Law Prof. Bill Oemichen, UW–Madison Division of Extension, says it’s important for farmers to have caution when presented with a solar agreement from a developer. He outlines common mistakes: omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

When animal diseases threaten Wisconsin agriculture, the state relies on a unique system -- a premise ID database managed by the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium: omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

The excitement on the UW-River Falls campus is palpable as seniors prepare to accept their diplomas. #CAFES says the job market is looking good for grads & three graduates join us with why they chose the jobs they did: omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

Farmers make up less than 2 percent of the population, yet they are responsible for feeding the world. That’s why preserving natural resources for generations to come is vital in agriculture, explains Evansville dairy farmer Brooke Trustem: omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

So you celebrated Earth Day? A Green County farmer reminds us that we have a responsibility every day to use our resources wisely. Farmers are great examples of how it’s done because they work hard every day to meet the needs of tomorrow: omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

#HPAI is impacting more farm animals than poultry. Dairy cows in several states have also contracted the virus, and it has people concerned about the safety of dairy and meat. Health officials remind us -- our food is safe: omny.fm/shows/mid-west… #birdflu #avianflu

While you celebrated Earth Day on April 22, Wisconsin farmers are celebrating every day, says Sydney Flick of Jazzy Jerseys in Lodi.

'We rely on the land to take care of our family and the cows,' she says.

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Vegetable processors across the country are feeling price pressure due to tariffs on steel, according to the Midwest Food Products Association: omny.fm/shows/mid-west… #steel #tariffs #vegetableprocessing #cannedvegetables

Whether you're getting married at the farm or your farm is the venue -- put insurance on the to-do list! Rural Mutual Insurance agent Carmen Brueggen Katsma walks us through the basics: omny.fm/shows/mid-west… #weddinginsurance #weddingbarns #eventbarns

From marketing your agribusiness to doing your schoolwork -- broadband is not a luxury, it's a requirement. Bringing high-speed internet to rural Wisconsin has been a focus at both the state and federal levels, and rural providers want to see it continue: omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

A big smile comes across my face when I see the Oscar Mayer #Wienermobile weaving through traffic, how about you? Hotdogger Samantha Benish joins us in-studio to tell us what it takes to drive the hot dog on wheels: omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

Let's go on an ag-venture! This is the first episode of a new series that features #farm destinations across #Wisconsin and highlights the bounty of #specialtycrops that these farms produce: omny.fm/shows/mid-west… #agtourism #agritourism

Season 21 #TopChef Contestant Dan Jones encourages his fellow Wisconsinites to enjoy the vibrant food culture and agriculture diversity that might be in their own backyard: omny.fm/shows/mid-west… #DanJones #AmericasDairyland #WisconsinCheese #WisconsinAgriculture #WisconsinFood

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Hear about Michelle Wallace's experience as a 'chef-testant' in this season of #TopChef , hosted in #Wisconsin : omny.fm/shows/mid-west…

#MichelleWallace #BetweenTheSlices #Wisconsin Cheese #TopChef Wisconsin #AmericasDairyland #StateofCheese

The latest #TopChef episode focuses on Wisconsin Cheese & features over a dozen decorated specialty cheeses, including Sartori Cheese Bellavitano Merlot. Master Cheesemaker Pam Hodgson says the exposure brought tremendous value: omny.fm/shows/mid-west… WCMA

Beautiful things? Wisconsin Cheese tops the list! And it’s the theme of the latest episode of #TopChef . Honored to be at the watch party and celebrate the spotlight that is on #Wisconsin food and farming this season.

As #spring arrives, many #gardeners are eager to get their hands dirty. As you look for new #flower or #vegetable seeds you want to plant this year, take a moment to also look at the #seeds you may still have from previous years: midwestfarmreport.com/2024/04/01/exp…

With the value beef producers are seeing in the marketplace, quality animals mean money. For 67 years, the #WBIA has focused on revealing great young sires. The Performance Selected Bull Sale is coming soon: midwestfarmreport.com/2024/03/31/per… #wisconsinbeef #beefimprovement #bullsale

Mauston School District earned a Dept. of Agriculture #FarmtoSchool Turnkey Edible Garden Grant. This grant aims to integrate local foods into school meals, curriculum, and extracurricular activities: midwestfarmreport.com/2024/03/29/mau… #Mauston #Wisconsin #schoolgarden #schoolfarm

Farm animals are great #recyclers . They eat things that we can’t and create quality products for us like milk and meat. When farm animals get old and pass away, their contribution to #recycling doesn’t end there: midwestfarmreport.com/2024/04/02/far…