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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.

Wisconsin Senator Joan Ballweg is summing up the work completed at the state house like the springtime sport we're watching - baseball.  In a conversation with Pam Jahnke, Ballweg acknowledged there were some successes that crossed the plate like getting additional financial support for the states county fairs, but also missed opportunities due in part, to misunderstanding by Gov. Tony Evers.  Ballweg says a bill designed to protect farms from encroaching local policies limiting farm size was an example.  Ballweg says the bill was misconstrued by the governor to be about animal mistreatment, versus opportunity to expand.  It's an item she intends to readdress next session. Ballweg also noted that there were missed opportunities to support the Farm and Industry Short Course, now at UW-River Falls, but the program will keep moving forward.  She also laments the lack of a supportive signature on revisions to the state's Farmland Preservation Program.  Again, misunderstanding of purpose seemed to be part of the problem.  Ballweg tells Pam Jahnke that the goal of the bill was to allow farms to enroll in the Farmland Preservation Program for actual farmed acres, not ground dedicated to something like a solar project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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. 

The Farm and Industry Short Course has wrapped up its first year in its new home at UW-River Falls. We're highlighting one of the graduates today. Taylor Kolls has wanted to be a dairy farmer since he was a youngster but had no dairy farm experience until his late 20s when he began working part-time on a dairy farm after his military career. That's when he learned about FISC and decided to enroll. He says the course was invaluable for him, and gave him the tools he needs to pursue his dream of dairy farming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farm and Industry Short Course has wrapped up its first year in its new home at UW-River Falls. The overall sentiment from Professor Steve Kelm is that it was a success, and it all started with the diversity of courses they offered. While the class was just nine students -- they wanted 20-25 -- Kelm says it was a good size for the first UWRF FISC. He has 12 seats already filled for the 2024-25 course.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Helping farms collect data from their farming operations is the goal of the new "Your Farm, Your Footprint" offered through the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin.  Charitee Seebecker talks to executive director, Shelly Mayer, about the program.Derrick Van Orden, Congressman from WI, is paying attention to the money flow in Washington, D.C.  He says the ag appropriations process looks sound, and he's comfortable with the allotment for programs like conservation and dairy innovation that he's seen so far.Randy Cath is traversing Wisconsin talking to farms about their upcoming auctions.  He talks with Pam Jahnke about a couple important events scheduled before spring planting.  Paid for by Steffes Group.The World Champion Cheese event continues in Madison.  Stephanie Hoff caught up with some of the valuable volunteers that traveled all the way from UW-River Falls to not only help - but learn.Applications are coming in for the Agriculture Road Improvement Program (ARIP).  What does it take to get some attention for your piece of rural road?  Pam Jahnke talks to Jerry Derr, president of the Wisconsin Towns Association, about elements he looks for when he's evaluating projects for state funds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Championship Cheese Contest -- it's possible thanks to the B-Team, 122 volunteers who sort and serve thousands of dairy products to the judges. These volunteers are people throughout the dairy industry from finance to marketing and from processing to education. Stephanie Hoff introduces us to two B-Teamers who are proud to give back to the industry.  MaKenzie Skibbie is a junior at UW-River Falls. She's about three-quarters of the way to getting her cheesemaking license. Hannah Workman of Edelweiss Creamery in Monticello was making cheese at 2 a.m. so she could volunteer for the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next week one of the largest gatherings of organic farmers happens in LaCrosse.  The annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference will draw attendees from across North America.  Stephanie Hoff talks to Lori Stern, Executive Director of Marbleseed. Stern says waste is a key theme at this year's conference -- reducing waste of time, money, food, etc. Another theme -- transitioning to organic. Funds have been made available at the federal and state levels to help farmers transition to organic to meet domestic consumer demand and reduce imports of organic goods. Business is quickly wrapping up this session at the state capitol.  Rep. Tony Kurtz has been a champion for the newly refreshed Farm and Industry Short Course(FISC) program.  The program has migrated to the UW-River Falls campus, and is working on continuing to recruit students to fill Wisconsin agribusiness jobs.  Charitee Seebecker gets an update on what he hopes grows.The USDA Census of Agriculture offers literally millions of data points about the nation's food producing structure.  Jason Mugniani, executive director of government affairs for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, drilled down on the stats and what it says about Wisconsin.  He says while there are some positive trends, he also notes the loss of 6,300 farms in the last 5 years and losing almost a half a million acres of farmland to something else.Mike North with EverAg says the dairy complex is groaning under world pressures.  He talks to Pam Jahnke about the lack of interest globally for dairy products amidst struggling currencies and escalating unemployment in some countries. U.S. cheese prices are the lowest in the world and still seeing only limited interest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you or someone you know attended the Farm and Industry Short Course program at UW-Madison? Maybe you have kids that went. The program has had a large impact on many in the agriculture industry so when UW-Madison announced they were no longer going to have it, it took many by surprise. Representative Tony Kurtz says that's why he's happy it has been reestablished at UW-River Falls. He explains more about just how important FISC is for the agriculture community. "When you look at the number of successful farmers that started their career in short course, to not have that course anymore would be detrimental to the industry."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenda Boetel, chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics at UW-River Falls and an Extension Agricultural Marketing Specialist, says pork producers saw lower hog prices in the past year, and that will likely continue due to lower demand and steady production. State regulations regarding how pork is raised will also add variability to the hog market in 2024, she says. Photo by Michael P. King/UW-Madison CALS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brenda Boetel, Extension agricultural marketing specialist and chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics at UW-River Falls, says beef was a bright spot for Wisconsin cattlemen and women in the past year. She's optimistic that the good prices will continue through 2024 based on low supply and steady consumer demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean Glenda Gillaspy reflects on her first three semesters on campus. She says the two most common issues that come to her desk from stakeholders are decreasing enrollment trends and the status of production agriculture education on campus. CALS has seen growing enrollment over the past two years, and Gillaspy argues production agriculture remains strong on campus. UW-Madison supported the move of the Farm & Industry Short Course to UW-River Falls, and CALS is hosting an Ag Forward dairy short course this month. Ahead of the new year, the UW Board of Regents approved a deal with state lawmakers to free up more funding and infrastructure spending of which CALS will use across its research stations. Also outside the walls of Ag Hall, CALS is a part of a project spanning three areas: weather stations, rural livability, and indigenous food systems. Finally, Gillaspy sees opportunity for the college to explore more ways farmers can meet the market and political demands of environmental and economic sustainability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a question that haunts many dairy farm families.  How do you get the next generation interested, let alone involved in dairy farming? That was a topic discussed openly at a Merck Animal Health forum in Appleton.  Michelle Kohls of Gillett didn't expect to be back at the home farm, but it's become her profession today and one area she focuses her skill set on is employee management.Kohls studied at UW-River Falls, but after graduation, she found herself sharing a dairy future vision with her dad - at the home farm.  To make it viable, and allow for a quality of life she valued, Kohls and her dad knew employees were going to be critical to their growth.  That's when Michelle found one of her areas of interest - people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's Farmland Preservation program is getting an overhaul after decades of neglect.  Stephanie Hoff talks with administrators about what's changing, and farmers that are ready to apply.A new survey out from UW-Madison and UW-River Falls points to irregular trends in how dairy farms are approaching farm labor management across the state.  Although the survey results were small, the division was noticeable.  Dane County is trying to deal with farm labor issues on their own.  Pam Jahnke talks to Joe Parisi, Dane County Executive Director, about their $8 million plan to address housing and language barriers.A third grade teacher from Fennimore has been named the Outstanding Ag in the Classroom teacher for 2023, and she claimed the award without even really noticing what she was doing.  Charitee Seebecker gets the interesting story from Beth Schaefer, director of the Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The revamped Farm and Industry Short Course began over a month ago on the UW-River Falls campus. To complement what is being done at River Falls, UW Madison will be hosting the FISC Ag Forward event series in January. UW Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Outreach Coordinator Heather Gayton. She shares what FISC students and others can look forward to at the upcoming event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

Gregg Doud is getting ready to take the reins as CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation.  Doud's been involved in agriculture his entire life, but admits to Pam Jahnke that dairy is new for him.  They talk farm bill, federal milk orders and the future direction he sees the industry going.The Wisconsin FFA Association has decided to allow 6th graders to fully participate in chapter activities and state leadership opportunities.  That's welcome news for teachers like agriscience instructor, Emma Huber.  She teaches at Portage Middle School and said the students are thrilled with the opportunity.With frost occuring again this morning across the state, more cautionary advice on manage forage supplies through prussic acid elevations.  Yoana Newman, forages specialists from UW-River Falls, explains how the plant reacts to first frosts.John Hineberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend is keeping an eye on escalating battles between Hamas and Israel, and the U.S's involvement.  He also recaps last week's USDA WASDE report, and lets us follow the conversations influencing beef and pork pricesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Fifteen residents from the central Asian country of Kazakhstan toured UW-River Falls and visited World Dairy Expo in an effort to learn more about dairy farming. The group was made up of mostly farm owners and a couple of government officials. The Kazakhstan government wants to boost the dairy sector in that nation. Domestic dairy production fulfills just 25 percent of the nation's milk needs, and country leaders hope to produce and process more of their own milk and rely less on foreign producers. Azamat Saginbayev is the CEO of the Kazakhstan Dairy Breeding Association. In an interview translated by Razak Bauyrzhan, Saginbayev tells Mid-West Farm Report about what he's learned.   Pictured: UWRF Dairy Science Professor Sylvia Kehoe, center, speaks with a group of visitors from the central Asian nation of Kazakhstan at Mann Valley Farm. The university hosted the visiting Kazakhstan residents to help them learn how to effectively operate dairy farms. UWRF photo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From removing molars to milking cows – that's quite the transition, but so far it's working for Tollemissov Mahan. He is a dentist by training in southern Kazakhstan but has recently taken an interest in agriculture. He's in Wisconsin exploring best herd management practices and farm technology with UW-River Falls. He's been dairy farming for a year now and is waiting on news from the Kazakhstan government on if he has been approved for their dairy expansion program. The country is giving low-interest loans to dairy farmers to grow dairy production. This is because the country is only producing about a quarter of what it needs for fluid milk. In a translated interview, Mahan tells Mid-West Farm Report about dairy farming in Kazakhstan. Razak Bauyrzhan translates the interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cranberry harvest is just around the corner.  Jill Welke catches up with UW-Extension Cranberry Specialist, Allison Jonjak, about how the crop is shaping up.The inaugural class of the Farm and Industry Short Course is about to launch at UW-River Falls.  Pam Jahnke talks with UWRF coordinator, Dr. Steve Kelm, about applications and coursework.If your kids are in elementary school across the state - ask them a question about strawberries.  You might be surprised by their answers.  Charitee Seebecker talks to Beth Schaeffer, WI Ag in the Classroom coordinator, about their Book of the Year - focused on strawberries.The Van De Voorts of Price county is celebrating 100 years in the family. For Joe Van De Voort's family farm in Price County, the cows left in the 1980s, but he brought them back in the 2000s. Joe is the fourth generation on the 80-acre Centennial farm. And in order to continue the farm's legacy as a dairy farm, he's starting to think about adding milk processing or a retail store to the operation for the fifth generation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is National Farm Safety and Health Week in Wisconsin, and rural responders are getting a lot of attention.  Charitee Seebecker talks to Kyle Koshalek, coordinator for upcoming farm safety training for emergency responders.  There are some unique challenges when emergency responders have to respond to a farm accident.  This training should help them be able to efficiently handle the call. Enrollment is underway for the fall term of the Farm and Industry Short Course, now housed at UW-River Falls.  Nate Zimdars talks to Heather Gayton. She's the Outreach Program Manager for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciencesin Madison.  They're creating unique content that will be a part of the learning experience in River Falls. August milk production saw a pretty dramatic drop in milk production for states like CA, CO and NM.  Pam Jahnke drills in on details with Katie Burgess, broker analyst with EverAg, on whether recovery will be on the way with more moderate temperatures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota State RB Shen Butler Lawson Jr. joins the show after a CRAZY performance in week 1 for the Mavs (4TDs, 221yds, 9car), and Aaron Borgerding from UW River Falls comes on to talk the Falcons big win over Mary Hardin-Baylor this past weekend. Jimmy Martin is back to help Kobe preview all the top D2/D3 games you need to know about this weekend, and of course the LIONS WIN in Arrowhead so we leave on that note. BNL TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-3:26 Episode Overview 3:27 Shen Butler Lawson Jr. 13:27 D2 Game Previews 23:25 D3 Game Previews 30:18 Aaron Borgerding 38:50 A Football team getting their own BEER? 41:40 D2 Players on NFL Rosters 45:10 BRAND NEW LIONS

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.