They have genetically tested their herd of cows to focus on genetics that produce A2 pr…

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More Hungry People Requires More Space 10:14

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Helen Osborn-Senatus is the director of operations at The River Food Pantry, which serves up to 4,000 people per week across Dane County. The demand is growing, and so the pantry is expanding. Down the block, The River Food Pantry is building a new warehouse and community center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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More And More, Drones Make Sense 3:00

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Ben Becker doesn't come from an agriculture background but it doesn't mean he can't figure out how to help agriculture. Becker owns and operates Penguin Drones, in McFarland. He's using his computer science background to program this technology for precision and efficiency. Becker says when large ground rigs are hampered by wet fields, he can come …

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There's No Place Like Fair! 7:17

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Wrestling, rodeos, and animal shows, oh my! There’s no place like fair! That’s the theme of the 2025 Jefferson County Fair, July 9-13. This year, the entertainment focuses on families, exhibitors, and lifting the community. Program Manager Abby Schopen says attendance is projected to be higher even without a grandstand headliner with this new focus…

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Colostrum As A Human Gut Fixer And Cattle Now Allowed In From Mexico - Heinberg 50:00

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Farmers are sharing their voice on state policy and the lack of a national farm bill. Jill Welke visits with Brad Olson, president of the WI Farm Bureau Federation, about a group of young farmers that went to Washington, D.C. to make their points on policy. Another hot, sticky day on the way for Wisconsin. Pam Jahnke gives a rundown on the forecast…

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Triage At A Dairy After A Tornado And School Recruits For Ag Campus 50:00

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It's been just over a month since a series of EF2 tornadoes raced across southeast Wisconsin. While the storms may have passed, for the farms that were impacted the lingering damage has changed lives. Pam Jahnke visits with Dr. Monty Belmar from Waupun Vet Services. Belmar was one of the veterinarians that responded to injured animals at a Juneau a…

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Tornado Count Climbs And Salute To A Sesquicentennial Farm In Fond du Lac County 50:00

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Wisconsin played host to the summer conference for the National Farmers Union. Held a their new state headquarters in Chippewa Falls, Bob Bosold got a chance to visit with NFU President, Rod Larew, as well as WFU President, Darren VonRuden. There's still a lot of anxiety about getting a Farm Bill completed in Washington, D.C. and questions surround…

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Does Dairy Have A Role In Preventing Obesity? 5:11

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What if dairy could help you keep a slim waistline? Karen Antunes is a PhD candidate in the nutritional science department at UW-Madison. She’s working with the UW Dairy Innovation Hub to figure out if colostrum -- the first form of milk produced by cows after calving -- can restore gut health after taking antibiotics to reduce obesity later in lif…

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Vineyards Hoping For Dry Weather To Limit Disease 8:46

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We’re checking in on how the weather is treating wine grapes. David Korb is the owner, vintner and grape grower at Drumlin Ridge Winery in Waunakee, just North of Madison. Dave is hoping for dry weather these next few months to keep the wine grapes healthy. He's heard of a few issues statewide with winter kill and wind damage. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Weekend Forecast With Stu Muck 6:00

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Soggy or dry? Breezy or muggy? We'll get it all this weekend, according to Stu Muck during the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Broadband Projects Help Streamline Dairy Farm 9:23

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In recent years broadband projects have been spreading through rural areas in Wisconsin to make sure everyone is connected. And some of these benefits are not just personal. Dave Daniels a part owner of Mighty Grand Dairy LLC in Kenosha County, shares how the inclusion of broadband on their farm has made life easier and even allowed them to get mor…

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Finally Friday Features Broadband Success, Cookout Cost & Sweet Corn 49:51

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Dave Daniels, part-owner of Mighty Grand Dairy in Kenosha County, tells Ben Jarboe about how broadband infrastructure and high-speed internet have allowed him to further the operation with new technology. Soggy or dry? Breezy or muggy? We'll get it all this weekend, according to Stu Muck during the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Forecast. The latest …

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Capitol Update With Assembly Ag Chair Travis Tranel 9:16

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Assembly Ag Chair Travis Tranel visits with Mid-West Farm Report to outline state budget negotiations, recent wins from the committee, and what's on the to-do list for the rest of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pam Jahnke

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Cattlemen's Tour Lends To Lifelong Learning 13:10

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The Cattlemen's annual summer tour is in Southeast Wisconsin this year. Tressa Lacy is the President of the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association. She shares how the Association keeps the tour fresh and engaging by choosing stops based on producer feedback. The event not only provides an opportunity to experience new operations, but also to network wit…