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Deans from Wisconsin's schools of agriculture are standing is support of the Dairy Innovation Hub. The Hub acts as a collaborative "nexus," uniting the unique strengths of UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls to benefit Wisconsin's broader agricultural and education landscape. For example at UW-Platteville, faculty members from the chemistry and mechanical engineering departments successfully patented a method to turn spoiled milk into 3D printing material. Researchers at UW-River Falls developed a more affordable lactose-free ice cream, which is currently being sold to the public at the campus’s Freddy’s Dairy Bar. UW-Madison is utilizing high-level science, such as SNAP plus modeling, to create new nutrient strategies that help farmers contain phosphorus and nitrogen. The deans say despite the rising "cost of doing business," state funding for the Hub has not been adjusted for inflation since it was established around 2019 or 2020. To ensure the Hub’s value is understood during budget cycles, the universities host major public events—ranging from Lafayette County Dairy Breakfasts to field days at Madison’s 12 regional ag research stations—where lawmakers can see the impact firsthand. Heat will be noticeable today in Wisconsin and so will the wind. Stu Muck says that wind will be bringing with it a chance of rain and thunderstorms beginning overnight. On Wednesday evening, USDA confirmed the first case of New World Screw Worm in Texas. USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, says they've mobilized APHIS staff and are implementing a 20 km quarantine radius to monitor and contain livestock movement. She stresses this is NOT a food safety issue. Dairy will be keeping an eye on the New World Screw Worm situation. Collin Aardema, dairy analyst with EverAg tells Pam Jahnke that the impacted geography right now isn't a heavy dairy populus, but if the quarantine expands - it could impact milk flow. Right now Idaho IS catching some attention because of a few outbreaks of HPAI in dairy. Aardema says the curious piece is that it's impacting calves more than cows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin State FFA Convention is just around the corner, and the state officer team is pulling together the final details. Jill Welke finds out about theme's and projects from Amanda Draxler. Draxler is the current President of the WI FFA State Officer team. She says there day of service this year will involve around 1,000 members from across the state the come to Madison early to help others. Draxler says a couple components include packaging meals for those in need and helping with community projects around Wisconsin. Hot and sticky - in May! The weather gyrations in Wisconsin continue. Stu Muck says the heat will break a bit tomorrow, but overall we'll stay dry and warm. That heat has helped the state's corn crop advance pretty quickly. In this week's Wyffels Wednesday, Kiley Allan chats with Brant Smith, District Sales Manager @ Wyffels about plant development and any issues growers should monitor. Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids. Getting the general public to recognize those efforts isn't always easy. Stephanie Hoff finds out what some of the deans from our state's colleges of agriculture are doing to highlight these researchers. They note that the Dairy Innovation Hub has acted as a collaborative "nexus," uniting the unique strengths of UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls to benefit Wisconsin's broader agricultural and education landscape. UW-Platteville faculty members from the chemistry and mechanical engineering departments successfully patented a method to turn spoiled milk into 3D printing material. Researchers at UW-River Falls developed a more affordable lactose-free ice cream, which is currently being sold to the public at the campus’s Freddy’s Dairy Bar. UW-Madison is utilizing high-level science, such as SNAP plus modeling, to create new nutrient strategies that help farmers contain phosphorus and nitrogen. Despite the rising "cost of doing business," state funding for the Hub has not been adjusted for inflation since it was established around 2019 or 2020. The initiative has proven to be a massive financial win for the state; last year, Hub researchers brought in more external grant dollars than the total amount of funding provided by the state. To ensure the Hub’s value is understood during budget cycles, the universities host major public events—ranging from Lafayette County Dairy Breakfasts to field days at Madison’s 12 regional ag research stations—where lawmakers can see the impact firsthand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graduation has happened for many high school, tech college and college students! Excitement and ambition abound, but what about job opportunities? Ben Jarboe finds out about different ag related job fields from Tammy Jensen, CEO of AgriCareers, Inc. in Iowa gives an overview of high-demand spots. She also has a little advice for graudates that might be in an area with a little more competition. Memorial weekend is shaping up to look dry and warm. That's the outlook right now from Stu Muck. Keeping the job opportunity conversation going. Stephanie Hoff finds out what successes some WI graduates have already found. Rachel Weyland just graduated from UW-River Falls and is on her way to a job in the genetics field. Weyland didn't take any opportunity for granted in River Falls. Hands on learning was key to her finding employment. 6 Wisconsin dairy processors have scored some grant monies from the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance. Pam Jahnke gives a quick rundown on what they do and how they'll use the money. Matt Tranel from EverAg is keeping an eye on nonfat dry milk powder. This commodity has surged higher, but apparently it's topped. What's next. Tranel is watch the cold storage report for direction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Edge hails from Rimbey, Alberta, Canada. Edge became only the third Canadian to win the World Livestock Auctioneer Champion contest, which debuted in 1963. Edge made a trip to Thorp, WI to appear at the Premiere Livestock Auction yard. Jill Welke had a chance to find out why this young man decided to pursue this field as his career. “This world championship might be connected to my name for the next year, but it’s not mine,” Edge said. “It’s ours. I’m going to be working for us for the next year to the very best of my ability to get out there and promote what we do.” As the reigning World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, he will spend the next year driving the custom-wrapped World Livestock Auctioneer Championship pickup all over the country to showcase his talents and promote the livestock industry. Edge can’t wait. Some storms and strong winds are on the way for the weekend. Stu Muck estimates rainfall amounts and temps for the weekend. Coming from a dairy farm in Watertown, Michelle Stangler has a deep skillset to offer as an Alice in Dairyland candidate. Stangler, a graduate from UW-River Falls, has spent a lot of time traveling the state gathering stories about Wisconsin agriculture. She's also ventured beyond the state to get perspective on what the state has versus other geographies. The Alice in Dairyland finale will be Saturday in Wausau. Greenhouse operators in Wisconsin faced some steep heating bills earlier this year. For Bergmann Greenhouse in Clayton, WI, starting those plants begins in January. This operation, located in Polk County, decided it was prudent to try and invest in equipment upgrades. Focus on Energy became their partner on smart renovations that brought them great rebates, and tremendous energy savings. Evan Croft, Energy Engineer and Technical Reviewer for Focus on Energy, worked with Jeanne and Invanna Bergmann. Bergmann's is a six-generation greenhouse operation that pays close attention to details. Jeanne explains the savings they've witnessed, and the ease they found in dealing with Focus on Energy. Paid for by Focus on Energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring field activities have been accelerated because of the cool, wet start. Ben Jarboe finds out about insects adding more pressure to the system. Dr. Emily Bick, UW-Entomologist says that alfalfa weevil seem to be a little delayed in their presence this spring. Bick says it's important that farmers don't lose sight on the threat the small insect can bring to an otherwise healthy alfalfa field. It'll be another breezy day around Wisconsin which continues to help with drying field conditions. Stu Muck says milder temperatures may be hard to notice with the breeze. With those drier field conditions, more acres of corn have been planted. Pam Jahnke finds out what worries Cooper Humphries, district sales manager with Wyffels Hybrids. Humphries says his biggest concern is proper field preparation. Humphries notes if sidewalls are compacted around that seed, it will cost yield in the end. Paid for by Wyffels Hybrid. Meet Jessica Moor from Wilson! She's another candidate for the 79th Alice in Dairyland position. Moor has dabbled in several different career areas, including completing a business administration degree at UW-River Falls. She's currently a dental assistant, but ready to take on Alice's duties! Good ideas were swirling on the UW-Madison campus Tuesday during the annual Dairy Innovation Hub's spring summit. Chuck Nicholson, professor of supply chain management at Penn State University and a UW-Madison affiliate in the Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences presented on Tuesday. He's completed a survey showing consumers would love a lactose-free ice cream option. Nicholson says reducing lactose in ice cream is a relatively simple process that involves adding a substance to the mix to break lactose down into its two component sugars. A study using a real-life auction revealed that lactose-intolerant consumers significantly value lactose-free ice cream over regular or reduced-lactose options. The study found that a person's specific degree of lactose tolerance is a major predictor of how much they value lactose-free dairy products. Despite the higher value placed on it by certain consumers, both local outlets like the UW Babcock store and national brands like Breyers currently price lactose-free ice cream the same as regular ice cream. Initial rough evaluations suggest that the increased costs of ingredients and labor to produce lactose-free ice cream are lower than the value consumers are willing to pay for it -- a valuable opportunity for ice cream manufacturers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ice cream is a staple of the Wisconsin experience, but for the millions of Americans who struggle with lactose intolerance, it has long been a treat enjoyed with hesitation or avoided entirely. A new collaborative study between researchers at UW-Madison and UW-River Falls is looking to change that by proving that lactose-free dairy is not just scientifically simple, but a potentially lucrative business move for the state’s manufacturers. Professor Chuck Nicholson shares the details with Stephanie Hoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Hoff explores the collaborative powerhouse of the UW Dairy Innovation Hub through interviews with the agricultural deans of UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, and UW-River Falls. From 3D printing with spoiled milk to cutting-edge nutrient modeling, the high-impact research and new academic programs drive Wisconsin's dairy industry forward. Glenda Gillaspy, Carrie Keller, and Michael Orth also discuss how they navigate economic shifts and legislative advocacy to ensure the Hub's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're celebrating all pets and "Pet Week". The UW-School of Veterinary Medicine touts the phrase 'small but mighty' when it comes to their staff size and the research and innovations developed. Star Cameron is the clinical assistant professor in veterinary neurology and neuro surgery. She also recently became the assistant dean for clinical and translational research. Pam Jahnke listens in as she explains the various types of research they undertake to help all animals. Cameron says the entire team is driven by their passion for animals. More ups and downs in the weather this week. 70's today with gusty winds, but back to the mid-50's tomorrow with more rain in the forecast. Stu Muck gives us the rundown. The U.S. House has concluded its work on the 2026 Farm Bill and now it's up to the Senate. Arkansas Senator John Boozeman chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee and says things look different for his committee. Boozeman specifically cites the filibuster they're working with and how quickly votes can move. Boozeman says he's working to build consensus with the help of MN Senator Amy Klobuchar.Maria Woldt has been named the next director of the state funded initiative designed to help America's Dairyland maintain its industry. Woldt will oversee the Dairy Innovation Hub which works with UW-River Falls, UW-Platteville and UW-Madison to integrate staff, research and innovations.The small community of Ashippun in Dodge County is struggling to maintain its farm land. Stephanie Hoff finds out The town of Ashippun in Dodge County has successfully approved starting the process to transition to farmland preservation zoning.about measures it's deploying to try to slow down urban development on valuable farm acreage. Robert Guenter is a dairy farmer and also a member of the Town of Ashippun Planning Commission. The town of Ashippun in Dodge County has successfully approved starting the process to transition to farmland preservation zoning. The town is facing increasing growth pressures, including recent applications for a private golf course and a solar energy farm. Ashippun's growth is largely driven by its location directly north of the rapidly growing village of Oconomowoc. He says local studies have shown that every dollar collected in taxes on farmland costs the town about 75 cents in services, whereas every dollar collected from development land costs about $1.25 in municipal expenses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday is the big day for UW-River Falls seniors – it’s graduation! The number one question they’re fielding from family and friends – what are you doing next? Here at the Mid-West Farm Report, we’ve been catching up with soon-to-be grads about their plans and what the job market looks like. Our UW-River Falls student today is turning a passion for livestock into a career of giving back to Wisconsin’s ag industry. Rachel Weyland even has advice for students that will be in her shoes in the coming years. First, she answers Stephanie Hoff's question of what’s next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The biggest news for Division III football coming out of the NFL draft was, as usual, not about a player getting drafted. We are accustomed to that by now, sadly, and no amount of tweeting is going to convince the NFL to draft D-III players. But for Tyren Montgomery, the contract offer came. And for four additional players so far, the rookie minicamp invite arrived. And on this podcast, we talk to Montgomery, the former John Carroll wide receiver, now a member of the Tennessee Titans, about his route to the NFL. If you read our feature on Montgomery last September, you already know the back story. He talks about what he’s been working on since the season ended, how many calls his agent got on his behalf, what he likes about the Titans and why he chose them out of the number of offers he received. We also chat with Bethany coach David Blake, who joins the Bison this year and brings a number of new ideas to the sideline after a wide variety of past experiences, including flying jets in the Navy and then working for the Judge Advocate General’s office. How that experience plays out as a first-time head coach is really fascinating, and is worth a listen. This includes some interesting uses of music during practice and workouts, and a really unique title for one of his assistant coaches. Other topics of discussion include, of course, the demise of Anna Maria College and the Anna Maria football program, the future arrival of St. Anselm from NCAA Division II, the St. Francis schedule, the new WIAC commissioner and the intriguing Week 1 matchup between UW-River Falls and Southern Virginia. In addition, we take your questions on the following topics: What is our opinion on D-III schools scheduling teams? Who has set themselves up for a playoff bid? And how many games and teams are we able to watch per week? Links: Tyren Montgomery feature, September 2025, Trading in his high tops That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007. Hit play, or subscribe to get this podcast on your mobile device. You can subscribe to the Around the Nation Podcast in Apple Podcasts, and many other places. You can also get this and any of our future Around the Nation podcasts automatically by subscribing to this RSS feed: http://www.d3blogs.com/d3football/?feed=podcast Here’s how to find us on some of the major podcasting apps: Apple Podcasts: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast iHeart Radio: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Spotify: D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast Photos: John Carroll athletics; Bethany athletics; Saint Anselm athletics

Immigration enforcement continues to be an issue that Wisconsin farms and agribusinesses are monitoring. Sam Moheban, immigration specialist and attorney at Wausau based, Ruder Ware law firm says things are changing. Moheban tells Pam Jahnke that instead of focusing on raids, which are expensive and require a lot of staff, ICE is pivoting to enfocement through paperwork. Specifically Moheban says they are reviewing I-9 forms. These are the forms all employers use to verify that their employees can legally be employed. Moheban says now, if there's an error found on that paperwork, employers can be fined immediately. He also says that the government can now serve notice of inspection via certified mail or personal service on any business in the country. Severe weather starts off our Monday. Stu Muck says there's a tornado warning in effect for a chunk of south central Wisconsin this morning with gusty storms on the way. Wisconsin dairy farmers had been hoping to restore whole milk to the school lunch program. That finally happened in January when the "Whole Milk For Healthy Kids" was signed into law. Kiley Allan talks with Darren VonRuden, president of the WI Farmers Union, about the struggles schools are facing finding the whole milk. VonRuden says the milk is out there, it just needs to find its way to the correct processing line. WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, has been honored as the 2026 Distinguished Agriculturist by UW-River Falls. Pam Jahnke reports. Spring is a busy time on Wisconsin farms. Stephanie Hoff takes a visit to Eugsters Farm Market in Stoughton to investigate what's new. She finds Kat Eugster very busy with new baby lambs, goats and other farm babies. Eugster explains how the tempo picks up with round the clock care. Eugsters is also in the process of developing a vineyard they'll be opening in 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dairy Stream Rewind with Chris Clark on August 13, 2025. We are taking a big picture look at the challenges mother nature has brought us and how farmers are overcoming these challenges. We will cover adaptive strategies farmers are implementing, crop selection, new technologies, pest control and more. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Chris Clark of UW-Extension discuss the following topics:  Shifting weather patterns and the impact on planting and harvesting windows Adaptive strategies Crop selection and varieties Emerging best practices in nitrogen and phosphorus Compaction in the Midwest Data tools for in-season decision making New or increasing pest and disease threats Agronomic trends or challenges in the next 3-5 years Resources for farmer education About the guest Chris Clark is an agronomic outreach specialist with Northeast Wisconsin for the nutrient and pest management team for the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension. Chris partners, cooperates and brings together farmers, researchers and industry providing agronomy outreach she focuses on crop and soil nutrient use. Chris began her role at Extension in 2023. Prior to joining Extension, Chris worked in private sector agronomy lab testing for 12 years, and as a agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor for 9 years. She has a BA in Agricultural Education from UW-River Falls and is a Wisconsin Certified Crop Advisor and has been a member of the WI CCA board for 6 years.  Resources Wisconet Ag Weather Outlook Agriculture Data | Wisconsin State Climatology Office UW Extension Agriculture- Agriculture – Extension Farmer-led services through Farmers for Sustainable Food Find a farmer-led group near you Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

He has more receptions in college football history than anyone, he tried out for the Green Bay Packers, he won a European football championship playing both ways, and he might drive his Hall of Fame coach dad crazy with what he wants to do with the UW-La Crosse football team. Michael Zweifel just took over the UW-L program and he joined Thursday as we relived some of his glory days and discussed how he’s going to approach the new gig as head coach. Zweifel has been with UW-L the past four years, including the last two as defensive coordinator. As a player, Zweifel won what’s the Division III version of the Heisman (Gagliardi Trophy) with Dubuque, and led the nation in yards (1,915) and catches (140) back in 2011. He also graduated with 463 receptions, the most in college football history. That earned him a tryout with the Packers, during the height of the Aaron Rodgers-to-Jordy Nelson days. Some years later Zweifel went on to play for the Vienna Vikings, winning a championship there. Zweifel is also a sports science nerd and his approach to practices and utilizing time might come as a bit of a football culture shock — certainly to his dad, Stan Zweifel. While his father — who coached at UW-Whitewater and Dubuque and has written six books on coaching — believes in traditional "mental toughness," Michael is leaning into "chaos training." He plans to scrap "sterile" drills like hitting the sled or running through bags in favor of "small-sided games" that force players to be adaptable. "If it doesn't move the needle forward, we're not gonna waste our time on it," Zweifel said, noting that improving weightlifting numbers "doesn't make you a better football player" and he'll eliminate things that don't help on Saturdays. We also discuss taking over a program that’s been to the playoffs five consecutive years and just watched its rival, UW-River Falls, win the national championship last season. Zweifel is now tasked with rebuilding a defense that graduated eight starters as he looks to take the Eagles to the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Determination is an unwritten characteristic of anyone involved in agriculture. The 2026 Groundbreaker award winners, presented by Compeer Financial, exemplify that determination. The selected winners are Bryanna and Dylan Handel of Barneveld. There story has taken many turns over the past decade, but they remain determined to pursue their passion for agriculture. Pam Jahnke listened in. Bryanna’s plans to establish a farm began at 16 years old when she purchased her first cow and housed it at her grandparents’ farm. She and Dylan established B. Kurt Dairy in 2014 with 16 cows in a rented barn near Verona, Wis., before they purchased their current farmstead from a retiring farmer near Barneveld in 2016. Since then, they’ve been growing their farm, family and community engagement while addressing a severe stray voltage issue. The stray voltage began in late 2023 and was linked to a nearby substation. It impacted overall herd health and drastically reduced milk production. The Handels enlisted experts and deployed solutions like rewiring and isolating their farm to minimize the impact. During their journey, the Handels encountered other farmers experiencing stray voltage challenges and helped them navigate their situations. They continue their fight as they engage with state and federal organizations to fund a new USDA study focused on better understanding stray voltage. Their goal is to uncover and correct the source cause so other farmers aren’t faced with stray voltage issues in the future. Meghan Wellnitz-Trejo, financial officer with Compeer Financial, who nominated the Handels, shared that the Handels believe “farming is a calling that provides their children and community a grounded connection to the land and their food sources.” They demonstrate that connection by offering farm camps to area youth and on-farm markets where they invite area farmers to sell their goods. They also established a farm store in downtown Barneveld to strengthen local food networks. The store is helping 35 area farmers sell their products locally. “It’s really great because you get to see so many businesses thrive off this one idea. All these farmers are gaining income from this store, which is great because as farmers we need that help to get it to the consumer,” Bryanna said. Compeer Financial presented the Handels with a $5,000 award, as well as $5,000 that the Handels will split between the Iowa County Technical Rescue Team and Marshall FFA Chapter on their behalf by Compeer. Dense fog advisory is in effect for most of eastern Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck says the moisture will linger through the day with nearly an inch possible. Fortunately temperatures will stay above average. The World Champion Cheese hails from the Netherlands for 2026. The Beemster Royaal Grand Cru, made by CONO Kaasmakers in Westbeemster, Netherlands, walked away with the title Thursday, scoring 98.68 out of a possible 100. The cheese features a very sweet, nutty flavor and is very creamy. The dairy cooperative that makes up CONO Kaasmakers features 400 dairies in northern Holland with approximately 98% grazing their herds. Wisconsin came away with 45 first-place awards, followed by New York with eight and Vermont with seven. Pam Jahnke shares comments from the cheesemaker in Holland. There's a new driving force behind the Farm and Industry Short Course at UW-River Falls. Stephanie Hoff introduces us to Mary Holle. She's taken the reins as program director. Mary and her husband operate a 480-acre farm in Baldwin, Wisconsin, where they manage a herd of 50 registered Holsteins. The 16-week course is specifically designed for the "slow season," running from the last week of October to the second week of March. Students spend roughly 80% of their time at the Mann Valley lab farm, working directly with cows, silages, and industry professionals. While the current curriculum is dairy-focused, there are plans to add business, horticulture, agronomy, and soil science electives by the 2026–27 school year. Mary aims to rebuild the FISC advisory board and restart the agricultural tour to connect current students with successful program graduates. Prospective students can reach out directly to the program via a dedicated email address: fisc@uwrf.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beef plants across the country have been closing, and this is due to a multitude of reasons. One of these reasons is the historically low number of cattle within the US. Brenda Boetel, the department chair and professor of agricultural economics at UW-River Falls, shares a more in depth look at these closures and why Argentine imports of beef may not necessarily be bad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Consumers continue to buy beef despite escalated prices. Unfortunately, those prices don't reflect the profit level at the farm or processing level. Ben Jarboe finds out why beef processing facilities are closing with these high beef prices. Dr. Brenda Boetel, ag economist from UW-River Falls, explains the dynamics of what's happening. Nice day today but watch out for the commute tomorrow morning. Stu Muck says that Wisconsin's beginning to see some springlike weather patterns that include milder temperatures and rain. Sometimes freezing rain.Time for another Mid-West Farm Report Ride Along! Where we investigate the technology and innovations Wisconsin farms are using or experimenting with. Today we travel to Curtiss, Wisconsin to chat with Kathy Berry from Berry Farms. Looking her in the eye is a critical component of doing business for Kathy. When her dad, Ralph, and she decided it was time to expand - that was the deal breaker. Look her in the eye and acknowledge she's a decision maker. The folks at Schultz's Inter-State Ag "got it". They began a partnership at a meeting during WI Farm Technology Days, and it continues today. Pam Jahnke visits with Kathy Berry about the project's origin and future direction. She also talks with Tim Schultz, owner and operator of Schultz's Inter-State Ag about their history, and how technology is changing. Providing growers like Kathy a modicum of time management and improved quality of life. Paid for by Schultz's Inter-State Ag. Financial markets are taking a dive pre-open this morning after the upheaval in Iran over the weekend. On the other side, right now, commodities are remaining firm.Do you have a college student that's thinking about "taking the summer off"? Could be a bad move. Not having an internship experience can be a deal breaker from some employers perspective. Stephanie Hoff learns that 4 out 5 employers today prefer candidates that have some real-world, hands on experience. NaCole Johnson, global talent acquisition specialist with URUS says that even candidates without a farming background can make up some space with internships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Matt Walker, head football coach at University of Wisconsin–River Falls. Coach Walker reflects on his journey through the profession, including his early years as both a head baseball and football coach, the lessons learned from navigating tough seasons, and the mindset shifts that helped him build a national championship program at the Division III level. Follow Coach Walker and UW–River Falls Football: @CoachWalkerRF | @UWRFFootball Subscribe, rate, and review Inside the Headset on your favorite podcast platform to help more coaches discover the show.

The UW-River Falls postseason media campaign continued through the end of January, all the way through a parade through town and yes, one last interview with the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast about the 2025 season.  Our guests on this podcast: UW-River Falls coach Matt Walker, John Carroll coach Brian Polian, and Whittier coach Cory White. It's the first episode of our 20th season, here on the longest running Division III football podcast. Is the next Falcons' quarterback on campus already, or is there a chance for a transfer for the fall? What did it feel like to lose some key players shortly after the championship into the portal? Which does Walker have more of, beers or championship hats? Those hard-hitting questions and more in this conversation with Matt Walker. Polian is brand-new to the job, but not new to college football head coaching, as the athletic director at John Carroll and the former head coach at Nevada. First off, we have to get his take on Ty Montgomery, who had a huge week in front of pro scouts at the Senior Bowl at the end of January, and we'll also hear how Polian plans to juggle both the head coaching and athletic director job, whose idea it was for him to apply in the first place, and what he told people who had interviewed for the role when he told them he was taking the job himself. Cory White is the new head coach at Whittier. It's a new day at Whittier, which is returning to the field after three years off. White says he would not have taken the job as the head coach of the Poets if not for assurances from the administration that they would do things better this time around. Hear about how many players the Poets have already (it's a big number) and where they expect to be in the fall, all with the team going through a strength and conditioning practice in the background on a beautiful January day in Southern California. That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!!Welcome back to Episode 396 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, professional hockey player, Gordon Whalen! Gordie and I talk about the season with the Topeka Scarecrows in the FPHL. We also talk about playing youth hockey in Chicago, developing as a defenseman, journey through college hockey at UW River Falls, lessons learned through playing in the Fed, building on confidence through reps and games, developing defenseman with Stalwart Hockey and so much more! We hope you guys enjoy this episode!!Thank you Gordie for coming on the show! I had a blast!!Follow us on Instagram @on_the_spot_sports and take a listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple/Google Podcasts @ On The Spot SportsGet $25 off our guy Jamie Phillips Nutrition book for Hockey Players with the discount code "ONTHESPOT" on victoremnutrition.comLiving Sisu link: ⁠⁠https://livingsisu.com/app/devenirmem.... BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Frank & JB take you through Stagg Bowl LII from start to finish with their first-person analysis as UW-River Falls won their first-ever D3FB National Championship. In addition, the guys review some aspects of the 2025 season and discuss why they owe a debt of gratitude to the Canton Police Department. They also begin to look ahead at the 2026 season (Note: this episode was recorded before additional Transfer Portal activity occurred on Thursday).   Watch or listen to this show, and as always, let us know what you think!

Packers will face the Bears in the Playoffs.  A ragged and injured team going into Soldier Field.  The Bucks find a few wins and a little anger.  The Golden Eagles continue struggling while the Badgers bounce back.  UW-River Falls is the big story as the D3 Football National Champs!

Grant gives his latest commentary on Matt LaFleur's contract situation and takes calls from Packers fans. Colten Bartholomew joins to talk about the Badgers moves in the transfer portal, the CFP and UW River Falls. John Harbaugh is OUT in Baltimore- Grant gives his thoughts on the hiring cycle so far and Mike Clemens reports from Green Bay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Bay Packers took on the Vikings and starting in the last game of the year for the Packers was Tune. The game itself was nothing to write home about but we talk about it. We give our thoughts on the Packers game against the Bears in the Wild card round. As expected there was movement in the transfer portal and we discuss all the additions the Badgers have to the team already. We discuss the Milwaukee Bucks have another solid week but still not changing our thoughts on the season. Marquette Golden Eagles continue to struggle and the Badgers are coasting mid pack. Lastly, we talk about UW-River Falls winning the D3 national championship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call and leave us a voicemail! 303-578-0864 In this episode, the guys follow along live with the chaotic ending of the FCS championship game. As well as recap the CFP quarter finals, UW River Falls winning the D3 championship, and the pure class of Steelers vs Ravens on Sunday Night Football. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons. Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It isn't quite the best Stagg Bowl of all time, but surely there's nobody in River Falls, Wisconsin, who cares about that as UW-River Falls brought Walnut and Bronze home to the town of 16,000 on Monday after a 24-14 win against North Central in Stagg Bowl LII.  Kaleb Blaha, with 419 yards of total offense, and three total touchdowns responsible for, with one final NCAA record to his name, was a deserving Most Outstanding Player of the Stagg Bowl, and you could make a case for a number of defensive players as well, as many made big plays throughout the night and down the stretch to ensure that the Falcons would fly home with the trophy. After the game, Patrick Coleman, Greg Thomas and postseason regular Keith McMillan sat down to discuss the big game, perhaps crack open a beverage, hand out game balls, hear the highlights, point out the interesting stats and give their big picture perspective on the big game and on the 2025 season. What was the good, what was the bad, and sure, what was the ugly of 2025? That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007.

Coming to you from Canton, Ohio, it's our Stagg Bowl preview edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. Patrick Coleman and Greg Thomas are joined by Keith McMillan, as well as Seth Howard of the Left Hash Podcast and D1 Rejects, a former UW-River Falls quarterback and assistant coach who will be our sideline reporter for our audio broadcast of Stagg Bowl 52. (Watch on ESPN, then mute the sound and listen to us!) Patrick, Greg and Keith talked with a number of players and both head coaches at Friday's media day, and we bring a sampling of those conversations, of which you'll hear or see more on our pregame coverage. Hear what UW-River Falls safety Andre Hall thinks about the pace of the game compared to the pace of practice. Cortez Jones and North Central coach Brad Spencer talk about what you'll see when the offensive is playing well. Falcons Gagliardi winner and quarterback Kaleb Blaha talks about how it felt to get a few extra days off between games and our panel discusses both the mental and physical benefits of getting that time back. North Central's J.P. Sullivan talks about carrying on the tradition of great Cardinals defensive linemen. River Falls receiver Blake Rohrer discusses the Falcons wide receiver group. Cardinals receiver Thomas Skokna talks about the possibly unexpected way he and quarterback Garret Wilson built their chemistry. Falcons linebacker Gage Timm talks about how the UW-RF season has prepared them for this moment and coach Matt Walker talks about the important thing he had to do before he could commit to the Top Gun offense. UW-Oshkosh coach Peter Jennings joins us to talk about coaching against each of these teams this season, and how you can't play the comparative scores game when looking at his Titans' games against North Central and UW-River Falls. Plus, we take your mailbag questions, talk about coaching changes and much more. That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007.

When do you plan to take down your Christmas decorations? Steve Thomson finds out. Later, he chats with UW-River Falls football coach Matt Walker ahead of the program's first Stagg Bowl appearance.

On Sunday, UW-River Falls will play for their first D-III football championship. Coach Matt Walker recaps this magical season, where they emerged from the mighty WIAC gauntlet.

Jon and Aaron are back and dealing with the Packers injury riddled loss to Baltimore.  Then they talk about the Bucks and the choice between finding help for Giannis or trading him.  Then some NCAA basketball before a Last Call featuring the Kwik Trip Holiday Faceoff.  Also, good luck to UW River Falls football!

One of the two semifinals was a classic, fit for kids from 1 to 92 ... if you can handle stress, that is.  And we aren't just spouting cliches when we say this is as good as it gets -- in the history of the national semifinals since automatic bids were added and the playoffs expanded beyond four rounds in 1999, there have been only two years where both semifinals were close. It's far more likely that both of them are two-score games! So to get not just one good one, but one epic one, well, that's great. When Kaleb Blaha threaded the tiniest hole to find Blake Rohrer, and Rohrer ran untouched to the end zone for a 79-yard touchdown against Johns Hopkins, it not only sent the Falcons to the Stagg Bowl for the first time ever, it united a community, and was another memorable moment in a friendship between the two. They talk about it, how they met, how Blaha recruited Rohrer to come out for the UW-River Falls football team, and how the River Falls community reacted on Saturday night, in Around the Nation. 2016 Around the Nation column: Out of darkness, light, by Adam Turer, featuring the rebuilding UW-River Falls program At North Central, the Cardinals got the best passing performance of the season from Garet Wilson, and Jack Rummell had some amazing catches and runs. What did Wilson say to him before a third-and-8 play, and how did Rummell respond? We also hear from transfer defensive end Eli Renick, and chat with coach Brad Spencer about what's next for North Central as they head to their sixth consecutive Stagg Bowl. Plus, for Johns Hopkins, what does this run ending mean for the state of the program? And for John Carroll, it's the end of two years where Nick Semptimphelter was able to play football for the Blue Streaks with tight end Terrence Rawls, who was not just his high school teammate, but a literal member of his family. He talks about that, and coach Jeff Behrman talks about Semptimphelter. Patrick and Greg also hand out game balls and we take your questions in the mailbag. That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast. The D3football.com Around the Nation podcast is a weekly conversation about NCAA Division III football, and has been running since 2007.

Recapping the Packers v. Bears; UW-River Falls heads to the DIII National Championship; CFP

Frank & JB preview the 2025 D3FB Semifinals, looking in-depth at both games: Johns Hopkins at UW-River Falls & John Carroll at North Central - with guests focused on the second game — JCU Gr. QB Nick Semptimphelter & NCC Sr. DL J.P. Sullivan join us. They also continue the Playoffs Guest Analyst segment, this week with ESPN Color Commentator Ryan Cavanaugh, who will be on the JCU/NCC broadcast with Anthony Lima Saturday at 4:30pm EST. Watch & enjoy the preview to both of these exciting games!

It's a milestone podcast, but we're not quite to the final stage of the Division III football season. You can't blame us for getting dressed up -- OK, maybe just Greg decided to dress up for the audio podcast. But answering the call to the Final Four ball were who most people thought they were in our predictions this week: Johns Hopkins, John Carroll, North Central and UW-River Falls. And instead of doing the blow-by-blow of each game -- because, let's be honest, the average margin of victory was nearly 20 points -- let's hear from people in the middle of each of these games. So we'll be joined by John Carroll cornerback Dylan Crasi, who spent the first half on the sidelines but made his presence known right away in the third quarter. We'll talk to North Central quarterback Garet Wilson, whose first year in Division III since coming from Oklahoma State has been a revelation for both Division III and for him. We chat with UW-River Falls coach Matt Walker about the schematic and playbook choices the Falcons made this week, how they kept players warm (seriously, there was a detailed plan). And Keith McMillan talks to Johns Hopkins offensive lineman Michael Nwosu and defensive lineman Graham Hodge about their play on a day where the Blue Jays' line play was huge. Plus, the coaching carousel continues to turn as Ithaca loses a second consecutive coach to the Ivy League. Sewanee makes a hire who has much more D-III experience than the last guy they hired. And Lawrence didn't even give its new coach six months before cutting him loose?  Patrick and Greg also hand out game balls and we take your questions in the mailbag segment, and Patrick gives an early Stagg Bowl prediction? That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

When the previous "biggest win in school history" is from the 1950s, replacing the entry at the top of the list means something.  Sure, you could quibble over whether a win against Syracuse from seven decades ago, or a national quarterfinal win at Brockport in 2002, or a quarterfinal win at UW-Whitewater in 2016 should be next on the list, but no regular season win, even one against Mount Union, compares with beating Mount Union at Mount Union in the playoffs.  A win of this nature is so iconic that the head coach's phone blows up, and so does the feed of everyone else even remotely associated with John Carroll football. The traffic on D3football.com nearly doubled in the course of 10 minutes. There's no pretending this is an ordinary win. And to John Carroll's credit, they didn't try to. We chat with Jeff Behrman, the JCU head coach, about having confidence in kicker Colin Schuler after a missed chip shot in the first overtime nearly cost them the game, about the key final play of the game, and about the team's return to campus, the reception, and what's next for the Blue Streaks. We bring back in former co-host Keith McMillan to break down the play, what he saw on video from his perspective as a former Division III football starting safety.  Mailbag questions came hard for this game. The one we chose to answer was whether this means that JCU is up to Mount Union's level or if Mount Union has slipped and there's just one elite team. The answer is perhaps no different than it was when Keith and Greg Thomas wrote a column under the headline "Today, we are all Mount Union" after the 2022 Stagg Bowl, for we are all chasing North Central. We take your mailbag questions. We have postgame audio from all eight games and break them all down. Keith also sits down with Johns Hopkins coach Dan Wodicka and safety Sam Bourdo. Bethel's David Geebli talks about recovering from fumbling on the first snap of the game. Susquehanna's Josh Ehrlich takes the blame for the River Hawks' slow start. Matt Walker talks about UW-River Falls' slow start, although it was fairly brief. Jesse Scott talks about what they saw that was familiar in DePauw's run defense. Berry safety Chaz Pope talks about his game-sealing interception. There's those clips and much more in this podcast. Plus we drop some scoop as to when we will release our All-America team, we answer whether we really thought Johns Hopkins lost some shine after the F&M loss and we bring the receipts to prove it (they're all on the website).  Patrick and Greg also hand out game balls, bring you through the stats of the week and we take your questions in the mailbag segment. That and more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

Two top 10 teams square off, and one team does something it hasn't done in a quarter century. Yep, that's a big deal. Heck, UW-River Falls hadn't beaten UW-Whitewater that handily since the 1980s. We have talked about Kaleb Blaha fairly often on this podcast in the last few years, and that's because he's darn good, and was a big-game player on Saturday. More postgame interviews from UWRF's win vs. UWW (YouTube) Three of the 27 automatic bids to the playoffs have already been handed out, and we give our assessment of how Wartburg, Concordia Wisconsin and Hanover will likely fare, what type of seeding they might end up with, and the like. Plus there are several head-to-head games for conference automatic bids this weekend, and we'll talk through those as well. Of course, you'll never guess whether home teams or road teams won the big games in the WIAC. OK, maybe you'll guess.  Plus, one time drove perfectly all day in Division III, and another drove perfectly long, more than 12 minutes?! Patrick and Greg hand out game balls. We take four mailbag questions, and make good use of Logan Hansen's D-III NPI Simulator in the process. Logan Hansen talks about which teams still have a chance of getting an at-large bid and at least one of them may surprise you! We go around each region for even more stories and much more in this edition of the D3football.com Around the Nation podcast.

The Farm and Industry short course or FISC for short has been a part of UW-River Falls for about 3 years now, helping everyone who attends gain a stronger grasp on farming operations. Mike Orth the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences shares an update on how they have seen it grow since its start in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Trevor Tomesh, a computer science professor at UW-River Falls, made a splash online following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. He pointed out that the university was uncharacteristically silent about that traumatic event, despite having a long history of weighing in on other supposedly traumatic events (such as a Christian woman coming to campus to talk about celibacy.) Tomesh penned a comment on Facebook that received hundreds of interactions and national media coverage. He joins Bill Osmulski on this episode of the MacIver Newsmakers Podcast – Campus Report to share how the university responded.

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. Today is actually the coolest of the days ahead for World Dairy Expo, according to the Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update with Stu Muck. Andy Grebner, District Sales Manager for Wyffels Hybrids in south central Wisconsin, says corn harvest is just getting started in the area. Wyffels is offering a new tool for farmers to get real-time insights into the corn harvest with their Harvest Progress Report. Paid for by Wyffels. 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, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, where he can stop to milk and let the cows rest. Haley Beukema, Digital Marketing Specialist for World Dairy Expo, played a key role in creating this year’s showring under the theme ‘The Road to Madison,’ which was developed 18 months ago. She shares what it was like to design her first showring and hints that the team already has next year’s theme in the works.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 us about the growing ffa membership and the innovative chapter structures that are meeting the growing membership demands. Ladsten says ag enrollment is up, new FFA chapters are being developed, and ag teacher demand continues to surge.Above average temperatures for Wisconsin today and most of this week. Stu Muck says the forecast is also staying dry which will help speed the harvest along.UW-River Falls is seeing a surge of interest in their new dairy plant. Ben Jarboe gets the details from Dean Mike Orth, he's overseeing activity at the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). The schools dairy plant is just a little over a year old, and is a magnet for students interested in the food side of agriculture, as well as students interested in tasty ice cream! Orth says now that their processing facilities are fully implemented, they've been developing unique ice cream flavors that students and staff are enjoying. He also says they've seen about a 15% increase in student enrollment because of it.Dairy farmers had hoped revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders would bring them predictability and fewer fluctuations in their milk checks. That's just not happening. Zippy DuVall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation says dairy is too important a segment of the food industry to be suffering like it is.World Dairy Expo commercial exhibitors move in today. Each booth has its own unique story. Each exhibitor has their own unique story. Pam Jahnke talks to one of the newest World Dairy Expo staff members, Haley Beukema. Beukema grew up in New Richmond, Wisconsin, but not on a dairy farm. Instead, through 4-H, she partnered with a neighboring dairy to show Guernsey dairy cattle. She fell in love, and kept showing cattle and helping with chores through high school and into college. The love of dairy brought her to World Dairy Expo as a fitter and exhibitor. Her love of dairy convinced her to major in ag communications at the University of Minnesota. Now things have come full circle for Beukema as she assumes the role of digital media manager for World Dairy Expo. She shares the story with Pam Jahnke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update calls for a frost advisory before a warm-up, says Stu Muck. The apple harvest is rolling along at Sunrise Orchards in Gays Mills. Owner Brent Seiser tells Kiley Allan that while frost can be a challenge in both spring and fall, especially for late-harvested apples, this season is shaping up nicely. Have what it takes to be a Master Meat Crafter? Applications are open. Also, UW-River Falls students and staff spent some time in Thailand promoting Wisconsin dairy. You can also be a part of the love for Wisconsin dairy through the Art of Cheese Festival! This features a variety of cheese-themed events, including hands-on workshops, creamery tours, an artisan cheese fair, and cooking demonstrations, alongside culinary excursions and a large-scale cheese ball, Jessica Pralle-Trimner tells Pam Jahnke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teams are in camp, some of them with new head coaches, and few head coaches are in a more interesting situation than Cortland coach Tom Blumenauer. He is in his first training camp as the Red Dragons' head coach, and he's working with a team that won a national title just 20 months ago, but lost a well-loved and highly successful head coach in the offeseason. Plus, he's an Ithaca graduate. We talk to him about what he's seen in camp so far, what he's hoping to instill from a culture perspective, and what it's like returning to the Empire 8, where he played as a player. Few teams -- no team, in fact, according to our preseason All-America team -- should be happier to have a returning quarterback than the folks at UW-River Falls. Kaleb Blaha was hurt in the first game of the season last year for the Falcons and never returned to form, taking the "med red" of a medical hardship season or a medical redshirt. We talk with Kaleb, plus head coach Matt Walker, plus offensive coordinator Joe Matheson, about the expectations at River Falls this season, how fast and how hard they like to push their offense, and more. We also hear from a Division III football head coach on the topics of whether student-athletes come into camp in better shape than they used to, and we talk to a coach whose program is using technology to try to keep student-athletes from getting hurt in camp. This edition of the podcast is sponsored by GameStrat: The Most Reliable & Fastest In-Game Video Replay System on The Market. D-III football coaches should click here to learn more. Plus, if you're new to Division III football, we'll start off this podcast with a little primer about how things work and what to expect come playoff time. And we also talk about how crazy it was to try to select a preseason All-America team this year with all the turnover from having two senior classes and a lot of upward movement through the transfer portal. Mailbag topics include: Can Johns Hopkins finish 3-0 in their crazy opening stretch of the season? And if you had to name a rock song to define the 2025 Division III football season, what would it be? Hint: One of the answers is related to what the thumbnail image for this episode looks like! Plus, you'll need to stay to the bitter end to find out what someone thinks the next hot tailgate item will be for this fall. You won't want to miss it.

We are taking a big picture look at the challenges mother nature has brought us and how farmers are overcoming these challenges. We will cover adaptive strategies farmers are implementing, crop selection, new technologies, pest control and more. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Chris Clark of UW-Extension discuss the following topics:  Shifting weather patterns and the impact on planting and harvesting windows Adaptive strategies Crop selection and varieties Emerging best practices in nitrogen and phosphorus Compaction in the Midwest Data tools for in-season decision making New or increasing pest and disease threats Agronomic trends or challenges in the next 3-5 years Resources for farmer education Special thanks to Pivot Bio for sponsoring this episode. About the guest Chris Clark is an agronomic outreach specialist with Northeast Wisconsin for the nutrient and pest management team for the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension. Chris partners, cooperates and brings together farmers, researchers and industry providing agronomy outreach she focuses on crop and soil nutrient use. Chris began her role at Extension in 2023. Prior to joining Extension, Chris worked in private sector agronomy lab testing for 12 years, and as a agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor for 9 years. She has a BA in Agricultural Education from UW-River Falls and is a Wisconsin Certified Crop Advisor and has been a member of the WI CCA board for 6 years.  Resources Wisconet Ag Weather Outlook Agriculture Data | Wisconsin State Climatology Office UW Extension Agriculture- Agriculture – Extension Farmer-led services through Farmers for Sustainable Food Find a farmer-led group near you Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Join us at Dairy Strong on January 14-15 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Gain timely political updates, dive into the dynamics of producer-processor relationships and learn strategies to sustain a stronger future for dairy through innovation and collaboration. United together, we're leading with purpose—one person, one policy and one farm at a time. To learn more, visit dairystrong.org.

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on August 13. Mother nature has the control but farmers are navigating new challenges with adaptive strategies. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest Chris Clark of UW-Extension discuss the strategies, emerging best practices in nitrogen and phosphorus management, handling pest and disease, and the future of agronomy trends and challenges. Special thanks to Pivot Bio for sponsoring this episode. About the guest Chris Clark is an agronomic outreach specialist with Northeast Wisconsin for the nutrient and pest management team for the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension. Chris partners, cooperates and brings together farmers, researchers and industry providing agronomy outreach she focuses on crop and soil nutrient use. Chris began her role at Extension in 2023. Prior to joining Extension, Chris worked in private sector agronomy lab testing for 12 years, and as a agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor for 9 years. She has a BA in Agricultural Education from UW-River Falls and is a Wisconsin Certified Crop Advisor and has been a member of the WI CCA board for 6 years.  Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream.  Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship. This podcast is produced by the Voice of Milk, a collaboration of individual dairy organizations working to improve the future of dairy farm families. Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Join us at Dairy Strong on January 14-15 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Gain timely political updates, dive into the dynamics of producer-processor relationships and learn strategies to sustain a stronger future for dairy through innovation and collaboration. United together, we're leading with purpose—one person, one policy and one farm at a time. To learn more, visit dairystrong.org.

Right now Wisconsin dairy operators are enjoying a pretty healthy milk check. Will that be the case later this year? Bob Bosold discusses the dairy price outlook with Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist at UW-River Falls. Hot weather on the way today with some measurable rain. That's the outlook from Stu Muck. A new food company is on its way to Jefferson County. Ben Jarboe finds out about the Finland based, OnegoBio Wisconsin native Chris Landowski is a co-founder and Chief Technical Officer for OnegoBio. He explains how they are able to work around the bird flu by brewing egg whites. Landowski also says that this Finland based company is building a new factory in Jefferson Wisconsin. In order to pick this they did a nationwide survey and Wisconsin's access to corn starch and great reputation as a food processing state made it an easy choice. Landowski also says that this new factory will be part of the Food and Beverage Innovation campus that is under way in Jefferson.This new factory looks to create 2,160 jobs during construction and 136 indirect jobs annually. They will also employ 81 direct full time employees to man the factory.You may not think about it daily, but there's a lot of research ongoing about pet food and livestock feed. Lara Moody is the executive director of the Institute for Feed Education and Research, a charity that works on behalf of the feed industry. One of their responsibilities is determining what’s trending in the pet food space. Moody tells Stephanie Hoff and the Mid-West Farm Report what's becoming available in the byproduct supply chain that meets the nutrition requirements for fur babies and the desires of pet parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jen Gelhar from Little Beginning Learning Center. In this episode, we explore the wonders of outdoor learning and take a virtual tour of Jen's innovative outdoor classrooms. Discover how nature can become a powerful tool in education and how Jen's program is making a difference in children's lives. CIRCLE Members will also have exclusive access to pictures from Jen's program. Key Highlights: * Introduction to Jen Gelhar and Little Beginning Learning Center* The philosophy and benefits of outdoor learning* A detailed tour of the outdoor classrooms* Success stories and impactful moments from Jen's program* How to implement outdoor learning in your own educational settingMeet Jen: Jen Gelhar is the owner and founder of Little Beginnings Learning Center in Hastings, MN, as well as Just In Time Teachers, an early childhood substitute teacher and coaching company. Jen's educational background is in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from UW-River Falls. Since 1999, Jen has operated Little Beginnings alongside her husband, Wade. Her vision is to cultivate an environment where nature, faith, and community are integral to the program, creating a faith-based atmosphere where children can grow and experience the love of God through nature. In her free time, Jen enjoys hiking, horseback riding, gardening, camping, and traveling. Resources Mentioned:* Details about the Outdoor Classrooms Teacher Certification Program. https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/outdoor-classrooms-teacher-certification-program/* Seasonal Masterclass Bundle https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/explore-nature-seasonal-masterclass-bundle/* Teaching Beyond Walls Capstone Course. https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/product/teaching-beyond-walls-capstone-course/Connect with Victoria:WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our podcast. Share your thoughts and experiences with outdoor learning on social media using #OutdoorClassroomsPodcast.

When the final final whistle blows and a college athlete hangs up her jersey for the last time, what happens next?For Julia, an Athletes InterVarsity Alumna from UW-River Falls, it was a challenging transition. Saying goodbye to her team, managing an unfamiliar routine, and embracing her new grad school environment meant following Jesus into uncertainty. But God had been preparing her to take courageous steps of faith like these since joining the UW-River Falls Women's Basketball team during her junior year. It was here, as a brand new member of the team, that Julia planted a team Bible study; a ministry that has continued to grow and flourish since she graduated in 2024. It may not look quite the same, but Julia is still courageously saying "yes" to Jesus in her new context and learning what it means to lean into her identity as a child of God and follower of Jesus.RELATED EPISODEE102: Ending Well With My Friends On Campus (Apple, Spotify)E163: Cookies with Andy (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our WebsiteLeave us a message on SpeakPipe ★ Support this podcast ★

Aaron and Jon are back to talking baseball.  Brewers have a rough road sweep followed by a home series win.  The bats are not strong, but the defense is holding strong.  Then the guys discuss the coming end of the NBA season and the Bucks holding the sixth seed.  Also, a congratulations to the UW-River Falls women's hockey National Championship team!

On "The Lead" - Wisconsin votes! Jason talks with Dr. Neil Kraus from UW-River Falls for a primer on the most expensive judicial election in the nation's history. Then on "Page 2" - do we still need a White House Correspondent's Dinner? (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Netflix)

Why is Endicott playing in the first round? Why is Ursinus? Why does Centre get a bye? Why does Salisbury have to face a 6 or 7 seed in its first game instead of a 9 or 10? When the teams are already identified and all boiled down to a number value by a mathematical equation, the bracket is all we can talk about, and go figure, sometimes decisions are still being made by geography. Sometimes the NPI ranking of a team doesn't match up with what the general Division III fandom thinks, or what our voters think. And it doesn't seem like we would learn anything from talking to the NCAA committee chair, so we decided instead to interview the algorithm. Or in this case, we talked to Logan Hansen about who the last teams in and first teams out were, how John Carroll and Mary Hardin-Baylor made their big jumps up the NPI ranking, and exactly how much of an impact the UW-River Falls win over UW-Oshkosh on Saturday had -- it's more than you probably think. And it's way more insightful than most committee chair conversations, so we hope you agree. Plus, we chat with Linfield coach Joe Smith for Fast Five, about west coast D-III football, his team's two-quarterback system, and the Wildcats finally being able to put last season's loss to Whitworth in Week 11 behind them. And we take a number of your questions in our mailbag segment. The D3football.com