Podcasts about Dairyland

Probably not the best idea to grab a cold one before heading to Arby's

"Road Closed" signs are NOT a suggestion

There's a new crop insurance product out that America's Dairyland producers might want to consider. Beth Nelson, president of the National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance explains the high value of alfalfa as a stand-alone crop to the nation's farmers. Yet, despite that value, the crop rates very low on engagement with current crop insurance products. That's hopefully changing with a new insurance product that allows farmers to protect against not only volume loss, but market value loss. Nelson explains that there's a special webinar explaining the options tomorrow. Foggy start to a Monday morning with some rain on the way for the WI State Fair. Stu Muck paints the picture. It's the time of the year when classic tractor collectors feel comfortable bringing their treasure pieces out of storage. Larry Lee caught up with some old iron enthusiasts at the Rudolph Classic Tractor Show. They explain why the passion for the tractors and the stories they represent remains strong. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin has multiple engagement locations around the WI State Fairgrounds. Stephanie Hughes, dairy producer from Pittsville and board member of DFW explains to Pam Jahnke why the event's so important. Hughes says from the practical information shared in the barns, to the dairy product highlight elevated in the Blue Ribbon Dairy Product Auction, you only see it all at the WI State Fair. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is America's Dairyland, so it's only fitting that it's showcased in a big way at the Wisconsin State Fair. Ann Schulz, Coordinator for the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board, tells us about the many ways you can experience dairy at the fair!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't mess with the ducks or geese in the area

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The Wisconsin state motto is one word: “Forward.” And after Tuesday's primary in Michigan, we're reminded again that the progressive left has the momentum in the Democratic Party. To dive into what this left-wing insurgency means for Wisconsin, Henry brings back the Badger State's premier election analyst, Craig Gilbert. Craig explains how Democratic Socialist gubernatorial […]

How do you get a monkey out of a tree?

Can you take your helicopter to Cabela's?

Someone is mad about getting a check?!

Is there something about orange in the air for our Dumbass report?

In this week's episode the Powell men way in on policing in America. #ColinKaepernick was blackballed by the #NFL trying to bring attention to the issue of police brutality. America never got the memo. #CoreyRuiz in #MadisonWisconsin is the latest victim of #policebrutality. He was summarily executed in the street by #lawenforcement in the #Dairyland .There are definitely some shenanigans going on with the #NolanWells investigation in #Mississippi . We need more #police who come from the communities that they live in. #CommunityPolicing is needed. The #BlackPantherParty was formed because of this very issue 60 years ago. How are we still here? The guys also touched #LebronJames and the #Philadelphia76ers . #RyanClark was fired from #ESPN. #JacobFreytes #MountEden #TheBronx #TheBoogieDown #WilliamFerrer #NYPD  #Cosmetology

July has been dry and hot, which aren't ideal conditions for farmers or their cows. This, combined with uncertainty about a future Farm Bill and a 'break-even year' for dairy farmers, 2026 has provided many challenges for America's Dairyland.Tom Oberhaus is the co-operator of Cozy Nook Farm in Waukesha County. Cozy Nook is primarily a dairy farm, and it supplements its business with seasonal pumpkin and Christmas tree sales. Lake Effect's Sam Woods last talked with Oberhaus at the beginning of the planting season and he checks back in with him now to see how the summer is going.This conversation is part of WUWM's commitment to covering issues our listeners say are top priorities, including the economy. As part of that coverage, we're exploring how the economy is impacting Wisconsinites with different financial needs and concerns. Previous check-ins have explored the impact of high fuel prices and a 'break-even' economic forecast for dairy, federal aid to farmers and the economics of seasonal pumpkin and Christmas tree sales for a dairy farm.

Please teach those that use E-bikes proper safety rules

Let's Grow Pulling : 6/22/2026 - Budweiser Dairyland Super Nationals - TOMAHIf it is happening in pulling, we are talking about it. If we missed something let us know.608 604 5068 jason@beermoneypullingteam.comFOLLOW US ON Social Media.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerMoneyPullingTeamFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/beermoneypullingteamINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/beermoneypullingteam

The smoke that's been inundating Wisconsin is impacting everything that takes a breath - including plants. Kiley Allan talks with Brent Elliot, Director at Stratford Area Fire Department EMS. He says the area is experiencing thick, poor air quality due to Canadian wildfire smoke, which was forecasted by the National Weather Service alongside high heat and humidity. Individuals with respiratory illnesses (asthma, COPD, emphysema) and cardiovascular conditions are at high risk, as poor lung oxygenation directly strains the heart and body tissues. Individuals should immediately rest if they experience "the dangerous triad": feeling winded/struggling to breathe, feeling dizzy or lightheaded (signs of low oxygenation), or experiencing heavy chest tightness. Those at risk should stay in air-conditioned indoor spaces. If outdoors, it is advised to stay hydrated, spend 15–20 minutes of every hour in shaded shelter (such as a tent or an air-conditioned vehicle), and monitor companions. Event medical staff are equipped to handle respiratory distress early with roaming teams, air-conditioned facilities, and oxygen therapy, preventing minor symptoms from escalating into emergencies. Not much smoke in our forecast today! Stu Muck says the cooler temperatures we're enjoying today also give us an air advisory break. Muck says this pattern will stick around for about 36 hours, and then it's back to more heat and potentially more smoke. Ice cream provides a nice, cool treat to break the heat of July. Teri Barr reports that it's also acting as a conversation starter for the 79th Alice in Dairyland, Anastasia Poull. Poull is using ice cream as the platform to educate consumes about Wisconsin's roll in delivering the tasty treat. Beef cattle supplies will continue to be tight into 2027. That's driving live animal prices even higher. Pam Jahnke reports that the chair of the World Ag Outlook board is expecting those prices to keep ratcheting up into 2027. One of the elements that attracts people to Wisconsin is our green space, including our forests. What you may not realize is that more than 56% of all our forests in the state are owned by private land owners. That's between 9-11 million acres. If those land owners don't have a plan on how to maintain and manage those lands, there's a problem. Kiley Allan introduces us to Tony Johnson, Forestry Outreach Specialist with UW-Madison. He says only 25% of Wisconsin woodland owners have a written forest management plan. His goal is to help others create a blueprint for getting what they want out of their woods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does someone have a complaint about someone feeding their dogs?

The state's 79th Alice in Dairyland is on the job! Meet Anastasia Poull. This native of Port Washington is excited to help educate consumers about all Wisconsin agriculture has to offer. Pam Jahnke gets an update on "National Ice Cream Month" from Poull, and why it matters to many of the state's ice cream shops and manufacturers! Hot, sticky weather continues again today - coupled with noticeable smoke drifting in from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota. Stu Muck explains what's happening and how long we can expect this combination in the state. Mel Pittman has been a long time supporter of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Today the retired dairy farmer from Plum City, WI is finding a new agriculture interest raising beef cattle. Still, he's maintained an active presence on the WFTD Executive Board for over a decade. Pittman talks with Pam Jahnke about the changes he's seen in the show, attendees, and the featured equipment. Yes, he admits the show's facing some challenges, but he believes the combination of curious farmers and cutting edge technology still works. You've seen the headlines. The U.S. is experiencing the smallest beef heard in over a half a century. That small cattle herd also impacts available funds for the WI Beef Council. Tammy Vaassen, executive director of WBC is already making plans for precision use of available dollars for 2027. That involves partnering with the Cattlemen's Beef Board and their contracting partners to make dollars go further. She explains. Plus, they're visiting with folks at WI Farm Technology Days as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not beavers trying to build a dam in Waukesha

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What is that strange buzzing noise coming from the apartment upstairs?

Nate Melby, vice president and chief information officer at Dairyland Power Cooperative in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, speaks with CFC's Brian Sloboda about how electric cooperatives can identify high-value opportunities and begin their own artificial intelligence journey. Related content:Watch the video of this episode, "How AI Is Delivering Real Value for Electric Cooperatives."Listen to the CFC Solutions Cast podcast episode, "Keeping It Human: AI and the Future of Member Service."Read the CFC Financial Feature, "Uncovering the Latest Constraint in the AI Economy."For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.CFC members can learn more about the latest industry and technology trends by visiting nrucfc.coop/Solutions.

The sign said 'walk', not 'kick'

America's Dairyland has had a problem. It's estimated that dairy operations have an estimated 5,000-10,000 year-round immigrant laborers, rather than temporary seasonal visa holders, that help keep cows milked and fed. There's no federal work program that applies to that unique situation. Recently the U.S. Dept. of Labor announced some clarification on H2A governance and how it can be used. It clarified that dairies should qualify for that tool. Sam Moheban, immigration attorney at Ruder Ware law firm in Wausau, says that's good news but shouldn't lull dairies into a false sense of security. Pam Jahnke finds out what he means. Over 2 inches of rain reported in places like Belgium, Valders and the Green Bay area yesterday. Stu Muck says that moisture is leaving after today, but heat is right behind it. Muck say we'll easily be back in the 90's by the weekend. Over 700 youth from 44 states and Canada, plus around 2,000 head of cattle are making the Junior National Hereford Show a success in Madison. A mom and Hereford enthusiast from Lancast, WI, is keeping things rolling. Kiley Allan talks with Jaclyn Bevans, board member of National Hereford Women, about the benefits exhibitors see beyond the ribbons and trophy's. Bevans puts the accents on the family time spent preparing animals, and the skills youth participants are picking up in the 1400 skill based contests they've held this week too. HoHum. That sums up the dairy market story lately. Why won't if budge? Ryan Yonkman, vice president of EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke to talk it through. Yonkman says consumer demand is flat at best. Pizza sales have continued to slip, and the European Union is giving the U.S. plenty of price competition. The good news is that U.S. dairy product continues to move in the export space, but will it continue. Yonkman says a lot will depend on how the "holiday" buying season ramps up in the next few weeks. He notes that schools will be starting to come back online in August, and the Labor Day holiday can be an indication of early holiday demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from historic civil rights milestones to the staggering scale of modern scientific achievements. Can you answer these? The Revolutionary War: We travel back to the birth of a nation. Can you name the historic opening clash that marked the very first battle of the American Revolution? American Food Capitals: We head to America's Dairyland for a savory trivia tidbit. Which specific Wisconsin city proudly styles itself as “the cheese capital of the world”? Particle Physics: Spanning across two European countries, the Large Hadron Collider is one of the largest functional structures ever built. Can you guess its massive diameter in miles? Play. Share. Listen with television personality and host of the Comfort Food Podcast, Kelly Rizzo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 4th of July is always a good source of "dumbass" stories

Field demonstrations have become a staple of successful WI Farm Technology Days events. This year looks to be no exception. Bob Bosold visits with one of the volunteers who has repeatedly been involved with this element of the show. Ron Zygarlicke has served on the field demo committee for more than a decade. This year, he's adding a twist by including Italian ryegrass in the mix. There's already rain moving into western Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck says that the cold front moving in will bring measurable rain from LaCrosse to Green Bay throughout the day. The rest of the state can expect it later tonight and into Thursday. Anastasia Poull is officially on the job as the 79th Wisconsin Alice in Dairyland. She's got a sweet task this month promoting July at National Ice Cream month. Pam Jahnke is happy to participate! Poull explains her background and passion for agriculture, and why explaining the state's role in ice cream production is a treat! Affordable housing is a conversation plaguing many Wisconsin communities. Finding affordable housing in rural communities is like finding a needle in a haystack - and nobody wants to talk about building more needles for that haystack! Kiley Allan gets the background from Tashayanna Mixson, Emerging Development Fellow (Emerging Rural Development Fellowship). The gap in available rural housing forces residents out of their hometowns and shackles local businesses from recruiting and retaining employees. Sponsored by grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, the rural development fellowship trains the next generation of developers to tackle rural housing shortages with custom, community-tailored projects rather than massive, urban-style apartment complexes. To achieve affordable homeownership, she advocates for the Community Land Trust model—a system gaining traction in Wisconsin that operates similarly to a condo model and helps secure long-term, attainable housing. Highlighting the scale of the crisis, Wisconsin's Office of Rural Prosperity projects that the state will require between 140,000 and 227,000 additional housing units by the year 2030.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it okay to have a pet skunk?

Are people watching the World Cup here in Wisconsin getting too rowdy?

Wisconsin beef producers joined a nationwide effort among State Beef Councils to amplify the beef industry’s summer grilling campaign. Kaitlyn Kessler, Communications Coordinator for the Wisconsin Beef Council explains the campaign with Pam Jahnke. The Wisconsin Beef Council invited women with various stills and areas of influence to learn more about grilling beef. It was worth their time, thanks to generous support from Pit Boss for the event – which not only included the use of their smokers but also the expertise of Pitmaster Lee Ann Whippen. Whippen lead the course as a 25 year champion BBQ pitmaster and member of the 2022 BBQ hall of fame. Whippen shared tips and demonstrated how to cook Tri-Tips, Brisket, and burgerbasics. These influencers can then take this knowledge back to their audiences and increase confidence at the grill or smoker. It was very well received. While giving hands-on skills to those grillers, the WI Beef Council also reached out through virtual experiences. Kessler says WBC's partnership with the Wisconsin Agriculture in theClassroom, Alice in Dairyland and Poppy Family Farms targeted elementary classrooms across the state with a virtual tour of a beef farm. Hosted by Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow, alongside farmerRebecca Poppy of Poppy Family Farms in Omro, the tour introduced students tocattle, animal care practices and the role beef farmers play in producing a safe,nutritious food supply. Preliminary participation estimates show approximately 35 classrooms and more than 600 students joined the live event. The recorded tour will be made available on BeefTips.com and wisagclassroom.org, allowing educators to access the content throughout theschool year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STtalks is wrapping up our June Dairy Month celebration with a very special guest, one of agriculture's most recognizable ambassadors, Alice in Dairyland! Sarah Hagenow, the 78th Alice in Dairyland, shares the journey that led her to one of agriculture's most prestigious ambassador roles. From her roots in 4-H and FFA to collegiate dairy judging, international travel, and countless leadership experiences, Sarah reflects on the moments that shaped her passion for agriculture and prepared her to represent Wisconsin's farmers and agricultural community. She also takes us behind the scenes of her year as Alice, offering a candid look at the challenges, unforgettable experiences, and lessons she's learned while becoming an authentic and approachable voice for agriculture.

In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with Luke Gaskin of Good Old Wood in Vancouver, BC. Luke shares how his business evolved from a full-service salvage operation called Salvage Vancouver into a focused reclaimed wood company. The name change wasn't just branding. It was a turning point. Dropping the salvage identity and committing to Good Old Wood meant letting go of the junkyard mentality and zeroing in on what he actually loved: working with the wood itself and turning it into something new. Luke talks honestly about the growing pains that came with building a self-taught business from scratch. He had no woodworking background, learned everything from YouTube, and operated on a fake-it-till-you-make-it approach for years. He tried partnerships that didn't work out, scaled up to a big shop with four employees before COVID forced him to scale back down, and spent the better part of seven years scraping by before the business started gaining real traction. Through all of it, he grew organically without big loans, slowly building his understanding of the craft and the market. The conversation covers the practical realities of working with reclaimed material. Luke explains why he stopped doing the demolitions himself, how free wood started coming to him once word got out, and why Vancouver's salvage mandate for older homes created a natural pipeline of material. He breaks down the economics of selling individual mantles and floating shelves versus landing larger commercial projects like feature walls and flooring installs, and why the bigger volumes are where the real money lives. He also talks about the challenge of staying true to the DIY customers who supported him early on while building a business that can actually sustain itself. One of the standout stories in this episode is Luke's current project with Aesop, the skincare brand recently acquired by L'Oreal. He's building out an entire flagship store in Richmond Mall using over five thousand board feet of reclaimed wood. The material is coming from large timbers salvaged from a deconstructed Dairyland facility in Burnaby, and the design was inspired by an earlier project using wood from a wooden roller coaster at Vancouver's Playland at the PNE. The whole store will be reclaimed wood, designed around Luke and his story, and he describes it as the kind of project where, if it were the last thing he ever built, he'd feel successful. Jennifer and Luke also dig into the marketing side of the business. Luke admits he hasn't done much formal marketing, relying mostly on word of mouth, Instagram, and Google searches. He talks about the love-hate relationship with social media, the challenge of documenting your own work while you're in the middle of building it, and why he's bringing someone on to handle content creation, especially heading into the Aesop project. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of professional photography and long-term storytelling, reminding Luke that this one project could fuel his marketing for years. The Woodpreneur Podcast brings stories of woodworkers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning their passion for wood into successful businesses - from inspiration to education to actionable advice. Hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger    For blog posts and updates: woodpreneur.com   See how we helped woodworkers, furniture-makers, millwork and lumber businesses grow to the next level: woodpreneurnetwork.com   Empowering woodpreneurs and building companies to grow and scale: buildergrowth.io   Connect with us at:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawmillsnearme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodpreneurnetwork/ Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneurnetwork Join our newsletter: https://substack.com/@woodpreneurnetwork You can connect with Luke at: https://www.goodoldwood.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/goodoldwoodco/  

When to, and not to, call 9-1-1 during the 4th of July

Admittedly, Dave and Marcus have done dumb things, but not quite as dumb as some of these 'dumbasses'

Someone was 'definately' a dumbass

Would we have as many 'dumbasses' if people used Bang Snaps more often?

Were there a pair of opossums 'playing possum'?

Know of any good back-up wranglers?

New World Screw Worm. It's all over agriculture headlines. Could that worm ever make its way into Wisconsin and our livestock/pet population? That's the question poised to P.J. Leisch, UW-Madison Extension Entomologist. Leisch has been watching this worm for a while. He tells Pam Jahnke that this insect has been around since at least the 60's in numbers that threatened livestock. He says experience has taught researchers that trying to spray the insect away just isn't effective. Bio controls like sterile male flies are the most successful way to manage this worm. Leisch says Wisconsin's climate would be the ultimate demise of the worm if it did arrive. It cannot survive below 40 degrees. Very mild temperatures start the week according to Stu Muck. Winds will pick up and there is a chance of rain moving back in by Tuesday evening. We may be a little biased here in Wisconsin, but the best time of year is here. June Dairy Month is upon us. It's an opportunity to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. Today, Kiley Allan catches up with 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow. Dairy isn't just something we produce here in Wisconsin. In fact, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin say it best: it's something we're born to do. We're Born to Dairy™. Learn more at wisconsindairy.org. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Celebrating 250 years! It's a major milestone that the United States is noting in many different ways. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's communication division is focused on highlighting their own milestones. The Agriculture Department's Radio Service has served the public for one hundred years as of 2026 - almost as old as the medium itself. And over its century, USDA Radio has provided information about farming, ranching, and the Department in a variety of ways and formats. Rod Bain presents the second of a series of programs on USDA Radio over the years in this edition of "Agriculture USA". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There seems to be a theme running through today's report

Do YOU know when curfew is?

We may be a little biased here in Wisconsin, but the best time of year is here. June Dairy Month is upon us. It's an opportunity to explore, enjoy, and honor the farmers, craftsmanship, and exceptional dairy products that make Wisconsin dairy truly special. Today, we catch up with 78th Alice in Dairyland, Sarah Hagenow. Dairy isn't just something we produce here in Wisconsin. In fact, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin say it best: it's something we're born to do. We're Born to Dairy™. Learn more at wisconsindairy.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a Thanksgiving turkey have to do with "Operation: Karma"?

Did you know Wisconsin leads the nation in cranberries, cheese, ginseng and more?! Plus what are our favorite ice cream shops in the state? We are celebrating all things farming and dairy this week, and are joined by Alice in Dairyland aka Sarah Hagenow! We discuss favorite farm products, and learn why Wisconsin is leading the country in so many wheys…get it?! Happy Dairy Month! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Iowa County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/green-county/ The Cabin is presented by Badger State Brewing; https://badgerstatebrewing.com/ The Cabin is also presented to you by Racine; racinecounty.gov/our-county/visiting As well as Crystal Farms; https://crystalfarmscheese.com/

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It is not necessary to go naked to clean up spills

A helpful guide to having a firearm

Lightning McQueen is STILL on the loose!

How is one candidate for Wisconsin state governor being a 'dumbass'?

What did Lightning McQueen do to make our 'dumbass' report?