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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.

The offseason series of PodKaz interview episodes begins with a discussion with Wisconsin-River Falls coach Joe Cranston. It took Cranston 25 seasons to win a Division III NCAA championship with the Falcons, but his team did it in style in 2023-24 with a 31-0 record. They went back to back in 2025, with both championship victories coming at home.Cranston discusses his journey as a coach, his influences and how he has recruited and developed national player of the year-level talent.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

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)

Dairy hasn't felt the impacts of tariffs yet - but it likely will. That's the conclusion of Dr. Leonard Polzin, dairy economist at UW-River Falls and state UW-Extension Dairy Economist. Polzin talks to Bob Bosold about specific areas that might be targeted, and how Wisconsin's labeling on specialty cheeses might impact some of those tariffs. Wisconsin will look prettier today, but winds will still be gusty. Stu Muck paints a picture of weekend weather. A relatively new group has published an important piece of guidance for policy in Wisconsin. Bob Welch, executive director of the new Rural Policy Institute, highlights what the groups goal is, and also explains a new report they've released. "The Rural/Urban Balance in Wisconsin" is a detailed, scientific research paper that breaks out geography and demographics of the state. Welch says Wisconsin is still definitely "rural", and that has to be remembered in public policy. Soybean growers are more than producers of livestock feed. They're also fueling the next generation of renewable fuel. Pam Jahnke gets an update with Steve Wilkens, WI Soybean Marketing Board Member, attending the 2025 GO Transportation conference. Wilkens says it's his fourth year attending the conference that covers more than just road transportation. Paid for by WI Soybean Marketing Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain Gauge Rally 2025 continues with the National Weather Service asking the general public to engage as rainfall reporters and weather observers. Ben Jarboe finds out more about the staff behind the forecast by talking to Sarah Marquardt, Senior Service Hydrologist / Meteorologist in the NWS office in Sullivan. She explains how they network with other forecasters to pool information and knowledge for the best outcomes. The first day of spring is dealing a mix of precipitation across Wisconsin according to Stu Muck, meteorologist. Crawford County is at work pulling together final details for the 2025 Alice in Dairyland finals May 15-17. It's the first time the county has hosted this event according to Carol Roth, chair of the county host committee. She tells Stephanie Hoff that they had to commit not only to a great program - but also to substantial fund raising to act as host. E-15 looks closer than ever for year round use according to Patrick Seyer, vice president of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. He says one of the reasons it's looking better is because oil companies are embracing the current approach to offering the fuel year-round. Tonight anyone interested in the future of Wisconsin dairy is welcome at a public forum in Baraboo. Matt Ruark is the faculty director for the Dairy Innovation Hub. This program is funded to the tune of $7.2 million annually by the state of Wisconsin to encourage collaboration between UW-Madison, UW-River Falls and UW-Platteville in developing research that will propel Wisconsin dairy for the next generation. Ruark explains the successes he's seen. Matt Tranel, dairy specialist with EverAg in Platteville, joins Pam Jahnke. Cheese prices have been all over the map, but the U.S. remains competitive! Tranel highlights observations between the U.S., Europe and New Zealand. Friday we'll get another look at milk production, and while Tranel doesn't expect a huge change - he does expect more milk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Stangler, Watertown, grew up on her family’s dairy farm and was active in 4-H and FFA. She earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism and agricultural marketing communications in May 2024 from UW-River Falls. There she held leadership roles in Collegiate Farm Bureau and other agricultural communication organizations. Stangler completed internships with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Mid-West Farm Report, Brownfield Ag News, and WEAU 13 News; served as the 2024 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair; and studied abroad in Europe. She now contributes to the Ag News Daily and Positivity in Ag podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations graduates! The Farm & Industry Short Course at UW-River Falls concluded this week, and the grads are ready to take what they’ve learned back into the agriculture industry. Today we’re catching up with two FISC students. Kevin Biese from Wrightstown comes from a family-owned dairy milking about 1,000 cows. He said the Farm and Industry Short Course just made sense for someone in production agriculture. FISC has a notable reputation even out-of-state. Student Jack Rynd is the eighth generation on his family's 200-cow dairy farm in Northwestern Pennsylvania. He tells us why he valued both the coursework and the campus experience that make this program unique.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Steve Kelm chairs the Department of Animal and Food Science at UW-River Falls. This week, classes started back up for Farm & Industry Short Course students. This is the second year that FISC has been at UW-River Falls, and Kelm says enrollment is up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wasn't that long ago when the pandemic upended supply chains, and caused real concern with consumers about how they were going to get their food. The meat processing was also in turmoil trying to get workers to come into the plants. That's when Michaela Hoffelmeyer was inspired to find out what meat processor owners could, or would, do to help their employees. Did they know what employees really wanted or needed? Did they respond or ignore them? That lead her onto the kill floor to interview workers and find out for herself. Her research has been funded by the Dairy Innovation Hub, and she explains what she's published so far to Pam Jahnke. Dangerous wind chills will keep Wisconsinites on their toes this week. Stu Muck explains the system sweeping across the state. Dairy farmers speaking up, and to, other dairy farmers. That's what Ali Straschinske is doing. She's a dairy farmer member of the board for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. She tells Charitee Seebecker why she thinks speaking dairy farmer-to-dairy farmer is important. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Markets are closed for MLK/Inauguration Monday, but finished strong across the board Friday. Pam Jahnke does a recap. Students are in the final stage of the Farm and Industry Short Course program on the UW-River Falls campus. Classes will conclude in March. Stephanie Hoff finds out about this second class that's engaged in FISC, and what they're interested in, from FISC coordinator, Steve Kelm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wyatt Stowell was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. What he loves most about high school sports is the life lessons and comradery involved in competition that will last his entire life. Through soccer and wrestling, he has learned so much about teamwork, hard work, and how to solve problems under extreme stress. Throughout high school, Wyatt has been a member of the varsity boys soccer team and varsity wrestler. He is also an active member of the Waupun FFA serving as the reporter his sophomore year, parliamentarian his junior year, and secretary this year. Wyatt has raised market and show pigs for the past 8 years as part of his FFA and 4-H projects. This year, he was given the opportunity to teach others about pigs by taking one of his piglets to his high school's animal lab. Wyatt has been very involved in his community. He is a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church where he serves as an usher. In FFA and 4-H, he has participated in many events that helped support his community. Agriculture to Wyatt is not just an industry or job, but a community that supports each other. It is filled with amazing people that have a passion for growing and raising quality products to supply food to their communities, country, and world. Wyatt plans to continue his education into college where he wants to pursue a degree in animal science or dairy science at either UW-River Falls or Iowa State University. He hopes to become a veterinarian, nutritionist, or another job related to the agriculture industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association will be keeping an eye on cabinet developments with the Trump Administration.  He tells Stephanie Hoff that aside from the Farm Bill, other issues like WOTUS will likely be addressed.Winter weather advisories are in effect for most of Wisconsin this morning. Stu Muck breaks down the wintery mix facing drivers today.More than 50% of the global population is lactose intolerant.  That's a lot of potential customers for the dairy industry. Ben Jarboe visits with UW-River Falls researcher, Grace Lewis, about her development of lactose free ice cream.Wisconsin's labor force on farms across the region went down this year versus last.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers.  Chuck Conner, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says this is an issue that must be addressed if consumer food will continue to be produced primarily within our borders.Wisconsin's milk production remained flat in October, but some states continue to deal with the fallout from HPAI in dairy.  Pam Jahnke recaps the numbers, then talks with Jenny Wackershauser, broker/analyst with EverAg, about how processors are dealing with these patterns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Frank & JB review the 2024 #d3fb Playoff Brackets & speak with Coaches from John Carroll, UW-River Falls, and Wheaton about their teams' Pool C hopes being eclipsed or dashed. They'll also begin to look at potential bowl matchups and focus on the Week 1 Playoff games.

Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Ryan Sterry from UW Extension shares his insights on the evolving intersection of beef and dairy cattle management. As a regional dairy educator, Ryan discusses the growing trend of beef-on-dairy crosses, market dynamics, and the practical challenges dairy producers face. Tune in to explore the future of dairy and beef integration, available on all major platforms."We need to keep learning how to communicate with each other. The dairy and beef industries are intertwined, and collaboration is essential." Meet the guest: Ryan Sterry is a Regional Dairy Educator with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. He has over 18 years of experience in dairy cattle management. With a Master's degree in Dairy Science from UW-Madison and a Bachelor's in Dairy Science from UW-River Falls, Ryan has led numerous educational initiatives, including Beef Cow/Calf seminars and dairy farm financial analysis.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:58) Introduction(05:50) Beef on dairy integration(10:32) Market trends impact(13:27) Survey insights on beef x dairy(16:11) Early-life calf care(20:31) Future of dairy reproduction(28:26) Guiding producers in decision-making(36:13) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Adisseo- Trouw Nutrition- Protekta- dsm-firmenich- Natural Biologics- Berg + Schmidt- ICC- Diamond V- Volac- SmaXtec- AcepsisAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company?

With the new school year under way UW-River Falls is seeing an interesting change of demographics in their College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). Charitee Seebecker talks to the CAFES Dean Mike Orth on what he is noticing. The World Beef Expo is coming up this weekend and it coincides with the Harvest Fair at State Fair Park in West Allis. The president of the Expo Cody Quam explains what people should expect from the event this year. John Heinberg joins the show and says the harvest is moving further north with initial numbers looking good. He also tells the listeners how the low levels of the Mississippi River may impact the markets and what needs to happen for the levels to rise again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been almost a year since a suicide cluster hit the University of Wisconsin-River Falls community. Four students died in the span of two months. It was a difficult time for the campus community, which is committed to making sure it never happens again. On Tuesday, school officials are outlining a “suicide postvention” plan. Laura King is the vice chancellor for student affairs and strategic enrollment and she's been overseeing this plan. She joined Minnesota Now to talk about how she's seen last year's deaths affect campus and what the university plans for the future.If you or someone you know is struggling, please know trained help is available. Call or text 988 to get connected with a counselor or visit 988lifeline.org to start a chat.

The Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival is coming up and there is no shortage of things to experience there. Stephanie Hoff talks to Hedge Becker, the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival coordinator, who explains the excitement around the festival whether it be the fiber art, producer education seminars, or baby lambs. The UW- River Falls Ag Program is holding strong with the numbers with some surprising changes in the demographic. Charitee Seebecker is joined by Mike Orth to discuss what the most popular majors are and how they are seeing more males going to college and joining the Ag Program. Cody Koster, a Broker Analyst with Ever.Ag, joins Pam Jahnke and discusses the hot temperatures on the west coast and the early corn silage harvest that is being seen in the Midwest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the fall semester starting, UW-River Falls' College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) is ready for another year of hands-on education, shaping the next generation of agricultural leaders. Even though enrollment hasn't changed much, CAFES Dean Mike Orth shares that interest in important agriculture programs is picking up. "Our companion animal science program, which is relatively new, has really surged in popularity, especially among pre-vet students," Orth stated. The university's equine science program is also thriving, as it remains the only one in Wisconsin with its own equine farm. "The program, particularly our ranch horse initiative, has gained significant interest nationwide," added Orth. "It's a field that continues to grow in popularity, especially in regions where equestrian activities are integral to the community." While most agricultural majors have remained stable, there has been a slight downturn in the agricultural economics field. However, Orth noted the college's commitment to adapting its programs to meet industry demands. One example is the introduction of an environmental engineering program, which, though small, is seeing consistent growth. "We also recently approved a new community and environmental planning major, which is generating a lot of excitement," Orth shared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy shit we are so back. This episode is one of our best thanks to 2 great guests and Jimmy/Matt making appearances once again! Let us know what you want to see more of this season! Video Chapters: 0:00 Episode Overview 2:31 Chad Dodson - Pitt State 16:29 Ferris State vs Pitt State 20:00 Michigan Tech vs Bemidji State 22:45 Minnesota State vs NW Missouri State 26:25 Virginia State vs Benedict 27:46 Other D2 Results 29:09 Jackson Dooley - Benedictine 41:06 Johns Hopkins vs Ithaca 45:32 Wheaton vs UW Oshkosh 48:46 John Carroll vs UW Whitewater 52:15 UW River Falls vs Alma 58:10 NAIA Week 1 Game Recaps 1:12:02 NAIA Week 2 Game Previews

We continue our focus on college graduates on our ag campuses across the state.  Stephanie Hoff checks in on UW-River Falls and the job outlook for graduates there with CAFES Dean Dr. Mike Orth, as well as students in the job market.Wisconsin ginseng growers may be some of the biggest growers in the world, but they battle more than Mother Nature. Kirk Baumann from Baumann Ginseng in Wausau explains what he saw on a recent trip to China, Vietnam and India.  All working on opening global markets and defending Wisconsin's quality product. Odds just got better that the federal government may restore management of the gray wolf back to states.  Cong. Tom Tiffany tells Charitee Seebecker about the "Trust the Science" bill recently passed in Congress. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is reminding everyone that May is Mental Health Awareness month.  They're looking for "Heroes of Hope", of people that have helped support farms or agribusinesses in a big or small way.Weather doesn't just impact farmers spring plans, it also can upend agribusinesses and their service to farmers.  Pam Jahnke talks to Dean Ebert from Helena Agri in West Bend about the challenges.  Paid for by Helena Agri.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biologic agents are growing in popularity for Wisconsin farming practices.  Bob Bosold talks to Matt Oemichen from Short Line Ag in Colby about how biologics work and how they improve an entire plant system.Storm season is upon us and it's critically important that farms are prepared.  From refreshing your memory on insurance policies to making sure that back-up generator is ready to go.  Construction manager Jeff Mahlkuch with A1 Electric in Monroe runs down some of the places to check first.Meet Katrina Hoesley from Denmark. She's a finalist for the Alice in Dairyland position advancing to the final phase of interviews this Friday in Door County.  Hoesley explains her activities before college and on the UW-River Falls campus that helped broaden her scope on the audience "Alice" needs to reach.Crop Stunt Disease.  It's not something we normally see in the upper Midwest, but it's devastating Argentina's corn crop now.  Dr. Darcy Talenka from Purdue explains how it could move to other areas of the U.S.Tomorrow hundreds of school kids from the Milwaukee urban school district will be at State Fair Park.  Pam Jahnke talks to Tess Kerksen, WI State Fair Promotions Coordinator, about the second year of "Ag Discovery Day".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon and Aaron discuss Wisconsin and Marquette through the Conference Tournaments and the beginning of the NCAA tournaments.  Then the guys talk about the Bucks week.  Finally, a Last Call segment about hockey and wrestling ... including a UW-River Falls women's hockey National Championship. 

This week C.J. and Kent discuss the news, including police chase guidelines, mental health at UW River Falls, the Wisconsin Supreme Court reviewing a 2022 ballot dropbox decision, Evers vetoing an anti-trans law, and a Dollar General's staff quitting enmasse.

Students and faculty of the University of Wisconsin River Falls are mourning the loss of four members of the campus community. In September, a professor of journalism died unexpectedly by natural causes. But the obituaries of three students suggest they died by suicide all within a month of one another. Two of these students were from Minnesota. Last year, 43% of the student body came from this state. In a recent letter to students, University chancellor Maria Gallo said the school is providing grief counseling and plans to host conversations about mental health on campus. The campus also extended its Thanksgiving break to a full week to give students more time to recover.Erich Mische is Executive Director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, or SAVE. It's a national non-profit based in Minneapolis. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about school response to student tragedy and mental health issues.

UW-Whitewater and UW-River Falls met in another of the big battles that should determine who goes to the playoffs out of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, whether it's one, two or three teams. And even though one of the most decorated offensive players on the field was held in check -- not to mention off the field -- for the vast majority of the game, River Falls still had a shot at the end. We chat with UW-Whitewater coach Jace Rindahl about his team, his fired-up sideline demeanor, his decision to start going for two in the second quarter and more in this week's podcast. And Matt Walker of UW-River Falls talks about what's still there for his Falcons to accomplish. But there's more ... This edition of the podcast is sponsored by d3photography.com, the licensed photography bureau contracted by D3sports.com. It was a big week for dreams getting crushed just a little bit as well this week. Washington U. had designs on getting into the D3football.com Top 25 (they were already ranked in the coaches poll) but fell at home to Augustana. Carleton fans were looking for a little respect up at St. John's after a 5-0 start. And King's took down Lebanon Valley, which had been riding high ever since Week 1 against Franklin & Marshall. Plus, who got a game ball out of the CCIW? And the NESCAC? What were the interesting stats of the week, and who was having fun in Region 1, pulling through in Region 2, what's to see in the 3, who's looking for more in the 4, showin' some drive in the 5 and got something to fix in the 6? Plus, how are the Top 25 voters looking at Hardin-Simmons? Patrick and Greg tackle that and more in this week's podcast. The D3football.com podcast is a weekly in-season podcast by Pat Coleman and Greg Thomas, which was started in 2007. The post ATN Podcast 338: Midseason reality checks appeared first on D3football.com » D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast.

It really does seem as though the 2023 Division III football season is going to be just like the 2022 version. But with even more games between ranked teams, more nailbiting, more magic. Johnnie Magic up in Collegeville? Perhaps, if you're a fan. If you're Trinity (Texas) coach Jerheme Urban, you may come from a different mindset. He gives his perspective on the sequence events at the end of that game at St. John's in our Fast Five interview segment. Plus you'll hear from people on the St. John's side about the big win, and also coach Larry Harmon from Mary Hardin-Baylor and Matt Walker from UW-River Falls about the shocking, blowout manner in which that game went down. In addition, we hear from Johns Hopkins quarterback Bay Harvey after his team's win against Ithaca. Thanks to Riley Zayas of True to the Cru and Frank Rossi of In the Huddle for some bonus audio this week. In addition, we hand out our Game Balls, pull out our stats of the week, answer reader questions, put Greg on the spot and more in this podcast covering Division III football's Week 1 games. The D3football.com podcast is a weekly in-season podcast by Pat Coleman and Greg Thomas, which was started in 2007. The post ATN Podcast 332: Right where we left off appeared first on D3football.com » D3football.com Around the Nation Podcast.