Podcasts about West Central

Brendan updates the early condition of the corn and bean crops.

The West Central Heat take on the Dakota Indians in a class 1A Super Sectional game at Sterling High School.

The West Central Heat take on the Ridgewood Spartans in a class 1A sectional championship game at Williamsfield High School.

The West Central play the Henry-Senachwine Lady Mallard in a class 1A Sectional Semifinal in Williamsfield.

Superintendent Day talks graduation, state track athletes, staffing, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Chris Holman welcomes Kevin Welch, Business Services Specialist, Michigan Works! West Central! Big Rapids, MI. Welcome Kevin, share with the Michigan business community about the service territory of Michigan Works! West Central? Tell us about the Impact Award winner Huntey's Clubhouse? What were your takeaways from the recent Impact Awards? Talk about your Business Services role with the West Central Michigan business community? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ The Impact Awards honor those who have contributed to strengthening Michigan's economy by actively creating jobs and developing fresh talent in their communities. The recent ones were held on Wednesday, April 8th. The Michigan Works! Impact Awards is a unique, highly publicized event that celebrates the economic impact of newly created jobs, transformational training, and effective talent pipeline development within our communities. During the event, state legislators present tributes to award winners, who tell their story and the role Michigan Works! played in their success. The 2027 Michigan Works! Impact Awards will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2027, in Heritage Hall at the Lansing State Capitol building. View our 2026 Impact Awards event program to learn more about the event and last year's award winners. Capital Area Michigan Works! | Bridgewater Interiors Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Marriott Hotel - Dearborn Inn, Autograph Collection Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! | Corning Incorporated, Hemlock GST Michigan Works! | Aspire Rural Health System Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! | Power Solutions, Inc. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren | Janiya Wilson | Flowers Early Learning Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium | Delilah Santiago | Cory Budnick - State Farm Insurance Agency Michigan Works! Region 7B | Victoria Humphrey | Clare County Road Commission Michigan Works! Southeast | Carolyn Racine | Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute Michigan Works! Southwest | Essence Pye | Bronson Healthcare Michigan Works! West Central | Huntey's Clubhouse Northwest Michigan Works! | Ryan Hansen | Wolf Line Construction Oakland County Michigan Works! | Isaac Reifschneider | Eaton Steel Corporation | Lisa Wilson | Sherry Kless SEMCA Michigan Works! | Brandon Rich | Oakwood Group Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! | Lindah Mavave | Ageless Home Care West Michigan Works! | Hilite® International

Members of the West Central FFA Chapter along with advisor Shelby Bailey join WRAM's Kailey Foster to discuss the upcoming Plant Sale and lessons they have taken away from growing plants in the new green house.

Jeannie discusses the allocation of funds to local agencies, grant opportunities, raising funds, the 211-call service, Hispanic Heritage Festival, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The United Red Storm take on the West Central Heat in a LTC West Division match up at Community Field in Burlington.

FCC just dropped the 2025 farmland numbers. Canada up 9.3%. Manitoba leading at 12.2. Saskatchewan at 9.4. West Central Saskatchewan at 4.8 — roughly half the provincial move. That split is what this episode is about. Dan hosts a live panel with four guests who are in the data, closing deals, and financing purchases right now. Not forecasting from a distance. Actually in it. Together they work through what the headline number isn't telling you, why buyers are getting more selective, what lenders are seeing at Q1, and what comes next for a market that has run hard for twenty-five years. The honest answer from every person on the panel: the market is not the same everywhere, and it hasn't been for a while. Topics and timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction. The division forming between good land and everything else. FCC 2025 numbers across the prairies. 5:00 — Panel introductions: Tim Hammond (Hammond Realty), Bobby Montreuil (Hammond Realty / active producer), Courtney Thevenot (Scotiabank Ag), Conrad Olson (FCC, West Central Saskatchewan) 6:00 — What the market is telling the people actually closing deals — that the FCC report won't show until next year 8:00 — Why 30 pre-approvals per tender became 4 or 5. Less players. Not less land moving. 10:00 — West Central at 4.8% vs. the provincial 9.4%. What tighter margins and rougher crop years look like in the numbers, lagged. 13:00 — Live audience poll: where do you think farmland values are going in your area in the next 12 months? Results: 53% flat, 18% down, 24% up. 17:00 — How fortunes get made in land. The cap rate reality. Why the guy who paid $2,100 when everyone said $1,800 was the ceiling was right. 19:00 — Where are producers actually getting their local farmland values? Neighbors and coffee shop vs. realtor vs. lender vs. FCC. (Spoiler: coffee shop was first pick for 26%.) 23:00 — The Saskatchewan Comparable Farmland Reports and Farmland Security Board database as a tool for area-specific data. 28:00 — "They're not making any more land." How land buyers pencil it out when input costs keep rising and commodity prices stay uncertain. 29:00 — The lender's view: it's never about one parcel. It's about the whole operation. Cash flow. Equity. Fit. 33:00 — Large land packages and what potential Manette-scale offerings might signal for market dynamics. 37:00 — Next audience poll: what is your most likely land move in the next 12 months? 45% hold. 25% buy. 11% sell. 20% rent before purchase. 38:00 — Strategic efficiency purchases. Buying to right-size. Selling what's far away and consolidating closer to home. 41:00 — The Pareto Principle and farmland: 80% of what's for sale is weaker land. Was true in the 2000s. Still true now. 44:00 — Succession pressure and what it means for supply. 65% of Saskatchewan farmland owned by someone 65 or older. What happens when no one's taking over? 46:00 — Lending health check. Are declines increasing? Short answer from both Scotia and FCC: not really. Agriculture is holding stronger than the general business community. 51:00 — Creative financing structures for land that doesn't pencil on its own. Interest-only periods. Phased purchases. Part-buy, part-rent. 54:00 — Final round: one takeaway from each panelist. Bobby: still long on farmland. Courtney: Canadian ag is set up to shine. Conrad: hesitancy with a strong dose of optimism — know your numbers and stay agile. 58:00 — Audience takeaways read live, plus upcoming episodes: Drew Lerner on spring weather, non-farming siblings and succession, Steffes auction on whether now is the time to buy iron. What makes this one worth your time: You have an FCC lender, a Scotiabank ag lender, a real estate professional who is also actively farming, and one of Saskatchewan's most experienced farm real estate agents — all in the same room at the same time. No rehearsed answers. No unified talking point. Just four people telling you what they're actually seeing in Q1 2026, with an audience of producers pushing back in real time. The takeaway isn't a prediction. It's a map. Good land in good areas is behaving differently than average land in average areas. Lenders are still lending. Buyers are getting more selective. And succession is quietly building pressure underneath all of it that the headline numbers don't capture yet. Guests: Tim Hammond — Founder and CEO, Hammond Realty. 25 years in Saskatchewan farm real estate. Expert in farmland transactions, succession advisory, and M&A. Based in Biggar, Saskatchewan. hammondrealty.ca Bobby Montreuil — Farm real estate agent with Hammond Realty and active prairie producer. Both sides of the deal, every day. Courtney Thevenot — Agricultural Lender, Scotiabank. Part of the Build Your Ag Dream Team. Sees the deals before they close and the ones that don't. Conrad Olson — Agricultural Lender, FCC Rosetown. A decade financing West Central Saskatchewan land purchases. Knows the dirt. Stay connected: Growing the Future Productions — growingtthefuture.ca LinkedIn: Growing the Future YouTube: Growing the Future Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Hammond Realty — hammondrealty.ca Scotiabank Agriculture — scotiabank.com/agriculture Farm Credit Canada (FCC) — fcc.ca Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.

Superintendent Day discusses ongoing projects at West Central, upcoming events, previews the Board of Education meeting April 16th, plus shares her news of accepting a Superintendent position with Mercer County, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Kelly discusses Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hands Around the Courthouse events, an upcoming Putts and Pubs Fundraiser, statistics, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The WMOI/WRAM March School Spotlight is West Central High School. Hear from Principal Jason Kirby and Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Stacey Kreps, courtesy of the Regional Office of Education #33, Advanced Plumbing and Mechanical, and MTC Communications.

Listen back to the Team Dudley Trap Show recorded on Saturday 28th March 2026 Available monthly only via Youtube, Apple Podcast, Hearthis & TuneIn Radio. For Booking Requests / Social Media: Email: info@jasondudley.co.uk Tel / WhatsApp: +44 (0) 7940106530 Facebook: Team Dudley Trap Show Instagram: teamdudley / teamdudleyts Snapchat: teamdudley

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Superintendent Day discusses the high need for bus drivers, the annual FFA Banquet, Board of Education Meeting agenda, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Join Compeer Financial Certified General Appraiser, Hannah Korish, as she discusses the farm real estate market in West Central Wisconsin's La Crosse area. Hannah shares insights on the diverse property types in her eight-county region. She covers current market stability, seasonal trends, the growing homesteading movement, and emerging construction trends like shed houses. Whether you're interested in agricultural land values or rural residential markets, this episode offers valuable perspectives from Compeer Financial. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan recaps the last harvest season, soil heading into the spring, fertilizer, equipment, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Jeannie discusses the allocation grants, the ongoing campaign, coverage territory, the Hispanic Heritage Festival, and more, while Madison shares her education studies on the WRAM Morning Show.

Superintendent Day discusses the progress on the elementary playground, buildings and grounds projects, reunification process in emergency situations, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The United Red Storm host the West Central Heat for Lincoln Trail Conference match up. It's Senior Night for the Red Storm girls.

Superintendent Day shares progress on the elementary playground, artificial intelligence presentation, Illinois State Scholars, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

The West Central Heat take on the Hartsburg-Emden Stags at the Carl Sandburg College Shootout on 1-3-26.

The WMOI/WRAM December School Spotlight is West Central Middle School. Hear from Principal Brittney DeWeese, courtesy of the Regional Office of Education #33 and MTC Communications.

Superintendent Day discusses weather related school cancellations and e-learning days, previews the upcoming West Central Board of Education meeting, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Thomas English talks with a guest from the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency to discuss their Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for the winter. The guest is WCMCAA public relations director Debbie Vickers. In this program, she discusses the various options for payment of energy bills through the WCMCAA's LIHEAP program. She also discusses their upcoming home weatherization program and who is eligible. Other topic include donations that can be made to help families in need of a heat source this winter. 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network with the launch of another weather station in West Central Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas English talks with two guests from the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency. They are Amy Anderson, Housing Assistance Program Chief Officer, and Mendy Neider, Housing Assistance Director. They talk about the various programs that the WCMCAA provides and how the community can use these programs. Other topics include how the waitlist works and the benefits that come with it. 

Brock D calls in with Lawrence Central 28 and the powerhouse Ben Davis 31. They are a force to be reckoned with like every year. We talk about what is coming up for them. Roger Pennington calls in with his Salem vs. a tough opponent in Charlestown where they stretch a win with a 21-20 finish. Andrew Smith chimes in with a New Pal absolutely thrashing win of 70-0 against New Castle. Jack Barren, Head coach of Frontier calls in with their win against West Central. The score for that was 32-12. Steve Cole joins the show talking about Heritage Hills vs a strong North Posey, with a score of 56-0. Coach finishes the night wrapping another week of awesome Indiana Highschool Football. Join in on Sunday for the Pairings Show 6pm-8pm. Paul and Coach take on their words on this year's match-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanine Bowman believes having locally produced food on her school’s menu shouldn’t be a special occasion — it should be a daily part of nourishing kids while supporting the farm economy. More Information • MDA Farm to School & Early Care Programs & Grants • Report: Building the Farm to School Network in West Central…  Read More → Source

Today on Update, I am talking with  Laurie L. Kedigh, Home Enrichment Director with the West Central Missouri Action Agency. We will be discussing weatherization for homes before winter sets in. Laurie will talk about how their agency can help those who meet certain financial parameters.

This episode features Danielle Tenner, who discusses farm real estate trends in west central Wisconsin, focusing on land values, sales activity, and construction costs. She says that despite agricultural challenges, cropland values have increased due to limited supply. Factors influencing sales include location, land mix, and property size. She also touches on green energy projects, construction, and how these and other factors are affecting future markets. Learn more by listening to Compeer's Appraisal Report Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, the Innovate Indiana Series travels to Terre Haute to spotlight a wave of regional growth. From $70 million in downtown redevelopment to major housing efforts and riverfront plans, the Wabash Valley is seeing renewed momentum. Mayor Brandon Sakbun discusses public-private partnerships, blight removal, and collaboration with local universities to attract jobs and talent. Also in this episode: Rose-Hulman's $102 million Innovation Grove aims to position Terre Haute as a national hub for medical technology Elanco's groundbreaking treatment for parvovirus is saving shelter puppies—and fueling business growth Thompson Thrift donates $2.5 million to Indiana State University's construction management program Terre Haute's tourism sector sets records following the launch of a casino, Larry Bird Museum, and a booming concert venue The Colts' training camp in Westfield enters a new chapter under the Irsay daughters' leadership Plus, a look at declining college-going rates in Indiana, Tipton's $1 million baseball project, and a VR startup experience for students learning about medical technology.

Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is renewing his call for increased Capitol security following attacks on state lawmakers at their homes. Officials in west central Minnesota say people wanting to help with flood clean-up should contact a service organization such as the Red Cross, rather than just show up.Those stories in more in today's evening update from MPR news. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Dr. Anna E. Lindner discusses the rise and subsequent downfall of the West Central Organization in Detroit, a coalition of civil rights organizations, community groups, and church congregations that sought to bring attention to housing inequality and other social issues in the 1960s. Although founded with good intent, the group's aggressive lobbying gained short-term results … Continue reading Seeking “Self-Determination” in Detroit: Housing, Race, and the Activism of the West Central Organization, 1964-1971

The walleye bite in much of the "Gone Outdoors" listening area has been good but sometimes hit and miss. Josh Nehk of Josh Nehk Fishing shares some insight into what has helped him put walleyes in the boat the past few weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode, we welcome back Dana Romero-, BSCD.They are the Development Coordinator for Donor Communications at YWCA West Central Michigan. YWCA West Central Michigan is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and girls, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.The YWCA West Central Michigan seeks to inspire hope and healing. Where racism and sexism give rise to domestic and sexual violence, the YWCA works to transform lives with expert services for victims, and education programs to end those things that fuel abuse.The YWCA also works to urge public policy that translates its mission into law.Dana reminded us that one of the biggest fundraisers of the year is coming up on June 7, 2025.  The 41st annual Women Lawyers Versus Judges, Charity Softball game, and fundraiser for the YWCA.The game is held at LMCU Ballpark.Learn more about YWCA West Central Michigan.  

Today I will be talking with two guests from the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency. They are Amy Anderson, Housing Assistance Program Chief Officer, and Mendy Neider, Housing Assistance Director. They will be discussing the Housing Choice Voucher Program that helps underprivileged people bridge the gap between their rental cost and what they can afford to pay. We will talk about how the program works and how their screening process benefits landlords. We will also discuss what you can do to help their very rewarding cause.

In this week's episode of Agri-Biz, Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich talk about end-of-year tax planning for farmers and ranchers, the farm bill logjam that is showing signs of breaking after the elections, and a proposed merger between CHS and West Central Ag Services that attracted attention from The Arthur Companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale spent an information packed hour with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Wildlife Manager for Region 2, Liz Bradley. Liz and Rigger covered it all from where to find the Elk, Mulies and Whitetail Deer to the best spots to bag some Grouse, Waterfowl and yes even, though rare for the area, the elusive Pronghorn. Liz even covered some great ideas on where to find Black Bears, Mountain Lions and more! Rigger got all the questions he could think of answered, including things like what type of hunting the region is most noted for, what the private land hunting accessibility is like, what the biggest challenges the region is currently facing and what the biggest accomplishments Liz and her crew have made recently! West-Central Montana can be an extremely successful place to hunt IF you know all the current information about the area and this Podcast is THE place to get all of that, so get to listening and then go have a successful hunt!Links:Click here to look through the FWP Big Game Hunting Forecast for Region 2.If you would like to learn more about Region 2, click here.Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley also mentioned a great report for you Region 2 Elk Hunters called the 2024 State of the Elk for Region 2. Click here to read the latest version of that report! You can also find more great ongoing updates on the Region 2 Facebook Page by clicking here! Or why not signup to get regular updates by clicking here!Click here to use the FWP Hunt Planner Map.To learn more about the FWP Region 2 Block Management Program as well as to get property maps and more for Region 2 click here.Click here to get up to date on all Montana hunting regulations.To learn how to collect a CWD sample from your harvested animal click here.Do you have questions or comments for Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley? Click here to send her an email.Click here to send Downrigger Dale an email.Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

On this episode of the Alabama Crops Report, hosts Scott Graham and Simer Virk sit down with Blake Lanton, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomic crops regional agent. Lanton serves....