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Wisconsin Senator Pat Testin from the 24th District was getting his hands dirty when he chatted with Pam Jahnke. As chair of the Senate Agriculture and Revenue Committee, Testin is focused on staying connected to the people that policy impacts. He says one of the major areas that he's focused on is funding for the Agriculture Road Improvement Program(ARIP). Testin says while the governor has been short on funds proposed, the consensus from people he's heard from are that the program needs to be fully funded. Another beautiful day on the way but use caution putting sensitive plants out too early. That's the advice from Stu Muck.Regrouping! The Steffes Group is taking the time farmers are spending in the fields planting to regroup at the office. Last call for auctions or items before the next catalog is published. Pam Jahnke visits with Ashley Huhn. Paid for by Steffes Group.State regulations miles away could ultimately impact the price you pay for groceries. Stephanie Hoff's in Washington, D.C. speaking with Grill from the National Pork Producers Council about the work they're doing to close loopholes that create a patchwork of laws that food processors are supposed to follow. Matt Grill is the Senior Director of Congressional Relations for NPPC and says it all started with Prop 12 in California, and Question 3 in Massachusetts. Paid for by WI Soybean Association.Gov. Tony Evers has reappointed Cindy Brown from Chippewa Valley Bean to the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection Board. He also named Andy Hatch from Uplands Cheese in Dodgeville as a new appointee to the board. Pam Jahnke shares their biographies. Foremost Farms USA has also selected Brenda Dehart as their next President and CEO.Warmer weather has many people exercising their green thumb these days, but when it comes to sourcing your seedlings and plants - think local! Charitee Seebecker takes a visit to the busy Sauk Prairie FFA Horticulture Learning Center. Troy Talford, ag instructor in Sauk Prairie, says the greenhouse is a major fundraiser for the chapter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are voters supposed to know whether a school district has been spending tax dollars responsibly? How are community members supposed to evaluate a district's claim that it needs a referendum? This episode gives you some public resources to start with -- what's driving cost increases and where are they occurring? How have revenue sources changed in response? What has the district already done to limit costs? LINKS: 1.) "Multiyear Comparative Cost Detail" spreadsheet (explanation of formulas etc is here) 2.) "Multiyear Comparative Revenue Detail" spreadsheet (explanation of formulas etc is here) 3.) WI Dept of Public Instruction's "All Staff Report" page.

Holidays are a prime time for scammers. Michelle Reinen from the WI Dept of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection talks about how to protect yourself The post ‘Tis The Season — For Scams appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Whether you've got 3,000 cows or three chickens, the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium is reminding you to update your premise ID if you have livestock. Julie Sweney is WLIC's executive director. They are the organization that manages these premise registrations for the state. If there's an animal disease outbreak, it allows the state to come up with a plan to protect livestock owners. Julie talks with Stephanie Hoff about the state law requiring people to register your premise. Update your information today at wiid.org. Another cloudy day in Wisconsin according to Stu Muck, ag meteorologist.The harvest season has wrapped up for most of the state.  Luke Bird, District Sales Rep for Wyffels Seed updates Pam Jahnke on their final field trial results.  Paid for by Wyffels Seed.Overcast conditions make it tough to see, and that's a problem at this time of the year with deer movement.  David Pabst with WI Dept. of Transportation shares some tips for drivers on keeping safe.  Last year Wisconsin had more than 16,000 deer crashes that killed 14 people.If you're heading to the woods for a hike, or to get ready for hunting - observe.  Jeff Morris, UW-Extension Swine Specialist says that feral hogs are making their way into Wisconsin.  He tells Pam Jahnke that these hogs do an incredible amount of damage to property in a very short period of time and can reproduce at an escalated rate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers deal with all types of stress.  Weather, prices.  Monica McConkey is a rural mental health specialist and one of two state-funded farm counselors in Minnesota. She has some advice for us on how and when to get help before you or a loved one goes into crisis mode. After all, the agriculture community is even more susceptible to stress and depression due to the weather and crop prices. She discusses it with Stephanie Hoff.Windy conditions could take more leaves off Wisconsin trees.  Stu Muck, ag meteorologist, says mild weather is still a part of the week.Wisconsin has a new National FFA Officer!  Mary Schrieber from East Troy was selected as the Central Region Vice President at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.  Jill Welke visits with her on the path that led her to the post.Financial requests far outstripped available monies for the second round of the Agriculture Road Improvement Program grant system.  Joel Nilsesteun, Deputy Executive Secretary at the WI Dept. of Transportation, shares a few statistics on requests.With the harvest now in the rear view mirror, Wisconsin farmers got a few surprises this year.  So did UW-Extension Soybean Specialist, Dr. Shawn Conley.  He visits with Pam Jahnke about some of the disappointments he found in his own research plots, and where growers need to pivot going into 2025.  Paid for by the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think cattle thieves, you probably think about old westerns and something that happens in wide open spaces.  Surprise!  It's happening in Wisconsin.  Just this spring, $20,000 worth of livestock were taken from a beef operation in Jackson County. Lt. Evan Mazur worked on the case. Stephanie Hoff gets the details. Harvest is nearly done with soybeans and about 30% complete with corn.  Cooper Humphries with Wyffels Hybrids gives Pam Jahnke a harvest update.  Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids. 476,000 chickens at farms in western Wisconsin have no place to go, and the farmers in charge of them have no money for feed.  That's after a Minnesota company they contracted to grow the birds for, went bust.  Pam Jahnke gets the complicated details from Randy Romanski, Secretary at the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.  According to Romanski, the department's hands are tied, lacking regulatory authority to step in with financial resources.  He says they're doing what they can to help producers, and hopefully salvage the birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's in a pretty good spot when it comes to detection of animal disease, communication about that disease, and mitagating movement of the disease.  Stephanie Hoff talks to two state experts.  Julie Sweney from the unique Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium, and Adam Brock, food safety director at the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection. Sometimes when you work with livestock, there's questions you can't find answers to.  The WI Farm Center is there to help.  Dr. Lynae Schott is a veterinarian that helps diagnose problems in dairy herds and work toward resolution.  She explains how farms can access the free service.Members of the Wisconsin Farmers Union are taking issue with how some check-off dollars are being spent.  Darin VonRuden, president of the WFU, tells Pam Jahnke that they believe there's discrepancies between federal guidelines on how money is to be spent versus how it ends up being used.  They're meeting on the subject Wednesday.This weekend temps will soar into the mid 80's.  That's going to put stress on livestock.  Joel Roltgen, Focus on Energy Advisor, speaks with Pam Jahnke about rebates available for tuning up those barn fans and making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently this summer.  Paid for by Focus on Energy/CESA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a new facing serving 4-H families across the United States.  Jill Bramble took over as president and CEO of the National 4-H Foundation in October.  Jill Welke finds out more about this multi-generation 4-H supporter and where she sees the challenges and opportunities for the foundation going forward.While farmers are focused on the harvest, thieves are focused on them!  Craig Kamholz of Green County is a Rural Mutual Insurance agent that's had to fill out those claim forms.  He shares some tips on protecting your equipment and vulnerabilities farms don't always think about.Dan Bauer, farm center supervisor at the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection tells Charitee Seebecker about an updated guide for beginning farmers in Wisconsin. John Heinberg, broker/analyst with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend recaps the latest harvest data, and weak undercurrent battering commodity prices with Pam Jahnke.  Keep an eye on Argentina and Brazil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the latest increase in interest rates, Wisconsin agriculture's having multiple conversations with ag lenders.  Charitee Seebecker talks about lending trends with Blaine Nelson, senior economist on the strategy, research, and analytics team at Farmer Mac. Weather is going to allow for some great outdoor activity this weekend, and the WI Dept. of Natural Resources wants to encourage that with their OutWIGo campaign.  Charitee Seebecker visits with Missy VanLanduyt, DNR Recreation Partnerships Section Chief, about all the options they're offering.When we think about most dairy research, we think about new products, new flavors - but not necessarily new uses.  Carrie Mess introduces us to Dr Grace Lewis, Assistant Professor of Food Science at UW-River Falls - where she's focused on dairy proteins as a carrier for nutrients, vitamins and pharmaceuticals.Finally Stephanie Hoff introduces us to another finalist for the Alice in Dairyland event happening next weekend in Walworth County. Today we meet finalist, Shannon Lamb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cole Baerlocher, National FFA President, visits with Jill Welke about how his term has been evolving.  He says it's been hectic but exhilarating. The WI Dept. of Natural Resources is working to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors like they did during the pandemic.  Allison Lund visits with WI Dept. of Natural Resource Sec., Cole Preston, about fluctuations they've seen in attendance at state parks and camps.  The new "Out You Go" initiative is designed to remind people about the benefits in being outdoors.Dairy farmers look like rock stars to school kids exposed to the "Adopt A Calf" program.  School children virtually follow the life development of a baby dairy calf, with the help of the rockstar dairy farmers that care for them.  Paid program from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About This Episode: Dr. Watson became Clinical Director and owner of Associated Psychological Health Services Inc. in 2005, a local outpatient clinic operating for nearly 30 years. He added the R.E.A.Ch. -V.I.P. program (Recovery of Emotionally Abused Children with Volunteers in Psychotherapy), modeled by the late Dr. Kevin McCready (R.E.A.Ch.) and Richard Schulman, Ph.D. (V.I.P), whereby those without any financial support could obtain free clinical services for volunteering their time in the nonprofit local community. Dr. Watson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, holds a Master's Degree from the California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno and a Doctorate in Clinical Depth/Dynamic Psychology (2002) from CSPP-Alliant University. Dr. Watson also is a former Chief Supervising Psychologist-Executive for the State of WI-Dept. of Corrections-KMCI (2011-2013), and was responsible for oversight of all mental health services for a medium secure institution of approximately 1,200 inmates. Dr. Watson has provided testimony to the Food and Drug Administration regarding lack of effectiveness and safety of ECT, and upon SSRI induced suicide. He was an invited guest speaker and lecturer to the Congress of Mexico (speaking upon the link between psychiatric medications and violence in children and teens). Dr. Watson specializes in integrating evidence based practices, and uses an integrated psycho-social-biological integrated model when lecturing, testifying and treating patients. Find out more about Dr. Watson at: Dr. Watson's Website: https://www.drtobywatson.com/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/1011 Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Life: https://getextraordinarybook.com/ Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading " Bad News How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy" by Batya Ungar-Sargon www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

About This Episode: Dr. Watson became Clinical Director and owner of Associated Psychological Health Services Inc. in 2005, a local outpatient clinic operating for nearly 30 years. He added the R.E.A.Ch. -V.I.P. program (Recovery of Emotionally Abused Children with Volunteers in Psychotherapy), modeled by the late Dr. Kevin McCready (R.E.A.Ch.) and Richard Schulman, Ph.D. (V.I.P), whereby those without any financial support could obtain free clinical services for volunteering their time in the nonprofit local community. Dr. Watson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, holds a Master's Degree from the California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno and a Doctorate in Clinical Depth/Dynamic Psychology (2002) from CSPP-Alliant University. Dr. Watson also is a former Chief Supervising Psychologist-Executive for the State of WI-Dept. of Corrections-KMCI (2011-2013), and was responsible for oversight of all mental health services for a medium secure institution of approximately 1,200 inmates. Dr. Watson has provided testimony to the Food and Drug Administration regarding lack of effectiveness and safety of ECT, and upon SSRI induced suicide. He was an invited guest speaker and lecturer to the Congress of Mexico (speaking upon the link between psychiatric medications and violence in children and teens). Dr. Watson specializes in integrating evidence based practices, and uses an integrated psycho-social-biological integrated model when lecturing, testifying and treating patients. Find out more about Dr. Watson at: Dr. Watson's Website: https://www.drtobywatson.com/ Check out our YouTube Channel: Jeremyryanslatebiz See the Show Notes: www.jeremyryanslate.com/1011 Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Life: https://getextraordinarybook.com/ Sponsors: Gusto: This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Run your payroll the easy way, the same way we do at Command Your Brand. You'll get a. $100 Amazon Gift Card just for running your first payroll! http://www.jeremyryanslate.com/gusto MyPillow: Use the promo code: CYOL to get up to 60% off https://www.mypillow.com/ Audible: Get a free 30 day free trial and 1 free audiobook from thousands of available books. Right now I'm reading " Bad News How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy" by Batya Ungar-Sargon www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

The WI Dept of Agriculture along with the WI Technical College System are launching a new "Meat Talent" educational campaign to recruit students into the meat processing industry.  Pam Jahnke visits with Kaitlyn Spierings from Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, about the certificate they're planning to offer and what coursework looks like. The winter wheat crop in Wisconsin is looking good.  Colleen Klettke, location manager for United Cooperative in Ripon says it's some of the best test weight she's seen, and low in vomitoxin.  Same story from Alex Beaver, crop specialist with Insight FS in Jefferson.  He says despite some severe weather that rolled through southeast WI, the wheat recovered and is yielding well.Fluid milk contracts are sinking in red ink on a Thursday morning.  Are consumers making fundamental changes in what they're purchasing as interest rates climb?  Owen Feenstra, broker analyst with EverAg in Chicago joins Pam Jahnke to discuss. He also notes that the market should see seasonal demand for product pick up starting mid-August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest Claudine O' Leary educates communities on how to effectively respond to youth and adults with life experience in the sex trades through harm reduction. Drawing from her own experience as a trafficked teen and several years of advocacy work, Claudine's latest venture is a FREE toolkit designed in conjunction with the WI Dept. of Children and Families to help care providers draw out strengths in youth, ultimately building out resiliency from dangers like sexual exploitation and systemic violence. To learn how to gain access to this toolkit, please reach out to Rebecca Dettmann, MSW, APSW of the WI Dept. of Children & Families - rdettmann@chw.org

Wisconsin has two new detections of avian influenza in the domestic bird population.  Dunn and Marinette counties are the latest with domestic backyard flocks that tested positive.  This influenza is causing major problems with our wild bird population too.  Stephanie Hoff talks to Lindsey Long with the WI Dept. of Natural Resources about how they're tracking the impact there. Wyffels Wednesday with Steve Quade focuses on timing of herbicide applications.  Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids. Stephanie Hoff introduces us to Alice in Dairyland finalist, Taylor Schaeffer. About 4,300 Wisconsin farmers will be asked to take a mid-year survey on crop production by the Wisconsin Ag Statistical Service.  Greg Bussler is the State Ag Statistician and he talks with Pam Jahnke about what they're looking for information-wise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four legged lawn mowers - that's essentially what they are.  A group of goats from Poynette now on the City of Madison payroll to help control invasive weeds.  Stephanie Hoff talks with Greg Haak about how he found the arrangement. Five Wisconsin meat processors shared the available $200,000 in grant monies available through the WI Dept. of Ag - but it's just a drop in the bucket.  Taylor Schaefer caught up with WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, to discuss the program.  The program actually received 100 applications asking for $4.4 million in grant monies. Pandemic supply chain issues still impact large animal agriculture.  Pam Jahnke talks to Dr. Hunter Lang, practicing large animal veterinarian with the Lodi Vet Clinic.  He says even today they're still facing shortages of common animal antibiotics and medical treatments.  He also notes the pharmaceutical industry is starting to switch its direction - choosing to enhance animal wellness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call volumes continue to grow at the Wisconsin Farm Center within the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection. Stephanie Hoff talks with Dan Bauer, Program Coordinator, about call trends and services they're providing. Bob Bosold talks with Tom Overby of Alcivia Coop about the environmental oversight that has to take place at all their facilities.  It's the Alcivia Coop Talk program for the week. Pam updates planting challenges with Dr. Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Specialist - and weather's influence on the current avian influenza battle with Dr. Darlene Konkle, WDATCP State Veterinarian. Cody Koster from EverAg is a studio guest. He focuses on the latest butter production number and world movement of dairy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Levendofsky is the Government Relations Director with the WI Farmers Union.  On May 3rd, they're hosting a webinar to have open dialog about Wisconsin agriculture's dependence on immigrant labor.  It will featuring a documentary titled "Los Lecheros". We've been following a story about a dairy farm in Wisconsin that essentially had their Facebook identity stolen.  Golden E dairy in Kewaskum started receiving strange phone messages, texts and actual visitors to the farm looking for mini Highland calves - which didn't exist.  How can farms, agribusinesses protect themselves from things like this?  Pam Jahnke talks to Mike Domke, Director of the Division of Consumer Protection at the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staff shortages, and a growing, complex problem.  That's what's happening with cybersecurity and agriculture.  Pam Jahnke talks with Michael Domke, Bureau Director of Consumer Protection and the WI Dept. of Ag., Trade and Consumer Protection.  This threat category keeps growing but protecting yourself and your business can be difficult.  Finding recourse after a "break" can be near impossible. Foals are vulnerable at this stage in their lives.  Stephanie Hoff talks to a equine veterinarian about things you may not realize about that frisky foal - and risks they might be exposed to. Andy Faulman with EverAg says that dairy farms need to monitor these high milk prices being offered - they may not last.  Faulman says the volatility of the fluid milk markets is attracted a lot of attention - and investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salt farming?  It's not something we're familiar with in Wisconsin but it's happening on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Bob Bosold visits with a producer that's capitalizing on the salt water surrounding the island and turning it into needed resources. Friday the WI Dept. of Agriculture announced the six finalists that want to become our next Alice in Dairyland.  Pam introduces the audience to the six candidates and their brief bios. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin uses dairy checkoff dollars to introduce people outside the Midwest to all of the state's dairy products.  Michael Losinecki, staff member of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, focuses on new markets with grocery stores in the south east.  He visits with Pam on this month's DFW paid program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days 2021 is history, but a show of that size needs a little time to wrap up final details.  Bob Bosold talks with board chair, Mike Gintner, about the challenges of keeping a show organized during a pandemic. Farm parents are being recruited to participate in an awareness project launched by the National Farm Medicine Center in Marshfield.  Do stories of farm accidents change or heighten parents' awareness of children's safety. Dan Smith is the current CEO/President of Cooperative Network.  He's also a past administrator at the WI Dept. of Agriculture, a previous dairy farmers - and now an author.  Pam Jahnke talks with him about his book Ancestral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Costa Rica is leaning on agriculture to become what's categorized as a "developed" nation.  They still have a distance to go, but Bob Bosold learns more about the strategy from Hector Calbo, guide in Costa Rica. Posted or not, it's state law that hunters require verbal or written permission from landowners to be on their property.  Aaron Zimmerman talks to Keith Ripp from the WI Farm Bureau Federation about key points people need to remember before the beginning of Wisconsin's gun deer season. Pam talks to WI Dept. of Revenue Secretary, Peter Barca, about the latest applications received for the WI Farm Support Program.  Barca says DOR never administered grant programs before the pandemic, but they're up to speed now and providing better fraud protection then some other agencies might. Compeer Financial provides us with an update on farmland values.  Mike Morris, appraiser with Compeer, says interest is running high in this paid program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Above average temperatures across Wisconsin have made the potato harvest challenging.  Tamas Houlihan, executive director of the WI Potato & Vegetable Growers, says the heat makes storing potatoes problematic. Alcivia Coop Talk today focuses on fall fertilizer prices and trying to give farmers any advantage that may be in the marketplace.  Pam and Bob Bosold talk to Nick Christen on this sponsored/paid program. Big announcement from the Port of Milwaukee and the DeLong Company.  A new $35 million agricultural maritime export facility will expand market options for all of Wisconsin agriculture.  Comments from Nicole Wagner, executive director of the WI Corn Promotions Board and Craig Wagner, Sec. WI Dept. of Transportation. Andy Faulman, broker with EverAg, says there's definitely a seasonal spike happening in the dairy product complex.  He joins Pam live from Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Session Description: The vast opportunities that children have in today's online world come with a number of benefits and risks. This session will help adults mitigate those risks and protect children in the online space. Learn about the dangers online, how to monitor online activity and how to help your child make safe and responsible decisions. Presenter: Detective David Feyen, EFCE, CCME, ACE, CBE Det. David Feyen is a 22-year law enforcement professional. During his career, Det. Feyen held several assignments to include that of a field training officer, a certified Use of Force Instructor, Firearms instructor and a member of the Tactical Unit. Upon being promoted to the rank of Detective in 2011, Det. Feyen took over responsibility for investigating motor vehicle thefts in the City of Waukesha and received specialized training in fire investigations. Det. Feyen then began to specialize in investigations involving internet-based crimes including crimes against children. As a part of the WI Dept of Justice ICAC Task Force, he regularly investigates Cybertipline reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) of child sexual exploitation. He also conducts undercover operations to detect and apprehend suspects who use the internet to target children. He has given numerous presentations to civic groups and local schools on how to safeguard our children while they explore the internet. In 2014, he was named the co-recipient of the Waukesha Elk's Club Police Officer of the Year for his work safeguarding children on-line. He is also a member of the department's Computer Forensic Unit. This unit processes all digital devices seized as evidence and recovers artifacts to present them as evidence in court. He undergoes continuous training and education to keep pace with the rapidly changing world of digital forensics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preventthis/support

Upham Woods in WI Dells is reopening after the pandemic.  Michelle Stangler visits with camp manager, Justin Hougham, about the improvements that have been made while idle and their planned celebration of their 80th anniversary. WI State Fair is on - but they're making some changes.  Aaron Zimmerman talks with Jen Puente, Chief Marketing Officer for WI State Fair about the adjustments in start times and other notable changes. Sharon Wendt, staff at WI Dept. of Public Instruction, shares her memories of working with Jeff Hicken, WI State FFA Advisor and Vocational Education Consultant at DPI.  Hicken passed away a week ago at the age of 47. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBJ’s Margaret Naczek talks with Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s acting secretary Anne Sayers about the department’s plans for 2021.  She also talks about the many challenges Covid-19 presented over the last year.  Later, MBJ’s Sean Ryan joins Margaret to discuss a proposed $163 million state office building on Milwaukee’s Near West Side.  Finally, Melinda Wilke from Wilke Wealth and Investment Planning, affiliated with Northwestern Mutual, joins the podcast to talk about life insurance.  Click here to get tickets for MBJ’s Real Estate Awards  on April 27th.  Use the code “mbjpodcast” for $5 off. For more information on some of the stories featured in today’s episode, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/

With the harvest complete many farming operations are going to be asking some tough questions about 2021 and their current status.  Finding resources that understand their unique challenges can be tough.  Jayne Krull, coordinator of the Wisconsin Farm Center within the WI Dept. of Agriculture, reviews all the resources they've got available. Weather has been very cooperative for our farmers and the latest crop updates prove that.  Pam recaps.  Plus, tomorrow is Veteran's Day and Josh Scramlin focuses in on one vet that's found agriculture as his natural fit after service. John Heinberg, Market Advisor with Total Farm Marketing, brings an update on what's happening in the trade.  Will China push to renegotiate with the US after the election?  What about holiday demand for dairy.  Heinberg updates everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 was supposed to be the year of Wisconsin tourism from Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair to the Democratic National Convention and Ryder Cup. MBJ’s Margaret Naczek speaks with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Secretary-designee Sara Meaney about how the department is operating during this chaotic year.  Later, Margaret talks with Rodney Ferguson, the CEO of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. They discuss the biggest hurdles that Potawatomi faced and some of the creative ways they’ve been able to manage the pandemic. Finally, Jackie Hermes joins the podcast to talk about Women’s Entrepreneur Week, November 17-20.  For more information on some of the stories featured in today’s episode, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/

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Matt Tranel with Commodity Risk Management Group in Platteville says it's critical to keep an eye on what's happening with our daily dairy product trading.  Futures contracts for fluid milk are lagging behind product prices.  Will they catch up? There's been a 40% increase in customers looking for baby chicks this spring!  Plenty of people interested - but what should they be aware of.  Josh Scramlin talks to Nick Levandoski about the trend. What's up with Dicamba in Wisconsin?  Do we have a final answer?  Bob Bosold discusses with WI Dept. of Ag staff.

Bob Bosold talks with Robby Personette from the WI Dept. of Agriculture on the impact an EPA ruling will have on farmers access and ability to use the popular weed killer containing dicamba. Kaitlyn Riley says its time to connect with your local Wisconsin strawberry grower!  Patches are opening across the state after a slight delay, but knowing what safety protocol you'll be working with is a patch by patch decision. Pam wraps up the morning talking to Sherrie Tussler from Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee.  They've found more financial support for the Dairy Recovery Program they've had in place - but were sadly passed over for valuable federal funds from USDA to compile Wisconsin Farm Food Boxes for distribution.  Will they get another chance at funding, and what about state funding available for the same goal?  Sherrie's got the update

On April 9, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca for an update on COVID-19 as it impacts state revenue.

Dana and Carl reconnect with WI Dept. of Instruction to hear about updates on their online safety resources. Chad shares a reminder about already created resources for educators, as well as safety information for students and families, that can be found at https://dpi.wi.gov/internet-safety

In this episode, Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Visit Beloit Stacey Reed-Bodnar, Communications Director at WI Dept of Tourism Lisa Marshall, Director of Marketing and Communications Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Brenda Krainik and the first woman to serve as lieutenant governor in Wisconsin, Margaret Farrow.

The month of October is Wisconsin's "Keeping Kids Safe Online" month and is designed to engage our Wisconsin community and to raise awareness about the importance of protecting yourself online. The WI Dept. of Justice and the WI Dept. of Public Instruction have collaborated to create an Internet resource to provide tools and information about staying safe online, including things like signs of cyberbullying and where to report; what it means for today's students to be a digital citizen; lesson plan ideas for teachers; safety settings for apps/sites; a calendar of safety events around the state; and recommended additional resources! Tune in for weekly releases of the PKO Podcast during October and stay safe!

Are you still hoping to pack in some summer fun? Have you played tourist in beautiful Door County or other great places in Wisconsin?  If you have, what are your favorite must-go-to spots? Also on the show: are you or someone you know wanting to share your adventure and have tried online dating?  What's your experience?  Need some tips? Join us on Tamara Leigh's TREND ON with Door County Social founder, Tracy Andropolis plus Danielle Johnson of TravelWisconsin.com and returning TREND ON guest, Mark Bradford creator of Only A Glance online dating site. Tracy, owner at eTNT talks up Door County happenings including DCS's serving up summer treats on old fashioned Ice Cream Tricycles. Danielle Johnson from WI Dept. of Tourism highlights other attractions in WI to wrap up summer fun. Mark Bradford, Only A Glance founder returns to TREND ON with more tips and talk about online dating. Also featuring  Tamara Leigh's TREND ON fashion. Follow us on our websites: http://tamaraleighllc.com/; http://doorcountysocial.com/; travelwisconsin.com; onlyaglance.com;  and twitter: @tamaraleighllc; @linkedlocalnet; @DoorCountyUSA;